Policing Authority told gardaí do prosecute stalkers The gardaí have told the Policing Authority that they "can, will and do" prosecute stalkers. Ireland • 24 Feb 22
Policing Authority told gardaí do prosecute stalkers The gardaí have told the Policing Authority that they "can, will and do" prosecute stalkers. Ireland • 24 Feb 22
Harris can remain as Garda Commissioner until 2025 Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has been granted a two-year extension in the position. Ireland • 15 Feb 22
Harris can remain as Garda Commissioner until 2025 Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has been granted a two-year extension in the position. Ireland • 15 Feb 22
Recruitment drive for new gardaí launched A new recruitment drive for An Garda Síochána has been launched as the force celebrates its centenary year. Ireland • 10 Feb 22
Recruitment drive for new gardaí launched A new recruitment drive for An Garda Síochána has been launched as the force celebrates its centenary year. Ireland • 10 Feb 22
Fashion police: New Garda uniform revealed A new uniform is being rolled out for all gardaí, sergeants and inspectors. Ireland • 07 Feb 22
Fashion police: New Garda uniform revealed A new uniform is being rolled out for all gardaí, sergeants and inspectors. Ireland • 07 Feb 22
Garda claimed systems failure led to woman's murder The Disclosures Tribunal has begun public hearings into allegations that a garda sergeant was targeted and discredited by senior management because he claimed a systems failure within the organisation led to the murder of a young woman in 2006. Ireland • 01 Feb 22
Garda claimed systems failure led to woman's murder The Disclosures Tribunal has begun public hearings into allegations that a garda sergeant was targeted and discredited by senior management because he claimed a systems failure within the organisation led to the murder of a young woman in 2006. Ireland • 01 Feb 22
Increase in reports of domestic abuse to gardaí in 2021 Gardaí responded to 48,400 incidents of domestic abuse last year, a 10% increase on 2020, according to new figures from An Garda Síochána. Ireland • 24 Jan 22
Increase in reports of domestic abuse to gardaí in 2021 Gardaí responded to 48,400 incidents of domestic abuse last year, a 10% increase on 2020, according to new figures from An Garda Síochána. Ireland • 24 Jan 22
Commissioner offers apology to former murder accused The Garda Commissioner has offered an unreserved apology to a man who was accused of killing 19-year-old Una Lynskey in 1971. Ireland • 10 Jan 22
Commissioner offers apology to former murder accused The Garda Commissioner has offered an unreserved apology to a man who was accused of killing 19-year-old Una Lynskey in 1971. Ireland • 10 Jan 22
Senior garda says friendly fire claim 'totally untrue' An assistant garda commissioner has said a review into the IRA killing of a garda and a soldier during the rescue of the kidnapped businessman Don Tidey in 1983 will "prove beyond doubt" that claims they were shot dead by garda or army weapons are totally untrue. Ireland • 30 Dec 21
Senior garda says friendly fire claim 'totally untrue' An assistant garda commissioner has said a review into the IRA killing of a garda and a soldier during the rescue of the kidnapped businessman Don Tidey in 1983 will "prove beyond doubt" that claims they were shot dead by garda or army weapons are totally untrue. Ireland • 30 Dec 21
'Disproportionate' powers proposed for Garda Ombudsman The Garda Commissioner has strongly criticised the proposed new Policing and Security Bill, which he says grants powers to the Garda Ombudsman that are disproportionate, unconstitutional and would not withstand a challenge in court. Ireland • 20 Oct 21
'Disproportionate' powers proposed for Garda Ombudsman The Garda Commissioner has strongly criticised the proposed new Policing and Security Bill, which he says grants powers to the Garda Ombudsman that are disproportionate, unconstitutional and would not withstand a challenge in court. Ireland • 20 Oct 21
Department of Justice funding increases by 5% The Department of Justice received €145m in extra funding in this year's budget, up 5% on last year. Budget 2022 • 13 Oct 21
Department of Justice funding increases by 5% The Department of Justice received €145m in extra funding in this year's budget, up 5% on last year. Budget 2022 • 13 Oct 21
Superintendents say policing bill 'will shackle' gardaí The association representing garda superintendents has accused the Government of preparing to give more power to oversight bodies to deal with gardaí than An Garda Síochána has to deal with criminals. Ireland • 13 Oct 21
Superintendents say policing bill 'will shackle' gardaí The association representing garda superintendents has accused the Government of preparing to give more power to oversight bodies to deal with gardaí than An Garda Síochána has to deal with criminals. Ireland • 13 Oct 21
800 new gardaí to be recruited next year Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath said he is making funds available for the recruitment of 800 gardaí and 400 garda civilian staff in 2022. Budget 2022 • 12 Oct 21
800 new gardaí to be recruited next year Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath said he is making funds available for the recruitment of 800 gardaí and 400 garda civilian staff in 2022. Budget 2022 • 12 Oct 21
13 gardaí recognised for bravery at Dublin ceremony Thirteen deceased, retired and serving members of An Garda Síochána have been awarded medals for bravery. Ireland • 25 Aug 21
13 gardaí recognised for bravery at Dublin ceremony Thirteen deceased, retired and serving members of An Garda Síochána have been awarded medals for bravery. Ireland • 25 Aug 21
Man and woman arrested in 'romance fraud' investigation Gardaí have arrested a man and a woman as part of an ongoing investigation into 'romance fraud'. Ireland • 26 Jul 21
Man and woman arrested in 'romance fraud' investigation Gardaí have arrested a man and a woman as part of an ongoing investigation into 'romance fraud'. Ireland • 26 Jul 21
Road deaths down by 12%, majority occur in rural areas Road deaths between 1 January and 15 July this year are down 12% compared to the same period in 2020, according to a provisional review published today. Ireland • 26 Jul 21
Road deaths down by 12%, majority occur in rural areas Road deaths between 1 January and 15 July this year are down 12% compared to the same period in 2020, according to a provisional review published today. Ireland • 26 Jul 21
Cyclist in his 40s dies in Co Cork road incident A cyclist in his forties has died in a road incident in County Cork. An Garda Síochána • 25 Jul 21
Cyclist in his 40s dies in Co Cork road incident A cyclist in his forties has died in a road incident in County Cork. An Garda Síochána • 25 Jul 21
New service launched for people to report hate crimes An Garda Síochána has established a new way of reporting hate crime which is designed to make it easier for victims to come forward. Ireland • 21 Jul 21
New service launched for people to report hate crimes An Garda Síochána has established a new way of reporting hate crime which is designed to make it easier for victims to come forward. Ireland • 21 Jul 21
€34m worth of cocaine disguised as charcoal seized Gardaí believe they have seized up to half a tonne of cocaine, which was disguised as charcoal and concealed in a shipment of bags to Ireland. Ireland • 14 Jul 21
€34m worth of cocaine disguised as charcoal seized Gardaí believe they have seized up to half a tonne of cocaine, which was disguised as charcoal and concealed in a shipment of bags to Ireland. Ireland • 14 Jul 21
GRA wants more detail on investigation into 999 calls The Garda Representative Association has called for clarity and more detail on an internal garda investigation which found that hundreds of 999 calls to gardaí in 2019 and 2020 were cancelled before there was a proper policing response. Ireland • 25 Jun 21
GRA wants more detail on investigation into 999 calls The Garda Representative Association has called for clarity and more detail on an internal garda investigation which found that hundreds of 999 calls to gardaí in 2019 and 2020 were cancelled before there was a proper policing response. Ireland • 25 Jun 21
Garda Commissioner apologises for handling of 999 calls The Garda Commissioner has publicly apologised to domestic violence victims who made emergency calls for help but did not receive the standard of service from gardaí that they required and to which they were entitled. Ireland • 24 Jun 21
Garda Commissioner apologises for handling of 999 calls The Garda Commissioner has publicly apologised to domestic violence victims who made emergency calls for help but did not receive the standard of service from gardaí that they required and to which they were entitled. Ireland • 24 Jun 21
Investigation into claims of drug taking by some gardaí The Garda Anti-Corruption Unit is carrying out a small number of investigations in relation to allegations of drug taking by members of the force and possible infiltration by organised crime. Ireland • 01 Jun 21
Investigation into claims of drug taking by some gardaí The Garda Anti-Corruption Unit is carrying out a small number of investigations in relation to allegations of drug taking by members of the force and possible infiltration by organised crime. Ireland • 01 Jun 21
Two incidents of arson investigated in Limerick A building has been significantly damaged during one of two incidents of arson in Limerick this morning. Munster • 14 May 21
Two incidents of arson investigated in Limerick A building has been significantly damaged during one of two incidents of arson in Limerick this morning. Munster • 14 May 21
Nearly 7,000 bikes stolen since January 2020 Nearly 7,000 bicycles have been stolen across the country in the last 16 months, according to gardaí. Ireland • 13 May 21
Nearly 7,000 bikes stolen since January 2020 Nearly 7,000 bicycles have been stolen across the country in the last 16 months, according to gardaí. Ireland • 13 May 21
Increase in Irish speaking gardaí in Gaeltacht The Garda Commissioner has told an Oireachtas Committee that there has been a 12% increase in the past 10 years in the number of gardaí stationed in Gaeltacht areas who can speak Irish. Politics • 12 May 21
Increase in Irish speaking gardaí in Gaeltacht The Garda Commissioner has told an Oireachtas Committee that there has been a 12% increase in the past 10 years in the number of gardaí stationed in Gaeltacht areas who can speak Irish. Politics • 12 May 21
