A ceremony has taken place in Dublin Castle to remember gardaí who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
In the 99 years since the force was established, 89 gardaí have lost their lives while in service
Eight of those died in the past decade.
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said each of the fallen colleagues epitomized the values of fairness, integrity, empathy and professionalism.
"We are reminded of our colleagues from the moment we put on the uniform every day. They fulfilled their work in keeping people safe with diligence ad impartiality," he said.
"That is why their deaths have left such a void in our policing family and the communities they served," he added.
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Due to public health restrictions, the families of fallen gardaí could not attend in person but their contribution was remembered today.
Minister for Justice Minister Heather Humphreys thanked them for the support they had given to past and present members of the force.
"I can only imagine how difficult it must be to love and worry for someone whose job exposes them to dangers or to see the stress and pain that situations may bring, I want to thank you, the families, for supporting your daughters and sons, husbands, wives, mothers and fathers as they go about their vital work on our behalf," she said.
Since last year's event, Detective Garda Colm Horkan also lost his life.
The Garda Commissioner said he presented his family with the Garda Memorial Medal earlier this week in recognition of his sacrifice.
The contribution that he, and other fallen gardaí, made will be central to the celebrations on next year's centenary of An Garda Síochána.
