Garda Commissioner accused of lying by member of the force
The Garda Commissioner has been accused of lying when she says the force has the resources it needs to do its job.
An open letter to Noirin O'Sullivan has been published by a member of the force - Ian Lester from the Cork Division.
He claims the Commissioner's office is compromised by its close relationship with Government and claims there's a disconnect between Garda management and members on the ground.
Rank and file officers are currently threatening to go on strike next month over their wages.
Garda Ian Lester says the lack of money in the force is frustrating:
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