Garda college cash inquiry on the cards

Public Accounts Committee prepares to grill O’Sullivan

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan

The Public Accounts Committee (Pac) is to consider whether the handling of financial irregularities at the Garda College in Templemore warrants a referral to another forum, possibly an inquiry.

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan, senior officials from the Department of Justice and members of the Policing Authority will face further scrutiny this week at the fourth committee hearing probing the fallout of an interim audit of the college.

Tuesday’s session will mark the end ...