Paul Reynolds

Crime Correspondent

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder of Daniel Aruebose

Gardaí have arrested a woman in connection with the investigation into the disappearance of Daniel Aruebose, the child who went missing in north Co Dublin more than four years ago.

Dublin • 22 Dec 25

Man jailed for life for 'brutal' murder of brother-in-law

A 44-year-old man who shot dead his brother-in-law with a submachine gun in the front garden of the victim's home in Ballyfermot, west Dublin, almost four years ago has been sentenced to life in prison.

Courts • 19 Dec 25

Cocaine seizure - kildare and wexford - pic - Garda Press

Three arrested after cocaine worth €4m and cars seized

Three people have been arrested after gardai and customs seized an estimated €4 million worth of cocaine.

Leinster • 18 Dec 25

a garda in uniform holds a taser in front of them

Tasers not an effective de-escalation tool - ICCL

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has strongly criticised the introduction of tasers saying it will "completely change policing in Ireland and the relationship between gardaí and local communities".

Crime • 18 Dec 25

Dublin man who stabbed 'intruder' guilty of manslaughter

A 37-year-old man who stabbed to death a man who broke into his van and his partner's car outside their home last year has been found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter.

Courts • 18 Dec 25

The authority highlighted 'significant concerns' about the recruitment and retention of gardaí (Photo: RollingNews)

'Significant concerns' as policing performance criticised

The Policing and Community Safety Authority has strongly criticised An Garda Síochána's policing performance in the first half of this year and says its capacity and capability to tackle cyber crime is not keeping pace with the growth of the crime.

Crime • 16 Dec 25

Homicide probe launched into Daniel Aruebose's death

Gardaí have upgraded the investigation into the disappearance of toddler Daniel Aruebose, who went missing in Dublin over four years ago, to a homicide investigation.

Dublin • 12 Dec 25

Gerard Hutch was described in the Special Criminal Court as the leader of the Hutch family

Spanish authorities consider charges against Gerard Hutch

Spanish authorities have said that Gerard Hutch remains under criminal investigation and that charges against him for alleged money laundering are being considered.

Ireland • 10 Dec 25

The Criminal Courts of Justice building in Dublin

Garda charged in court with corruption offences

A 46-year-old serving garda has appeared in court charged with corruption offences following an investigation by the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation into serious organised crime activity.

Courts • 09 Dec 25

Kenneth Fitzsimons, Dean Fitzsimons, Jason Hennessy and Brandon Hennessy

Four men plead guilty to lesser charge in branding case

Four men arrested and charged in connection with an attack on a man whereby the word "rat" was allegedly branded on his face and body pleaded guilty today to a less serious offence than they the charges they had originally faced.

Courts • 08 Dec 25