Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan (second from the left) speaking at An Garda Síochána’s five-year modernisation and renewal programme today

“Today is the start of an intense period of change and growth for An Garda Síochána. This new programme of renewal and modernisation will put victims of crime at the heart of all that we do.”

“Crime prevention will become our number one policing priority and we will provide the support necessary so that our proud force can efficiently do its work.”

“We have listened and learned and this new programme that we are announcing today will make a real difference where it matters – in communities right round this country.”

“The next five years will see An Garda Síochána become a 21st Century police and security service the people of our country can be proud of and our people can be proud to serve in.”

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan speaking at the launch of An Garda Síochána’s Modernisation and Renewal Programme earlier today.

Read about the programme here

Meanwhile, at yesterday’s passing out ceremony in Templemore…

Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald with Garda Commissioner Nóirin O’Sullivan and her son probationary Garda Ciaran McGowan and husband, Jim McGowan, who was recently promoted to Chief Superintendent.

Also…

Lowry?

Good times.

Previously: Protect And Preserve

Pics: Garda Info and Eamonn Farrell/Rollingnews