Organisation: Garda Vote

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Policing Covid-19 will hit Garda budget hard, Commissioner warns

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said policing the Covid-19 crisis will make it a “very challenging financial year” for his organisation.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

'The gardaí lack basic resources' - Micheál Martin says there is growing lawlessness in the country

There is a growing sense that the Government is losing the battle against crime, Micheál Martin said.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2019

Gardaí given €1.5m to police events

An Garda Síochána received almost €1.5m from promoters and organisers to police some of the largest events held in the country last year — but received no external payment towards the cost of providing security for the Pope’s visit.

Sat, 12 Jan, 2019

Gardaí paid €1.1m in 2017 to police 10 events

An Garda Síochána was paid more than €1.1m to police 10 of the country’s biggest events last year — with Electric Picnic topping the charts, figures reveal.

Fri, 02 Feb, 2018