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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

Middle-ranking gardaí say their working arrangements have left them frustrated, stressed and angry (Pics: RollingNews.ie)

AGSI urges Justice Minister to intervene in roster row

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has called on the Minister for Justice to intervene in its dispute with the Garda Commissioner on the issue of rosters.

Ireland • 13 Mar 23

AGSI members met in Athlone over the issue

AGSI to hold 'day of action' in roster dispute

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors will hold what it has called a 'day of action' next Monday in a row with Garda management over proposed new rosters.

Ireland • 06 Mar 23

Gardaí say scammers target people in a bid to extract money from them

Almost €2m stolen in 'romance fraud' last year

People caught up in so-called 'romance fraud' were conned out of almost €2 million last year, as gardaí warn that such schemes happen all year round and not just around Valentine's Day.

Ireland • 14 Feb 23

Currently there is an upper age limit of 35 for new recruits to An Garda Síochána

Garda age limit for new recruits discriminatory - court

The current Garda age limit of 35 for new job applicants is discriminatory on the grounds of age, the Labour Court has ruled.

Ireland • 10 Feb 23

Antoinette Cunningham said Bob Collins' comment diminished her position, credibility and that of AGSI

AGSI wants Policing Authority complaints process review

The association representing middle-ranking gardaí has called for a review of the Policing Authority's complaints procedure after its chairperson was found to have made an "inappropriate" comment at a meeting.

Ireland • 09 Feb 23

The complainant was attached to the roads policing division at Midleton

Garda who suffered eye damage takes WRC equality case

A garda sergeant who suffered permanent eye damage when he was attacked on duty by a man with a rock has said the force blocked him from keeping up his work as a public order trainer and left him to "sit and rot" in an office.

Business • 05 Jan 23

5,500 checkpoints were carried out during December (File image)

Motorists urged never to drink and drive

People are being urged never to drink and drive as latest figures show that 173 people were arrested for driving under the influence over the Christmas holiday period.

Regional • 30 Dec 22

It is estimated victims worldwide lost over €115m

Six arrests in international fraud call investigation

Gardaí arrested six people as part of an international investigation into a website that enabled fraudsters to make phone calls from trusted numbers to commit cybercrime.

Ireland • 24 Nov 22