Garda Commissioner Criticised Over Response To Coolock Riots This Summer

A former midlands Chief Superintendent is calling on Drew Harris to reflect on the incident.

A former Senior Garda in the midlands is criticising the Garda Commissioner for his handling of the Coolock Riots.

Drew Harris last week said the decision to withdraw the Public Order Unit at 7am during the anti-immigration riots in July was the wrong move.

Former Detective Chief Superintendent in Laois and Offaly, John O'Brien, is calling on Mr. Harris to reflect on the situation and consider the "honourable course of action." 

He says the Garda Commissioner must remember mistakes have consequences, and they should be considered:

 

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