Paul Reynolds

Crime Correspondent

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly speaks to the media in Templemore

Rise in violent political extremism - Garda Commissioner

The Garda Commissioner has said that there has been an increase in violent political extremism and gardaí were monitoring the activities of a small number of activists who were seeking the capacity for and wanted to take violent action.

Crime • 17 hrs

Cash and perfume seized from two who were arrested over thefts from Dublin Airport duty free

Two arrested at Dublin Airport following duty free thefts

Two men have been arrested after gardaí foiled what they believe was a professional theft operation targeting airport duty free shops.

Ireland • 14 Nov

The man has since been released without charge and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions

SF member expelled after partner's arrest in terror probe

A Sinn Féin member has been expelled from the party after her partner was arrested as part of the garda investigation into far-right extremism.

Ireland • 13 Nov

Boarded up Dublin home of the gangland criminal James Gately

CAB sells Dublin home of senior figure from Hutch group

The Criminal Asset Bureau has sold the Dublin home of gangland criminal James Gately, a senior figure in the Hutch organised crime group.

Crime • 12 Nov

A sign at the entrance to Na Fianna GAA club in Dublin

Man arrested after stolen truck crashed at GAA club

A man in his 30s is due in court in Dublin next month in connection with the theft of a truck which was driven into a GAA grounds during nursery and juvenile training sessions last weekend.

Dublin • 11 Nov

Thuggery will not be tolerated, Garda Commissioner says

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said there has been "significant" investment in protective equipment, training and vehicles for members, "particularly since the Dublin riots" in November 2023.

Crime • 11 Nov

Hutch getaway drivers lose appeals against conviction

Two men convicted of acting as getaway drivers for the Hutch organised crime group on the day Kinahan gang member David Byrne was shot dead at the Regency Hotel in Dublin have lost their appeals against conviction at the Court of Appeal.

Courts • 10 Nov

Overcrowding contributing to deaths in prison - Inspector

The Inspector of Prisons has described conditions in Irish prisons as "inhuman and degrading" and says overcrowding has contributed to the increase in deaths in custody.

Ireland • 07 Nov