Cabinet clears the way for the biggest reform of national security in a generation The new Bill will replace the Garda Síochána Act and will form a major shift in national security, sources have said. By Niall O'Connor Tuesday 27 Apr 2021, 9:51 PM 1 hour ago 18,411 Views 11 Comments A file photo of Minister Helen McEntee and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. Image: Niall Carson Image: Niall Carson THE WAY HAS been cleared for the drafting of new legislation which will see a major revamp of national security and policing. Proposals were accepted by Cabinet today for the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill. The new laws will see a massive rethink of the governance of An Garda Síochána among other initiatives.