Budget 2025 allocated €20m for the interim costs of the HRT scheme. Photo: Stock image​Justice Minister Helen ­McEntee will ask the Government to appoint a new deputy garda ­commissioner today. There are two deputy commissioner roles in An Garda ­Síochána, both of whom report to ­Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. The new deputy commissioner will be responsible for policing operations and national security. It is intended to facilitate the free HRT coverage through an amendment to the annual Health Insurance Bill, which is expected to pass the Oireachtas in the coming weeks.

Source: Irish Independent October 15, 2024 04:30 UTC