The Chief Inspector of the Garda Inspectorate, set up to inquire into the operation and administration of the gardaí, has said she was not shocked by findings in the Morris Tribunal report of insubordination and indiscipline within the force.
Kathleen O'Toole, who took up her position in July, said her first impressions were that An Garda Síochána was open to change and wanted to move on.
Speaking in Cork, at the launch of a new organisation to help victims of crime, she said she had been following the work of tribunals inquiring into garda conduct for several years and she was not shocked when the Morris Tribunal found there had been gross insubordination and indiscipline in the force.
Kathleen O'Toole was attending the launch of Support After Crime Services, a new group offering assistance to victims of crime.
The service was launched by businessman Gary O'Donovan. In May of last year he was left deeply traumatised after he and his wife were held at their home by a gang who threatened to kill them.
Support After Crime Services has 40 trained volunteers operating across Munster and has already helped more than 250 people.
