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<p>Security Correspondent Cormac O'Keeffe's special report — Delays, failures, and 'half-funded' plans put Ireland's security in jeopardy — is published in the Irish Examiner in print and online at IrishExaminer.com today, Monday. Picture: iStock </p>

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Growing calls for Ireland to set up an EU presidency security task force

There are calls for An Garda Síochána, the Defence Forces, and other agencies to co-ordinate security ahead of Ireland’s presidency of the EU

<p> Women’s Aid CEO Sarah Benson listens as Margaret Loftus speaks at Leinster House earlier this month. Ms Loftus was speaking out about her 13-year wait for justice after the abuse she suffered at the hands of her then husband. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins</p>

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Domestic abuse: Significant inconsistencies in garda responses to domestic violence

<p>The provisional crime numbers show a 23% decline in robberies from establishments and a 22% drop in theft from individuals over the 12-month period. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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'Significant reduction' in number of major crimes in Ireland in 2025

Teen killed in hit-and-run named locally, as road crashes claim seven lives in one day

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Teen killed in hit-and-run named locally, as road crashes claim seven lives in one day

Two under arrest as Gardaí release picture of assault victim's tattoo

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Two under arrest as Gardaí release picture of assault victim's tattoo

Petrol bomb attacks on homes should be treated as attempted murder, says Cork TD

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Petrol bomb attacks on homes should be treated as attempted murder, says Cork TD

Man seriously injured in alleged assault in Dublin

Man seriously injured in alleged assault in Dublin

Gardaí seek witnesses and camera footage following serious assault in Dublin 8 on Wednesday evening

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

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Gardaí urged to prioritise mental health and community safety

Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) has published its 'policing priorities' for An Garda Síochána through to 2028, based on a public consultation and meetings with serving gardaí, experts, and community stakeholders

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Motorists warned of traffic delays after crash in Cork

Motorists warned of traffic delays after crash in Cork

The collision occurred between Cobh and Little Island

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Young woman, 20s, taken to hospital after hit-and-run in Cavan

Young woman, 20s, taken to hospital after hit-and-run in Cavan

The single-vehicle collision occurred on Tuesday evening.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Dozens of illegal bikes and scramblers seized during major operation

Dozens of illegal bikes and scramblers seized during major operation

A number of young men were charged after several property searches

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Garda printed off allegedly concealed Pulse documents for long-term partner's court case

Garda printed off allegedly concealed Pulse documents for long-term partner's court case

Det Gda Joseph Kavanagh said he believed that there had been 'an effort to conceal evidence from the court'

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Search continues for Jo Jo and Deirdre at this lonely spot. And all their families can do is wait

Search continues for Jo Jo and Deirdre at this lonely spot. And all their families can do is wait

Barry Cummins reports from the scene of the major new search for Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob, both missing since the 1990s

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

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Garda Powers Bill has puzzling treatment of journalistic privilege

Surely the minister for justice wants the best protections for the rights of journalists in fulfilling their essential democratic role, writes Cian Ó Concubhair

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

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Noel Long launches bid to overturn his conviction for murdering Cork woman 45 years ago

'Cold case' killer, convicted of murdering Nora Sheehan in June 1981, is bringing his challenge to the Court of Appeal this week

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Gardaí following 'definite line of inquiry' into fatal Limerick crash as victim named

Gardaí following 'definite line of inquiry' into fatal Limerick crash as victim named

Gardaí are following 'a definite line of inquiry' in relation to the three-car crash after one of the drivers fled the scene

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Man due in court in connection with probe of dozens of criminal incidents

Man due in court in connection with probe of dozens of criminal incidents

He is the third person to be arrested as part of the investigation into more than 40 incidents, including theft, deception and unauthorised taking of vehicles

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

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New Garda powers bill could conceal abuses

Gardaí can consistently deny racial profiling because there is no data on who is stopped and searched — but the new powers bill doesn't allow this data to be collected. Why, asks Cian Ó Concubhair

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

400 fewer gardaí in roads policing units in last 15 years

400 fewer gardaí in roads policing units in last 15 years

In some regions, the number of gardaí in roads policing has halved since 2009

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom

More than 38,000 crimes committed by people on bail last year, figures show

Advocacy groups and politicians warn repeated reoffending on bail highlights deep flaws in enforcement, court delays, and resourcing

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Local gardaí in Carlow seize 12kg of heroin worth an estimated €1.7m

Local gardaí in Carlow seize 12kg of heroin worth an estimated €1.7m

One woman arrested and house searched in follow-up after gardaí stopped and searched a car in the town and recovered suspected heroin and cannabis

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

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Man smuggled military-grade weapons for sale to 'Ireland's top criminals', court hears

Detective inspector tells court the man supplied pipe bombs and assault rifles to criminal gangs in Armagh, Derry, Dublin, and Limerick

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

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Gardaí must be trained to identify sex-for-rent offers, Oireachtas told

Coalition urges garda training, victim supports and inclusion of sex-for-rent exploitation in Ireland’s domestic and gender-based violence strategy

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

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Man, 70s, dies in Tipperary crash as five others injured in separate early-morning collision

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a fatal afternoon crash and a separate collision left five people injured

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Man arrested after axe attack on four parked cars in Co Wexford

Man arrested after axe attack on four parked cars in Co Wexford

Suspect in his 50s detained after four vehicles were damaged at a popular Wexford car park on Saturday afternoon

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Cabinet briefing - Dublin

'Difficult challenge' to bar scrambler bikes from public roads, says justice minister

Scramblers remain legal to own in Ireland, and restricting their importation would require engagement with the European Commission

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

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Victim of fatal Dublin bus crash named locally as garda investigation gets under way

The victim of Thursday's bus crash has been named locally as Frank Daly, from East Wall

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Dublin bus crash: Eyewitness describes 'terrifying' scene as President leads tributes to victim

Dublin bus crash: Eyewitness describes 'terrifying' scene as President leads tributes to victim

A man in his 80s died while three others, including the bus driver, were taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Man arrested and girl in critical condition following road collision in Offaly

Man arrested and girl in critical condition following road collision in Offaly

A man in his 40s has been arrested following a collision between a car and two teenage pedestrians on Wednesday.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Gerry Hutch court case

Kinahan cartel ‘no longer exists’ in Ireland, says gardaí, as Hutch gang remains active

Gardaí outline the current threat posed by the Hutch gang and the dismantling of the Kinahan cartel, a decade after the Regency attack

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Nearly 200 drivers arrested for being under the influence over bank holiday weekend

Nearly 200 drivers arrested for being under the influence over bank holiday weekend

13 persons have died on Irish roads so far in 2026.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

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Teacher tells court she 'screamed in agony' after garda twisted her arm

The woman claims she suffered a spiral fracture of her left humerus during a 'half-hour-long interrogation' by five gardaí

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

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Garda jailed after spear-tackling 'very skinny' handcuffed teenager

Judge Codd said that when the victim landed on his head, a sound 'like a loud crack like a gun shot could be heard'

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

File Photo Garda Strike. Tomorrow Garda members will refuse to log on to the PULSE IT system or to engage in any PULSE-related a

Two investigations, two outcomes: what the gun parts case says about garda accountability

A whistleblower’s evidence cleared internally but referred to the DPP raises unsettling questions about Garda oversight and transparency

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Garda ombudsman sends file to DPP over alleged criminality by senior garda in gun parts case

Garda ombudsman sends file to DPP over alleged criminality by senior garda in gun parts case

Fiosrú referral follows protected disclosure, despite internal Garda inquiry clearing senior officer of wrongdoing and recommending no action

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Mick Clifford: Long and winding road from WhatsApp messages to the Limerick garda trial

Mick Clifford: Long and winding road from WhatsApp messages to the Limerick garda trial

The probe into fixed charge notices was legal, but many questions remain — including whether it was even necessary, writes Mick Clifford

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Garda couple to sue force after acquittal in Limerick penalty points trial

S Garda couple to sue force after acquittal in Limerick penalty points trial

They claim that, in an initial interview, a photograph of their young son was produced in an attempt at intimidation

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

George Nkencho inquest

Jury returns narrative verdict at George Nkencho inquest

The jury also made a number of recommendations in relation to gardaí, including in relation to body-worn cameras

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

'You can’t be naïve to think it is still just cocaine or ecstasy like it was before. It’s a whole new ballgame'

'You can’t be naïve to think it is still just cocaine or ecstasy like it was before. It’s a whole new ballgame'

Cork senator Nicole Ryan has renewed her warning about the availability of synthetic drugs ahead of the 10th anniversary of her brother's death

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Using mobile phone whilst driving, UK

'Alarming' 8% of motorists caught using mobile phones while driving last year

An Garda Síochána will be conducting additional road traffic enforcement activity over the St Brigid’s bank holiday weekend

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Former state pathologist tells inquest shot fired into George Nkencho's back proved 'rapidly fatal'

Former state pathologist tells inquest shot fired into George Nkencho's back proved 'rapidly fatal'

Dr Han Suyin concluded that none of the bullets were fired 'at close contact' but at 'an intermediate range'

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Infant boy seriously injured following attack by two dogs

Infant boy seriously injured following attack by two dogs

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a residential property in Callan at around 3pm

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Gardaí had detained George Nkencho under Mental Health Act in year before his death, inquest told

Gardaí had detained George Nkencho under Mental Health Act in year before his death, inquest told

Dublin District Coroner’s Court heard that Me Nkencho had been examined by a doctor during his detention and deemed not to pose a risk either to himself or the public.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Man in his 60s dies after being struck by tractor in Clare village crash

Woman hospitalised after hurley assault in Co Limerick

Gardaí are investigating an early-morning assault in Kilmallock that left a woman in her 30s hospitalised

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

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Man charged following fatal assault of Teddy Murnane in Tipperary

Gardaí charge a man following a fatal assault in Tipperary as details emerge about the victim’s past convictions

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Suspensions lifted for four gardaí acquitted in Limerick fixed-charge notice case

Suspensions lifted for four gardaí acquitted in Limerick fixed-charge notice case

Four gardaí suspended since 2020 have returned to duty after full acquittal, as calls grow for scrutiny of the prosecution

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

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Dublin gardaí seize scooters and bikes in drug dealing crackdown

Haul is the result of an ongoing investigation by a crime unit attached to the Dublin North Central Division

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

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Woman in her 60s killed in truck and pedestrian collision in Swords

Woman pronounced dead at the scene as garda forensic investigators examine fatal collision at busy Swords junction

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Garda Síochána seek public views on draft CCTV code of practice

Garda Síochána seek public views on draft CCTV code of practice

Gardaí are seeking public feedback on updated CCTV rules as Ireland prepares for stricter oversight from 2026

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Police fire Taser guns more frequently

Cork farmer who claims he was tasered by armed gardaí raiding his farm settles High Court action

The judge also made an order directing the Garda Commissioner to pay the innocent farmer’s legal costs

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026