November’s rioting and violence in Dublin, along with arson attacks and blockades at locations around the country, have sent ominous messages to the political establishment about public order and safety. Not least among them must be an underscoring of the need for first-rate policing and police leadership. Significant issues face the Garda Síochána, including, for the first time, attracting sufficient numbers of suitable recruits. But having the right leadership and management in place has to be paramount.  Commissioner Drew Harris is due to step down in June of next year, by which time he will have led the organisation for…

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