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She's been chosen to lead the review of gardaí in Ireland but who is Kathleen O'Toole?

O’Toole is the current Chief of Police in Seattle, and has experience in Irish policing.

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May 9th 2017, 7:58 PM

"Micromanaging gardaí" is not something the Justice Department should do - former ministerial advisor

Richard Moore, who worked with former Minsiter Dermot Ahern, has questioned how the Department handles complaints.

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May 14th 2014, 9:31 AM