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Nóirín O'Sullivan said she is going to take some time out with her family

O'Sullivan to retire over 'unending cycle' of scrutiny

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan said she is retiring after an "unending cycle" of scrutiny amid efforts to rectify the failures and mistakes of the past.

An Garda Síochána • 11 Sep 17

There are calls from Opposition parties for Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan to resign

O'Sullivan under pressure over latest garda controversy

The Taoiseach and the Government have expressed confidence in the Garda Commissioner following the publication of two garda reports into the falsification of breath tests and wrongful convictions.

Ireland • 06 Sep 17

Nóirín O'Sullivan is due to appear before the Oireachtas Justice Committee in September

O'Sullivan not seeking leave of absence - department

The Department of Justice has said that the Garda Commissioner has not sought a "two-month leave of absence" from the minister or the Government.

Politics • 19 Jul 17

Nóirín O'Sullivan and members of An Garda Síochána appearing before the PAC

Internal review will not include Jobstown court process

The Garda Commissioner has told the Public Accounts Committee that an internal garda review of the Jobstown case will not include the court process.

News • 13 Jul 17

The Disclosures Tribunal is investigating allegations of a smear campaign against Sergeant Maurice McCabe

Social worker who handled McCabe case gives evidence

The Disclosures Tribunal has heard from the social worker who dealt with the original complaint of child sexual abuse made against Sgt Maurice McCabe in 2006.

Disclosures Tribunal • 04 Jul 17

Nóirín O'Sullivan said she is not satisfied with the speed of progress

O'Sullivan wants cultural renewal in An Garda Síochána

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan has said the top priority in the modernisation programme in An Garda Síochána is cultural renewal.

An Garda Síochána • 29 Jun 17

Nóirín O'Sullivan has said that the financial issues at Templemore Garda College were legacy matters

Commissioner 'not protecting anyone' over bank account

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan has denied that financial irregularities at the Garda College Templemore were referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission to keep the controversy from the public and the Public Accounts Committee.

Politics • 20 Jun 17

Michael McGrath (third from left) said garda controversies have destabilised the Government

Tánaiste: Garda commission will help restore confidence

The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice has said she believes the Commission of the Future of Policing in Ireland will help restore confidence in An Garda Síochána.

Politics • 17 May 17

Calls have been growing for Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan to step down

Tánaiste defends under fire O'Sullivan

The Minister for Justice has strongly defended the Garda Commissioner following repeated calls by opposition politicians for Nóirín O'Sullivan to step down.

Politics • 15 May 17

The Garda Commissioner was originally planned to appear before the PAC again in July

PAC considers earlier appearance by Garda Commissioner

The Public Accounts Committee is considering moving forward Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan's next appearance at the committee, chairman Seán Fleming has said.

an garda síochána • 10 May 17

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan's account of a key meeting has been questioned

Garda Commissioner's evidence to PAC questioned

Documents released today contain new information that questions Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan's account of a key meeting about the controversy relating to finances in the Garda College in Templemore.

Politics • 09 May 17

Nóirín O'Sullivan described the force's accounting practices at the Garda College in Templemore as unacceptable

Head of garda audit says he was 'duped' over Templemore

The head of An Garda Síochána's internal audit system has told an Oireachtas committee he believes he was "duped" when he was told that action would be taken in relation to financial irregularities at the Garda College in Templemore.

News • 05 May 17

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan is at a public meeting of the Policing Authority

Cause of breath test exaggerations yet to be identified

The Garda Commissioner has said the interim report into the false breath tests controversy has not yet identified a single cause for the exaggerations but that does not excuse it.

An Garda Síochána • 27 Apr 17

Nóirín O'Sullivan wrote to Judge Iarfhlaith O'Neill last November

Commissioner 'not made aware' of Donohoe conference

The Garda Commissioner has claimed she was not told by the former head of the force's press office Superintendent David Taylor that a press conference was taking place to mark the first anniversary of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe's murder.

Ireland • 23 Apr 17

Nóirín O'Sullivan said a working group is overseeing data quality management

O'Sullivan's response to controversy to be sent to MBRS

The Oireachtas Justice Committee has decided to send Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan's response to 27 questions posed by the committee on controversies regarding breath tests and fixed-charge notices to the Medical Bureau of Road Safety to see if there are any discrepancies.

News • 12 Apr 17

John McGuinness said Fianna Fáil cannot express confidence in Nóirín O'Sullivan

McGuinness: Govt should replace garda commissioner

Former PAC chairman John McGuinness has said the Government should take action and replace Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan.

Ireland • 03 Apr 17

A huge exaggeration in the number of breath tests conducted has brought scrutiny on the force

Two investigations into garda force announced

The Government has announced two investigations into An Garda Síochána and reaffirmed its confidence in Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan.

an garda síochána • 28 Mar 17

Nóirín O'Sullivan said the restructuring was part of a cultural reform

Garda Commissioner invited to attend justice committee

The Chairman of the Justice and Equality Committee has written to Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan, inviting her to attend the committee on Thursday.

an garda síochána • 28 Mar 17

Frances Fitzgerald said she has outlined her "serious concerns" to the Policing Authority and the Garda Commissioner

Tánaiste says scale of convictions error is 'appalling'

The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice has said the scale of the latest garda scandal, which caused almost 15,000 wrongful road traffic convictions, is "appalling and staggering".

Crime • 24 Mar 17

Frances Fitzgerald said she has full confidence in the garda commissioner

Fitzgerald does not rule out FG leadership run

Frances Fitzgerald has said she is focusing on her job at present and if a vacancy arises for the Fine Gael leadership she will consider her position, but reiterated she had not changed her stance on the matter.

News • 27 Feb 17

Nóirín O'Sullivan said she is fully supportive of openness

O'Sullivan says she is committed to open culture

The Garda Commissioner has said she is fully committed to an open culture in the force in which people can fully air their grievances.

News • 09 Sep 16

Nóirín O'Sullivan issued a statement about the O'Higgins report last night

Call for O'Sullivan 'to go' as garda commissioner

Independent TD Clare Daly has told Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald that it is time for Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan to go and warned that unless the minister acts "she's going to take you with her".

News • 18 May 16

A garda spokesperson said the force already has a number of non-monetary recognition schemes

Garda Síochána rules out financial reward scheme

An Garda Síochána has ruled out any new financial reward or bonus scheme for gardaí, despite a survey by the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors revealing low morale across the force.

Ireland • 18 Dec 15

Nóirín O'Sullivan was this week named as the new Garda Commissioner

Kenny defends Garda Commissioner selection process

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has defended the process of selecting a new Garda Commissioner.

News • 26 Nov 14

Nóirín O'Sullivan said it was a great honour to be appointed Garda Commissioner

O'Sullivan honoured to be Garda Commissioner

Nóirín O'Sullivan has been appointed Garda Commissioner, following a competition run by the Public Appointments Service.