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District Court V Circuit Court

The likelihood of burglars, robbers and violent criminals being brought before the Circuit Court, where judges can impose more severe penalties, depends significantly on what part of the country the offence is committed in, an RTÉ Investigates analysis has found.

Investigations Unit • 23 Mar 18

The Policing Authority described as 'frustrating' the pace at which the issue has been addressed by gardái

Policing body 'not satisfied' with homicide recordings

The Policing Authority has said that it is still not satisfied with the assurances given by gardaí in relation to the recording and classification of 41 homicide incidents between 2013-2015.

Crime • 01 Feb 18

Searches and checkpoints were carried out across Kilkenny

16 charged as organised crime targeted in Co Kilkenny

16 people have been charged following an operation by gardaí targeting organised crime in Co Kilkenny.

Crime • 01 Feb 18

First two months of Operation Thor's winter phase saw the level of reported burglaries decline by almost a quarter

Winter phase of Operation Thor reversed burglary trend

An increase in burglaries in 2017 was reversed by the end of the year following the launch of a targeted operation, according to gardaí.

Crime • 11 Jan 18

Garda Tony Golden was shot dead in Omeath, Co Louth in October 2015

Widow of murdered garda accepts Scott medal

Seventeen serving, retired and deceased gardaí were today awarded Scott medals for bravery at the Garda College in Templemore.

Ireland • 08 Dec 17

The attack happened on a path between Merrion Woods and Seamount Apartments in Blackrock, Co Dublin

Woman hospitalised after 'chemical substance' attack

A woman is being treated in hospital after she was attacked with a chemical substance in Blackrock, Co Dublin.

Ireland • 05 Dec 17

Gardaí walked out of Sligo Garda Station in protest against the work conditions

Sligo gardaí return to station after protest

Members of the Garda Representative Association who walked out of Sligo Garda Station on Monday of last week due to what they described as unsafe working conditions, have returned to the building.

News • 29 Nov 17

Gardaí reported for duty this morning, but did not enter the building

Gardaí protest over conditions at Sligo station

Gardaí in Sligo town are refusing to work from the local station in protest at conditions there.

Ireland • 20 Nov 17

The men were arrested during a major garda operation in the north inner city last Monday in which a gun and a silencer were seized

Four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder

Four men arrested earlier this week in connection with a garda investigation into organised crime in Dublin have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

News • 12 Nov 17

Operation Slow Down aims to encourage motorists to drive with care

Motorist drove at 177km/h during Operation Slow Down

A motorist travelling at 177km/h in a 100km/h zone in Co Donegal was one of 225 vehicles caught speeding during Operation Slow Down.

News • 21 Oct 17

It was recommended that Stepaside be included among the stations considered for reopening

Report: Stepaside was most suitable station to reopen

The Garda Report which recommended the reopening of Stepaside Garda Station has been published.

Ireland • 30 Sep 17

Sophie Coll was a second-year business student at University of Limerick

Death of student in Limerick investigated

Gardaí are investigating the death of a 19-year-old University of Limerick student.

News • 28 Sep 17

Chief Administrative Officer Joseph Nugent said they have been in ongoing discussions with the Department in relation to the issue

Garda overtime budget overspent by 53% so far this year

An Garda Síochána has overspent its overtime budget by 53% so far this year.

Ireland • 29 Sep 17

Garda associations will not get trade union status under new legislation

Gardaí criticise decision to deny them right to strike

Rank and file gardaí have strongly criticised a Government decision to deny them the right to strike, collective bargaining and other employment rights.

Ireland • 26 Sep 17

GRA General Secretary Pat Ennis specifically blamed sergeants and inspectors

Taoiseach says GRA should back up breath test claims

The Taoiseach has said the Garda Representative Association should provide evidence to support its claims that rank and file gardaí were forced by more senior officers to falsify breath test figures.

Ireland • 18 Sep 17

Discloures Tribunal is examining allegations that senior gardaí were involved in a smear campaign against Sgt Maurice McCabe

Tribunal told social worker unaware who Sgt McCabe was

A social worker with the child and family agency Tusla has told the Disclosures Tribunal that when she sent an incorrect notification to gardaí in April 2014 about Garda Sgt Maurice McCabe, she was not aware of who he was.

Ireland • 10 Jul 17

Nóirín O'Sullivan has said that the financial issues at Templemore Garda College were legacy matters

Commissioner 'not protecting anyone' over bank account

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan has denied that financial irregularities at the Garda College Templemore were referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission to keep the controversy from the public and the Public Accounts Committee.

Politics • 20 Jun 17

Minister Frances Fitzgerald was briefed by the Garda Commissioner last night

Tánaiste says gardaí have resources to tackle terrorism

The Minister for Justice has moved to reassure the public that gardaí have the necessary resources to deal with the threat of international terrorism.

London terror attack • 06 Jun 17

PAC has been examining financial irregularities at the college

Differences of opinion seen in Templemore documents

Dozens of letters between senior officials on how to deal with financial irregularities at Templemore Garda Training College show strong differences of opinion between them, according to documents seen by RTÉ News.

Ireland • 24 May 17

Deputy Garda Commissioner John Twomey has said minor misclassifications had been discovered

Gardaí satisfied homicide statistics are accurate

Gardaí say that following a review earlier this year they are now satisfied with the integrity of the homicide statistics.

Crime • 26 Apr 17

The GRA has also said An Garda Síochána is too often used as a political football by government and opposition

GRA says members not responsible for breath test saga

The Garda Representative Association has said that responsibility for almost one million false breath tests lies with garda management, not with rank and file gardaí.

Ireland • 24 Apr 17

The injured officers were taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown

Two arrested after gardaí injured in Finglas attack

Two men in their 20s have been arrested after two gardaí were assaulted in Finglas in north Dublin this morning.

Ireland • 17 Apr 17

Gardaí do not believe senior officers were paid for breath tests and are clarifying the situation regarding checkpoints

Gardaí say bonus payments last claimed for 2007

Following today's Oireachtas Justice Committee, gardaí have this evening clarified that the last claim for a bonus payment for senior officers was made for activities in the year 2007.

Ireland • 31 Mar 17

187 people lost their lives in 175 fatal crashes in 2016, compared with 162 road deaths in 155 crashes last year

15% rise in number of road deaths in 2016 - RSA

There has been a 15% rise in the number of road deaths this year compared with 2015, according to figures published by the Road Safety Authority.

News • 31 Dec 16

The threat of strike action by gardaí was averted recently by an eleventh-hour Labour Court recommendation

Striking gardaí could face pension sanctions

Gardaí who take industrial action should lose the right to build up pension entitlements for five years, according to a new report on garda pay and industrial relations.

Garda pensions • 12 Dec 16

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