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Cullohill resident appointed Deputy Garda Commissioner
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A Cullohill resident has been appointed Deputy Garda Commissioner.
Anne Marie McMahon was appointed by the Government on Tuesday, February 9 alongside Dr Shawna Coxon following a competition run by the Policing Authority.
Anne Marie McMahon will take up the role of Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security in March.
Dr Shawna Coxon will take up the role of Deputy Commissioner, Governance, Strategy and Performance when she joins the organisation in April 2021.
Anne Marie McMahon was Acting Deputy Commissioner, Governance, Strategy and Performance, An Garda Síochána.
Anne Marie has served in An Garda Síochána since 1986 in a variety of roles including Assistant Commissioner, Southern Region; Head of Training in the Garda College; Chief Superintendent, Community Engagement; and Superintendent, Bruff and Roxboro Districts. Anne Marie also served with the UN mission in Cambodia in 1993.