Govt approval sought for new policing legislation Minister for Justice Helen McEntee today sought Government approval for the drafting of new legislation around policing and community safety. Politics • 27 Apr
GRA says report on garda corruption a 'spin operation' The Garda Representative Association has criticised the Garda Inspectorate's report on tackling garda corruption describing it as "a spin operation to bulk up figures to ... Ireland • 12 Apr
Policing Authority concerned over anti-spit hoods The Policing Authority has said it remains concerned about the use of anti-spit hoods by An Garda Síochána, even though spitting assaults against gardaí have ... Ireland • 23 Feb
Canadian deputy police chief appointed to garda role The Government has appointed a Canadian police chief to be one of two new deputy commissioners in An Garda Síochána. Ireland • 09 Feb
Two gardaí injured in separate assaults in Dundalk Two gardaí have received medical treatment after separate assaults in Dundalk, Co Louth. Ireland • 16 Dec 20
14 assassination attempts foiled in 2019 - Garda report Gardaí have seized as much cocaine this year than all the drug seizures combined for last year, according to the 2019 annual Garda report. It ... An Garda Síochána • 08 Dec 20
Offender not detected in majority of sex offence cases Gardaí identify a suspect in more than four out of five drugs cases, but fail to detect an offender for the majority of sex offences. Ireland • 24 Nov 20
Taoiseach to discuss public drinking with Garda chief The Taoiseach will meet the Garda Commissioner tomorrow to assess if gardaí require additional powers or resources to tackle the problem of people congregating to ... Coronavirus • 19 Nov 20
Report finds strong compliance with virus restrictions Gardaí have used anti-spit hoods 118 times while policing during the coronavirus pandemic, according to report from the Policing Authority. Coronavirus • 11 Nov 20
Eight gardaí suspended from duty in corruption inquiry Eight gardaí have been suspended from duty as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption - the eight, who are all based in Munster, ... Ireland • 08 Nov 20
Three arrested over €7m Dublin cannabis seizure Gardaí and Revenue Customs officers have seized herbal cannabis with an estimated value in excess of €7m. Ireland • 23 Oct 20
Use of anti-spit hoods by gardaí criticised in report The Policing Authority has again criticised the use by gardaí of anti-spit hoods and reiterated its opposition to them. Crime • 16 Sep 20
Almost €3m lost to investment scams so far this year Irish people lost almost €3m in investment fraud in the first eight months of this year and in the majority of cases they were duped ... Ireland • 03 Sep 20
Policing Authority very concerned after Dublin eviction The Policing Authority has said it is "very concerned" by material in public circulation relating to an eviction in Dublin on Wednesday and the appropriateness ... An Garda Síochána • 15 Aug 20
Number of garda inspectors to be increased by 120 The Government has announced it is to increase the number of garda inspectors by 120 to 500. Ireland • 29 Jul 20
Gardaí find 20 potential breaches of pub rules in week Gardaí last week found 20 instances where the health regulations or licencing laws were potentially being breached by pubs. Coronavirus • 22 Jul 20
Motorcyclists urged to 'ease off the throttle' The Chair of the Road Safety Authority has said everyone in public life should obey the law. Ireland • 09 Jul 20
Gardaí to wear face masks in 'enclosed situtations' Gardaí have been instructed to wear face masks in situations where they cannot maintain social distancing and where they may be in close contact with ... Coronavirus • 18 May 20
138 new cases of Covid-19, 4 deaths in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland's Department of Health has said four people have died in the past 24 hours after they were diagnosed with Covid-19. Ulster • 09 Apr 20
Man accused of trying to bite gardaí refused bail A 51-year-old construction worker has been refused bail after he was accused of threatening to give gardaí the Covid-19 illness before attempting to bite and ... Courts • 31 Mar 20
Investigation as emergency service workers 'coughed at' Gardaí are conducting three criminal investigations into incidents where emergency service employees have been coughed at or spat at in the course of their work. Coronavirus • 25 Mar 20
Special policing plan to deal with coronavirus outbreak Gardaí say they are increasing high visibility patrols all over the country in response to coronavirus. Coronavirus • 12 Mar 20
GRA chief to step down after vote not to renew contract The General Secretary of the Garda Representative Association is to step down from his position, after the executive voted not to renew his contract. Ireland • 14 Feb 20
Discussions under way over retirement age of gardaí The Garda Commissioner is in discussions with the Minister for Justice and the Policing Authority to raise the retirement age for senior garda officers. Ireland • 23 Jan 20
FAI owes almost €360,000 to gardaí for policing matches The crisis-hit Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has left the gardaí almost €360,000 out of pocket over its failure last year to pay any money ... Ireland • 03 Jan 20
