Murder inquiry launched into elderly man's deathGardaí in Mullingar have launched a murder inquiry after the postmortem on the remains of an 82-year-old man found in his apartment…Tue Sept 06 2005 - 01:00
Gun, slash-hook used in attackA major Garda operation was in place in the midlands last night after a feud between Traveller families based in the region erupted…Wed Aug 31 2005 - 01:00
IRA drugs link doubtedThe head of the Garda National Drugs Unit, Det Chief Supt Cormac Gordon has said there is no evidence to suggest paramilitary…Mon Aug 29 2005 - 01:00
Four questioned about €10m cannabis seizure in KildareGardaí were last night continuing to question four men in connection with the discovery of 1Thu Aug 25 2005 - 01:00
Prison remission to be linked to rehabilitationThe Government is to introduce a system of early release incentives for imprisoned sex offenders and drug addicts, if they agree…Thu Aug 25 2005 - 01:00
McDowell blames SF for 'Colombia 3' peace setbackThe Minister for Justice has said Sinn Féin's leadership - Gerry Adams, Martin McGuinness and Martin Ferris - must accept direct…Thu Aug 25 2005 - 01:00
Baby died during routine operationA baby died of brain damage after being admitted to hospital on his second birthday for a routine operation linked to his condition…Thu Jul 28 2005 - 01:00
Sex attack Brother stabbed in jailA former Marist Brother and teacher, jailed in March for eight years for 180 counts of indecent assault on six schoolboys, was…Tue Jul 26 2005 - 01:00
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to fatal Longford accidentGardaí have appealed for the public's assistance in their investigation of a fatal traffic accident which claimed the life of…Tue Jul 26 2005 - 01:00
Lithuanian found dead with stab wounds in Clones flatGardaí last night began their second murder investigation in four days after the body of a Lithuanian man was found at a house…Mon Jul 25 2005 - 01:00
Garda promotions and transfer of staff announcedGarda Commissioner Noel Conroy has announced a number of senior promotions and transfers in An Garda Síochána.Fri Jul 22 2005 - 01:00
Criminals can seek security workConvicted criminals will still be allowed to work in the private security industry despite yesterday's announcement of a range…Fri Jul 22 2005 - 01:00
Inspector to face chargesA Garda inspector will appear before the courts in September on public order offences arising from an incident over jelly beans…Thu Jul 21 2005 - 01:00
Rally to be held in Dublin for jailed Shell protestersThe families and supporters of the so-called "Rossport Five", the five north Mayo men in prison over their opposition to the …Thu Jul 21 2005 - 01:00
Inquest into death of Chinese man in Dublin adjournedThe inquest into the death last month of a Chinese man has been adjourned at the Dublin Coroner's Court until after the trial…Wed Jul 20 2005 - 01:00
Prison officers to vote on new pay dealThe Prison Officers' Association (POA) will on Friday begin a postal ballot on a compromise pay deal put forward by Minister …Wed Jul 20 2005 - 01:00
State may repatriate murdered ChineseThe Health Service Executive is expected to offer financial assistance to the family of a murdered Chinese man who have come …Fri Jul 08 2005 - 01:00
Customs seize 2 million cigarette haulRevenue customs officials, backed by the Dutch authorities, have uncovered what they believe to be a sophisticated smuggling …Fri Jul 08 2005 - 01:00
'Compulsive spender' defrauded EC office of €64,000A "compulsive spender" defrauded the European Commission office in Dublin of €64,000 and used €34,000 of the money to reimburse…Thu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
Some of the report's main recommendationsA review should be undertaken by An Garda Síochána of policies and procedures with a view to encouraging more victims to report…Wed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
Case study: female victimMary was is an abusive relationship for six years, during which time she was raped by her partner and had her jaw broken during…Wed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
300,000 suffer severe domestic abuseA major new report into the prevalence and nature of domestic violence in the Republic has found 213,000 women and 88,000 men…Wed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
B of I hires language experts for immigrant customersBank of Ireland has begun hiring Polish, Mandarin and Russian speakers in a bid to assist immigrants in accessing the bank's …Tue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
Woman denies killing newborn baby with knitting needleA woman accused of stabbing to death her newborn granddaughter with a knitting needle at the family home in Dalkey, Co Dublin…Fri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
Pub firm fined €66,500 for 'child exploitation'A judge has criticised a well-known publican, accusing him of engaging in "child exploitation" and fining his business €66,500…Fri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
Stockbroker pleads guilty to defrauding clients of €4.6mA former partner at one of Cork's best known stockbroker firms who had trained for seven years at Glenstal Abbey to be a monk…Thu Jun 30 2005 - 01:00
First details of horrific abuse emerged 10 years agoOn December 16th, 1995, the first details appeared in The Irish Times of the horrific south Dublin incest and infanticide case…Wed Jun 29 2005 - 01:00
Inquest to be held into death of Dalkey babyThe Dublin City Coroner is to hold an inquest in September into the death of a child which a Dublin woman claims she gave birth…Wed Jun 29 2005 - 01:00
Cab case to cost ex-IRA man up to €550,000A former member of the Provisional IRA and Crumlin Road jail escaper has lost his Supreme Court challenge to a Criminal Assets…Wed Jun 29 2005 - 01:00
Prison strike more likely as deal rejectedThe threat of industrial action in prisons has strengthened, following the rejection by the Irish Prison Service of a compromise…Mon Jun 27 2005 - 01:00
Turning on the power at Croke ParkIf the words of U2's manager, Paul McGuinness, are anything to go by, there'll be enough charisma to start a religion on stage…Fri Jun 24 2005 - 01:00
Garda chief says handling of Barron death scene 'a cock-up'The Garda's handling of the scene where Richie Barron died was "a cock-up", Commissioner Noel Conroy said yesterday.Sat Jun 18 2005 - 01:00
What the tribunal reports sayJudge Frederick Morris's findings in relation to five Donegal gardaí.Sat Jun 18 2005 - 01:00
Two gardai suspended over incident at US embassyTwo gardaí have been suspended after they became involved in a row while guarding the US embassy in Dublin when one of the officers…Fri Jun 17 2005 - 01:00
Garda complaint board took nine months to actThe Morris tribunal has been told it took the Garda Complaints Board nine months to act on an accusation from Donegal man Mark…Thu Jun 16 2005 - 01:00
McBreartys say they will not return to tribunalThe McBrearty family last night said they would not be returning to participate in the Morris tribunal despite the fact that …Thu Jun 16 2005 - 01:00
Concerns over omission of TD's statementChairman of the complaints board Gordon Holmes has said he was not satisfied with the response from Garda management when he …Wed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
Bill to make gardai account for their actionsThe Minister for Justice Michael McDowell is to introduce legislation which would compel gardaí to account for their actions …Wed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
Inspector of prisons calls for privatisation moveThe Government has been urged by the Inspector of Prisons and Places of Detention, Mr Justice Dermot Kinlen, to privatise one…Wed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
Gardai in high-speed chase with raidersGardaí were last night searching for three men who robbed a newsagent's shop in Main Street, Moneygall, Co Tipperary, early yesterday…Tue Jun 14 2005 - 01:00
Roche left out of Garda complaint fileThe Minister for the Environment, Dick Roche, has said he was "astonished" that a statement he made about a case of alleged Garda…Tue Jun 14 2005 - 01:00
Penalty points plan hit by further delaysThe computerisation of the driver penalty points system will not be in place until the end of this year at the earliest and much…Mon Jun 13 2005 - 01:00
Protesters call for Asbos to be abandonedYouth groups and human rights organisations have called on the Government to abandon its controversial plans to introduced antisocial…Mon Jun 13 2005 - 01:00
Five gardai to be transferred to DublinFive gardaí referred to in the interim reports of the Morris tribunal are to be transferred from their stations in Donegal to…Sat Jun 11 2005 - 01:00
Call for Government to legislate against slappingChild protection groups have called for decisive action from the Government on slapping following criticism yesterday by the …Thu Jun 09 2005 - 01:00
Supt Shelly's pension a disgrace - Carthy sisterThe sister of John Carthy has strongly criticised the manner in which Supt Joe Shelly has been allowed to retire on full pension…Thu Jun 09 2005 - 01:00
GARDA REFORMS: main featuresThe following are the main elements of the Garda reforms, published yesterday, arising from the first interim report of the Morris…Fri Jun 03 2005 - 01:00
Garda groups likely to challenge measuresMeasures aimed at increasing accountability within An Garda Síochána are likely to be challenged by the Garda Representative …Fri Jun 03 2005 - 01:00
Findings a black day for the force, says Agsi chiefThe findings of the second interim report of the Morris tribunal represented a "black day" for the force and should be used to…Fri Jun 03 2005 - 01:00
Army to withdraw from Liberia but Balkan deployment extendedIrish troops will withdraw from Liberia at the end of next year, but the Army's commitment to the UN and EU missions in Bosnia…Wed Jun 01 2005 - 01:00
