News | Latest Breaking News Stories & Headlines

beautiful belgian shepherd head portrait in a field of yellow dandelions in the garden

Harris: Gardaí not currently seeking to buy cadaver dogs

The Garda Commissioner has said that while the force may consider the purchase of a cadaver dog for use in searches and murder investigations in the future, it currently has no plans to do so now.

Ireland • 09 Jun

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said that while progress was made 'there is more to do'

Trust in force high, garda fleet at its largest - report

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has launched a report outlining what he says is how gardaí have been transformed over the past seven years under his stewardship.

Ireland • 09 Jun

Richard McGreevy was remanded in custody for a week

Man charged over video threat to shoot SF leader McDonald

A 28-year-old man has appeared in court charged in connection with the circulation of a video online which contained a threat to shoot the Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald.

Ireland • 19 Jul 24

Mary Lou McDonald described the video as very shocking (file image)

Man to appear in court over threats to McDonald, Harris

A 28-year-old man is to appear in court charged in connection with the circulation of a video which contained a threat to shoot Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris.

Ireland • 18 Jul 24

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and Minister for Justice Helen McEntee (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

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

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris told the committee he had 'no intention' of resigning

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

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

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

Drew Harris insisted that he would not resign despite the result

GRA vote of no confidence 'a bitter blow' - Harris

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said he is very disappointed with the Garda Representative Association's vote of no confidence in his leadership, describing it as "a kick in the teeth" and "a bitter blow".

Ireland • 13 Sep 23

Commissioner Drew Harris and Lt. General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander in Chief, Dubai Police (Pic:Garda Info)

Garda Commissioner in Dubai to discuss Kinahan gang

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has travelled to meet police in Dubai to discuss the Kinahan gang.

Ireland • 05 Sep 23

Drew Harris said gardaí are aware of what is happening and will act when there is a breach of criminal law (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Refugee protests have 'sinister agenda' - Harris

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said inquiries are ongoing into what he described as a small number of far-right individuals who have used public protests to pursue their own agendas.

Ireland • 13 Jan 23

Drew Harris was appointed to the position in 2018 (File: RollingNews.ie)

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

Martin Conmey was acquitted in 2010 of the manslaughter of Una Lynskey in 1971

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

Drew Harris acknowledged there was a practice of cancelling calls (File pic)

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

Drew Harris restricts movements after close contact

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris is restricting his movements after close contact with a person who tested positive for Covid-19.

Ireland • 13 Oct 20

Watch: Garda Commissioner statement after garda death

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris speaks to the media in Castlerea, Co Roscommon following the death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan last night.

Ireland • 18 Jun 20

Drew Harris said gardaí are making their own preparations to maintain a police service in the event of whatever occurs

Refusal to self-isolate could result in garda detention

The Garda Commissioner has said that gardaí have the power to detain people who refuse to self-isolate and to seal off areas to protect the public from coronavirus.

Coronavirus • 06 Mar 20

Discussions under way over retirement age of gardaí

The Garda Commissioner is in discussions with the Minister for Justice and the Policing Authority to raise the retirement age for senior garda officers.

Ireland • 23 Jan 20

190 new gardaí graduated from Templemore

Taoiseach calls for more ethnic diversity among gardaí

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called for greater ethnic diversity in An Garda Síochána.

Ireland • 29 Nov 19

Charlie Flanagan said it was important every effort be made on the part of communities to assist garda investigations

Minister says gang crime in Dublin not out of control

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said gang-related crime in Dublin is not out of control.

Crime • 28 Nov 19

Drew Harris addressed the Cabinet sub-committee on security this afternoon

Harris confident with progress on border crime

The Garda Commissioner has said he feels confident with the progress that is being made in investigating recent violent incidents in the border region.

Crime • 30 Oct 19

The new operational policing model was announced by Commissioner Drew Harris

Criticism of restructuring plan for An Garda Síochána

Politicians and garda representative bodies have criticised the restructuring plan for An Garda Síochána announced by Commissioner Drew Harris yesterday.

Crime • 26 Sep 19

Commissioner Drew Harris said there were about 30 gardaí now trained for the new border Armed Support Unit in Cavan

Garda Commissioner says force is 'ready' for Brexit

The Garda Commissioner has insisted An Garda Síochána is "ready" for Brexit but at this stage he does not know "what type of Brexit we'll get".

Crime • 18 Sep 19

Drew Harris insisted that the new policing model would provide more front-line gardaí

Garda Commissioner defends new policing model

The Garda Commissioner has defended the new policing model that will introduce major changes to the structures of An Garda Síochána.

Crime • 03 Sep 19

Garda Headquarters confirmed that the Garda Commissioner was present

Garda Commissioner assists in arrest of driver

A woman was arrested in Dublin this evening on suspicion on drink-driving after the Garda Commissioner intervened in a road traffic incident.

Crime • 24 Jul 19