Irish troops likely to remain in Darfur - Defence Forces chiefDEFENCE FORCES Chief of Staff Lieut Gen Dermot Earley said he believes Irish troops will continue with the United Nations (UN…Thu Oct 08 2009 - 01:00
New appointments after reshuffle in senior Garda ranksGARDA COMMISSIONER Fachtna Murphy has announced a reshuffle in the senior ranks of the force, following the promotion of two …Fri Oct 02 2009 - 01:00
Two gardaí promoted to top postsTHE GOVERNMENT has approved the appointment of two assistant Garda commissioners despite the moratorium on promotions or recruitment…Thu Oct 01 2009 - 01:00
Drugs gangs join forces in prisons, says LangtonMAJOR DRUGS gangs from Limerick and Dublin are joining forces in prisons in a bid to intimidate other inmates and “rule by fear…Wed Sept 30 2009 - 01:00
Gardaí investigating 67 claims against prison staffA GARDA investigation is under way into some 67 allegations of assault, bullying, intimidation and harassment made by inmates…Fri Sept 25 2009 - 01:00
Van linked to bank raid in Phibsboro seizedGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the theft of more than €300,000 in a bank robbery involving hostage taking have seized a van they believe…Thu Sept 24 2009 - 01:00
Garda make appeal in Raonaid Murray caseGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the murder of Raonaid Murray 10 years ago have launched a public appeal to try and identify two people seen…Sat Sept 05 2009 - 01:00
Woman has two fingers cut off in knife attackGARDAÍ ARE investigating two knife attacks in which one woman had two fingers cut off during a robbery at her home, and another…Fri Sept 04 2009 - 01:00
Seizures unlikely to affect availability of drugsANALYSIS: IN THE space of just 12 hours between Monday night and yesterday morning, gardaí arrested members of two of Dublin…Thu Sept 03 2009 - 01:00
Hungarian police unable to extradite struck-off solicitor LynnTHE HUNGARIAN police have interviewed Irish solicitor Michael Lynn but have failed in their efforts to extradite him to Ireland…Mon Aug 31 2009 - 01:00
Gardaí wanted man who died in SpainTHE FUNERAL will take place this morning of a Wexford man who collapsed and died at his home in Spain 10 days ago.Mon Aug 31 2009 - 01:00
Irish gangs buying Dutch heroin face police crackdownIRISH GANGS sourcing heroin in the Netherlands for sale in Ireland are facing a crackdown by the Dutch police’s serious crime…Sat Aug 29 2009 - 01:00
Europe proves risky business for criminals on the runANALYSIS: Prominent Irish gangland criminals have relocated to Europe with mixed fortunesFri Aug 28 2009 - 01:00
Nine Irish criminal gangs active across Europe, says EuropolAS MANY as 40 Irish gangland criminals and nine organised crime gangs from the Republic are operating across Europe in drug-smuggling…Fri Aug 28 2009 - 01:00
Policy on vigilante activity called forFINE GAEL has called on Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern to formulate a policing response to vigilante activity in Co Cavan, …Wed Aug 26 2009 - 01:00
Raids across three counties target leading crime gangWHAT IS reputed to be the biggest crime gang in the Republic has been targeted by a search team of more than 150 gardaí in co…Thu Aug 20 2009 - 01:00
Funeral of Bray knife killer takes place todayTHE FUNERAL of Dubliner Shane Clancy, who carried out a fatal stabbing attack in Bray, Co Wicklow last weekend, takes place today…Thu Aug 20 2009 - 01:00
Bray killer bought set of knivesGardaí investigating the fatal stabbing at the Creane family home in Bray, Co Wicklow, last weekend have established that Shane…Wed Aug 19 2009 - 01:00
Bray killer bought set of knives in all-night storeGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the fatal stabbing at the Creane family home in Bray, Co Wicklow, last weekend have established that Shane…Wed Aug 19 2009 - 01:00
Gardaí name woman (50) murdered in Phoenix ParkA WOMAN found stabbed to death in Dublin’s Phoenix Park two weeks ago has been formally named by gardaíWed Aug 19 2009 - 01:00
Safety of Irish personnel in Afghanistan assuredMINISTER FOR Defence Willie O’Dea has “received assurances” from senior Defence Forces officers as to the safety of Irish personnel…Wed Aug 19 2009 - 01:00
Gardaí believe attacker brought knife with him to Bray houseGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the fatal stabbing of Sebastian Creane and Shane Clancy in the early hours of Sunday morning believe Mr …Tue Aug 18 2009 - 01:00
Bray deaths investigation continuesGardaí investigating the fatal stabbing of Sebastian Creane and Shane Clancy in the early hours of Sunday morning believe Mr …Tue Aug 18 2009 - 01:00
Talented cyclist killed in car crash in Co MeathTHE MAN who died in a single-car crash on Sunday night in Co Louth has been named as Paul Healion (31), Kilmessan, Co MeathTue Aug 18 2009 - 01:00
Two dead and two injured after tragic stabbing incident in BrayGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the deaths of two men in a stabbing incident at a house in Bray, Co Wicklow, early yesterday have said two…Mon Aug 17 2009 - 01:00
Image released in bid to identify murder victimGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the murder of a woman found stabbed to death in Dublin’s Phoenix Park have issued a photograph of her in…Sat Aug 08 2009 - 01:00
Weak UN mission in Chad strugglingTHE UNITED Nations peace enforcement mission in Chad involving Irish troops is facing a significant rise in rebel and bandit …Sat Aug 08 2009 - 01:00
Army faces major dangers as attacks and battles mountANALYSIS: As Ireland considers withdrawing from Chad the UN has appealed for more troops to help quell violence and avert a …Sat Aug 08 2009 - 01:00
Murdered woman was stabbed eight timesAN UNIDENTIFIED murdered woman whose remains were found in Dublin’s Phoenix Park had been stabbed in the chest at least eight…Fri Aug 07 2009 - 01:00
Gardaí appeal over Dublin murderGardaí appealing to the public for information in an attempt to identifty a woman found stabbed to death in the Phoenix Park …Fri Aug 07 2009 - 01:00
Murder hunt as body is found in parkGARDAÍ HAVE begun a murder investigation after the remains of a woman were found in Dublin’s Phoenix ParkThu Aug 06 2009 - 01:00
Gardaí renew appeal for help to solve Wayne Doherty murder one month onGARDAÍ ARE appealing to the public to assist in their investigation into the shooting dead of a father of two as he was trying…Wed Aug 05 2009 - 01:00
McCabe killers due to be freed today after decade behind barsTHE LAST two men serving prison sentences for the killing of Det Garda Jerry McCabe were due to be released from prison this …Wed Aug 05 2009 - 01:00
Security guards shot patrolling hospitalGARDAÍ ARE investigating whether the wounding of two security guards in a hospital shooting could be linked to an earlier altercation…Wed Aug 05 2009 - 01:00
Murder bid foiled as armed man arrestedGARDAÍ BELIEVE they have prevented a gangland murder attempt following the arrest of a well-known criminal carrying a loaded …Tue Aug 04 2009 - 01:00
Minister begins drive against street crimeMINISTER FOR Justice Dermot Ahern has begun a major public consultation process aimed largely at devising ways to prevent so-…Sat Aug 01 2009 - 01:00
Speeding detection almost doubled due to technologyTHE NUMBER of motorists caught speeding has almost doubled in recent months, with more than 1,000 drivers now being caught every…Sat Aug 01 2009 - 01:00
O'Dea rejects call to seek UN medals for Irish soldiersMINISTER FOR Defence Willie O’Dea has moved to distance himself from efforts to secure United Nations service medals for some…Wed Jul 29 2009 - 01:00
Special Garda operation set up to combat ATM raidsGARDA COMMISSIONER Fachtna Murphy has established a special policing operation aimed at combating a series of raids in which …Tue Jul 28 2009 - 01:00
Garda body criticises 'knee-jerk' legislation aimed at criminal gangsTHE BIGGEST Garda representative organisation has expressed concern over recently enacted “knee-jerk” gangland legislation saying…Tue Jul 28 2009 - 01:00
500 personnel to go and barracks to closeDEFENCE FORCES: THE DEFENCE Forces will lose 500 personnel, close more Army barracks, cut back on overseas missions and will…Fri Jul 17 2009 - 01:00
Minimum of €50m should be cut and half of all Garda stations shut downGARDA PAY: GARDA PAY and allowances should be reduced by a minimum of €50 million and about half of the Republic’s Garda stations…Fri Jul 17 2009 - 01:00
Man gets 21 years for raping woman (86)THE RAPIST at the centre of the “C Case” in the 1990s has been sentenced to 21 years’ imprisonment for raping an 86-year-old …Thu Jul 16 2009 - 01:00
'My mother was courageous . . . now fear is never far from the surface'THE DAUGHTER of the 86-year-old woman raped by Simon McGinley told the Central Criminal Court that her mother had been a “courageous…Thu Jul 16 2009 - 01:00
Many lives have been ruined by Simon McGinley's horrific crimesMcGinley is today starting a 21-year rape sentence on his 36th birthdayThu Jul 16 2009 - 01:00
Defence cuts would save €53.4mThe Defence Forces will lose 500 personnel, close more Army barracks, greatly cut back on oversees missions and will not replace…Thu Jul 16 2009 - 01:00
Two held after pipe bombs found in LongfordGARDAÍ ARE trying to establish if eight viable pipe bombs that were found during an intelligence-led search operation in the …Tue Jul 14 2009 - 01:00
'Confusion' on anti-gang Bill - AhernMINISTER FOR Justice Dermot Ahern has moved to address “confusion” about new legislation aimed at tackling gangland crime by …Mon Jul 13 2009 - 01:00
X-ray chairs to help prisons combat drug smugglingINMATES SMUGGLING drugs into jails are now much more likely to be detected following the purchase by the Irish Prison Service…Mon Jul 13 2009 - 01:00
Murder inquiry as woman dies of injuriesGARDAÍ HAVE begun a murder investigation following the death of a woman who had been critically ill since she was attacked at…Mon Jul 13 2009 - 01:00
