The Government Has Announced It Will Fill A Number Of Key Vacancies Within An Garda Síochana.

One appointment has been approved to the position of Assistant Commissioner, three have been approved to Chief Superintendent and seven to Superintendent. Tánaiste and Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald says the Government is determined that there is no undue delay filling critical Garda vacancies. She also said she was determined to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a leadership team that can address the serious challenges it faces.