News | Latest Breaking News Stories & Headlines

Shaun Duffy was attacked and fatally wounded at his home in the early hours of 29 January 2005

Appeal on 20th anniversary of Donegal man's murder

An appeal for information has been made by gardaí on the 20th anniversary of the murder of 36-year-old Shaun Duffy from the west Donegal Gaeltacht.

Ulster • 29 Jan

The incident occurred yesterday morning at around 1.30am

Man, 30s, questioned over assault of two off-duty gardaí

Gardaí are continuing to question a man in his 30s who was arrested in connection with the assault of two off-duty gardaí in Dublin city centre yesterday morning.

Crime • 16 Dec 24

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has been criticised by the GRA over new disciplinary regulations

GRA call new garda disciplinary regulations harsh

The Garda Representative Association has accused the Garda Commissioner of being excessively harsh when disciplining gardaí and says that new disciplinary regulations will enable Drew Harris to sack gardaí without restraint.

Ireland • 05 Dec 24

Dublin Town CEO Richard Guiney says that Dublin city centre is at a 'pivotal' moment

Dublin Town calls for 1,000 more gardaí for city centre

1,000 more gardaí are needed in Dublin city centre, an organisation representing business owners in the area has said.

Business • 19 Nov 24

The last garda recruitment campaign closed in April 2023 and received around 5,000 applications

Garda age limit rise 'pathetic' PR stunt - Labour

Labour has described the decision to raise the age limit for garda recruits from 35 to 50 as a "pathetic" piece of public relations from the Minister for Justice.

Ireland • 15 Jan 24

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris insists he is ready and willing to begin talks

GRA refuses overtime in garda roster protest

The Garda Representative Association has begun its protest over Garda Commissioner Drew Harris' decision to change the garda roster next month.

Ireland • 03 Oct 23

Drew Harris met the four associations representing all garda ranks this afternoon (file pic)

Harris offers to enter negotiations on garda rosters

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has offered to enter negotiations with garda associations on the disputed issue of rosters.

Ireland • 21 Sep 23

The report said the Westmanstown Roster will see a 20% reduction in resources per garda unit (file pic)

Harris to propose options on garda roster - McEntee

The Minister for Justice has said that Garda Commissioner Drew Harris will put forward options to try to resolve a dispute over rosters when he meets the four garda associations tomorrow.

Ireland • 20 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

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee admitted that garda recruitment is not where the Government wants it to be (File pic)

Call to change garda retirement and recruitment ages

There have been calls for changes to garda recruitment after figures revealed that 71 gardaí resigned from the force so far this year.

Ireland • 30 Jul 23

The largest bill was €380,000 paid by Aiken Promotions for the five dates by country star Garth Brooks at Croke Park last September

Gardaí recoup €7.6m from concerts, sporting events

Gardai have recouped more than €7.6m from concert promoters, sporting bodies, and even the National Ploughing Championships for policing duties over the past year.

Business • 12 Jul 23

The arrest was made by members of the Garda Economic Crime Bureau

Man arrested in insider trading probe released

Gardaí have released without charge a man who was arrested yesterday as part of a probe into alleged insider dealing.

Business • 14 Sep 22

Three fáinní are available to gardaí (stock image RollingNews.ie)

Over 700 gardaí sign up to wear Irish language fáinne

Over 700 gardaí of all ranks have signed up to wearing an Irish language fáinne to show the public they are offering an Irish language service.

Ireland • 12 Jan 22

Drew Harris sad 114 cases have been identified that should have been further investigated, but that in each of these cases, no harm was found (File pic)

No harm identified from cancelled 999 calls - Harris

Gardaí have so far not identified any harm caused as a result of the improper closure of 999 calls, according to Garda Commissioner Drew Harris.

Ireland • 28 Oct 21

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward

Man injured in crash at roadworks dies in hospital

A man in his 60s has died following a road traffic collision in Co Wicklow.

Ireland • 07 Jul 21

Thomas Maher lived in Wiltshire Close in Warrington, but is originally from Co Offaly

Irish haulage firm owner jailed on drugs charges in UK

A 39-year-old haulage firm owner who organised the movement of drugs and cash between Europe, Ireland and the UK has been jailed for 14 years and eight months in Liverpool today.

Crime • 22 Dec 20

Staff Associations for gardaí and Defence Forces personnel are not permitted to affiliate to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions

Gardaí, Defence Forces express concerns over pay talks

Representative bodies for gardaí and the Defence Forces have voiced fears that they are being excluded from talks on a new public service agreement.

Ireland • 20 Nov 20

Funding for up to 620 new garda recruits

The Minister for Justice says an additional €200 million has been allocated to the justice sector for next year.

budget 2021 • 13 Oct 20

192 incidents of spitting or coughing at gardaí have been recorded since April

Use of anti-spit hoods by gardaí criticised in report

The Policing Authority has again criticised the use by gardaí of anti-spit hoods and reiterated its opposition to them.

Crime • 16 Sep 20

Gardai not treating the discovery of the body as suspicious

Body of a man discovered in Cork

Gardaí in Cork have sealed off a section of the skate park at the Mardyke following the discovery of a body of a man.

Munster • 13 Aug 20

Fraudsters trick people into giving away personal and banking details

Dramatic rise in online scams during pandemic

Fraudulent emails and text messages tricking people to share personal and banking details increased during the Covid-19 crisis, according to gardaí.

Ireland • 08 Jul 20

Gardaí say dogs can cause horrific injuries to sheep (Pic: Gardaí)

Dog owners warned over attacks on livestock

Dog owners have been urged to keep their pets under control following a number of incidents where sheep have been attacked.

Ireland • 01 Jul 20

Garda Ciara Galvin was one of five to have received commendations for helping to rescue Ann Lam

Gardaí commended for saving woman's life

A woman who was dragged into a river and under a culvert when her dog fell into a river in Dublin has said the gardaí who carried her out had saved her life.

Ireland • 26 Jun 20

Three puppies were among the cute haul (Credit: An Garda Síochána Tipperary Facebook page)

Eight dogs found in van stopped by gardaí in Tipperary

Eight dogs believed to worth around €5,000 were recovered by gardaí after a van was stopped in Co Tipperary last night.

Ireland • 05 Jun 20

Two motorists were detected driving at more than 200km/h (file image)

1,072 motorists detected speeding on Slow Down Day

More than 1,000 motorists were detected speeding during National Slow Down Day, including one travelling at more than double the speed limit in Dublin and another going twice the limit in Drogheda.

Ireland • 23 May 20