The new Garda commissioner is set to be announced early next week, following a recruitment competition. Deputy Commissioners Justin Kelly and Shawna Coxon are believed to have applied for the position. The new Garda commissioner is set to be confirmed and announced early next week, following a recruitment competition. Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly has applied for the position, while sources said Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon has also done so. Although the successful candidate has not been notified yet, sources say Deputy Commissioner Kelly is widely regarded as the favourite [2].References:[1] https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2025/07/24/new-garda-commissioner-set-to-be-announced-within-days-to-succeed-drew-harris/[2] https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/new-garda-commissioner-succeed-drew-35613924
