Gardaí launch High Visibility Policing Plan in Cork Gardaí have launched a permanent High Visibility Policing Plan in Cork. 48 gardaí have been allocated to the Cork City division, which will support the new operation. Munster • 24 Nov
Gardaí launch High Visibility Policing Plan in Cork Gardaí have launched a permanent High Visibility Policing Plan in Cork. 48 gardaí have been allocated to the Cork City division, which will support the new operation. Munster • 24 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
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
Two gardaí hospitalised, 23 arrested at Citywest protest 23 people have been arrested during a second night of disturbances at the Citywest accommodation centre in Dublin which gardaí say was predominantly carried out by teenagers and young adult males. Dublin • 22 Oct
Two gardaí hospitalised, 23 arrested at Citywest protest 23 people have been arrested during a second night of disturbances at the Citywest accommodation centre in Dublin which gardaí say was predominantly carried out by teenagers and young adult males. Dublin • 22 Oct
Seven gardaí injured in three incidents in Dungarvan Four gardaí remain off duty after seven members of the force were assaulted in three separate "violent incidents" in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, over the weekend. Munster • 21 Oct
Seven gardaí injured in three incidents in Dungarvan Four gardaí remain off duty after seven members of the force were assaulted in three separate "violent incidents" in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, over the weekend. Munster • 21 Oct
Over 11,000 people apply to become garda this year More than 11,000 people have applied to become a garda in 2025, the force said, adding that the recruitment campaign "maintained the trend of increased diversity of applicants". Ireland • 20 Oct
Over 11,000 people apply to become garda this year More than 11,000 people have applied to become a garda in 2025, the force said, adding that the recruitment campaign "maintained the trend of increased diversity of applicants". Ireland • 20 Oct
Gardaí identify over 100 children in online abuse inquiry More than 100 child victims of online sexual abuse have been identified and safeguarded by specialist garda units since the beginning of 2024. Ireland • 17 Oct
Gardaí identify over 100 children in online abuse inquiry More than 100 child victims of online sexual abuse have been identified and safeguarded by specialist garda units since the beginning of 2024. Ireland • 17 Oct
Minister O'Callaghan says 1,000 new gardaí 'achievable' Minister for Justice Jim O Callaghan has accepted that the Government's Budget promise to recruit "up to" 1,000 gardai next year is "achievable but challenging" after an independent garda report said it would not be possible. Ireland • 08 Oct
Minister O'Callaghan says 1,000 new gardaí 'achievable' Minister for Justice Jim O Callaghan has accepted that the Government's Budget promise to recruit "up to" 1,000 gardai next year is "achievable but challenging" after an independent garda report said it would not be possible. Ireland • 08 Oct
Gardaí warn against AI 'home intruder' social media prank Gardaí have urged the public not to engage in a social media prank involving "AI-generated images of home intruders". Ireland • 04 Oct
Gardaí warn against AI 'home intruder' social media prank Gardaí have urged the public not to engage in a social media prank involving "AI-generated images of home intruders". Ireland • 04 Oct
Commissioner to expand plan for more gardaí on streets Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said he is expanding a policing plan which will put more gardaí on the streets of Dublin and other urban areas. Ireland • 24 Sep
Commissioner to expand plan for more gardaí on streets Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said he is expanding a policing plan which will put more gardaí on the streets of Dublin and other urban areas. Ireland • 24 Sep
Commissioner expects 'honest day's work' from gardaí The Garda Commissioner has said he is not going to tolerate gardaí who are not interested in doing their jobs. Ireland • 02 Sep
Commissioner expects 'honest day's work' from gardaí The Garda Commissioner has said he is not going to tolerate gardaí who are not interested in doing their jobs. Ireland • 02 Sep
Garda Commissioner wants to strengthen force capabilities The new Garda Commissioner has said he wants to strengthen the capabilities of An Garda Síochána to counter rapidly emerging threats in frontline policing, organised crime and national security. Ireland • 01 Sep
Garda Commissioner wants to strengthen force capabilities The new Garda Commissioner has said he wants to strengthen the capabilities of An Garda Síochána to counter rapidly emerging threats in frontline policing, organised crime and national security. Ireland • 01 Sep
72 year old civilian Garda driver loses bid to keep job A 72-year old civilian Garda driver who was forced to retire at the age of 70 has lost out in his bid to stay in his job. Business • 29 Aug
72 year old civilian Garda driver loses bid to keep job A 72-year old civilian Garda driver who was forced to retire at the age of 70 has lost out in his bid to stay in his job. Business • 29 Aug
Policing report shows 'stretched, stressed workforce' The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has said the findings of the Crowe Report highlight a "stretched and stressed workforce" and that the review "must be a catalyst for real change". Ireland • 14 Aug
Policing report shows 'stretched, stressed workforce' The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has said the findings of the Crowe Report highlight a "stretched and stressed workforce" and that the review "must be a catalyst for real change". Ireland • 14 Aug
Number of roads policing gardaí 'unproductive' - report A report into roads policing has found that a number of gardaí are "unproductive" and appear to be demotivated and unconcerned with doing an effective, professional job. Ireland • 14 Aug
Number of roads policing gardaí 'unproductive' - report A report into roads policing has found that a number of gardaí are "unproductive" and appear to be demotivated and unconcerned with doing an effective, professional job. Ireland • 14 Aug
Garda report 'drip-feed' to media an insult, says GRA The "drip-feeding" of the findings of a report on attitudes within An Garda Síochána to road policing through the media has been described as "another insult" to gardaí. Ireland • 01 Aug
Garda report 'drip-feed' to media an insult, says GRA The "drip-feeding" of the findings of a report on attitudes within An Garda Síochána to road policing through the media has been described as "another insult" to gardaí. Ireland • 01 Aug
Number of Roads Policing gardaí not doing jobs - Report The chairperson of the Policing and Community Safety Authority has described as "shocking" a report which shows that a substantial number of gardaí assigned to Roads Policing are not doing their jobs and have no interest in doing them. Ireland • 01 Aug
Number of Roads Policing gardaí not doing jobs - Report The chairperson of the Policing and Community Safety Authority has described as "shocking" a report which shows that a substantial number of gardaí assigned to Roads Policing are not doing their jobs and have no interest in doing them. Ireland • 01 Aug
'Concerning' misinformation online after attack on garda Misinformation surrounding an incident in Dublin yesterday in which a probationer garda was attacked has been described as "concerning". Dublin • 30 Jul
'Concerning' misinformation online after attack on garda Misinformation surrounding an incident in Dublin yesterday in which a probationer garda was attacked has been described as "concerning". Dublin • 30 Jul
Justin Kelly appointed as new Garda Commissioner The Government has appointed current Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly as the new Garda Commissioner. Ireland • 29 Jul
Justin Kelly appointed as new Garda Commissioner The Government has appointed current Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly as the new Garda Commissioner. Ireland • 29 Jul
Gardaí face legal action over Denis Donaldson inquiry A policing oversight body is taking legal action against An Garda Síochána over its failure to comply with an investigation into the murder of British agent Denis Donaldson in Co Donegal almost 20 years ago. Ireland • 15 Jun
Gardaí face legal action over Denis Donaldson inquiry A policing oversight body is taking legal action against An Garda Síochána over its failure to comply with an investigation into the murder of British agent Denis Donaldson in Co Donegal almost 20 years ago. Ireland • 15 Jun
Carlow shooting incident was 'extraordinary event' The death of a 22-year-old man from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a Carlow shopping centre earlier this month was "an extraordinary event", the Garda Commissioner has said. Ireland • 10 Jun
Carlow shooting incident was 'extraordinary event' The death of a 22-year-old man from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a Carlow shopping centre earlier this month was "an extraordinary event", the Garda Commissioner has said. Ireland • 10 Jun
Harris: Gardaí not currently seeking to buy cadaver dogs The Garda Commissioner has said that while the force may consider the purchase of a cadaver dog for use in searches and murder investigations in the future, it currently has no plans to do so now. Ireland • 09 Jun
Harris: Gardaí not currently seeking to buy cadaver dogs The Garda Commissioner has said that while the force may consider the purchase of a cadaver dog for use in searches and murder investigations in the future, it currently has no plans to do so now. Ireland • 09 Jun
Trust in force high, garda fleet at its largest - report Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has launched a report outlining what he says is how gardaí have been transformed over the past seven years under his stewardship. Ireland • 09 Jun
Trust in force high, garda fleet at its largest - report Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has launched a report outlining what he says is how gardaí have been transformed over the past seven years under his stewardship. Ireland • 09 Jun
HSE intends to meet gardaí to discuss internal CHI report The Health Service Executive has said it has decided to refer matters raised in the internal Children's Health Ireland report to An Garda Síochána and intends to meet gardaí very shortly to discuss it. Health • 05 Jun
HSE intends to meet gardaí to discuss internal CHI report The Health Service Executive has said it has decided to refer matters raised in the internal Children's Health Ireland report to An Garda Síochána and intends to meet gardaí very shortly to discuss it. Health • 05 Jun
Garda figures show significant decrease in reported crime Gardaí say there has been a significant decrease in robbery, burglary, violent disorder, crimes against the person and theft offences this year. Ireland • 26 May
Garda figures show significant decrease in reported crime Gardaí say there has been a significant decrease in robbery, burglary, violent disorder, crimes against the person and theft offences this year. Ireland • 26 May
'Always there to help' - Gda Kevin Flatley's funeral told The funeral of Garda Kevin Flatley has heard that he was "adored" by everyone in his family and that the loss they are experiencing is "heartbreaking". Ireland • 17 May
'Always there to help' - Gda Kevin Flatley's funeral told The funeral of Garda Kevin Flatley has heard that he was "adored" by everyone in his family and that the loss they are experiencing is "heartbreaking". Ireland • 17 May
