Drew Harris
Drew Harris is the Commissioner of the Garda Síochána, who has overseen significant changes within the force, including raising the age limit for recruits. His earlier skepticism regarding older candidates was influenced by a ruling from the Workplace Relations Commission that found age discrimination in recruitment practices.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 5.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 9,376 | $5,100 | 10$ |
| Totals | 2 | 5,030,000 | 9,376 | $5,100 | 10$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
It emerged in November that the OPW had provided accommodation in the Phoenix Park to former Garda commissioner Drew Harris.
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Ireland:
Former Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said prosecuting the IRA men who killed his RUC officer father in 1989 would make little difference given the short sentences they would receive under the Belfast Agreement.
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Ireland:
Drew Harris, the former garda commissioner, was questioned about cash being held as evidence.
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Ireland:
Drew Harris retired from his role as Garda Commissioner, being replaced by Justin Kelly.
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Ireland:
Former Garda commissioner Drew Harris did not have to pay rent on his home in the Phoenix Park during his term of office.
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Ireland:
Drew Harris, the then Garda commissioner, sought permission to post gardaí to Brussels for the EU presidency.
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Ireland:
Drew Harris proceeded with the amalgamation of Garda divisions despite opposition from many gardaí.
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United Kingdom:
The then Garda commissioner, Drew Harris, said allegations of strip-searches were inaccurate and that his force at all times had acted professionally and lawfully.
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Ireland:
Drew Harris was the Garda commissioner who received recommendations from Gsoc relating to custody management and record keeping.
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Ireland:
Drew Harris was mentioned as the previous Garda Commissioner before Justin Kelly.
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