'Significant concerns' around performance of An Garda Síochána as only four of 18 targets met

The Policing and Community Safety Authority found inadequate resources, challenges around the force’s IT capacity, legislative delays, and additional training needs

Policing Authority Chair Dr Elaine Byrne (left) and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris (right) ahead of a meeting of the Policing Authority in Dublin last year. Ms Byrne said she wished to acknowledge 'the progress made by An Garda Síochána in key areas during 2024 and the commitment shown by members and staff'. File photo: Brian Lawless/PA

Only four of the 18 targets set for the policing performance of An Garda Síochána in 2024 were met, amid “significant concerns” regarding aspects of how the force is currently being administered.

The latest biannual assessment of policing performance, compiled by the Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA), highlights troubling numbers in terms of recruitment and retention, IT systems, and performance management within gardaí.