Person: Garda Commissioner

Garda secures injunction preventing commissioner from ending his career

High Court heard Garda Shane Kilcoyne was told last month that due to his failure to pass a physical fitness test, his services were being dispensed with from August 9 next

Wed, 04 Aug, 2021

Gardaí seek travel prosecutions after Drew Harris orders crackdown

Garda Commissioner directed a tougher approach at the weekend, whereby international passengers deemed by gardaí as not engaging in essential travel would be liable to criminal prosecution, in addition to a fine.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2021

Gardaí must pay €25k to men denied entry to force on age grounds

Rulings took almost 15 years to secure after men's applications refused as they were over 35

Wed, 04 Nov, 2020

High court challenge brought by man seeking return of puppy

The man was admitted as an involuntary patient at a psychiatric facility, and the dog was taken away by gardaí.

Mon, 21 Sep, 2020

Taoiseach says Cowen remorse for ‘regrettable’ drink-driving incident is genuine

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he believes Barry Cowen’s remorse over drink-driving home from a football game is genuine.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Q&A: How takeaway pints may cause a block in the roadmap for pubs reopening

Some pubs are allowed to reopen but this is subject to guidelines being observed.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Taoiseach accepts Cowen apology as road victims group call for minister's resignation

The Irish Road Victims Association (IRVA) has called for the Agriculture Minister to step down from his role.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Gardaí to get 'electronic key' to intercept criminal gangs' encrypted messages

Laws are being drafted to give State agencies legal powers to intercept encrypted communications.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

Gardaí warn of ‘startling’ rise in reports of online child abuse

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has warned of a “startling and shocking” increase in referrals of online child abuse material during the lockdown.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Gardaí use Covid-19 regulations 313 times

Gardaí say they have only used the Covid-19 regulations 313 times in a million encounters with the public and just once in the past week.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Europol: Ireland hit by surge of ‘right-wing extremism’

Ireland is among a number of European countries caught up in a worldwide “wave” of right-wing extremism, the EU police agency has said.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

‘You’ll never walk alone, Colm’: Garda laid to rest before his time

A giant of a man like no other was laid to rest before his time.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Colm Horkan funeral: He ‘never let any of his family or friends walk alone’

They were the simple symbols of an extraordinary life, tokens of a man who touched so many, but was taken too soon.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Hundreds gather in Castlerea to mourn death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan

As the heavens opened and rain poured down on the streets of Castlerea, Superintendent Sheridan said: “We are devastated at the death of our friend and colleague Colm.”

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

'An attack on democracy': Garda killed in Co Roscommon named as Detective Garda Colm Horkan

"Colm served the communities he worked in with distinction and pride during his 24 years as a member of An Garda Síochána."

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Gardaí were spat or coughed at 93 times between April and June but report high levels of public complicance

Gardaí also processed over 30,000 vetting applications for Covid-19 related roles.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

'Truly an angel from god': Tributes pour in for Ciara Brolly, the 'driving force' at Share A Dream Foundation

Tributes have poured in for Ciara Brolly, a Derry native, who was the “driving force” behind Irish charity, the Share A Dream Foundation.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2020

Increase in domestic abuse incidents linked to Covid-19 lockdown

Almost 5,600 incidents of domestic abuse have been recorded by gardaí in the past two months in a surge of cases linked to Covid-19 restrictions movement.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2020

Tributes paid to 88 gardaí killed in line of duty

"Each of these 88 men died in the service of the State and in the service of the people of Ireland."

Sat, 16 May, 2020

Newspaper editor's case over phone seizure not suitable for video hearing, court rules

Gardaí said The Democrat editor Emmett Corcoran was one of the first people to arrive at the scene of a home repossession in Strokestown, when a number of vehicles were set on fire.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Gardaí and PSNI agree to review of Covid-19 response

Chief Constable Simon Byrne and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris met on the Monaghan-Tyrone border earlier, while patrols were being carried out.

Sat, 09 May, 2020

Gardaí applying movement restriction powers 'proportionately' - Policing Authority

The new emergency powers granted to gardaí to enforce movement restrictions during the Covid-19 are being applied "proportionately".

Fri, 08 May, 2020

Gardaí endure 30 spitting and coughing attacks over 2 weeks

Gardaí have been spat or coughed at on more than 30 occasions in the last two-and-a-half weeks, while the controversial anti-spit guards have been used on 15 occasions.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2020

Garda Commissioner says it is not possible to close loophole in Covid-19 laws

Commissioner Drew Harris says there is close cooperation with the PSNI on the matter.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2020

Gardaí mount massive bank holiday travel crackdown

Gardaí will mount high visibility patrols at tourist hotspots, parks and beauty spots to ensure people are complying with lockdown restrictions this weekend.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

Policing Authority calls for 'explicit guidelines' for use of spit hoods on teens

The chairperson of the Policing Authority has expressed concern about the lack of ‘explicit guidelines’ on the use of ‘spit hoods’ on children aged 12 to 18.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Gardaí report high level of compliance with virus restrictions

There has been a high compliance to the Covid-19 restrictions, according to Gardaí.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

#StillHere: Campaign reminds those suffering sexual and domestic abuse help still available

A new awareness-raising campaign has been launched to let people know that domestic and sexual violence support services are still available during Covid-19 crisis.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

Some beauty therapists flout Covid-19 laws amid conflicting advice on 'whistleblowing'

People are still booking beauty therapists to call to their homes for manicures, hair cuts and fake tans despite the nationwide lockdown.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Coronavirus: Death toll reaches 263 as restrictions set to remain in place

Simon Harris has said that it is unlikely that restrictions introduced last month to counteract the spread of Covid-19 will be lifted in the next couple of weeks.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Gardaí turn back holiday-makers in major operation at border

The checkpoint was set up along the Donegal border with Derry at Bridgend in the past couple of hours.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Noel Baker: The point of the coronavirus check

On Tuesday evening, tongue presumably in cheek, C103 GAA commentator Paudie Palmer spelled it out.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Irish Council for Civil Liberties wants Gardaí to show discretion with new Covid-19 restrictions

Liam Herrick, Executive Director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties said there was a need to make sure that the new regulations are used exercising “a high level of discretion.”

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Commissioner urges public to notify Gardaí of 'blatant' breaches of movement restrictions

People have been urged to tell Gardaí of "very blatant" breaches of restrictions on movement after Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said there had been some "slippage" in compliance, including people hosting house parties.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

New regulations give emergency powers to gardaí during Covid-19 crisis

They will give officers the right to force people to return home if found not to be complying with health advice.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Minister for Justice & Equality increases retirement age of Assistant Commissioner; Further Gardaí appointments confirmed

The Laois–Offaly TD increased the retirement age of Assistant Commissioner John O’Driscoll.at the request of Garda Commissioner Drew Harris.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

90% abide by limit on gatherings, say gardaí

Garda HQ has directed a “pro-arrest and charge” policy for anyone deliberately coughing or spitting at gardaí or members of the public, during the Covid-19 emergency.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Evictions banned as emergency Covid-19 measures take effect

A ban on evictions is to be implemented for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

Drop off in 999 calls to gardái as people isolate

There are early reports from gardaí of a drop in 999 calls and a general reduction in policing demands as Covid-19 sees a mass closure of pubs, fewer cars on the road and people staying indoors.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

Cork garda brings High Court challenge to prevent dismissal for 'discreditable conduct'

A garda has brought a High Court challenge against the Garda Commissioner's decision to dismiss him from the force.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2020

600,000 pairs of gloves and vats of sanitiser on way to gardaí

Some 600,000 pairs of gloves are being distributed to gardaí and a further 400,000 are to follow as part of the State’s response to Covid-19.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

Stronger focus on community policing part of garda reform

The Garda Operating Model will see more front line gardaí and a stronger focus on community policing.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

GSOC arrives in Kerry to probe liquor licensing

The investigation is on foot of a protected disclosure by a Garda who served in the town for a six-year period, but who has been on sick leave in recent years. It got underway late last year.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Number of garda members suspended trebles

The number of new cases involving gardaí being suspended from duty has jumped three-fold in the last three years.

Sun, 08 Mar, 2020