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Garda Commissioner Appearing Before Policing Authority Today, On Cancelled 999 Calls.

File image: Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris/RollingNews

Up to 500 high-priority crimes, including domestic violence, were not investigated as calls were cancelled.

The Garda Commissioner will face strong questioning on the widespread cancellation of 999 calls today.

Drew Harris will appear before the Policing Authority, who ordered an independent review into the controversy.

Up to 500 high-priority crimes, including domestic violence, were not investigated because emergency calls were cancelled.

Sinn Féin's justice spokesman, Martin Kenny, says there are many unanswered questions.


Deputy Kenny says the saga has affected the gardai's reputation

 

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