Paul Reynolds

Crime Correspondent

Number of gangs in prisons nearly doubles in past year

The Irish Prison Service has said the number of recognised criminal gangs in the prison system has almost doubled to 34 in the last year, with the number of gang members increasing by 25%.

Ireland • 01 May

Jim O’Callaghan speaking to the media in Government Buildings

State wants Kinahan to face serious charges - O'Callaghan

The Minister for Justice has said the State wants Daniel Kinahan to face serious organised crime charges in Ireland.

Ireland • 01 May

Prison officers to be issued with body cameras, batons

The Director of the Irish Prison Service has said prison officers are to be issued with body worn cameras and batons for personal protection later this year to deal with the increased levels of violence in the prisons.

Ireland • 30 Apr

Search for handgun dropped by suspect and fired by child

Gardaí investigating an ongoing feud between two drug gangs in Ballymun are searching for a gun that was fired by a child in the area.

Dublin • 30 Apr

Sean McGovern has pleaded guilty to two charges at the Special Criminal Court

Gang leader swore on baby's life not to end feud - court

One of the leaders of the Kinahan organised crime group described the gang's murderous feud with the Hutch organised crime group as "personal" and said that on his "baby's life" he was not stopping now.

Courts • 27 Apr

Security watchdog warns of 'lone wolf' attack threat

The threat of Islamist terrorism and actions taken by 'lone wolves' are of significant concern, Ireland's security watchdog has warned.

Crime • 23 Apr

Justin Kelly pictured after he was named as Garda Commissioner

Threats to gardaí during protests being probed - Kelly

The Garda Commissioner has said gardaí are actively investigating abuse, harassment and threats to gardaí, Defence Forces personnel and members of the public online and in person during the recent fuel protests.

Ireland • 21 Apr

view of a garda in uniform with a radio attached to his jacket

GRA conference hears call to tackle threats on gardaí

Gardaí are calling for an agreed policy to be drafted to target people issuing direct and personal threats against members of An Garda Síochána.

Ireland • 20 Apr

Daniel Kinahan, who has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates on foot of an Irish extradition warrant

Govt thanks UAE for cooperation leading to Kinahan arrest

The Government has thanked authorities in the United Arab Emirates for their cooperation with the garda investigation which resulted in the arrest of one of the leaders of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.

Ireland • 18 Apr

Daniel Kinahan arrested in United Arab Emirates

Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates. He was arrested on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts in relation to alleged serious organised crime offences.

Ireland • 17 Apr