€2.7m in over payments made to 1,450 gardaí since 2023 Nearly €3.6m in overpayments were made to gardaí or civilian members of the police force over the past two and a half years. Business • 02 Sep
€2.7m in over payments made to 1,450 gardaí since 2023 Nearly €3.6m in overpayments were made to gardaí or civilian members of the police force over the past two and a half years. Business • 02 Sep
Gardaí permitted to pursue scramblers in policy change Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said gardaí can now pursue people driving scramblers, scooters and electric bikes in a dangerous fashion, which they had previously been forbidden to do. Crime • 31 Jan
Gardaí permitted to pursue scramblers in policy change Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said gardaí can now pursue people driving scramblers, scooters and electric bikes in a dangerous fashion, which they had previously been forbidden to do. Crime • 31 Jan
If the cap fits: New hats issued to 14,000 garda members From today, all sergeants, inspectors and rank and file gardaí will wear a baseball cap on operational duties. Ireland • 24 Jan
If the cap fits: New hats issued to 14,000 garda members From today, all sergeants, inspectors and rank and file gardaí will wear a baseball cap on operational duties. Ireland • 24 Jan
GRA agrees to defer protest after proposal on rosters The Garda Representative Association (GRA) has agreed to defer its protest action following a proposal from Commissioner Drew Harris to try and resolve the ongoing dispute over garda rosters. Ireland • 06 Oct 23
GRA agrees to defer protest after proposal on rosters The Garda Representative Association (GRA) has agreed to defer its protest action following a proposal from Commissioner Drew Harris to try and resolve the ongoing dispute over garda rosters. Ireland • 06 Oct 23
Garda premises cleaners had no contracts WRC hears Three cleaners were left working for years for An Garda Siochána without receiving written contracts of employment and on the lowest rate of the pay scale – one for over a decade, the Workplace Relations Commission has found. Business • 27 Sep 23
Garda premises cleaners had no contracts WRC hears Three cleaners were left working for years for An Garda Siochána without receiving written contracts of employment and on the lowest rate of the pay scale – one for over a decade, the Workplace Relations Commission has found. Business • 27 Sep 23
GRA to withdraw voluntary overtime in roster dispute The Garda Representative Association has voted to withdraw voluntary overtime on five Tuesdays in October and withdraw all labour on 10 November if the current dispute over rosters is not resolved. Ireland • 27 Sep 23
GRA to withdraw voluntary overtime in roster dispute The Garda Representative Association has voted to withdraw voluntary overtime on five Tuesdays in October and withdraw all labour on 10 November if the current dispute over rosters is not resolved. Ireland • 27 Sep 23
Garda Commissioner agrees to end emergency Covid roster Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has decided to discontinue a controversial emergency Garda roster introduced to police during Covid-19 and revert to the previous roster. Ireland • 18 Jul 23
Garda Commissioner agrees to end emergency Covid roster Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has decided to discontinue a controversial emergency Garda roster introduced to police during Covid-19 and revert to the previous roster. Ireland • 18 Jul 23
Rosters and gender identity directive on AGSI agenda The AGSI has called on the Garda Commissioner to withdraw a directive to members of the gardaí on gender identity in the workplace and adhere to the established industrial relations process for the garda roster. Ireland • 03 Apr 23
Rosters and gender identity directive on AGSI agenda The AGSI has called on the Garda Commissioner to withdraw a directive to members of the gardaí on gender identity in the workplace and adhere to the established industrial relations process for the garda roster. Ireland • 03 Apr 23
US bans more than 600 connected to Kinahan gang The United States has banned more than 600 individuals with connections to the Kinahan organised crime group from entering the country. Crime • 16 May 22
US bans more than 600 connected to Kinahan gang The United States has banned more than 600 individuals with connections to the Kinahan organised crime group from entering the country. Crime • 16 May 22
Gardaí warn of romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day Gardaí have revealed that romance fraud has almost doubled in the last year. Ireland • 11 Feb 22
Gardaí warn of romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day Gardaí have revealed that romance fraud has almost doubled in the last year. Ireland • 11 Feb 22
Centenary of meeting to discuss new State police force Today marks the 100th anniversary of the first meeting called to decide on the future of policing in the new Free State. Ireland • 09 Feb 22
Centenary of meeting to discuss new State police force Today marks the 100th anniversary of the first meeting called to decide on the future of policing in the new Free State. Ireland • 09 Feb 22
Two arrested after drugs worth €1.3m seized in Dublin Two men, aged 35 and 36, have been arrested after more than €1.3 million of suspected cannabis, cocaine and mixing agent was seized during two search operations in Dublin. Dublin • 30 Nov 21
Two arrested after drugs worth €1.3m seized in Dublin Two men, aged 35 and 36, have been arrested after more than €1.3 million of suspected cannabis, cocaine and mixing agent was seized during two search operations in Dublin. Dublin • 30 Nov 21
Driver fined on the double after speeding from stop A motorist in Co Waterford has been stopped twice by gardaí for speeding - the second time when they drove away from the initial traffic stop. Ireland • 26 Oct 21
Driver fined on the double after speeding from stop A motorist in Co Waterford has been stopped twice by gardaí for speeding - the second time when they drove away from the initial traffic stop. Ireland • 26 Oct 21
CAB seizes €19k cash, documents and designer handbags The Criminal Assets Bureau have seized cash, a car and designer handbags after searching three residential addresses, a mobile home and a business premises this morning. Crime • 15 Jun 21
CAB seizes €19k cash, documents and designer handbags The Criminal Assets Bureau have seized cash, a car and designer handbags after searching three residential addresses, a mobile home and a business premises this morning. Crime • 15 Jun 21
AGSI calls for reason before gardaí tested for drugs The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has insisted its members cannot be tested for drugs without a reason. Ireland • 02 Jun 21
AGSI calls for reason before gardaí tested for drugs The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has insisted its members cannot be tested for drugs without a reason. Ireland • 02 Jun 21
Covid-19: 507 new cases, ten further deaths The Department of Health has been notified of ten further deaths associated with Covid-19, with 507 additional confirmed cases. Coronavirus • 19 Mar 21
Covid-19: 507 new cases, ten further deaths The Department of Health has been notified of ten further deaths associated with Covid-19, with 507 additional confirmed cases. Coronavirus • 19 Mar 21
Arrest after €80,000 worth of drugs found in Cork A man has been arrested after €80,000 worth of drugs was seized in Co Cork. Regional • 11 Feb 21
Arrest after €80,000 worth of drugs found in Cork A man has been arrested after €80,000 worth of drugs was seized in Co Cork. Regional • 11 Feb 21
Almost 800 arrested for drink-driving in December Almost 800 people were arrested for drink-driving over a four-week period, with 12,858 breath tests carried out in the same period. Regional • 27 Jan 21
Almost 800 arrested for drink-driving in December Almost 800 people were arrested for drink-driving over a four-week period, with 12,858 breath tests carried out in the same period. Regional • 27 Jan 21
Gardaí to step up checkpoints on national routes Gardai are beginning an intensive policing operation ensure compliance with the additional restrictions announced by the Government today. Coronavirus • 06 Jan 21
Gardaí to step up checkpoints on national routes Gardai are beginning an intensive policing operation ensure compliance with the additional restrictions announced by the Government today. Coronavirus • 06 Jan 21
Majority of pubs complying with Covid-19 rules - Harris Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said most pubs have complied with Covid-19 restrictions after they reopened under Phase 3 of the lifting of restrictions. Coronavirus • 06 Jul 20
Majority of pubs complying with Covid-19 rules - Harris Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said most pubs have complied with Covid-19 restrictions after they reopened under Phase 3 of the lifting of restrictions. Coronavirus • 06 Jul 20
Authority wants more detail on use of Covid-19 powers The Policing Authority has said it is concerned about the level of detail that gardai are recording in relation to their use of the Covid-19 emergency legislation. Coronavirus • 22 May 20
Authority wants more detail on use of Covid-19 powers The Policing Authority has said it is concerned about the level of detail that gardai are recording in relation to their use of the Covid-19 emergency legislation. Coronavirus • 22 May 20
'Uncharted waters' over impact of new garda powers The Garda Commissioner has said that "we are in uncharted waters" in terms of the long-term impact of the new powers given to gardaí during the Covid-19 crisis. Coronavirus • 29 Apr 20
'Uncharted waters' over impact of new garda powers The Garda Commissioner has said that "we are in uncharted waters" in terms of the long-term impact of the new powers given to gardaí during the Covid-19 crisis. Coronavirus • 29 Apr 20
Concerns anti-spit hoods could be used on teens The Policing Authority has said it is worried that new anti-spit hoods issued to gardaí could be used on children over 12. Coronavirus • 22 Apr 20
Concerns anti-spit hoods could be used on teens The Policing Authority has said it is worried that new anti-spit hoods issued to gardaí could be used on children over 12. Coronavirus • 22 Apr 20
Three arrests after drugs seized in tent in Dublin Gardaí have arrested three people and seized drugs worth more than €35,000 after a targeted search in Dublin. Dublin • 04 Apr 20
Three arrests after drugs seized in tent in Dublin Gardaí have arrested three people and seized drugs worth more than €35,000 after a targeted search in Dublin. Dublin • 04 Apr 20
'Quick' garda response to domestic violence reports Gardaí say they will respond quickly and robustly to any report of domestic violence despite the current restructuring due to the Covid-19 emergency. Ireland • 01 Apr 20
'Quick' garda response to domestic violence reports Gardaí say they will respond quickly and robustly to any report of domestic violence despite the current restructuring due to the Covid-19 emergency. Ireland • 01 Apr 20
