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The powers, which were announced two weeks ago, relate to enforcing limits on public gatherings.

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 to the force.

Politics • 02 Apr 20

It was alleged the man refused to be breathalysed and "threatened gardaí that he had coronavirus and was in the Romanian mafia".

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 spit at them following his arrest in Dublin.

Courts • 31 Mar 20

Those passing out will be deployed to frontline policing in response to the coronavirus (Pic: @gardainfo)

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 been sworn in as gardaí and assigned to stations all over the country.

Coronavirus • 20 Mar 20

€163,000 worth of suspected cocaine was seized by gardaí

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

A near-empty street in Dublin's Temple Bar

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 place to tackle the coronavirus.

Coronavirus • 17 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

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said that he wanted to assure all gardaí that there was armed backup to support them

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 State.

Crime • 21 Jan 20

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris will decide who is eligible for the scheme

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 garda operating model.

Ireland • 17 Dec 19

The decision to promote the previously unsuccessful candidates was taken at a Promotion Advisory Council meeting earlier this week

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

The chalice was in a safe when it was taken during a burglary in 1998

'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 "great news for the parish".

Leinster • 30 Sep 19

Gardaí and UK authorities worked together to dismantle the scam

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

Meabh Quoirin appeals to anyone with information about her daughter's disappearance to come forward

'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

More than 300 people are involved in the search to find Nóra in the dense remote forest

Police say no clues on day seven of search for Nóra

With no clues on day seven of the search, Malaysian police have expressed concern for Nóra Quoirin's welfare.

Malaysia • 10 Aug 19

Body-worn cameras have become a feature of global policing

New law to pave way for gardaí to wear bodycams

Plans to allow gardaí to use body-worn cameras have been given the green light by the Government following a Cabinet meeting.

Politics • 25 Jun 19

More than three quarters of the new gardaí are being allocated to stations in parts of the country worst affected by organised crime

Harris to continue deploying new gardaí to frontline

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said he will continue to put more gardaí on the frontline by deploying new recruits and redeploying gardaí from administrative to operational roles.

Crime • 07 Jun 19

GSOC says no disciplinary action be taken against gardaí who lost a machine gun

No disciplinary action for gardaí who lost gun

GSOC has recommended that no disciplinary action be taken against two garda detectives over the temporary loss of an official firearm on a Dublin street last summer.

Ireland • 25 May 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

The GRA wants a 24-hour armed support unit in every division to deal with violent crime

Gardaí seek 24-hour armed support units across country

Rank and file gardaí are seeking a 24-hour armed support unit in every division in the country to deal with violent crime.

Ireland • 29 Apr 19

Figures show 77% of homicide victims and 59% of assault victims last year were male

Nearly 80% of homicide victims are men - CSO report

Men are more likely to be victims of homicide and assault, while women are more likely to be victims of sexual violence, according to statistics released by the CSO.

Crime • 17 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

The AGSI, which represents middle-ranking gardaí, has confirmed it is aware of the garda investigation

AGSI to fully support member under Garda investigation

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors says it will fully support its member who is under Garda investigation.

Ireland • 15 Apr 19

The Policing Authority report says a lack of a strategic vision has 'bedevilled' the implementation of change

Garda change in policing 'not reaching frontline'

The Policing Authority has strongly criticised the Garda's work on changing policing in Ireland and accuses it of repeatedly over-promising but under delivering.

Ireland • 11 Apr 19

Gardaí say the decision to consider alterations to the garda uniform is in line with other forces, such as in Britain and around the world

Gardaí to permit wearing of turbans and hijabs

Gardaí are to permit the wearing of turbans and hijabs as part of the garda uniform in an effort to encourage more people from minority communities to join the service.

Ireland • 04 Apr 19

Of the 14,000 members of An Garda Síochána, 27% are women

Gardaí above EU average for number of female members

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said that An Garda Síochána is above the European average for female members of police forces.

Ireland • 08 Mar 19

Gardaí said the woman handed over a substantial amount of money for the tools

Warning after elderly woman forced to buy 12 chainsaws

An elderly woman in Co Cork handed over a substantial amount of cash to "cold callers" who pressured her into buying 12 chainsaws, 11 generators, seven power washers and other assorted tools, gardaí said.

Crime • 29 Jan 19

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