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National Missing Persons Day
Missing Persons: Imelda Keenan's niece hits out at garda investigation into her disappearance
Regina Kerry was speaking at the National Missing Person’s Day event at Croke Park on Wednesday

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Man attacks Cork City garda station with a hammer
Man attacks Cork City garda station with a hammer
The man smashed windows at the front of Gurranabraher garda station in the north side of Cork City before getting around to the back of the station and damaging a garda vehicle there

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Garda Stock
Most people in Ireland trust gardaí, survey finds
Sexual offences ranked as highest priority among respondents, followed by domestic abuse and human trafficking

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Only 50 more frontline gardaí this year despite recruitment campaigns
Only 50 more frontline gardaí this year despite recruitment campaigns
As at the end of October the force stands at 14,074 including 11,178 rank and file gardaí  

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Technology Photos
One in five online shoppers in survey were scammed in the last year
Fraudsmart spells out some of the warning signs, and invites shoppers to use its Scamchecker.ie site to check for online scams

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Using mobile phone whilst driving, UK
Czech police arrest 14 key players in Irish prostitution ring
Police had been scrutinising the organisation’s activities in Ireland, north and south of the border, since 2019

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivane has said there was no misuse of public funds in the managment of the Garda College in Temp
Gardaí seek supplier of judo outfits to kit out Templemore trainees for self-defence training
Successful contractor must be able to deliver in excess of 720 such outfits a year for training in the Japanese martial art, tender document states

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Investigation after man found with serious 'unexplained' injuries in West Cork
Investigation after man found with serious 'unexplained' injuries in West Cork
The man was taken from Clonakilty to Cork University Hospital for treatment where his condition is understood to be critical

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Online auction to see luxury items seized by CAB up for sale
Online auction to see luxury items seized by CAB up for sale
Money from the sale of items, including diamond-encrusted watches and designer handbags, will go back to the State

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Man, 50s, dies following crash involving lorry and two cars in Wexford
Man, 50s, dies following crash involving lorry and two cars in Wexford
One man, aged in his 20s, was arrested in connection with the collision

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

23 luxury vehicles and €400k in cash and frozen funds seized in Dublin CAB raids
23 luxury vehicles and €400k in cash and frozen funds seized in Dublin CAB raids
A garda spokesperson said the raids marked 'a significant development in CAB’s ongoing proceeds of crime investigation'

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Blue lights on the roof of a Garda Siochana Irish police car
Kerry garda awarded €90,000 over collision with fire engine on way to scene of crash
The 49-year old garda had sued Kerry County Council claiming the fire tender at the front of the four-vehicle convoy which was overtaking a slow-moving tractor moved out on the right-hand carriageway as the squad car overtook it and crashed into the side of the garda vehicle

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Man, 50s, dies following hit-and-run in Limerick
Man, 50s, dies following hit-and-run in Limerick
A man aged in his 30s has been arrested in connection to the incident

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

East Cork garda stations install defibrillators to save anyone in cardiac arrest
East Cork garda stations install defibrillators to save anyone in cardiac arrest
An AED is a portable, simple to use, computerised device that can deliver a shock to the heart of a person in cardiac arrest to allow it to resume its normal rhythm

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Fatal Assault Dunsink Green
Gardaí pursuing numerous lines of inquiry into death of man assaulted outside his house
Anthony Fowler, known locally as Josh Fowler, suffered injuries from a weapon when he was confronted by a number of men outside his door in Finglas

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Fatal Assault Dunsink Green
Investigation after man, 60s, dies following assault outside Finglas house 
No arrests in relation to the incident have been made so far, a Garda spokesperson said

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Review of the 125th Infantry Battalion
Election 2024: What do the parties say about security, defence, crime, policing, and drugs?
Security Correspondent Cormac O’Keeffe looks at the major party manifestos to find out what they hope to do if elected into Government

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Garda research shows 90% of spiking victims were women
Garda research shows 90% of spiking victims were women
Over a fifth of incidents happened at houses and apartments

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Two released after being questioned over discovery of man's body in Co Wexford
Two released after being questioned over discovery of man's body in Co Wexford
The body of a man, aged in his 40s, was discovered shortly before midday on Sunday, July 21, at a residence in the Clonattin area

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Woman, 60s, assaulted during aggravated burglary in Dublin
Woman, 60s, assaulted during aggravated burglary in Dublin
The incident occurred around 2am, when a man entered the woman's home on Ballyfermot Parade, and threatened her with a hammer

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Gardai on the Beat, Dublin.
Government on collision course with gardaí over 'rushed' new disciplinary regulations
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors said the regulations 'will diminish the human rights of members'

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Garda association lists six ways for next government to increase numbers
Garda association lists six ways for next government to increase numbers
GRA general secretary Ronan Slevin said: 'We need to urgently create a more attractive and financially rewarding environment.'

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Heartbroken family's 17-year search ended when Barry Coughlan's remains were found
Heartbroken family's 17-year search ended when Barry Coughlan's remains were found
Having searched all across Ireland and the UK, Barry's family finally found the answer close to home in Crosshaven, Co Cork

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Five 'persons of interest' identified within hours of garda appeal on Dublin riots
Five 'persons of interest' identified within hours of garda appeal on Dublin riots
On Tuesday morning, the force launched a website containing CCTV images of the 99 people they were hoping for information on related to the disorder in November of 2023.

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

'Now we have a place to visit Barry': Family tells inquest of their gratitude to those who found missing man's remains
'Now we have a place to visit Barry': Family tells inquest of their gratitude to those who found missing man's remains
In 2004, Barry Coughlan went missing from Crosshaven. It was only in 2021, thanks to Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery and new scanning tech they had, that his remains were located

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

Man, 30s, arrested following seizure of €35k worth of cannabis and amphetamine in Youghal
Man, 30s, arrested following seizure of €35k worth of cannabis and amphetamine in Youghal
A garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

Family appeal for help to find bodies of couple believed murdered by gang nine years ago
Family appeal for help to find bodies of couple believed murdered by gang nine years ago
On Friday gardaí started a search of open lands in north Co Dublin which is set to continue over the coming days

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

Gardaí investigating Limerick shooting incident 
Gardaí investigating Limerick shooting incident 
Gardaí confirmed that no injuries have been reported at this time

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Fine Gael proposes electronic tagging of sex offenders while Fianna Fáil calls for public transport police force
Fine Gael proposes electronic tagging of sex offenders while Fianna Fáil calls for public transport police force
Sources in the party have also indicated that Fine Gael is to legislate for new powers for gardaí to obtain passwords for electronic devices of criminals

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Gardaí at Cork City's newly-deployed community policing van catch prolific shoplifter
Gardaí at Cork City's newly-deployed community policing van catch prolific shoplifter
Inspector James Hallahan said more garda patrols are planned in and around the city centre over the coming weeks too

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Garda Commissioner apologises to man who sued over image that appeared on social media
Garda Commissioner apologises to man who sued over image that appeared on social media
The defamation proceedings were launched after an image containing his name and photo on a Garda notice board was circulated on social media in 2019

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Jo Jo Dullard
'Jo Jo Dullard deserves to be laid to rest after all this time'
Gardaí are searching two houses and plan a search operation on open ground at a location in Co Wicklow near the Wicklow/Kildare border

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Search underway as man, 50s, arrested on suspicion of murder of Jo Jo Dullard
Search underway as man, 50s, arrested on suspicion of murder of Jo Jo Dullard
The man was arrested in Co Kildare on Monday morning. He is being detained at a garda station in Co Kildare

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Earns Netflix
'Phenomenal' number of drivers caught watching Netflix while behind wheel
Motorists are also being detected having online meetings on their mobile phones and interacting with others on social media platforms

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Irish police
Gardaí resort to buying their own surveillance and protective equipment
Despite multiple gardaí being needled in the course of their work, the force's procurement office did not provide needle-proof gloves to protect the hands of gardaí during searches, sources say

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

Sinn Féin declines to comment after Facebook controversy involving party spokesperson 
Sinn Féin declines to comment after Facebook controversy involving party spokesperson 
Claire Kerrane deleted the Facebook comment suggesting deportation could be among penalties considered when an immigrant has committed a crime

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Young friends having fun outdoor clinking red wine glasses - Happy people eating grape and drinking at harvest time in farmhouse
FG pledges to cut hospitality Vat to 11% as Harris woos business with €800m package
Fine Gael's business manifesto for the general election also promises a PRSI rebate for businesses with fewer than 50 staff for every worker earning up to €592 a week

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Gardaí crack down on motorists driving in Cork bus lane
Gardaí crack down on motorists driving in Cork bus lane
Bus Éireann has been under fire for months over the unreliable bus service in Cork city 

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Military accident
Man, 30s, dies after being hit by car in Clare
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Kilkee at about 6.20pm on Thursday evening

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Technology Stock
Call for informants to be allowed commit crimes as part of garda operations needs 'detailed analysis'
The Department of Justice said allowing gardaí operate undercover inside gangs 'would represent significant change'

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Blue lights on the roof of a Garda Siochana Irish police car
Garda management questions claims it racially profiles Travellers
UL report found about half of Travellers surveyed said they had been in a home that had been searched by gardaí, and 60% felt the previous time they were stopped and searched by gardaí was because they were a Traveller

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Garda lantern sign
Report highlights 'inconsistent, non-empathetic' Garda response to drug-related intimidation
Security Correspondent Cormac O'Keeffe examines a Garda Inspectorate report on garda efforts to combat the drugs trade

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

INTERPOL Operation Liberterra II
Two arrested in Dublin as part of global operation targeting human trafficking 
As part of Interpol operation, gardaí checked 16,000 people and monitored 120 flights at Dublin airport

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Ecstasy tablets, cannabis and €47,000 in cash found in vehicle at Kerry checkpoint
Ecstasy tablets, cannabis and €47,000 in cash found in vehicle at Kerry checkpoint
Gardaí were carrying out a Mandatory Intoxicating Testing Checkpoint at 1.30am when they stopped a vehicle in the Killarney area

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

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