An Garda Síochána

Sex crimes: Recorded incidents of male victims rose by 54% in 2024

Almost all suspected sex-crime offenders in 2023 were men, according to latest CSO figures

Evan Fitzgerald case shows why gardaí cannot operate on a ‘trust us’ basis

Next Garda commissioner will start with unenviable list of controversies and must ensure these do not turn into crises

Garda media approach shifts to calm online bigotry

Carlow shooting prompted waves of dangerous misinformation

Irish-based French father and daughter dead after stabbing in Iceland

Victims’ wife, mother, arrested for questioning, had also sustained wounds in Reykjavik hotel incident

Man dies in hospital following weekend e-scooter crash in north Dublin

Victim, in his 20s, as found seriously injured on Cappagh Road in Finglas on Sunday evening

Teens accused of ‘savagely’ beating man (60s) in south Dublin burglary freed due to lack of detention spaces

Two 17-year-olds face charges in connection with armed robbery at house in Shankill last week

Trevor Deely, Philip Cairns and other missing-person cases will not be upgraded to murder

News gardaí have decided against reclassifying any other cases comes as dig for Annie McCarrick’s remains continues

Security allowance for local councilors to be quadrupled

Increase comes against the backdrop of increased concern about the safety of politicians

Man (20s) in critical condition after e-scooter crash in Dublin

Gardaí appeal for witnesses in bid to determine how victim was injured in Finglas

Air rage rising: From insults to sexual comments and assault, ‘it’s getting completely out of hand’

Cabin crew members report an increasingly volatile atmosphere caused by a small minority of passengers, with alcohol and drugs often in the mix

Annie McCarrick case: Man (60s) who was arrested on suspicion of murder released without charge

Friends of missing woman outlined their concerns about the man (60s) in information sent to Garda

Annie McCarrick’s best friend is ‘overwhelmed with emotion, crying over my coffee’ after developments in case

Linda Ringhouse woke up on Thursday morning to the news that a man had been arrested in connection with Annie McCarrick disappearance

Couple (60s) assaulted and threatened with firearm in burglary at home in south Dublin

The incident happened at Shanganagh Cliffs, Shankill at 7.30pm on Wednesday

Annie McCarrick murder: Man (60s) arrested and Garda search operation under way

Gardaí are conducting a search operation at a residence in Clondalkin, Co Dublin

Woman (30s) charged over St Stephen’s Day Dublin hit-and-run in which couple killed

Anthony ‘Anto’ Hogg (40) and Georgina Hogg Moore (39) were killed near Whitestown in Dublin

Evan Fitzgerald case: How ‘controlled deliveries’ are used in Garda sting operations

Undercover officers posing as criminals is a tactic used by police across the world

Man arrested after €100,000 worth of jewellery stolen from Dublin shop

Store on Clarendon Street was damaged during early-morning burglary

Gardaí arrest two over hit-and-run that killed husband and wife crossing road

Anthony ‘Anto’ Hogg (40) and Georgina Hogg Moore (39) were killed near Whitestown in Dublin

Carlow gunman disclosure set to lead to scrutiny of An Garda Síochána

The case of Evan Fitzgerald has been referred to Fiosrú, the police ombudsman

Water cannons and body-worn cameras: How policing has changed under Drew Harris

In the News podcast: Garda Commissioner has just months left in top job

Undercover gardaí supplied Carlow gunman with firearms and ammunition, Oireachtas hears

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris was questioned by politicians about Evan Fitzgerald’s case

More than 90 personnel involved in Cab searches targeting suspected drug trafficker

Officers seize €200,000 cash, electronic devices and documents

Cyclist (80s) dies after collision with vehicle in Co Kerry

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the fatal incident

Death of Garda Kevin Flatley a ‘stark’ reminder of risks facing members of force - Harris

Justice Committee

Garda not planning to invest in full-time cadaver dog, despite Minister’s preference

Specialist animal required on just three occasions during his near seven-year term, says Commissioner Drew Harris

‘The country is going to the dogs’: How agitators exploited the Carlow shooting

Gardaí were quick to confirm the ethnicity and nationality – white Irish – of the man who died at the scene. This is a new practice in response to online misinformation

Co Limerick garda acquitted of charges he fixed motoring offences for drivers

Garda Tom Flavin acquitted of 22 counts of allegedly attempting to pervert the course of justice

Garda starts reviews of Tina Satchwell and Michael Gaine murder inquiries

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris confirms report will be drawn up for Minister for Justice and oversight agency

How was Tina Satchwell left in a makeshift grave under the stairs for more than six years?

Her disappearance raised many red flags. Did an argument precede the disappearance? Was there history of violence in the relationship? Was her partner the last person to see her alive? Check, check and check

Nine e-scooters seized as gardaí use new safety technology in Dublin

Portable safety devices can measure speed of e-scooters and e-bikes

‘Go like f**k mate’: How the MV Matthew ship and a €157 million drugs haul was seized

Further details of the ship’s capture emerged during this week’s sentencing hearing of eight men who have pleaded guilty to drug trafficking offences

Teenage boys sentenced to six years in detention for raping girl in car at Limerick Racecourse

Defendants, aged 13 and 15 at time of offending, have not expressed remorse or understanding of harm caused to complainant

Garda cameras planned for railway level crossings, with automatic fines and penalty points

There have been 30 railway level crossing incidents this year resulting in injury or damage

Carlow shooting: Taoiseach criticises spreading of misinformation and ‘blatant lies’ online

Man living next to Fairgreen Shopping Centre says he ushered some of those fleeing Sunday’s incident into his home

Woman (81) seriously injured by careless driver says life is ‘very sad and lonely now’

Frienna Rockett (29) given suspended 17-month sentence after entering guilty plea over December 2022 incident in Crumlin, Dublin

‘As a father, he betrayed her’: Man jailed for engaging in sex act with vulnerable adult daughter

Woman, who has an intellectual disability, now lives in a residential care setting and abuse continues to affect her daily life, court told

Garda Commissioner role: Long-serving senior members not in running due to pension tax concerns

Applications now closed, with sources saying deputy commissioners Justin Kelly and Shawna Coxon have sought to succeed Drew Harris

Carlow gunman Evan Fitzgerald (22) had ‘a fascination with firearms’

Steelyard worker from Wicklow was facing 13 charges for possession guns, ammunition and explosive materials, and on bail for over a year

Evan Fitzgerald: Carlow gunman was due in court to face 13 firearms and explosives charges

Gardaí believe man (22), who fired shots into air in Carlow shopping centre on Sunday, feared going to prison

Quarter of Irish people intend to include charities in will, survey finds

Highest level of trust for small, local charities among survey respondents

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