Allegations of drug use by gardaí and accusations that organised criminals may have tried to infiltrate the force were among the first complaints received by the Garda’s new Anti-Corruption Bureau. Chief Supt Johanna O’Leary said “some complaints” alleging Garda corruption had already been received, but that only a “small number” were on hand. “There are some around drug taking,” she said of the complaints received. It says drug testing would in future form part of the Garda recruitment process for “all” posts. It also includes “the abuse of power by an individual for private and/or organisational gain, favour, advancement or reward”.

Source: The Irish Times June 01, 2021 12:22 UTC