Paul Reynolds

Crime Correspondent

People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett told the Dáil that Mothers Against Genocide protesters were 'arrested very, very violently in some cases'

Harris tells minister allegations against gardaí false

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said he is going to write to the Ceann Comhairle about allegations made against gardaí under Dáil privilege which he said were "inaccurate".

Ireland • 15 Apr

The AGSI told Commissioner Harris at their annual conference this afternoon that his legacy has been one of failing policing strategies

Harris rejects criticism of policing model

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has rejected criticism of the policing model he introduced, which garda sergeants and inspectors say is not working.

AGSI • 15 Apr

Jim O'Callaghan said he has no doubt there will be people from outside the force applying but he also wants to ensure that the best candidates from within also apply

Competition for new Garda Commissioner to start 'shortly'

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has said he hopes to be able to bring the name of the new Garda Commissioner to Cabinet in July.

Ireland • 14 Apr

Fintan Fanning is now studying to become a deacon in the Catholic Church

Ex-senior garda awarded damages makes charity donation

A former Assistant Garda Commissioner who was awarded damages after he was suspended by the Garda Commissioner in the year he was due to retire, has donated a substantial amount of the money to charity.

Ireland • 14 Apr

The men appeared before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court

Two men jailed for using cash-trapping machines on ATMs

Two members of an organised crime gang who admitted using cash-trapping machines and stealing money from over 40 AIB ATMs in Dublin last year have been jailed.

Courts • 11 Apr

Tristan Sherry was beaten to death at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve 2023

Man sentenced to life for murder of Tristan Sherry

A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a gunman who shot dead another man at a restaurant in Dublin 16 months ago.

Courts • 14 Apr

Brian Ibe had pleaded not guilty to the murder of Peter Kennedy by reason of insanity

Man guilty of murdering man who took him and mother in

A 23-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder of a 65-year-old who had taken his mother into his home after learning she was sleeping in her car.

Courts • 11 Apr

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has adopted the same position as his predecessor Helen McEntee, who did not attend last year's conference (Credit: RollingNews)

Minister for Justice will not attend GRA conference

The Minister for Justice has decided not to attend the annual conference of the Garda Representative Association.

Ireland • 08 Apr

Commissioner Harris was appointed Garda Commissioner for a five-year term in September 2018

Harris to remain as Commissioner for three further months

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris is to remain in the job for another three months to facilitate the appointment of a successor.

Ireland • 08 Apr

Caitriona Hopkins described Roy as a very caring, considerate and kind son

Trust destroyed, says mother of man murdered by friend

The mother of a man who was "brutally" beaten to death by his best friend with a baseball bat has said her trust in people has been destroyed and no punishment would compare to the pain that had been inflicted on her family.

Courts • 07 Apr