A senior serving member of An Garda Síochána has been suspended from duty.

The officer was suspended on Friday, the force has confirmed.

It is understood the issue relates to allegations of harassment and bullying that have been made against him.

The male officer had been under investigation after complaints were filed by another serving Garda.

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) says it does not comment on individual investigations.

Additional reporting: Eoghan Murphy