Paul Reynolds

Crime Correspondent

Man arrested over Belfast murder of Robbie Lawlor

A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Robbie Lawlor, the gangland criminal shot dead in Belfast.

Ireland • 02 Apr

Ban on scrambler bikes in public places approved by Govt

The Government has approved Grace's Law, the new regulations that will make the use of scrambler bikes illegal in all public places from Friday.

Politics • 01 Apr

File photo of martina burke and ammi burke

Martina and Ammi Burke arrested at Castlerea Prison

Martina and Ammi Burke have been arrested on foot of a court order in Co Roscommon.

Ireland • 31 Mar

Law needed to enable gardaí to break lights, says Kelly

The Garda Commissioner has said new legislation is needed to enable gardaí to break red lights and other traffic laws in pursuit of scramblers and criminals.

Ireland • 31 Mar

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan speaking to the media

Not known who flew drones during Zelensky trip - minister

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has said neither the Government nor gardaí know who was responsible for flying drones near Dublin during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last December.

Ireland • 30 Mar

(Clockwise from top left - Kenneth Fitzsimons, Dean Fitzsimons, Jason Hennessy, Devon Hennessy, Brandon Hennessy)

The Hennessy gang and the torture of Barry Moore

Five members of the Hennessy Organised Crime Group were jailed this week but, as Paul Reynolds reports, the case has raised serious questions about the State's ability to tackle organised crime.

Analysis and Comment • 29 Mar

GRA calls for public inquiry into prosecution of gardaí

The Garda Representative Association is calling for an independent public inquiry into the prosecution of one retired garda officer and seven serving gardaí in Limerick.

Ireland • 26 Mar

Homicide and related offences were down 25% in 2025, when compared to 2024

Significant drop in serious crime - CSO figures

There has been a significant reduction in serious crime, according to the latest Central Statistics Office annual figures.

Crime • 26 Mar

Five men jailed after branding iron attack on man

Five members of a family-based organised crime group who branded another man with the word 'RAT' have been jailed at the Special Criminal Court

Crime • 26 Mar

Seafra O'Donovan was arrested following the seizure of 5.5kg of cannabis at Marconi House on Monday

Man charged after cannabis seized at Bauer Media offices

An executive at independent radio group Bauer Media has appeared in court charged with possession of drugs earlier this week at the company's Dublin office.

Courts • 25 Mar