Garda Commissioner wants to strengthen capabilities of force

The new Garda Commissioner has said he wants to strengthen the capabilities of An Garda Síochána to counter rapidly emerging threats in frontline policing, organised crime and national security.

Justin Kelly started his first day in the job today with a visit to Tallaght Garda station where he was first assigned 33 years ago.

In an internal message to all gardaí, he said he wanted to make sure they had "everything" they need to "do the job well and remove as many hinderances" to them doing this.

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