National Security Analysis Centre will no longer be a standalone agency under restructuring
Intelligence clearing house for government is to be wound down as an independent body and folded into a national security secretariat
Commission On The Future Of Policing
Is Ireland’s Policing Authority about to wither on the vine of legislative inertia?
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
What a sorry and very Irish saga: A squandered opportunity to strengthen national security
The Policing, Security and Community Safety Act has been compromised beyond recognition
Garda divisions in Clare and Tipperary merge as part of reform plan
Changes come in the wake of Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland.
Big data at the forefront of modern Garda Síochána investigations
Aim is to ‘saturate’ divisions and specialist units with skills to use data against criminals
Garda resistance to reform expected, says deputy commissioner
More gardaí are now coming forward to identify wrongdoing, says Shawna Coxon
Garda reform comes at time of ‘poor’ morale within force
As medals minted to celebrate 100-year anniversary, many members voice unhappiness
Drew Harris has ‘a clear vision’ for an Garda Síochána. Can he make it a reality?
The Irish police force, now 100 years old, is undergoing its biggest transformation
New ‘contemporary’ Garda uniforms rolled out for all frontline members
Uniform change is third in An Garda Síochána’s 100 year history
Campaign to encourage African-Irish and Travellers to join Garda
Cabinet approves move to ensure Irish language skill no longer advantage in recruitment
Ombudsman defends new powers for Gsoc replacement body
Drew Harris says new legislation is a ‘flagrant breach of human rights’
The Irish Times view on Garda oversight: policing the police
The Government should not be afraid to give stronger powers to agencies overseeing one of the State’s most powerful institutions
Not all elements of Garda reform will please everyone, says McEntee
Minister for Justice says change must happen as opposition mounts to reforms
Sergeants, inspectors strongly opposed to plans for Garda reform
Harsher approach should be taken to those who attempt to strangle partner, McEntee says
Garda Commissioner critical of reform plan for force
Changes would result in ‘seeping away’ of his authority as most senior Garda officer, says Harris
Phoneline set up for gardaí to report colleagues for corruption
‘Integrity network’ to be established across force and education programme run
The Irish Times view on Garda reform: Drew Harris pushes back
Commissioner argues change to policing culture must come from within not enhanced Gsoc
Q&A: Why is Drew Harris suddenly criticising plans for Garda reform?
Strength of Commissioner’s opposition may test political resolve
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris criticises ‘draconian’ Government plans to reform force
Garda Commissioner outlines ‘serious concerns’ over new draft legislation
Garda reform plans hit a roadblock with commissioner’s comments
Drew Harris’s concerns are numerous, and chief among them are proposed Gsoc powers
Garda promotions to be handled by Public Appointments Service
More than 200 sergeants set to be appointed under new regulations this year
Q&A: Sinn Féin’s Dáil ‘walk out’ and the Special Criminal Court
Annual renewal debate and Dublin Bay South by-election put SCC back in spotlight
New Garda powers to allow access to mobile phones, changes to ‘stop and search’
Refusal to provide phone or computer password set to become criminal offence
Helen McEntee starts temporary solution maternity leave
Minister for Justice signals need for legislative change in addition to policing reforms
Q&A: How is oversight of Garda performance set to change?
New Bill will lead to the most ambitious programme of Garda reform in decades
Garda body cameras likely to be used only in potential confrontations
Access to footage will be strictly controlled under proposals being considered
Warning of ‘wasted year’ if Defence Forces commission does not consider pay
Chair of new reform body tells Oireachtas committee it will not address overtime
Dáil approves nomination of two new GSoc appointees
TD objects to former PSNI officer on ‘need to be seen to be impartial and dispassionate’
Defence Forces: First steps in reform to be approved by Cabinet
Commission will examine forces’ future but many within military fear its scope is limited
The Irish Times view on Gsoc’s progress: Policing the police
Plans for new arrangements present an opportunity to refine how oversight works
How will Covid-19 affect our relationship with the Garda?
After years of crises the force faces its biggest challenge in a century
Thirty six senior Garda approved for early retirement
Assistant Commissioner and executive director among those taking package
Gardaí can now access Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court
New internal dispute resolutions put in place for force, with commissioner acting as ‘CEO’
Garda Ombudsman says commissioner won’t alert it of complaints
Gsoc obliged to notify Garda of every investigation it launches into member of force
Garda body cameras could breach privacy rights, ICCL warns
‘There is no good evidence for the positive impact of their use,’ group says
Dublin’s north inner city has highest crime rate in the State
The number of recorded offences in the area is over five times the national average
Head of Policing Authority says public unconcerned about chief superintendents
Garda Commissioner Harris says reform of administration offices will free up many gardaí for a return to frontline policing
Drew Harris says Majella Moynihan case only one on record
Garda gave up baby for adoption after being disciplined for getting pregnant outside wedlock
Road safety ‘downgraded’ in Garda plan, lobby group says
Plan ‘omits roads policing as one of the four key focus areas’ at operational level
New Garda plans expected to meet opposition
Reforms include reducing number of Garda divisions and giving more powers to superintendent
Garda reforms aim for more gardaí on frontline in 19 ‘mini police forces’
New divisions will be run by a chief superintendent with greater independence
We need to decide what we want Community Safety to do
Inherent in Community Safety is the notion that problem-solving cannot be delivered by working in isolation
Voluntary severance package for senior gardaí at ‘well advanced’ stage
Move aimed at managers of superintendent rank and above and executive directors
Former Justice official heads State security threat agency
Centre to analyse intelligence from Garda and Defence Forces about security risks
Irish Times view on the Garda Ombudsman: fighting back
Relations between the Garda and GSOC have been difficult since it was established in 2007
Proper oversight of Garda impossible, says ombudsman
Gsoc says it relies on media reports to learn of serious incidents involving gardaí
The Irish Times view on garda reform: Concerns remain
There are questions about willingness of ordinary gardaí to accept change and determination of senior officers to drive it
Garda has no vision for future of force, appraisal concludes
Frontline gardaí disconnected from modernisation plans, says Policing Authority report
Garda recruitment drive targets people from all minority groups
Only 1% of the Garda force is non-Irish or from an ethnic minority group
Devices for instant roadside checks to be issued to 2,000 gardaí
Machines will tell if vehicles are stolen, driver is unqualified, uninsured or unlicensed
Two new appointments made to Policing Authority
Appointment of Paul Mageean and Dr Vicky Conway approved by the government
Proposal to prevent Gardaí from retiring if under investigation by Gsoc
Minister for Justice calls for accelerated investigation of retiring members cases
Garda to bypass public appointments process to fill key roles
Private recruiters to be used to source civilian staff
The Irish Times view on Garda reform: starting all over again
Priority is being given to enhancing the powers and administrative reach of Garda Commissioner Drew Harris
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