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Mother still waiting for justice a decade after son was killed on bike
New Garda HQ will be too small to accommodate all staff
New Garda HQ will be too small to accommodate all staff
The €86m Military Road complex in Kilmainham in South Dublin began construction last year

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021

Three arrested after cannabis worth €720,000 seized
Three arrested after cannabis worth €720,000 seized
Four vehicles in Ashbourne and west Dublin and four addresses in Dublin, Meath and Louth were searched

Fri, 26 Feb, 2021

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Man avoids jail for hitting Garda who tended to him after fight outside Cork pub
Garda Halon said: "I believe his friends prevented him from further assaulting me."

Tue, 09 Feb, 2021

Criminal investigation launched into fatal shooting of George Nkencho
Criminal investigation launched into fatal shooting of George Nkencho
Probe does not mean Gsoc suspects garda who shot young man committed a criminal offence, but that a full investigation is needed to determine whether that is the case

Thu, 07 Jan, 2021

Covid-19: A 'shebeen' with 30 people and 'wet' pubs operating secretly discovered by gardaí
Gardaí order first immediate closure of pub in North West
Gardaí in the North West issued the force’s first immediate closure order on a pub under the coronavirus regulations.

Mon, 21 Dec, 2020

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Adults caught with cannabis may now receive a caution
In August 2019, the Government announced a landmark change in policy to possession of all drugs for personal use.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2020

Gardaí seize €4m in cash following search of properties in Kerry and Laois
Gardaí seize €4m in cash following search of properties in Kerry and Laois
Some €4m in cash has been seized as part of a major garda operation targeting the activities of an organised crime group. Three motor vehicles were also seized in the sweep, which took place at two different properties in Kerry and Laois.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2020

University of Limerick president takes to the streets to remind students of dangers of Covid parties
University of Limerick president takes to the streets to remind students of dangers of Covid parties
University of Limerick President Professor Kerstin Mey has taken to the streets with local gardaí in off-campus housing estates to remind students to follow public health guidelines.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2020

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Gardaí investigate discovery of a man in unexplained circumstances 
Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a man's body on the side of a road in Co Meath overnight. It follows reports at around 2. 50 this morning of an unconscious man lying on the N51 in Harmonstown.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2020

Detective Garda Colm Horkan remembered in National Services Day event 
Detective Garda Colm Horkan remembered in National Services Day event 
Town bells rang, sirens sounded and the Irish Air Corps performed a flyover of Dublin City Centre this afternoon to mark National Services Day.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2020

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Investigation launched into suspected human trafficking 
Gardaí carry out searches in Cork as part of human trafficking probe

Wed, 29 Jul, 2020

File Photo Former Labour Court chairman Kevin Duffy has described the recent threatened garda strike as tantamount to a mutiny.
Banned driver threatened to punch garda in the face, court hears
A young woman who was banned from driving was caught in her car on a journey from her home first thing in the morning and she reacted by threatening the garda saying that she would punch him in the face.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2020

Gardaí in Cork arrest man in connection with coercive control case
Gardaí in Cork arrest man in connection with coercive control case
A man is to appear in court this afternoon in connection with an ongoing investigation into a series of coercive control incidents.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

Locals to hold vigil for slain Detective Garda Colm Horkan who was shot at 15 times
Locals to hold vigil for slain Detective Garda Colm Horkan who was shot at 15 times
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the “nation is grieving” over the killing of Garda Colm Horkan in Roscommon last night.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Over 100 domestic violence charges over 15 days during lockdown
Over 100 domestic violence charges over 15 days during lockdown
More than 100 people were charged with domestic violence offences over a 15-day period during the Covid-19 lockdown under a dedicated Garda operation.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Report highlights some gardaí reluctant to arrest domestic abusers
Report highlights some gardaí reluctant to arrest domestic abusers
The Policing Authority has raised concerns some gardaí remain reluctant to arrest perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

Gardaí used coronavirus legislation 13 times in past week
Gardaí used coronavirus legislation 13 times in past week
Gardaí have used new coronavirus enforcement powers 13 times in the past week.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

Watchdog launch investigation after man shot by garda officer at checkpoint in Mallow
Watchdog launch investigation after man shot by garda officer at checkpoint in Mallow
The garda watchdog is investigating an incident in Mallow on Thursday in which a man was shot in the shoulder.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Gardaí spat or coughed on 64 times since Covid-19 restrictions began but compliance is high
Gardaí spat or coughed on 64 times since Covid-19 restrictions began but compliance is high
Gardaí have been spat or coughed on 64 times since new Covid-19 restrictions were brought in.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

Michael Clifford: Garda superintendent bids to lift suspension after late-night arrest
Michael Clifford: Garda superintendent bids to lift suspension after late-night arrest
Almost a year after his arrest, Eamon O’Neill is fighting to have his suspension lifted, writes Michael Clifford

Tue, 05 May, 2020

Dunmanway man crashed car into door of local garda station during drinking binge
Dunmanway man crashed car into door of local garda station during drinking binge
A Dunmanway man who verbally abused gardaí as pigs and crashed his car into the front door of his local garda station while on a major drinking bender over a period of days, has been given a two-year prison sentence.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Gardaí investigating assault and kidnapping of man in Co Wexford
Gardaí investigating assault and kidnapping of man in Co Wexford
An investigation has been launched after a man was assaulted and kidnapped in Co Wexford, and then taken to Dublin.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Court dismisses Garda's application for injunction allowing her to remain as a member
Court dismisses Garda's application for injunction allowing her to remain as a member
Emma Roche claims the decision to end her time as a member of An Garda Siochana arises out of her failure to pass a component of a physical examination known as a beep test.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Gardaí call for name suggestions for new horse in mounted unit
Gardaí call for name suggestions for new horse in mounted unit
The Garda Mounted Unit is calling on the public to name its newest member - and Horsey McHorseface is already a contender.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Officers investigate fake Garda incident in Dublin
Officers investigate fake Garda incident in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating after a man in north Dublin was pulling cars over using fake blue lights.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Garda operation 'encouraging' coronavirus compliance begins
Garda operation 'encouraging' coronavirus compliance begins
The policing operation will run from Friday night until 7am on Monday.

Sat, 28 Mar, 2020

New gardaí to 'assist the vulnerable' through community policing
New gardaí to 'assist the vulnerable' through community policing

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has called on the public to act responsibly and to follow HSE advice on mass gatherings.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

Judge hands down suspended sentence to Garda who assaulted RTÉ cameraman at protest
Judge hands down suspended sentence to Garda who assaulted RTÉ cameraman at protest

A public order unit garda who assaulted a RTÉ cameraman during street protests has received a fully suspended one-year prison sentence.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

Cannabis, cocaine and cash seized by gardaí in Tipperary
Cannabis, cocaine and cash seized by gardaí in Tipperary

Two people have been arrested after gardaí seized €47,500 of suspected drugs and €3,900 in cash in Bansha, Co. Tipperary.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

Garda Commissioner announces date for reopening of Stepaside Garda Station
Garda Commissioner announces date for reopening of Stepaside Garda Station

It will only be open to the public from 7am to 9pm every day, but the station will provide 24/7 cover.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2020

Special delivery: €49k worth of cannabis and ecstasy seized at Dublin mail centre
Special delivery: €49k worth of cannabis and ecstasy seized at Dublin mail centre

Revenue officers seized almost €49,000 worth of cannabis and ecstasy yesterday at a Dublin Mail centre.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

24 people arrested in Kilkenny as part of Operation Storm
24 people arrested in Kilkenny as part of Operation Storm

16 people were arrested in the city and 90 Gardaí were involved in the operation.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

Gardaí arrest man in connection with burglaries in Cork and Waterford
Gardaí arrest man in connection with burglaries in Cork and Waterford

The man, 28, was arrested in Mallow, Co Cork yesterday.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

Garda system had cut whistleblower's pay while 'saying it supported people coming forward', Chief Supt tells tribunal
Garda system had cut whistleblower's pay while 'saying it supported people coming forward', Chief Supt tells tribunal

A whistleblower garda who became dependent on alcohol due to work-related stress had his condition exacerbated by having his pay incorrectly cut, a tribunal has heard.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2020

Gardaí investigating alleged sexual offences release man, 70s
Gardaí investigating alleged sexual offences release man, 70s

A man in his 70s who was arrested in connection with an investigation into Scouting Ireland was released without charge last night.

Sat, 15 Feb, 2020

'I will leave your wife a widow' - Garda threatened on duty to get decision on sick pay application in June
'I will leave your wife a widow' - Garda threatened on duty to get decision on sick pay application in June

A garda who suffered post traumatic stress after a number of threats from criminals - including that his wife would be left a widow - is to get a decision by June on whether he is entitled to be treated as having been injured on duty for the purposes of sick pay, the High Court has heard.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020

Almost twice as many garda dismissals last year compared to previous five years
Almost twice as many garda dismissals last year compared to previous five years

There were 10 Gardaí dismissed from the force last year — almost double the number of Gardai dismissed from the force over the previous five years.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2020

Court hears forensics found no DNA linking accused to items found at scene of Garda Adrian Donohoe's murder
Court hears forensics found no DNA linking accused to items found at scene of Garda Adrian Donohoe's murder

Scientists who tested dozens of items found at the scene of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe's shooting found no DNA linking the man accused of his murder to the scene, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

Wed, 12 Feb, 2020

Man, 20s, arrested in connection with 2016 armed burglary in West Cork
Man, 20s, arrested in connection with 2016 armed burglary in West Cork

The gardaí and the PSNI joined forces to arrest a man in connection with an armed burglary in West Cork four years ago.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2020

Gardaí call to access digital devices to tackle online child abuse imagery
Gardaí call to access digital devices to tackle online child abuse imagery

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said his officers should have the power to demand passwords to digital devices in a bid to tackle the “evil crime” of online child abuse imagery.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2020

Woman, 40s, arrested after suspected heroin seizure
Woman, 40s, arrested after suspected heroin seizure

Gardaí have arrested a woman in Dublin after seizing a crossbow and what appears to be approximately €2,500-worth of heroin.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2020

Latest: Post-mortem examinations being carried out on children whose bodies were found in Dublin
Latest: Post-mortem examinations being carried out on children whose bodies were found in Dublin

Gardaí have described the deaths as ‘unexplained’.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2020

Three arrested, one other at large, after attempted burglary and ramming of Garda car
Three arrested, one other at large, after attempted burglary and ramming of Garda car

Three males have been arrested, while another person remains at large, in connection with an attempted burglary in Co. Leitrim.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2020

Appeal for information after Garda dragged by car in Dublin
Appeal for information after Garda dragged by car in Dublin

Gardaí are appealing for information after a member of the force was injured after being run over and dragged by a car in Dublin.

Mon, 06 Jan, 2020

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