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 … 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
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
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
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
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 … Coronavirus • 06 Mar 20
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
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
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 … Crime • 18 Sep 19
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
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 … Ireland • 25 Jun 19
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 … Ireland • 30 Apr 19
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 … News • 16 Apr 19
'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 … News • 07 Apr 19
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
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 … Ireland • 04 Sep 18
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
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 … An Garda Síochána • 03 Sep 18
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
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 … Courts • 21 Aug 18
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
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
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
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
Garda liaison has no recollection of any McCabe apology The Garda liaison for the O'Higgins Commission has said he has no recollection that anyone apologised to Sergeant Maurice McCabe after an error was made … Ireland • 19 Jan 18
