Garda Commissioner says that reports of 600 Gardaí being moved to North of Ireland are 'incorrect'

This morning the Commissioner Drew Harris speaking at Garda Headquarters said: "Reports of 600 Gardaí to be moved to the border are entirely incorrect.  I have not discussed this matter neither have I considered this proposal."

He said:"The increasing deployment of Gardaí to all policing regions including the Northern Region is commensurate with a growing organisation.We continue to prepare for Brexit in line with Government Policy".