Issue Date: 29/07/2025
"On behalf of everyone in An Garda Síochána, I want to congratulate Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly on being appointed the next Garda Commissioner by the Government.
"Justin has over 30 years’ of dedicated and highly professional service in An Garda Síochána.
"During this time, he has held many significant portfolios preventing and tackling crime and terrorism.
"This has included senior roles in the areas of national security, cyber-crime, organised crime, and domestic and sexual violence.
"Justin is an internationally-recognised police leader who has built coalitions with other law enforcement agencies and partners that have disrupted and dismantled trans-national organised crime gangs.
"As Deputy Commissioner, Security, Strategy and Governance, Justin has also played a major role in delivering the Operating Model that has delivered benefits for front-line Gardaí, Garda staff, and most importantly, the public.
"Justin’s extensive experience and expertise in leading a wide-range of operational and organisational areas will be of immeasurable benefit to him as Commissioner.
"I look forward to working with Justin in the weeks leading up to him becoming Garda Commissioner in September 2025.
"Personally, I want to wish him and his family all the best in him leading this great organisation and continuing its mission of keeping people safe."
