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Drew Harris: Top cop in the line of fire

The embattled Garda Commissioner has lost the confidence of rank-and-file and may not have the political cover to survive

Drew Harris in the spotlight: ‘I am pretty much hardwired into police work’. Illustration: Peter Hanan

Upon assuming the role of Garda Commissioner in September 2018, Drew Harris said that he was programmed to be a police officer.

Fresh from over three decades of service with the PSNI, the reigning cop boss was absolute in his intentions for An Garda Síochána and his ability to achieve them:

“I have been policing for 34 years – I am pretty much hardwired into police work now,” he said.

“I am very much here ...