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Justin Kelly: New Garda Commissioner announced

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An Garda Síochána A head shot of Justin Kelly. He has short brown hair and is looking at the camera. An Garda Síochána

Justin Kelly will be in term for five years as Garda Commissioner

The Irish Government has appointed a new Garda Commissioner who will be in term for five years.

Justin Kelly was appointed by the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan and will replace former Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) deputy chief constable Drew Harris.

A three-week recruitment campaign was held by publicjobs (formerly the Public Appointments Service) in May, including an international search for suitable candidates, which resulted in 14 candidates.

Kelly was appointed to his current role as Deputy Commissioner Security, Strategy and Governance in October 2024.

The new commissioner will take up the role on 1 September 2025 with Commissioner Harris continuing to lead An Garda Síochána until that date.

The selection process included two interviews and a presentation by candidates as well as a detailed psychometric assessment.

PA Media Drew Harris looks upwards and is wearing glasses. He has short dark and grey hair and is clean shaven. He is wearing a white shirt, black tie and has black, red and yellow shoulder badges with gold buttons.PA Media

Drew Harris will retire in September.

Harris will retire after 41 years of service to policing on the island of Ireland, including a total of seven years as Garda Commissioner.

Minister O’Callaghan said: “The role of Garda Commissioner is one of the most challenging and impactful leadership positions in Ireland’s public service and the appointment process was suitably rigorous.”

O’Callaghan said he was satisfied that Kelly is both qualified and “particularly well suited” to the role.


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