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New Garda Commissioner wants focus on community policing to maintain trust levels

New Garda Commissioner wants focus on community policing to maintain trust levels

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Justin Kelly also said he wants to prioritise tackling crime in rural Ireland during his first press conference since his appointment.
New Garda Commissioner considering introducing tasers

New Garda Commissioner considering introducing tasers

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Justin Kelly said he is considering the introduction of tasers and prioritising ‘increased visibility’ of officers.
Search has found no sign of boy feared dead, new Garda Commissioner says

Search has found no sign of boy feared dead, new Garda Commissioner says

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

A search for a missing boy in Dublin who has not been seen for several years has so far been unsuccessful.
Case of missing presumed dead boy in Co Dublin is 'horrifying and heartbreaking' - Children's Rapporteur

Case of missing presumed dead boy in Co Dublin is 'horrifying and heartbreaking' - Children's Rapporteur

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

She acknowledged that the disappearance of a child would not have been apparent during Covid lockdowns.
More than €160,000 cocaine seized and man (20s) arrested in Co Galway

More than €160,000 cocaine seized and man (20s) arrested in Co Galway

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

The drugs are to be sent for analysis to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).
Children's Rights Alliance head asks if pandemic allowed missing presumed dead boy to 'slip through the net'

Children's Rights Alliance head asks if pandemic allowed missing presumed dead boy to 'slip through the net'

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

The chief executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance, Tanya Ward, has questioned if the Covid pandemic allowed the child missing in north county Dublin to “slip through the net”.
Gardaí investigate case of child missing from Dublin who is feared dead

Gardaí investigate case of child missing from Dublin who is feared dead

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

The child is believed to be a boy who was three and a half years old when he was last seen.
Harris: Threat against my children is ‘cowardice’

Harris: Threat against my children is ‘cowardice’

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Gardaí have said they are investigating the threat which appeared at the weekend on social media.
Investigation launched after online threat against Simon Harris and family

Investigation launched after online threat against Simon Harris and family

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

The threat was reportedly made on social media over the weekend.
Body found by fishing trawler off the coast of County Waterford 

Body found by fishing trawler off the coast of County Waterford 

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Gardaí were alerted shortly after 9am on Thursday, August 28
Gardaí make new appeal over missing schoolboy Kyran Durnin

Gardaí make new appeal over missing schoolboy Kyran Durnin

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Kyran, who would be nine-years-old this year if still alive, was reported missing in August last year
Man appears in court following seizure of cannabis and firearms

Man appears in court following seizure of cannabis and firearms

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

A man has appeared in court charged in connection with the seizure of more than 750,000 euros worth of cannabis.
Ex-Waterford Chief Superintendent was a man of the 'highest integrity, compassion and kindness' 

Ex-Waterford Chief Superintendent was a man of the 'highest integrity, compassion and kindness' 

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Ex-Chief Superintendent Sean O'Halloran was laid to rest on Friday in Ferrybank
Body of unidentified man discovered in Dublin

Body of unidentified man discovered in Dublin

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following the discovery in the north inner city on Tuesday afternoon, August 26th.
Man due in court over seizure of assault rifles and cannabis

Man due in court over seizure of assault rifles and cannabis

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

He is one of two men arrested as part of a garda operation on Tuesday in which two properties were searched.
RSA to provide self-service breathalysers for Electric Picnic attendees

RSA to provide self-service breathalysers for Electric Picnic attendees

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

FlineBoxes will be available throughout the weekend in the campervan, red, and yellow car parks, and remain open into Monday morning to support those driving home.
Cyclist (40s) seriously injured in collision between truck and bike in Dublin 8

Cyclist (40s) seriously injured in collision between truck and bike in Dublin 8

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

The collision occurred at Con Colbert Road shortly after 11am.
Two men arrested after €775,000 worth of cannabis and two guns seized in North Co Dublin

Two men arrested after €775,000 worth of cannabis and two guns seized in North Co Dublin

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

The search resulted in the recovery of 38.6kg of cannabis herb, valued at around €772,000, subject to analysis, and two assault rifles. 135 rounds of ammunition were also recovered and seized. 
Two men (20s) seriously injured in collision between scrambler and van in Dublin

Two men (20s) seriously injured in collision between scrambler and van in Dublin

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Both men have been taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries; however, the passenger's condition has been described as critical. 
Woman (90s) dies in Co Cork collision

Woman (90s) dies in Co Cork collision

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Around €1.1 million worth of drugs seized, two men (20s, 50s) arrested in Tallaght

Around €1.1 million worth of drugs seized, two men (20s, 50s) arrested in Tallaght

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

A total of 57kg of cannabis, as well as heroin and amphetamine, which are subject to analysis, were seized.
Oldest probationer garda says refereeing experience will help deal with conflict

Oldest probationer garda says refereeing experience will help deal with conflict

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

Michael Connolly, 50, from Aghyaran in Co Tyrone, said he had ‘one shot’ at becoming a garda.
Attacks on Indian community motivated in part by racism – commissioner

Attacks on Indian community motivated in part by racism – commissioner

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

Drew Harris said he was concerned at the number of juveniles involved in such attacks.
Garda suspended after death of man in Dublin

Garda suspended after death of man in Dublin

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

The 51-year-old man died after he suffered serious injuries following an interaction with gardai.
Motorcyclist (30s) seriously injured in Co Kerry collision

Motorcyclist (30s) seriously injured in Co Kerry collision

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

The collision occurred at around 11.30am at Moll's Gap in Kenmare, Co Kerry.
Indian community celebrates independence day in Dublin

Indian community celebrates independence day in Dublin

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

A separate event was called off after recent racially motivated attacks raised concerns.
Some gardaí ‘unproductive’ and ‘disinterested’ in roads policing, report reveals

Some gardaí ‘unproductive’ and ‘disinterested’ in roads policing, report reveals

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

The independent review of Roads Policing Units within the Garda said members had been allowed to ‘get away with such behaviour’.
Keating family left with ‘unanswered questions’ in justice system

Keating family left with ‘unanswered questions’ in justice system

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Singer Ronan Keating said his family has ‘unanswered questions’ about the justice system following the death of his brother in a crash.
€120,000 cannabis seized and two men arrested in Co Wexford

€120,000 cannabis seized and two men arrested in Co Wexford

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

The searches were part of an intelligence-led joint operation with Revenue's Customs Service, Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, and the Enniscorthy Drugs and Crime units. 
Garda Band cost taxpayers more than €6m since 2022

Garda Band cost taxpayers more than €6m since 2022

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Records show that the Garda Band cost a total of €1.78 million last year, with musicians and administrative support staff earning an average of €67,676 each.
Man (30s) arrested after aggravated Cork burglary hospitalises one

Man (30s) arrested after aggravated Cork burglary hospitalises one

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

The incident occurred at around 12.40am in the Lagan Grove area. 
Gardaí part of joint operation including FBI that targeted cybercriminals, dark web leaks

Gardaí part of joint operation including FBI that targeted cybercriminals, dark web leaks

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

The Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau was part of a joint international operation, also including the FBI and Europol, which successfully targeted assets used by cybercriminals
'It’s alarming' - No garda drugs unit in rural Limerick, serving garda claims

'It’s alarming' - No garda drugs unit in rural Limerick, serving garda claims

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

Despite the crisis of Garda resources, Garda Headquarters said drug detection across the Limerick Garda Division increased by nine per cent on last year.
Over €750,000 cannabis seized and two men (40s) arrested after growhouse discovered in Drogheda

Over €750,000 cannabis seized and two men (40s) arrested after growhouse discovered in Drogheda

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

The gardaí found a "large-scale cannabis cultivation factory" during the search, and cannabis plants with an estimated street value of more than €750,000 were seized.
10% increase in referrals of young people to Probation Service - report

10% increase in referrals of young people to Probation Service - report

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

The service's annual report for 2024 said this figure is the highest since 2015.
Waterford gardaí issue advice for securing your garden this summer

Waterford gardaí issue advice for securing your garden this summer

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

A spokesperson said we don't always think of the garden when we think about break-in risk
Gardaí who disregard roads policing ‘letting colleagues down’ – Tánaiste

Gardaí who disregard roads policing ‘letting colleagues down’ – Tánaiste

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

He said any garda showing a ‘brazen’ disregard for roads policing duties would be ‘undermining’ the Government’s road safety efforts.
Man (23) remanded in custody over Garda stabbing in Dublin city

Man (23) remanded in custody over Garda stabbing in Dublin city

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

The injured garda, a young probationary member of the force who was on high-visibility patrol with a colleague, received hospital treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
Motorcyclist (20s) dies in Waterford collision

Motorcyclist (20s) dies in Waterford collision

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

The collision occurred near Bunmahon, on the R675 at Ballinahilla, Co Waterford, at around 11.45pm
Political leaders condemn ‘appalling’ attack on young garda in Dublin

Political leaders condemn ‘appalling’ attack on young garda in Dublin

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

A man in his 20s has been arrested following the incident on the city’s Capel Street.
Garda stabbed while on patrol in Dublin city centre, man (20s) arrested

Garda stabbed while on patrol in Dublin city centre, man (20s) arrested

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

According to reports, the garda was stabbed multiple times.
Justin Kelly named as new Garda Commissioner

Justin Kelly named as new Garda Commissioner

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Justin Kelly will replace Drew Harris, who is to retire after seven years as Commissioner.
Man arrested and cannabis worth €1.6 million seized

Man arrested and cannabis worth €1.6 million seized

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking after cannabis worth €1.6 million has been seized in Co Wexford

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