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
Commissioner loses appeal over move to dismiss garda The Garda Commissioner has lost a court appeal against a decision quashing the Commissioner's move to dismiss a Garda who had admitted engaging in a sexual act with a "vulnerable" witness at a Garda station in Co Waterford. Ireland • 17 Jan 24
Commissioner loses appeal over move to dismiss garda The Garda Commissioner has lost a court appeal against a decision quashing the Commissioner's move to dismiss a Garda who had admitted engaging in a sexual act with a "vulnerable" witness at a Garda station in Co Waterford. Ireland • 17 Jan 24
15 people have died in road incidents since 1 December Fifteen people have died in fatal road incidents over the Christmas period, including four deaths since New Year's Day, gardaí have said. Ireland • 04 Jan 24
15 people have died in road incidents since 1 December Fifteen people have died in fatal road incidents over the Christmas period, including four deaths since New Year's Day, gardaí have said. Ireland • 04 Jan 24
Communication failures during riots, authority hears A review of the garda response to the rioting in Dublin last month has found there were communication failures on the night. Ireland • 19 Dec 23
Communication failures during riots, authority hears A review of the garda response to the rioting in Dublin last month has found there were communication failures on the night. Ireland • 19 Dec 23
Graduates to boost garda visibility over Christmas Some 151 new gardaí have graduated from Garda College in Templemore, Co Tipperary. Ireland • 21 Mar 24
Graduates to boost garda visibility over Christmas Some 151 new gardaí have graduated from Garda College in Templemore, Co Tipperary. Ireland • 21 Mar 24
Public Order Unit to be issued with tasers, says Harris The Garda Commissioner has said that Public Order Units are to get 200 tasers, and that he is asking for two water cannon to be permanently available. Ireland • 29 Nov 23
Public Order Unit to be issued with tasers, says Harris The Garda Commissioner has said that Public Order Units are to get 200 tasers, and that he is asking for two water cannon to be permanently available. Ireland • 29 Nov 23
Gardaí to get insurance details of 3m vehicles daily The Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) has today started to provide motor insurance details to An Garda Síochána on a daily basis after the official signing of the data sharing agreement between the two organisations. Business • 16 Nov 23
Gardaí to get insurance details of 3m vehicles daily The Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) has today started to provide motor insurance details to An Garda Síochána on a daily basis after the official signing of the data sharing agreement between the two organisations. Business • 16 Nov 23
Tougher laws for sex offenders come into effect A range of laws which have come into effect will mean gardaí will now be able to disclose information about sex offenders to others if there is a threat to public safety. Ireland • 13 Nov 23
Tougher laws for sex offenders come into effect A range of laws which have come into effect will mean gardaí will now be able to disclose information about sex offenders to others if there is a threat to public safety. Ireland • 13 Nov 23
Clear rules for appointment of senior gardaí - McEntee The association representing some of the country's most senior garda officers says almost half of its members could retire early if the financial issue preventing gardaí applying for the post of Deputy Garda Commissioner is not resolved. Ireland • 09 Nov 23
Clear rules for appointment of senior gardaí - McEntee The association representing some of the country's most senior garda officers says almost half of its members could retire early if the financial issue preventing gardaí applying for the post of Deputy Garda Commissioner is not resolved. Ireland • 09 Nov 23
