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Drew Harris was not invited to the GRA's annual conference

GRA says Harris decision 'reflects breakdown in trust'

The decision by the Garda Representative Association not to invite the Garda Commissioner to its annual conference "reflects the breakdown in trust" between Drew Harris and rank-and-file gardaí, the body has said.

Ireland • 16 Feb 24

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris being interviewed by RTÉ News today (Image: Rolling News)

Commissioner 'concerned' about gardaí, Traveller issues

The Garda Commissioner has said he accepts there is a deficit in An Garda Síochána's relationship with the Traveller community and the trust they have in gardaí.

Ireland • 30 Jun 22

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

The event was attended by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and the Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan (pic: Rollingnews.ie)

Ceremony held to remember 88 gardaí who died on duty

The annual Garda Memorial Day took place at Dublin Castle this afternoon.

Ireland • 16 May 20

Additional gardaí are to be deployed to support businesses and the public

Special policing plan to deal with coronavirus outbreak

Gardaí say they are increasing high visibility patrols all over the country in response to coronavirus.

Coronavirus • 12 Mar 20

There have been more than 80 attacks in the Drogheda feud (Pic RollingNews.ie)

Drogheda operation a 'campaign of attrition' - Harris

The Garda Commissioner has described the operation against Drogheda's feuding gangs and the associated criminality as "a long campaign of attrition".

Ireland • 06 Mar 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

Mr Harris said the armed support unit in Cavan was providing visible policing in the county

Garda Commissioner affirms commitment to border area

The Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has insisted there is an ongoing commitment to policing and Garda resources on the border.

Ireland • 01 Nov 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 said drug-fuelled crime, repeat offending and mental health issues can only be dealt with by a multi-agency response

Harris says law and order will prevail in Drogheda

The Garda Commissioner has said that while the upsurge in crime in Drogheda and Longford were "very different scenarios", law and order would prevail.

Crime • 26 Jun 19

Review was prompted following two incidents in 2014 and 2018

Data on garda use of force should be published - review

A review into public order policing in Ireland has described the lack of internal monitoring of the use of force by gardaí, as a "significant gap in governance".

Ireland • 25 Jun 19

Charlie Flanagan said he wants to listen and engage with the Garda

Gardaí call for increased budget, more equipment

Delegates at the GRA's annual conference have rejected assertions by Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan that the garda is adequately resourced and have called for an increase in the garda budget.

Ireland • 30 Apr 19

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris addressed the AGSI conference this afternoon

Garda Commissioner responds to criticism on promotions

The Garda Commissioner has said he will look sympathetically at the cases of gardaí who have been denied promotion because of vexatious complaints but insisted that he wanted to make sure their behaviour was exemplary.

News • 16 Apr 19

Commissioner Drew Harris was being driven into Garda Headquarters in a PSNI jeep

'Normal procedures' followed in Garda HQ security alert

Garda Headquarters has said today that both An Garda Síochána and the PSNI are satisfied that normal procedures were followed during an armed escort for the Garda Commissioner last month which led to a security alert at Garda Headquarters and a PSNI jeep being damaged.

News • 07 Apr 19

Garda Headquarters has confirmed the suspension

Senior garda suspended over misconduct allegation

A senior garda officer, who is the subject of an investigation by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, has been suspended from duty.

Ireland • 04 Jan 19

Drew Harris took up his role as Garda Commissioner yesterday

Harris hopes to ensure resources are used properly

The new Garda Commissioner has said An Garda Síochána is well-resourced and he intends to find out where the money is being spent, if it is being spent correctly, and if resources are being used in the best way possible.

Ireland • 04 Sep 18

As Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris Commissioner will have to deal with a myriad of challenging issues

Myriad of challenges face new Garda Commissioner

Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds assesses the challenges the new Garda Commissioner Drew Harris faces and what his vision is for An Garda Síochána.

Analysis and Comment • 03 Sep 18

Drew Harris was sworn in at a ceremony in Kevin Street Garda Station

Garda Commissioner and Minister discuss garda reform

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said that both he and the new Garda Commissioner Drew Harris have discussed accountability and the importance of the garda reform programme in their first formal meeting.

An Garda Síochána • 03 Sep 18

Drew Harris is due to begin his role next week

Minister says new Garda Commissioner is not an outsider

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has rejected claims that incoming Garda Commissioner Drew Harris is an outsider, describing him as an Irishman.

Garda Commissioner • 30 Aug 18

Ciarán MacAirt says Drew Harris (above) lacks the independence required for the job

High Court reserves Garda Commissioner decision

A High Court judge has reserved his decision until tomorrow on an application ultimately aimed at blocking the PSNI's Deputy Chief Constable, Drew Harris, from taking up his position as the next Garda Commissioner.

Courts • 21 Aug 18

Drew Harris will take up his post as Garda Commissioner in September

SF to 'work constructively' with new Garda Commissioner

Sinn Féin's Justice spokesperson has said that the party will work constructively with the new Garda Commissioner.

Ireland • 27 Jun 18

Leo Varadkar said the Government had got the best person for the job

Harris embarks on new phase of history

One certainty about the appointment of Drew Harris as the first 'outsider' Garda Commissioner is that he takes up his appointment with eyes open wide.

Ireland • 27 Jun 18

Drew Harris is appointed to the post for five years

PSNI officer Drew Harris named new Garda Commissioner

PSNI Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris has been appointed as the new Garda Commissioner following an international selection process.

Ireland • 26 Jun 18

The position of Garda Commissioner will be advertised later this month

Govt to extend age limit for new Garda Commissioner

The Government has agreed to bring forward legislation to allow candidates over the age of 55 to apply for the post of Garda Commissioner.

News • 06 Feb 18