Crime

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Drug dealer sells drugs for cash
'Ireland should have wide range of options on drug possession'
Oireachtas Committee on Drugs Use heard from EU Drugs Agency principal scientist Brendan Hughes

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

'I was just a young student who wanted to do a medical degree': UCD student's life shattered by abuse images
'I was just a young student who wanted to do a medical degree': UCD student's life shattered by abuse images
In April last year, someone circulated images of the woman's 'naked, bruised, and unconscious' body to university staff through an unidentified ProtonMail account

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Sarah Harte: What makes a criminal, and can it ever be 'one of us'?
Sarah Harte: What makes a criminal, and can it ever be 'one of us'?
Studies show systemic leniency towards white collar crime, even though it costs the Irish economy at least €2bn annually, writes Sarah Harte

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Man Buying Drugs On The Street
Drug possession health diversion scheme is 'not yet finalised'
A lack of clarity still surrounds the health diversion scheme, specifically what will happen if a person is caught a second time

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

two tax force police officers in duty near city duomo square and cathedral in Cremona, Lombardy Italy
Mafia accused of using Naples hospital for fraud and illegal transport of corpses
Italian police arrest four over alleged plot to infiltrate the hospital and fraud including staging fake crashes for insurance payouts

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Scams on the rise as fraud offences jump in 2025
Scams on the rise as fraud offences jump in 2025
An Garda Síochána statistics show a 22%-23% fall in thefts last year — but a marked increase of 137% of fraud offences

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Two under arrest as Gardaí release picture of assault victim's tattoo 
Two under arrest as Gardaí release picture of assault victim's tattoo 
The man suffered extensive facial and head injuries in the assault, as well as a broken arm

Fri, 20 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

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

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

Ireland’s prison system under fire over treatment of inmates with mental illness
Ireland’s prison system under fire over treatment of inmates with mental illness
RTÉ documentary lays bare how prisoners with severe mental illness are failed by the State, with devastating consequences for families

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Coroner autopsy crisis could hamper criminal investigations, surgeons warn
Coroner autopsy crisis could hamper criminal investigations, surgeons warn
Royal College of Surgeons report warns shortages and hospital withdrawals threaten autopsy capacity, justice system, and bereaved families nationwide

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

man giving an envelope full of euro bills
Ireland ranks among least corrupt nations but faces rising dark money risks
Ireland holds a relatively strong corruption perception score, but Transparency International warns gaps in transparency and oversight pose emerging risks

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

'Unimaginable tragedy': Ten people including shooter dead in Canada school shooting
'Unimaginable tragedy': Ten people including shooter dead in Canada school shooting
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said more than 25 people are injured

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

Conor O Brien CCJ4
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

Anger as forum to enhance community safety in Cork City refuses to share crime statistics
Anger as forum to enhance community safety in Cork City refuses to share crime statistics
Senior gardaí said they were blocked from publishing the statistics as the forum was established on a statutory footing

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Garda probe launched as six-figure sum of money taken from Cork school
Garda probe launched as six-figure sum of money taken from Cork school
The amount of money involved is a six-figure sum.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Victims of sexual offences 'once again in a state of uncertainty' over use of counselling notes in trials
Victims of sexual offences 'once again in a state of uncertainty' over use of counselling notes in trials
Survivors want to see a ban on the use of counselling notes rather than Government legislation which only restricts their use

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Plans to ban scramblers on roads will be brought to Cabinet as early as next week
Plans to ban scramblers on roads will be brought to Cabinet as early as next week
Stricter regulations will also be placed on e-scooters and e-bikes under the plans

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Sad woman
Women in Irish prisons four times more likely to self harm than male inmates
Irish Prison Service reports call for screening and continuity of care  

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Gardaí charge 10 people in Dublin for alleged money laundering and terrorist financing
Man taken to hospital following day-time stabbing in Limerick
The man was injured during an incident on Sunday morning 

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Balance sign in court
Limerick survivors call on counselling notes to be fully withdrawn from gender-based violence trials
Among the protestors on Mallow St was abuse survivor Caitríona Hickey who said the defence request to see her counselling notes 'added another layer of trauma'

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Gardaí investigate sexual assault allegations at Mid-West primary school
Gardaí investigate sexual assault allegations at Mid-West primary school
It is believed the incidents occurred over the duration of several months on school grounds

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Man, 30s, arrested after hostage situation in Limerick
Man, 30s, arrested after hostage situation in Limerick
Incident occurred at a house in Garryowen area on Monday evening

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Raymond Donovan 2009 FILE1
Man who murdered ex-girlfriend in grounds of Clare church loses bid to get out of prison
High Court judge said Raymond Donovan's claim had caused distress to the victim's family and should never have been taken

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

State spent €2.8m flying people back to their home countries last year
State spent €2.8m flying people back to their home countries last year
205 people were returned to their home countries on six charter flights costing almost €1.3m, and a further €1.5m was spent on commercial flights

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Blue lights on the roof of a Garda Siochana Irish police car
Garda probe under way after cars set on fire in Co Clare
Gardaí attended the scene following a 'report of an incident of criminal damage by fire' in Ennis

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Murderer who strangled his ex-girlfriend asks High Court to let him out of prison 
Murderer who strangled his ex-girlfriend asks High Court to let him out of prison 
Raymond Donovan claims his jail term has expired because he says his life sentence is limited to 20 years' imprisonment

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Library to be named in memory of murdered Cork woman 
Library to be named in memory of murdered Cork woman 
Karen Guinee had newly qualified as a doctor when she was killed by her boyfriend Patrick “Pa” Hogan, 27, in June 2006. 

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

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Prosecution expected in the killing of Denis Donaldson 
A prosecution is expected in relation to the killing of Denis Donaldson in Co Donegal in 2006, the justice minister has said. Mr Donaldson was shot dead in Co Donegal in 2006, months after admitting his role as a police and MI5 agent over 20 years.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Garda stock
Gardaí 'must distinguish' between face mask users before asking individuals to remove them
In June 2024, then justice minister Helen McEntee announced the government would change the law 'to allow gardaí to direct protesters to remove face coverings and masks'.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Two men charged following seizure of suspected firearm, knife and drugs in Kerry
Two men charged following seizure of suspected firearm, knife and drugs in Kerry
A vehicle had been stopped and searched by gardaí in Killarney. 

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Irish legal aid services 'chronically underfunded', conference to hear
Irish legal aid services 'chronically underfunded', conference to hear
Warning comes on the back of the first ever review of Ireland’s civil legal aid scheme last July

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Dublin City Council dedicates €3.8m to rejuvenate city centre following 2023 riots
Dublin City Council dedicates €3.8m to rejuvenate city centre following 2023 riots
The local authority said it had conducted research in terms of best practice for the achievement of similar urban rehabilitation entities both at home and abroad, including Limerick Twenty Thirty

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Driving car at motorway at high speed
Failing to record disqualifications erodes confidence in road safety enforcement, TD warns
Figures by the Department of Transport show that no valid driving licence could be found for 18% of motorists banned from driving in 2024 — either by the courts or through amassing a certain number of penalty points with a related driving licence

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Stephen McCahill death
Man charged with murder of Donegal man Stephen McCahill
Tributes have poured in for Mr McCahill, who was heavily involved in the local community

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Man in critical condition after serious assault in Roscommon
Man in critical condition after serious assault in Roscommon
A man has been arrested in connection with the serious assault as gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to the incident

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Casing the joint
Reoffending statistics show we are failing on crime
Tackling disadvantage and social exclusion is likely the most effective long-term strategy for addressing factors that lead to reoffending.

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

More than €210,000 claimed back by TDs and senators to upgrade personal security
More than €210,000 claimed back by TDs and senators to upgrade personal security
The Oireachtas members claimed back €210,000 in the last year for items such as intruder alarms, CCTV, panic buttons, and personal monitoring devices

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Cyber crime concept.
Gardaí want charges brought against ‘The Family’ drug gang
An Garda Síochána has sent a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions seeking charges against the leaders of Ireland’s number one drug-trafficking network

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

New laws to help courts in other EU states order 'e-evidence' from here lack safeguards, says Oireachtas committee
New laws to help courts in other EU states order 'e-evidence' from here lack safeguards, says Oireachtas committee
The proposed legislation gives effect to the EU’s e-evidence — evidence held in electronic form — directive

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Judge says drug traffickers underestimated alertness of West Cork community
Judge says drug traffickers underestimated alertness of West Cork community
Sentencing the seven men to a total of 70 years, Judge Karen O’Connor remarked that they had underestimated 'the diligence, neighbourliness, and alertness of people in coastal communities'

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

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