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Garda Commissioner Drew Harris pledged to invest in continuous training, development and wellbeing supports

'Huge concern' as 646 gardaí injured so far this year

It is of huge concern that 646 gardaí were injured while serving the public since the start of the year to the end of September, the Garda Commissioner told the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice.

Ireland • 07 Nov 23

Students and staff from Mulroy College, Co Donegal, at the Garda National Youth Awards

'Compassionate and caring' youth get garda awards

Students at Mulroy College near Creeslough in Donegal have received a Special Recognition Award at the Garda National Youth Awards for their compassion and support for one another and the whole community in the aftermath of the tragedy in the village last year.

Ireland • 04 Nov 23

Applications for the post close next week (File: RollingNews.ie)

No senior gardaí apply for deputy commissioner post

None of Ireland's most senior garda officers have applied for the post of Deputy Garda Commissioner, the second highest position in An Garda Síochána, in spite of the deadline for applications having been extended.

Ireland • 04 Nov 23

The CSO has been publishing crime statistics 'under reservation' for the past nine years

CSO removes warning about reliability of garda stats

The Central Statistics Office has said it now has confidence in the Garda crime figures and has removed its warning about the reliability of the data.

Ireland • 25 Oct 23

The delegation met Garda Commissioner Drew Harris this morning

Dubai police officers in Dublin to discuss Kinahan gang

Senior police officers from Dubai have arrived in Dublin as part of a transnational investigation into the Kinahan organised crime group.

Ireland • 24 Oct 23

The deadline for applications for the Deputy Garda Commissioner post has been extended

The 'top cop' job that no one seems to want

RTÉ's Crime correspondent Paul Reynolds examines why senior Garda officers are not applying for the post of Deputy Garda Commissioner in charge of all criminal, security, intelligence and terrorist operations

Analysis and Comment • 23 Oct 23

Gardaí pass out at a ceremony in Templemore today

No change to garda tattoo policy as age limit raised

There will be no change to the uniform policy in relation to facial jewellery or visible tattoos for new garda recruits, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said.

Ireland • 13 Oct 23

Drew Harris said that he had recommended dismissal in a number of cases (pic: Rolling News)

Concerns some gardaí 'misused their positions' - Harris

The Garda Commissioner said he is concerned about a small number of serving gardaí, despite his attempts to dismiss them.

Ireland • 28 Sep 23

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the Westmanstown Roster was the only agreed roster

Harris willing to compromise on garda roster

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said he is willing to enter intensive negotiations with the garda representative associations to resolve a dispute over rosters.

Ireland • 28 Sep 23

Drew Harris met the four associations representing all garda ranks this afternoon (file pic)

Harris offers to enter negotiations on garda rosters

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has offered to enter negotiations with garda associations on the disputed issue of rosters.

Ireland • 21 Sep 23

The ceremony was held in front of the refurbished Garda Monument of Remembrance at Garda Headquarters in Phoenix Park

President Higgins lays wreath to honour fallen gardaí

President Michael D Higgins has laid a wreath in remembrance of all members of An Garda Síochána and staff who have lost their lives in service over the last 101 years.

Ireland • 16 Sep 23

Drew Harris described last Wednesday's vote as 'a bitter blow' (file pic RollingNews.ie)

Harris damaged but can he survive no-confidence vote?

Drew Harris insists he will not resign as Garda Commissioner after the GRA voted no confidence in him, but how secure is his position?

Analysis and Comment • 16 Sep 23

All frontline gardaí are due to wear body cams (file image)

Gardaí say body cams will not be permanently recording

Gardaí say their body-worn cameras will not be permanently recording as part of everyday policing and will only be switched on in specific circumstances.

Ireland • 12 Sep 23

The funding is designed to put more gardaí on the streets of Dublin up to the end of 2023

€10m announced to increase garda visibility in Dublin

The Government has announced an additional €10 million in funding for garda overtime in Dublin and the Minister for Justice said the money will be made available immediately to put more gardaí on the beat in the capital.

Dublin • 28 Jul 23

Bodycams are used by police in other countries (File image)

AGSI warns bodycam law delay means more risk to gardaí

Every day that body camera legislation is delayed means an increased risk to gardaí, the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has said.

Ireland • 01 Jun 23

Sgt Daniel Kellehers family (LtoR), Daniel (Son), mother Caroline, and daughter Lesslie with the Bronze Scott Medal (Posthumously) to Sgt Daniel Kelleher with (2nd centre) Mr Don Tidey (RollingNews.ie)

11 Scott medals for bravery awarded to gardaí

Eleven Scott medals for bravery have been awarded to serving, retired and deceased members of An Garda Síochána at a ceremony in Dublin.

Ireland • 26 May 23

Gardaí say the locations where officers would be deployed was not confirmed

Deployment of gardaí to France under discussion

Gardaí say there are in discussions with French authorities about deploying members of the force to France to help Irish tourists travelling there this summer, but that the initiative is not yet confirmed and is subject to Government approval.

Ireland • 25 May 23

89 gardaí have lost their lives while in service (Pics: RollingNews.ie)

Ceremony honours gardaí who died in line of duty

Members of An Garda Síochána who died in the line of duty have been remembered at a ceremony in Dublin Castle.

Dublin • 20 May 23

Data was collected from coroners around the country

Coroners' data shows 44 unidentified remains in Ireland

A national database has been launched with details of 44 unidentified remains in the hope it will help families of missing persons get answers.

Ireland • 16 May 23

The authority said that because of a shortfall in garda recruitment, there are more than a thousand fewer gardaí available at present and in the near future

Under-resourcing a 'barrier' to garda recruitment

The continued under-resourcing of the gardaí is "a significant barrier" to ensuring it can recruit and train new gardaí, the Policing Authority has said.

Crime • 28 Apr 23

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said it was a matter of 'serious and grave concern'

Commissioner to meet DPP over failed Regency conviction

The Garda Commissioner has said he will meet the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to discuss the failure of the State to secure a murder conviction for the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel.

Crime • 25 Apr 23

Gardaí and GoSafe have said they checked the speed of 140,720 vehicles during the operation

211 motorists detected speeding on 'Slow Down' day

More than 200 motorists were detected driving above the speed limit during a 24-hour national 'Slow Down' day, according to gardaí.

Ireland • 22 Apr 23

An actor poses for a swab on Essex Quay in Dublin as part of a Road Safety Authority campaign

Drivers told to slow down in Easter road safety warning

Motorists and other road users have been urged to take extra care over the Easter bank holiday weekend, following two deaths and 18 injuries last Easter.

Ireland • 06 Apr 23

Paul Barry outlined a series of events that he alleged represented his being targeted (file image)

Retired Garda's allegations not upheld by tribunal

The Disclosures Tribunal has not upheld allegations made by retired Garda sergeant Paul Barry, that he was targeted or discredited by senior members of An Garda Síochána following the making of a protected disclosure.

Ireland • 25 Mar 23

AGSI has begun proceedings in the High Court

AGSI takes High Court proceedings over roster plans

The body that represents mid-ranking gardaí has begun High Court proceedings against the Garda Commissioner over proposed rostering arrangements.

Courts • 21 Mar 23