Meet the former Garda Superintendent on a mission to combat right-wing disinformation around immigration

"Wexford-based Denis Whelan is keen to bust some of the myths around immigrants which are becoming ubiquitous online. Over the course of three decades with An Garda Síochána, a career which saw him rise to the rank of Superintendent, Denis Whelan has gained a unique insight and perspective on a lot of things."

"Hitting his 30 years service in October, he became eligible for retirement. Despite his love of the job, he felt the time was right for a new challenge. Still a relatively young man at 54, he was driven to find something else he was passionate about; something which would utilise some of the skills he's honed over his years with An Garda Síochána."

Wexford-based Denis Whelan is determined to bust prevailing online myths about immigrants. He served thirty years with An Garda Síochána, rising to the rank of Superintendent and acquiring broad insight and perspective on many issues. He reached thirty years' service in October and became eligible for retirement. Although he loves the job, he judged the moment appropriate for a new challenge. At 54 he considers himself still relatively young and seeks a new role that ignites passion and makes use of the skills developed throughout his policing career.

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