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<p>The local authority had written to the Department of Justice officially seeking permission to have three forums set up in the county because of its huge size. Picture: Jim Coughlan</p>

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'Cork getting screwed again': Anger over composition of new community partnerships

The new forums, or partnerships, will replace the former joint policing committees that were disbanded a few years ago

<p>David Poole holds a framed photo of his murdered sister, Jennifer, after Gavin Murphy received a life sentence for her murder in April 2021. Jennie’s Law is a major triumph for the family of Jennifer Poole and the campaigners who fought tirelessly to ensure her death would not be in vain. File photo: Collins Courts</p>

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Jennie's law puts onus on abused to act

<p>Gardaí discovered firearms, ammunition, and explosives at a house in Douglas on Cork City's southside on Wednesday. Stock picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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'We're all absolutely shocked by this': Gardaí make major gun seizure in Cork suburb

The Criminal Courts of Justice, building in Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland.

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Four-year-old boy was kept out of sight before being shaken to death, court told

Tyrrelstown incident

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Dublin stabbing victim named as gardaí arrest man in his 20s

State should provide home security systems for stalking victims, says Cork survivor

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State should provide home security systems for stalking victims, says Cork survivor

Compensation scheme must be reformed to be victim-led and rights-based, says attack survivor

Compensation scheme must be reformed to be victim-led and rights-based, says attack survivor

Ruth Maxwell has fought for improvements for victims of crime, including to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (CICT), after she was attacked in May 2016

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Law Reform Commission to propose new State compensation scheme for victims of crime

Law Reform Commission to propose new State compensation scheme for victims of crime

Law Reform Commission to propose a statutory compensation scheme for victims of crime, including payments for pain and suffering for the first time

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

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Council to reintroduce CCTV to stop illegal dumping across Cork

The system was in place at some sites up until 2019, but it was discontinued due to issues with data protection and who was allowed to view and store the footage

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Cork forum to tackle anti-social behaviour and speeding crimewaves

Cork forum to tackle anti-social behaviour and speeding crimewaves

Councillors representing the Carrigaline area are demanding undercover gardaí and gardaí on bicycles start patrolling it regularly

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Eyes in the sky crucial to convictions in Kieran Quilligan case

Eyes in the sky crucial to convictions in Kieran Quilligan case

Two men have been found guilty of carrying out the murder of a 47-year-old man in Cork just over two years ago. Liam Heylin was in court to see how it unfolded

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Frosinone, Italy, 1 Sept 2024, Juve Stabia fans in the away section of the Benito Stirpe Stadium during the match between Frosin

Irish-linked Italian Serie B club placed under court control for mafia infiltration

People tied to the Camorra's D'Alessandro clan controlled club activities including ticketing, catering, cleaning, healthcare and even, until last year, travel services for the first team, prosecutors said

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

CC Niamh Kelly

14 years for man who subjected his ex to 'breathtaking' violence, stabbing her 50 times

Judge said 21-year-old Niamh Kelly's 'carefree days are gone' given the lifelong injuries inflicted on her by her ex-boyfriend

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Kerry man guilty of stabbing his brother to death after cousin’s funeral

Kerry man guilty of stabbing his brother to death after cousin’s funeral

Paudie O’Connor, 42, died at the scene, having suffered a single stab wound that pierced his chest, heart, and liver

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Jennie’s Law: Domestic abusers will now be named publicly with their victim's consent

Jennie’s Law: Domestic abusers will now be named publicly with their victim's consent

Minister commends the family of murdered Dubliner Jennifer Poole as he brings new domestic abuse law to Cabinet

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

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An Garda Síochána will be almost 400 short of recruitment target this year

TD warns that Ireland will be underpoliced during its presidency of the European Council

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Grieving parents pleased with Lenihan meeting

'Please give us justice': Gardaí echo mum's appeal on 18th anniversary of Paul Quinn's murder

Paul Quinn was murdered in Co Monaghan on October 20 in 2007 after being lured to a shed by a number of men

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Revenue launches new €8.75m customs boat to combat smuggling

Revenue launches new €8.75m customs boat to combat smuggling

The €8.75m vessel ‘Cosaint’ will strengthen Revenue’s coastal patrols and boost Ireland’s fight against smuggling and organised crime

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Gardaí plan for release of Dublin stabbing suspect

Gardaí plan for release of Dublin stabbing suspect

The suspect, a juvenile, may be discharged from hospital on Friday, but could remain in over the weekend

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Cork superintendent appointed as first-ever Rural Crime Lead

Cork superintendent appointed as first-ever Rural Crime Lead

Fermoy-based Supt Michael Corbett has identified farm machinery theft, illegal hunting, burglary, and drugs as some of the key areas he is looking to tackle.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Two men arrested in connection with violent death of postman in North Cork

Two men arrested in connection with violent death of postman in North Cork

Gardaí are questioning two men after Mallow postman Barry Daly was found dead near his Doneraile home on Sunday morning

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Let's stop putting employment barriers in front of people with criminal convictions

Let's stop putting employment barriers in front of people with criminal convictions

Understanding Garda vetting — what it is and what it isn't — is one of the first steps we must take towards rehabilitating those of us who have made mistakes

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Behind the headlines: How Cork is fighting to restore confidence in the city centre

Behind the headlines: How Cork is fighting to restore confidence in the city centre

Business leaders, gardaí, and city officials met to address safety concerns in Cork, as new measures aim to restore public confidence

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Drugs seizure on cargo ship

Revenue to face PAC as cost of seized drug ship MV Matthew in Cork nears €11m

Revenue faces PAC scrutiny after spending almost €11m maintaining the seized drug trafficking vessel MV Matthew, still docked in Cork

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

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Justice minister doubles down on 5,000 more gardaí target

Garda college is currently operating 'at near full capacity' with 800 to 900 trainees per year

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

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Gardaí investigating criminal activity on the dark web make two arrests

Cannabis and a volume of electronic exhibits were seized at the scene and will be examined by forensics

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Two men arrested as gardaí uncover €164,000 cannabis grow house in Wexford

Two men arrested as gardaí uncover €164,000 cannabis grow house in Wexford

Gardaí discovered a sophisticated cannabis grow house and seized plants worth an estimated €164,000 during raids in Co Wexford

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

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Two arrested in connection with 'violent incident' near Rathkeale

They're both currently being detained at a Garda Station in Co. Limerick under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939/89

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Official Opening of the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane

Budget 2026: Minister seeks funds for psychiatric ICU in Central Mental Hospital

Opening could 'significantly reduce' the lengthy waiting times for severely ill prisoners

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

UK organisations urged to boost cyber attack defences

China and North Korea linked to cybercrime groups targeting Ireland

EU cyber agency ENISA said Russian state cyber groups continuously targeted EU states with cyberespionage but found no reported incidents of Russian activity in Ireland

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Burglar

Gardaí using elite armed intervention squads to intercept organised burglary groups

An Garda Síochána is adopting similar high-security response to organised burglary that it has to gangland killers

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Garda Covid-19 Checkpoint - N7 Motorway, Dublin

Three held over Limerick shooting

A teenager and two men aged in their 20s and 40s are being detained at separate garda stations in Co Limerick

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Heathfield Estate Deaths of Man and Child

Murder investigation resources allocated to case of father and daughter found dead in home

Detectives believe Krzysztof Daczkowski killed his five-year-old daughter, Julia, and then died by suicide at their home in the Finglas area of North Dublin on Saturday evening

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

More than €10m paid to victims of violent crime to compensate for financial losses

More than €10m paid to victims of violent crime to compensate for financial losses

Advocates call for scheme to be widened to include compensation for 'pain and suffering'

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Garda Commissioner warns children being lured into crime through social media and online gaming

Garda Commissioner warns children being lured into crime through social media and online gaming

More than 400 police chiefs warn organised crime is recruiting children online, urging urgent international cooperation and stronger protective measures

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Justin Kelly press conference

Garda boss and justice minister agree Dublin 'is safe'

Justin Kelly says his job is to 'turn around' feeling that capital is unsafe

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Garda superintendents 'under significant pressure', AGS conference hears

Garda superintendents 'under significant pressure', AGS conference hears

The Association of Garda Superintendents (AGS) said the strain on its members was 'very real' and urged proper investment in psychological support

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Garda inscription on a police jacket from Ireland

Drink-driving and violent offences surge while overall crime falls in latest CSO report

CSO figures show rising violent and public order crimes, with increases in sexual offences, attempted murders, and shootings despite overall declines

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Teen in 'critical condition' after being assaulted in Dublin

Teen in 'critical condition' after being assaulted in Dublin

The victim was taken to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital on Sunday night, according to a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Money mules laundered €9.4m over 12 months

Money mules laundered €9.4m over 12 months

BPFI warns young people of suspicious approaches to facilitate the transfer of cash through their accounts

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

'Sleep in peace, little Daniel': Donabate mourns child as his suspected remains exhumed

'Sleep in peace, little Daniel': Donabate mourns child as his suspected remains exhumed

As we wait for answers on what happened to Daniel Aruebose, messages left near where skeletal remains were found highlight the impact the case is having on the community, writes Alison O’Reilly

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Prison service considering use of body scanners to detect drugs following death of inmate

Prison service considering use of body scanners to detect drugs following death of inmate

Investigation concerns the death of a 32-year-old male prisoner, who died in Limerick Prison on November 15, 2020, during the covid lockdown

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Children's ombudsman calls to extend youth justice sanctions to adults under 24

Children's ombudsman calls to extend youth justice sanctions to adults under 24

In a call echoed by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL), Niall Muldoon also recommended increasing the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years.

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

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Over €236,000 and nine passports seized in major Garda raid in Dublin

Gardaí seized cash, passports, and ID documents during a Lucan raid as part of a probe into large ATM withdrawals

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Hole in the wall

Gardaí arrest two and seize €90k after suspicious Cork and Dublin ATM withdrawals

Operation follows large cash withdrawals from ATMs in Dublin and Cork between August 11 and September 9

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Fine Gael party think-in

Meta removes AI deepfake scam video of Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys

Meta has removed a fraudulent AI deepfake of Heather Humphreys promoting an investment scheme, as banks warn of rising election scams

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Clare man accused of posting intimate images of 15-year-old girl on Snapchat

Clare man accused of posting intimate images of 15-year-old girl on Snapchat

In the Coco’s Law prosecution, court heard the man put online a collage of four intimate images of the girl on November 15, 2022

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Prison service currently operating 'far beyond its limits', director general warns

Prison service currently operating 'far beyond its limits', director general warns

The Irish Prison Service warns inmate numbers are at record highs, with hundreds forced to sleep on cell floors

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Street prostitute of Eastern Europe

Gardaí arrest four in joint human trafficking operation with police from Brazil and Europol

Gardaí searched four locations in Dublin on Wednesday morning, in conjunction with simultaneous searches taking place in Brazil

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Illegal weight-loss drugs among 400,000 units impounded by HPRA in six months

Illegal weight-loss drugs among 400,000 units impounded by HPRA in six months

Health Products Regulatory Authority warns that black market drugs — many of which are promoted with false claims on social media — can damage people's health

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025