Garda Commissioner Drew Harris declines contract extension as deputy commissioner role is re-advertised.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris won't extend his contract, which ends in 10 months, despite earlier extensions. Senior Garda officers are upset over the Irish government's decision to re-advertise the deputy commissioner role, sparking fears of an outsider being selected. The situation also intensifies a dispute over expenses, with the Association of Garda Superintendents withdrawing from the main reform program.