Garda who 'betrayed' public's trust jailed for corruption A garda has been sentenced at Trim Circuit Court in Co Meath to three years in jail for corruption and deception offences, in what was described as an abuse of his power. Courts • 04 Jul 24
Garda who 'betrayed' public's trust jailed for corruption A garda has been sentenced at Trim Circuit Court in Co Meath to three years in jail for corruption and deception offences, in what was described as an abuse of his power. Courts • 04 Jul 24
Govt to amend law on face coverings at protests - McEntee The Minister for Justice has said the Government would change the law to allow gardaí to direct protesters to remove face coverings and masks. Ireland • 28 Jun 24
Govt to amend law on face coverings at protests - McEntee The Minister for Justice has said the Government would change the law to allow gardaí to direct protesters to remove face coverings and masks. Ireland • 28 Jun 24
Public encouraged to apply to join Garda Reserve Gardaí have appealed for applications from members of the public to join the Garda Reserve as part of an expansion of the voluntary programme. Ireland • 21 Jun 24
Public encouraged to apply to join Garda Reserve Gardaí have appealed for applications from members of the public to join the Garda Reserve as part of an expansion of the voluntary programme. Ireland • 21 Jun 24
137 arrests for driving under influence over Bank Holiday More than 130 motorists have been arrested so far this Bank Holiday weekend for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Ireland • 03 Jun 24
137 arrests for driving under influence over Bank Holiday More than 130 motorists have been arrested so far this Bank Holiday weekend for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Ireland • 03 Jun 24
'The camera won't lie' - Dublin gardaí wearing bodycams Frontline gardaí in Dublin have begun wearing body cameras with around 350 gardaí from three garda stations using the technology on a pilot basis ahead of a planned roll-out across the country next year. Ireland • 31 May 24
'The camera won't lie' - Dublin gardaí wearing bodycams Frontline gardaí in Dublin have begun wearing body cameras with around 350 gardaí from three garda stations using the technology on a pilot basis ahead of a planned roll-out across the country next year. Ireland • 31 May 24
Commercial vehicles to be added to garda insurance app The motor insurance database available to gardaí will be expanded to include commercial fleet and motor trade vehicles "next week", Assistant Garda Commissioner Paula Hillman has said. Ireland • 24 May 24
Commercial vehicles to be added to garda insurance app The motor insurance database available to gardaí will be expanded to include commercial fleet and motor trade vehicles "next week", Assistant Garda Commissioner Paula Hillman has said. Ireland • 24 May 24
McEntee condemns growing 'acts of violence' facing gardaí The Minister for Justice has condemned growing "acts of violence and intimidation" being faced by frontline gardaí. Ireland • 18 May 24
McEntee condemns growing 'acts of violence' facing gardaí The Minister for Justice has condemned growing "acts of violence and intimidation" being faced by frontline gardaí. Ireland • 18 May 24
Garda Sergeant in court over alleged assault of suspect A Garda Sergeant has appeared at Waterford District Court over allegations of assault and attempting to pervert the course of justice. Courts • 04 May 24
Garda Sergeant in court over alleged assault of suspect A Garda Sergeant has appeared at Waterford District Court over allegations of assault and attempting to pervert the course of justice. Courts • 04 May 24
Criminal probe after gardaí seize shotgun for second time A shotgun that was supposed to be in the possession of gardaí since 2009 was seized for a second time last year during an operation into a feud between two organised crime groups. Ireland • 22 Apr 24
Criminal probe after gardaí seize shotgun for second time A shotgun that was supposed to be in the possession of gardaí since 2009 was seized for a second time last year during an operation into a feud between two organised crime groups. Ireland • 22 Apr 24
Increase in assaults on gardaí and politicians, says GRA The Garda Representative Association has said the far-right has become emboldened and there has been an increase in assaults on gardaí, politicians and others online and in person. Ireland • 22 Apr 24
Increase in assaults on gardaí and politicians, says GRA The Garda Representative Association has said the far-right has become emboldened and there has been an increase in assaults on gardaí, politicians and others online and in person. Ireland • 22 Apr 24
755 motorists detected speeding in 24 hour period A motorist who was detected travelling at 194km/h in a 100km/h zone, was one of 755 motorists caught speeding during a 24-hour National Slow Down Day campaign. Ireland • 20 Apr 24
755 motorists detected speeding in 24 hour period A motorist who was detected travelling at 194km/h in a 100km/h zone, was one of 755 motorists caught speeding during a 24-hour National Slow Down Day campaign. Ireland • 20 Apr 24
177 arrests for driving under influence over bank holiday A total of 177 people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs over the course of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Ireland • 02 Apr 24
177 arrests for driving under influence over bank holiday A total of 177 people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs over the course of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Ireland • 02 Apr 24
'Alarmingly high' number of arrests on roads over weekend An "alarmingly high" number of people were arrested under suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, according to a Roads Policing Unit inspector. Ireland • 02 Apr 24
'Alarmingly high' number of arrests on roads over weekend An "alarmingly high" number of people were arrested under suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, according to a Roads Policing Unit inspector. Ireland • 02 Apr 24
Checkpoints in place for Easter road safety campaign Checkpoints are in place across the country as part of a Garda Bank Holiday Road Enforcement Operation. Ireland • 30 Mar 24
Checkpoints in place for Easter road safety campaign Checkpoints are in place across the country as part of a Garda Bank Holiday Road Enforcement Operation. Ireland • 30 Mar 24
AGSI says structural changes inhibiting garda work Changes made by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to the structure of policing and the management of investigations are inhibiting the gardaí's ability to police the country and damaging its community policing ethos, garda sergeants and inspectors have said. Ireland • 25 Mar 24
AGSI says structural changes inhibiting garda work Changes made by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to the structure of policing and the management of investigations are inhibiting the gardaí's ability to police the country and damaging its community policing ethos, garda sergeants and inspectors have said. Ireland • 25 Mar 24
Appeal to motorists over St Patrick's holiday weekend Motorists have been urged to plan ahead and organise a safe way home during the St Patrick's bank holiday weekend. Ireland • 16 Mar 24
Appeal to motorists over St Patrick's holiday weekend Motorists have been urged to plan ahead and organise a safe way home during the St Patrick's bank holiday weekend. Ireland • 16 Mar 24
Garda who gave bike to elderly man cleared of wrongdoing A garda who gave an elderly man in a rural area an unclaimed bicycle during the Covid-19 pandemic, but failed to fill out the necessary paperwork, has been cleared of any wrongdoing by a disciplinary inquiry. Ireland • 05 Mar 24
Garda who gave bike to elderly man cleared of wrongdoing A garda who gave an elderly man in a rural area an unclaimed bicycle during the Covid-19 pandemic, but failed to fill out the necessary paperwork, has been cleared of any wrongdoing by a disciplinary inquiry. Ireland • 05 Mar 24
Motorist clocked at 160km/h during National Slow Down Day A motorist was detected driving at 160km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N7 Castlewarden, Kill, Kildare, during National Slow Down Day. Ireland • 29 Feb 24
Motorist clocked at 160km/h during National Slow Down Day A motorist was detected driving at 160km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N7 Castlewarden, Kill, Kildare, during National Slow Down Day. Ireland • 29 Feb 24
First in GRA history as Harris not invited to conference For the first time in the history of An Garda Síochána, the body representing rank-and-file gardaí has not invited the Garda Commissioner to its conference. Paul Reynolds analyses the implications. Analysis and Comment • 16 Feb 24
First in GRA history as Harris not invited to conference For the first time in the history of An Garda Síochána, the body representing rank-and-file gardaí has not invited the Garda Commissioner to its conference. Paul Reynolds analyses the implications. Analysis and Comment • 16 Feb 24
GRA says Harris decision 'reflects breakdown in trust' The decision by the Garda Representative Association not to invite the Garda Commissioner to its annual conference "reflects the breakdown in trust" between Drew Harris and rank-and-file gardaí, the body has said. Ireland • 16 Feb 24
GRA says Harris decision 'reflects breakdown in trust' The decision by the Garda Representative Association not to invite the Garda Commissioner to its annual conference "reflects the breakdown in trust" between Drew Harris and rank-and-file gardaí, the body has said. Ireland • 16 Feb 24
One third of applicants to An Garda Síochána aged over 35 Almost 6,500 people have applied to become a member of An Garda Síochána in its latest recruitment campaign, more than one third of whom are aged over 35. Ireland • 12 Feb 24
One third of applicants to An Garda Síochána aged over 35 Almost 6,500 people have applied to become a member of An Garda Síochána in its latest recruitment campaign, more than one third of whom are aged over 35. Ireland • 12 Feb 24
Driver doing 228km/h among nearly 3,000 caught speeding A driver travelling at 228km/h in a 120km/h zone was among nearly 3,000 motorists detected speeding over the Bank Holiday weekend. Ireland • 09 Feb 24
Driver doing 228km/h among nearly 3,000 caught speeding A driver travelling at 228km/h in a 120km/h zone was among nearly 3,000 motorists detected speeding over the Bank Holiday weekend. Ireland • 09 Feb 24
New garda ombudsman will need 'double the staff of GSOC' The new garda ombudsman will need 'at least double' the current number of staff employed at GSOC, the Dáil's public accounts committee has heard. Politics • 08 Feb 24
New garda ombudsman will need 'double the staff of GSOC' The new garda ombudsman will need 'at least double' the current number of staff employed at GSOC, the Dáil's public accounts committee has heard. Politics • 08 Feb 24
Issue over senior garda role 'not ideal' - McEntee The Minister for Justice has conceded that it is "not ideal" that a senior garda role is being filled on a temporary basis because there have been no internal applicants. Ireland • 28 Jan 24
Issue over senior garda role 'not ideal' - McEntee The Minister for Justice has conceded that it is "not ideal" that a senior garda role is being filled on a temporary basis because there have been no internal applicants. Ireland • 28 Jan 24
Heightened garda presence in Dublin to stay - McEntee The high visibility garda presence in Dublin city centre over the last few months will be maintained, the Minister for Justice has said. Ireland • 18 Jan 24
Heightened garda presence in Dublin to stay - McEntee The high visibility garda presence in Dublin city centre over the last few months will be maintained, the Minister for Justice has said. Ireland • 18 Jan 24
