Gardaí being harassed on social media

Mid-ranking gardaí are being harassed by online trolls who are circulating images of their family home, their partners, and even their children on social media.

The president of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, Antoinette Cunningham, said this is causing “considerable stress, anxiety, and anger” among family members.

In response to concerns expressed by the National Union of Journalists at a Garda motion in this area, Ms Cunningham said they are not talking about the media photographing members on “operational duties”.