There is now a troubling narrative that too much oversight is bad for policing. This can take the form of special pleading by vested interests and must be viewed with deep scepticism
The Policing, Security and Community Safety Act has been compromised beyond recognition
Changes come in the wake of Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland.
Aim is to ‘saturate’ divisions and specialist units with skills to use data against criminals
More gardaí are now coming forward to identify wrongdoing, says Shawna Coxon
As medals minted to celebrate 100-year anniversary, many members voice unhappiness
The Irish police force, now 100 years old, is undergoing its biggest transformation
Uniform change is third in An Garda Síochána’s 100 year history
Cabinet approves move to ensure Irish language skill no longer advantage in recruitment
Drew Harris says new legislation is a ‘flagrant breach of human rights’
The Government should not be afraid to give stronger powers to agencies overseeing one of the State’s most powerful institutions
Minister for Justice says change must happen as opposition mounts to reforms
Harsher approach should be taken to those who attempt to strangle partner, McEntee says
Changes would result in ‘seeping away’ of his authority as most senior Garda officer, says Harris
‘Integrity network’ to be established across force and education programme run
Commissioner argues change to policing culture must come from within not enhanced Gsoc
Strength of Commissioner’s opposition may test political resolve
Garda Commissioner outlines ‘serious concerns’ over new draft legislation
Drew Harris’s concerns are numerous, and chief among them are proposed Gsoc powers
More than 200 sergeants set to be appointed under new regulations this year
Annual renewal debate and Dublin Bay South by-election put SCC back in spotlight
Refusal to provide phone or computer password set to become criminal offence
Minister for Justice signals need for legislative change in addition to policing reforms
New Bill will lead to the most ambitious programme of Garda reform in decades
Access to footage will be strictly controlled under proposals being considered
Chair of new reform body tells Oireachtas committee it will not address overtime
TD objects to former PSNI officer on ‘need to be seen to be impartial and dispassionate’
Commission will examine forces’ future but many within military fear its scope is limited
Plans for new arrangements present an opportunity to refine how oversight works
After years of crises the force faces its biggest challenge in a century
Assistant Commissioner and executive director among those taking package
New internal dispute resolutions put in place for force, with commissioner acting as ‘CEO’
Gsoc obliged to notify Garda of every investigation it launches into member of force
‘There is no good evidence for the positive impact of their use,’ group says
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