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 … Ireland • 12 Jan
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
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
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 … Crime • 22 Dec 20
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
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
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
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
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
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 … Ireland • 26 Jun 20
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
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 … Ireland • 23 May 20
Emergency garda powers not yet transferred to force The Government has confirmed that new powers for gardaí, contained in emergency Covid-19 legislation passed by the Dáil last week, have yet to be transferred … Politics • 02 Apr 20
Man accused of trying to bite gardaí refused bail A 51-year-old construction worker has been refused bail after he was accused of threatening to give gardaí the Covid-19 illness before attempting to bite and … Courts • 31 Mar 20
319 students at Templemore sworn in as gardaí A total of 319 students, some of whom have only been in training in the Garda College in Templemore for the last few weeks, have … Coronavirus • 20 Mar 20
Two arrested and €163,000 of suspected cocaine seized Two men have been arrested and €163,000 worth of suspected cocaine seized following a search of two vehicles in Blanchardstown in Dublin. Crime • 18 Mar 20
Group expects 200,000 more job losses over Covid-19 Retail Excellence has forecast that another 200,000 people will be out of work by the end of this week because of the measures put in … Coronavirus • 17 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
Harris says gardaí have necessary firearms capacity The Garda Commissioner has insisted that An Garda Síochána has the specialist firearms capacity needed to meet any critical incident that may occur in the … Crime • 21 Jan 20
30 senior garda posts targeted in early retirement plan The Government is seeking to reduce the number of senior posts in An Garda Síochána by 30 as part of the introduction of a new … Ireland • 17 Dec 19
Gardaí unsuccessful in sergeant bid set to be promoted Over 160 gardaí who were previously unsuccessful when they applied to be promoted to sergeants two years ago are now being considered for promotion. Ireland • 14 Nov 19
'Great news for the parish' - stolen chalice recovered The recovery of a 18th century chalice that was stolen during a burglary in Ardee, Co Louth, over 21 years ago has been described as … Leinster • 30 Sep 19
Six jailed in illegal UK migration scam Six people have been jailed after an illegal migration scam was dismantled by gardaí and UK immigration authorities. Crime • 05 Sep 19
'Our hearts are breaking' - reward offer in Nóra search The family of missing teenager Nóra Quoirin is offering a £10,000 (€10,790) reward for information on her whereabouts. World • 12 Aug 19
