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O’Gorman says he will ‘act immediately’ on findings of Tusla review into Kyran Durnin case
No information to be released that could potentially interfere with ongoing Garda investigation
Senior gardaí feel ‘duped’ over pension changes
Policing Authority says senior posts ‘extremely well-remunerated’
Kyran Durnin case: Gardaí receive ‘huge volume’ of information from public on missing boy
Detectives no closer to making arrests amid claims the State’s child protection system had ‘failed’ Co Louth boy
Kyran Durnin case: Gardaí finish dig in Dundalk back garden without finding fresh evidence
Forensic examination of Emer Terrace house and wasteland outside complete, with focus likely to shift to Drogheda
Dublin ‘urban hellscape’ is a problem that exists primarily in the Government’s own head
As with an extra 1,000 gardaí proposed by the Dublin City Taskforce, many solutions offered for the capital are in the realm of magical thinking
Two new average speed camera systems to go live in Cavan and Mayo this weekend
Drivers found to have travelled between two points on a road too quickly to receive three penalty points and fine of up to €160
Families of Stardust fire victims ‘let down by the State’, says Michael D Higgins
President hosted majority of relatives and friends of 48 people who died in fire, thanking them for ‘tenacity’ in their fight for truth
‘Fearless and dedicated’: Former Garda John O’Driscoll was a true patriot and family man, funeral hears
The former Garda commissioner was ‘loving, caring and generous’, mourners told
Troubling picture on Garda numbers remains unchanged by Budget 2025
McEntee repeating same recruitment aspiration as 2024 unlikely to kickstart sluggish growth in Garda numbers
Are barriers, road closures and locking down the city centre the right way to police protests?
Undoubtedly there are small groups who have shown themselves capable of serious violence and the gardaí need to take those threats seriously. But the right of the public to raise issues of concern and protest in public places must be protected
Tributes paid following death of ‘outstanding’ garda who took on Kinahan cartel
The former Assistant Commissioner served 41 years in An Garda Síochána
Garda inquiry into Creeslough tragedy has to take precedence, says Minister
Helen McEntee says Government is open to listening to the families of those who died in Co Donegal explosion
Speeding detections down since Drew Harris directed all uniformed gardaí to do 30 minutes of road policing per shift
Figures also show increases in detections for intoxicated driving, mobile phone-use, unaccompanied learner drivers and uninsured motorists
Garda numbers fall as dozens of successful candidates choose not to take up their places
Dozens of successful candidates in each intake have not taken up their places over the past two years
Time limit on school abuse inquiry being considered to speed redress package for survivors
Government seeking to balance establishment of full commission of investigation with not unduly delaying redress payments to survivors
British police arrive in Dublin to watch out for football hooligans ahead of Republic of Ireland v England game
Major Garda operation being ramped up to ensure no repeat of violence seen when teams met in Dublin in 1995
Race for deputy Garda commissioner role heats up after initial process met cool response from candidates
At least five of eight serving assistant commissioners now seeking role following pledge to change how large pension pots are taxed
Several senior gardaí apply for deputy commissioner role, ending pensions impasse
Recruitment process had been delayed by concerns over tax liabilities
Deadline for senior Garda role extended after few suitable candidates apply amid pension tax impasse
Senior gardaí reluctant to apply owing to tax implications
Department of Justice says no talks on Garda Commissioner contract extension have taken place
Drew Harris to remain in role until next summer but would face an application process for a second extension due to his age
Drew Harris rules out extending his contract as Garda Commissioner
End of Garda chief’s tenure looms as dispute breaks out over plans to fill the second most senior post in the force
Why senior Garda officers are ‘livid’ over latest bid to fill deputy commissioner post
Usually there would be a stampede within the Garda ranks among ambitious officers who wanted the job. But not this time
Protesters from Republic are warned against joining anti-immigrant rallies in Belfast, as NI Assembly is recalled
Four men from Belfast charged as part of the investigation into the serious disorder on Saturday were all refused bail and remanded in custody
Jordan set to become country with the highest number of asylum applicants in State
Only 150 applications received from Nigeria in June, compared with an average of 650 per month in first quarter of 2024
Garda to increase riot squad resources in face of heightened far-right threat
Some €3.2m spent since start of last year on public order kit, including protective bodywear, riot shields and more powerful pepper sprays
Security review of State buildings to be carried out after Dublin sites rammed
Man has been arrested on suspicion of crashing into the gates at Áras an Uachtaráin, Custom House and Government Buildings
Tommy Robinson and Tristan Tate are among overseas supporters of Irish anti-immigration activists
‘Professional’ protesters at recent anti-immigration events used tactics popular among far right in EU and US, security sources say
Drew Harris concedes body-worn cameras open to potential abuse by rogue gardaí
As system is introduced in Limerick, commissioner says devices were very effective in policing recent disorder in Coolock
Superintendents refusing to take part in Garda reforms after row over ‘double jobbing’
Roll out of new Garda ‘operating model’ across the country affected by dispute
McEntee vows to reform taxi licensing system in wake of Shorten rape sentencing
Minister for Justice promises to reform system ‘as soon as possible’ following jailing of Dublin man for 17 years for rape of two women in his taxi
Rapist Raymond Shorten likely attacked other women, Garda Commissioner says
Drew Harris calls for other victims of taxi driver to come forward after conviction for two attacks
Harris calls for more consultation with gardaí over planned international protection accommodation
Policing Authority told some protesters in Coolock, opposed to use of former Crown Paints factory, had genuine concerns but were ‘infiltrated’ by ‘troublemakers’
‘Coolock says no and we mean it’: How disinformation lit a torch in the north Dublin suburb
If you are convinced your community is being ‘invaded’, it becomes easier to justify violence. Disinformation is an accelerant that incites hate and fuels extremism
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