The Minister pushed back strongly on the idea of decriminalising drugs.
“An Garda Síochána has discussed this matter with me.”
Aged 44.
Credibility crisis.
“A failure to have sufficient regard for human rights and civil liberties concerns may mean that the legislation is less effective.”
The number of assaults has increased dramatically in recent months.
Gardaí “currently not trained”
Suspect detained under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
“The Oireachtas sets the maximum penalty for an offence.”
“ultimately, a police force without the power to physically incapacitate people is barely worthy of the name.”
“Investigations are ongoing.”
New Garda commissioner