Patrick Byrne (commissioner)
Patrick Byrne | |
|---|---|
| 16th Garda Commissioner | |
| In office July 1996 – July 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Culligan |
| Succeeded by | Noel Conroy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1946 (age 79–80) Knocknagree, Ireland |
| Alma mater | |
Patrick Byrne (born 1946) is an Irish police officer, who served as the commissioner of Garda Síochána between July 1996 and July 2003.[1]
Life and career
Byrne was born in 1946, in Knocknagree, County Cork, the son of a superintendent.[2]
He retired from his role as the Gardai Commissioner in July 2003.[3]
In 2012, he testified at the Smithwick Tribunal. to address allegations of corruption within the Gardai during the 1989 Jonesborough ambush.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Garda Commissioners since 1922". Garda. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ Maher, John. "Decision on top Garda job comes at a crucial time". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ O’Keeffe, Cormac (2003-07-15). "Byrne's legacy will follow him into retirement". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ "Smithwick Tribunal: Pat Byrne says suspect not tipped off". BBC News. 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ "Ex-Garda chief faces collusion inquiry questions". BBC News. 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2025-12-23.