Garda Commissioner said he stands over use of NBCI to carry out investigation into ‘stealing’ of bicycle despite detective’s exoneration
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has defended the handling of an investigation into an allegation that a garda stole a bicycle. Photograph Nick Bradshaw for The Irish Times on Thursday that only partial information about the case was in the public domain, he was not attempting to undermine the accused detective, who has since been exonerated.
Asked if he felt his position was under pressure arising from the controversy, Mr Harris said he understood the case was “a human story”. He accepted a prolonged suspension for the Garda member was “very difficult for them and very difficult for their family” but suspensions were used sparingly, he said. There had been no Garda suspensions arising from on-duty behaviour since 2022.
“It is the case that justice delayed is justice denied, so I need to make sure ... my role as Minister for Justice is that the structures we have work and are efficient and effective,” Ms McEntee said. “I don’t like that some of these structures take too long.”
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