Organisation: An Garda Siochana

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North Dublin fire
Coolock riots: Drew Harris hadn't seen footage until RTÉ documentary
An Garda Síochána has been granted a court order to obtain the footage

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Close up view of legs of man on electric scooter
E-scooters a 'silent and efficient delivery service' for drug dealers
'Win-win for criminals' as e-scooters 'provide a quick, mobile getaway and gardaí are restricted in their pursuit of them'

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Gardaí believe international operation will bear evidence to charge gangland members
Gardaí believe international operation will bear evidence to charge gangland members
Gangs using encrypted phones 'panicking' after global takedown of 'Ghost' network

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Gorey District Court Appearances
Four men appear in court in connection with €7m drugs haul 
The four were charged with possession of a controlled drug under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act and possession of drugs for sale and supply under Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Cork Superintendent warns people not to heed social media efforts to stir up protest
Cork Superintendent warns people not to heed social media efforts to stir up protest
Having taken command in Mallow less than 12 months ago, Superintendent Gary McPolin tells Liz Dunphy that key aspects of policing do not differ much between north Cork and Dublin’s inner city

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Gardaí burned out by 12-hour shifts are unable to do proper policing
Letters to the Editor: Gardaí burned out by 12-hour shifts are unable to do proper policing
A garda writes that his wages aren’t enough for him to tolerate exhausting shifts, the constant demands and endless tasks that require sitting in front of a computer for hours at a time

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Ian Bailey ‘knew about evidence in Sophie murder case before it became public’
Ian Bailey ‘knew about evidence in Sophie murder case before it became public’
State failed to convict a murderer says Tánaiste, as a new book claims the now deceased Bailey had knowledge of key evidence in the du Plantier murder before it became public 

Sat, 14 Sep, 2024

Europe's 2024 energy and financial crisis
Letters to the Editor: Unintended effects of the move towards a cashless society
Cork publican Benny McCabe urges community leaders to consider the real lived experience of people on the margins

Sat, 14 Sep, 2024

Depressed man in silhouette on green
Irish Examiner view: There is a dark shadow behind our crime figures
Research suggests that, as well as the stress suffered by victims of crime, their nearest and dearest are also twice as likely as the rest of the population to experience fear, anxiety, and depression

Sat, 14 Sep, 2024

Irish police
Gardaí 'conscious of fake news in circulation' following public order incident in Dublin
Everyone involved in the incident were school students, all of whom are Irish nationals, a Garda spokesperson said

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Ex-superintendent jailed for drug crime is moved to open prison 
Ex-superintendent jailed for drug crime is moved to open prison 
Former senior garda, jailed for having a quarter of a million euro worth of cannabis, is now in 'a much more relaxed regime that is seen as a reward'

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Gardaí 'still gathering complaints' of fraudulent fire extinguisher sales
Gardaí 'still gathering complaints' of fraudulent fire extinguisher sales
People from Co Cork, Co Kerry, and other areas of Munster have reported being targeted by a man from Cork

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Garda stock
Garda launches High Court bid to challenge suspension after rape allegation withdrawn
The allegation was withdrawn in early 2021, and the garda has never been charged nor prosecuted with any offence

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

CC GARDA SCOTT MEDAL AWARD
Gardaí to be awarded Scott medals for bravery today 
An Garda Síochána's highest honour will be awarded today to eight serving, retired, and deceased gardaí 

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Bodies found in north Cork
Guns and grenades on the northside bring scenes of horror to innocent people in Cork
Even before Helen McEntee arrived in Cork on Thursday to launch a victim support service, violent incidents have been exacerbating simmering tensions in the city

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Raonaid Murray murder
Gardaí make fresh appeal for information on Raonaid Murray murder 
Today marks 25 years since the killing of the teenager in Dublin

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

Ten closed garda stations on list of empty state-owned properties across Ireland
Ten closed garda stations on list of empty state-owned properties across Ireland
The stations are among around 50 around the country that have either been shut since 2001 or closed following a policing review more than a decade ago

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

New legislation will allow stalking victims to apply for court orders
New legislation will allow stalking victims to apply for court orders
Under the legislation, a new system of civil orders is being introduced to help provide an earlier intervention for victims

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

synthetic white crystal drugs, white powder cocaine amphetamine
Criminals target young people with offers of drugs in exchange for sex
A new study has found that a distrust of authority figures like gardaí and teachers makes it harder for victims to find help

Sun, 01 Sep, 2024

half-year-old baby lies on the bed smiling
Irish Examiner view: Births of a Nation
Today, the Irish Examiner is continuing its closer look at aspects of childbirth — from the groundbreaking work of CUMH neonatal ICU, to our declining birthrate, to IVF treatment

Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

Garda stock
Gardaí seize cannabis worth €60k and arrest man in his 30s in Cork City
Cork City Drugs Unit and the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau were involved in Thursday's operation

Thu, 29 Aug, 2024

Mother of seven-week-old baby saved by Kerry gardaí says 'they deserve a medal'
Mother of seven-week-old baby saved by Kerry gardaí says 'they deserve a medal'
Donna O'Loughlin has thanked Garda Mark Cushen and Garda Ryan Hill for speeding her seven-week-old baby Precious to hospital

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

'We still don't know why the warning signs about our son's murderer were ignored' 
'We still don't know why the warning signs about our son's murderer were ignored' 
Richard McLaughlin’s violent episodes were so severe that gardaí asked the HSE to keep them updated on his whereabouts. Yet he was free to break down Jimmy Loughlin's door and beat him to death

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

‘Recent events should be a wake-up call to the threats to Ireland’s national security’
‘Recent events should be a wake-up call to the threats to Ireland’s national security’
Amid threats ranging from Russia’s activities off our coast to espionage and radicalisation, there are growing concerns about the need to reform Ireland’s defence and security structures

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Man who died saving young swimmers at Cork beach named
Man who died saving young swimmers at Cork beach named
55-year-old Stephen O’Callaghan from St Luke’s in Cork City had gone to the aid of others at Inch Beach in East Cork

Sat, 24 Aug, 2024

FILE PHOTO Nell McCafferty, a prominent journalist, author, and feminist campaigner, has passed away at the age of 80 in a Co Do
S Clodagh Finn: Nell McCafferty was a ‘wee outlaw’ who made Ireland a better place
It is heartening to see that Nell — she was so well-known that the country was on first-name terms with her — has prompted so many warm tributes over the last few days

Sat, 24 Aug, 2024

Letters to the Editor: No surprise that Farranfore to Killarney road is not top priority
Letters to the Editor: No surprise that Farranfore to Killarney road is not top priority
A reader suggests a reason why ribbons will be cut on many another road in the south west long before the N22 is completed

Sat, 24 Aug, 2024

Investment fraud warning issued as over €13.5m stolen from victims so far this year 
Investment fraud warning issued as over €13.5m stolen from victims so far this year 
Last year €28m was stolen, which was more than 2021 and 2022 put together

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

Child seriously injured in Charleville attack 'doing well' following surgery 
Child seriously injured in Charleville attack 'doing well' following surgery 
12-year-old girl was in her home when masked men armed with suspected slash hooks broke in and left her seriously injured

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Garda stock
Young girl seriously injured in suspected XL bully attack in Kerry
Gardaí say the child is currently undergoing treatment at Cork University Hospital. The dog was put down by local veterinary services

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

Ireland stock
Man, 40s, arrested in operation targeting gang stealing from shops for last four years
Officers attached to the Clare/Tipperary Division arrested the man

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

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Three people charged in connection with €260k cocaine and cannabis seizure in Cork
They each face four charges — two for drug possession for personal use and two for possession for sale or supply. The drugs involved are cannabis and cocaine

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

Gardaí write to commissioner in appeal to extend application deadline for deputy role
Gardaí write to commissioner in appeal to extend application deadline for deputy role
Six assistant commissioners sent a letter to Commissioner Drew Harris and the chair of the Policing Authority, Elaine Byrne, seeking a postponement in the competition deadline

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

Technology Stock - Social Media
TDs and ministers targeted for intimidation after far-right agitators leak home addresses
Garda chief Drew Harris has told Justice Minister Helen McEntee that the threat of an attack by a far-right extremist is now considered substantial

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

Fresh calls for dedicated transport police as Bus Éireann and Irish Rail reveal €9m security spend
Fresh calls for dedicated transport police as Bus Éireann and Irish Rail reveal €9m security spend
The calls come in light of an incident in Cork where a man allegedly forced his way onto a bus and threatened to cut the driver’s throat

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

Man arrested as 25kg of cannabis discovered in passenger's luggage at Dublin Airport
Man arrested as 25kg of cannabis discovered in passenger's luggage at Dublin Airport
A Revenue spokesperson said investigations are ongoing

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024

Woman 'beaten by a man who tried to sexually assault her' on way to AC/DC concert
Woman 'beaten by a man who tried to sexually assault her' on way to AC/DC concert
A local person told the Irish Examiner: 'The woman ran into a shop and asked for help. She had a lot of blood on her face'

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024

Garda stock
Garda HQ investigating allegation that detective left firearm in clothes shop changing room
It has been reported that in this case, the detective was on duty at the time but was using break time to run a private errand

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

ROSSLARE EUROPORT
Arrested men released after cocaine worth €7.2m seized at Rosslare port
Two men, aged in their 40s and 50s, were arrested by An Garda Síochána on Friday.

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Woman looking at houses and flats in the window of an estate agent in London, UK
Gardaí issue rental fraud warning as people scammed for as much as €3,700
Students in particular are being warned about accommodation fraud as such scams spike each year in the period when third-level colleges prepare to reopen

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Gardaí and Bus Éireann in Cork investigate after man threatened to kill driver and his family
Gardaí and Bus Éireann in Cork investigate after man threatened to kill driver and his family
One of two men who forced their way onto bus in Ballincollig threatened to cut the driver’s throat and kill his wife and children

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Woman, 60s, dies in Mayo crash
Woman, 60s, dies in Mayo crash
The two other occupants of the car are receiving medical treatment for serious injuries at Mayo University Hospital

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Gardaí identify 'person of interest' as they investigate death of 89-year-old Josie Ray  
Gardaí identify 'person of interest' as they investigate death of 89-year-old Josie Ray  
Tipperary woman's grandson stated: 'It is so tragic to our family, so very raw, this can’t be reality. We lost our queen, our precious diamond. This is extremely overwhelming to all of our family'

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Cashel car crash
Government must take a more robust approach to road safety
As our track record on road deaths is getting worse rather than better, it is beyond past the time road safety was given its own senior ministerial portfolio

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

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