The Dubliner has been Deputy Garda Commissioner since October, while before that he served as an Assistant Commissioner for two years.
Justin Kelly has been appointed as Garda Commissioner.
He will take up the role from September for five years - taking over from Drew Harris.
The Dubliner has been Deputy Garda Commissioner since October, while before that he served as an Assistant Commissioner for two years.
He will be paid a salary of €314,000 a year.

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