Harris with Richard, daughter Fiona, son-in-law Ed, grandchildren James, Eva & Isobel…
atest press release from Minister Simon Harris, issued on Friday, February 17th 2023…
Superintendent Pat Connell, Richard Landy, Minister Simon Harris, Eamon Prone
Minister Harris was invited by Richard’s daughter and son in law, Fiona and Ed Keating, to join them and Richard’s grandchildren, James, Evan and Isobel, along with Richard’s brothers, Michael, Nicholas and Tom, plus the extended family at Greystones Nursing Home to present Richard with his medal.
Richard has had a long and distinguished career in An Garda Siochana including in Irishtown Garda Station, the Depot in the Phoenix Park and the Donnybrook station. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 1991 and served 31 years in the Gardaí.
Speaking today, Minister Harris said, “It was a great honour to join Richard and his family in Greystones Nursing Home to recognise his service to the state through his time in An Garda Siochána and to thank him for all that he has done.
“I think that the Garda Commissioner’s idea of ensuring that all serving and retired members of An Garda Siochána receive this Centenary Medal is an important recognition of the importance of the work of the Gardai a hundred years on since their foundation. I think it is particularly fitting to be able to call to Richard in Greystones Nursing Home today with his family to thank him for his service and indeed thanking all Gardai for everything they have done and continue to do.