Government appoints two Deputy Garda Commissioners
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Government appoints two Deputy Garda Commissioners
Dr Shawna Coxon appointed following open competition
The Government has today approved the appointment of two Deputy Commissioners in An Garda Síochána following their nomination by the Policing Authority.
Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, welcomed the appointments of Ms Anne Marie McMahon of An Garda Síochána and Dr Shawna Coxon of the Toronto Police Service to the posts and said:
“I offer my wholehearted congratulations to acting Deputy Commissioner Anne Marie McMahon and Dr Shawna Coxon on their appointment to the posts of Deputy Garda Commissioner. Both of these officers have solid records of achievement and delivery and bring deep skill, experience and huge personal commitment to policing to these important senior positions.
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Search By Live95 News Team A local garda has been appointed as Deputy Commissioner at An Garda Siochana.
Anne Marie McMahon will take up the role of Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security this month.
The Clare native studied at the University of Limerick and has held a number of senior roles at both Roxboro Road and Bruff and has been Inspector in Henry Street and Newcastle West.
She will take on the position following nomination by the Policing Authority and approval by government.
A second Deputy Commissioner role in the area of Governance, Strategy and Performance was also awarded to Dr Shawna Coxon of the Toronto Police Service.
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