Simon Harris says penalties on the way for those who treat dole as ‘a way of life’
Fine Gael leader hits centre-right tone in ardfheis call for more gardaí, more prison spaces and zero tolerance for work dodgers
Garda Síochána
Bomb threats heighten tensions as world leaders due to meet in Dublin
The threat of an attack or security incident at high level meetings on Thursday and Friday is regarded as ‘substantial’
Investigation under way after workplace death on GAA grounds in Carlow
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident at about 10.30am on Thursday
Dublin road closures: See full list of disruption as EU meetings trigger State’s biggest-ever policing operation
Rolling road closures will be in place across Dublin city centre with some Irish Rail and Luas services affected
Cyclist in critical condition after collision with car in Dublin
The man in his 20s was brought by ambulance to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Watchdog investigating following death of man in Garda custody
Fiosrú says its investigators attended the scene and an independent investigation is ongoing
Man found dead at recycling facility in Clondalkin last weekend is identified by gardaí
Gardaí received a number of contacts following public appeals for information and a definite line of inquiry was established
Man aims firearm at gardaí following chase through Dublin city centre
When gardaí attempted to engage with a cyclist, the man fled and was pursued by two uniformed gardaí and a trainee garda
Man charged in connection with stabbing at Dublin city centre homeless facility
A doctor, a man in his 50s, was seriously injured after he was attacked with a knife while providing care to his attacker
Man (70s) dies after being hit by car in Co Kilkenny
Pedestrian (70s) pronounced dead at the scene on the R691 near Callan
One dead, two injured after multiple stabbing incident at Kerry Ipas centre
Incident happened at about 5.30am on Saturday at Ballymullen Barracks in Tralee
More than 100 staff laid off at Liberty Recycling as gardaí examine links to Africa
Movement of large sums of money through the charity’s bank accounts being investigated
Woman found husband bleeding on ground after going out to investigate noise, trial hears
Seán Harding on trial for murder of Timothy Murnane (80) in Tipperary town last year
‘Some people lose fingers or an entire hand’: Warning over illegal fireworks being sold online to children
Many of those suffering injuries over Halloween from the explosives are under 18
Drugs gangs threaten to rape targets’ sisters if debt not paid, Garda Commissioner says
Arson attacks in Waterford and Offaly resulted in criminal charges, but many victims too fearful to come forward
Rank-and-file gardaí to engage in work-to-rule during EU presidency meetings next month
Garda Commissioner pledges to reduce overtime from next month
Woman dies in single-vehicle road crash in Co Tipperary
Woman (80s) thought to have lost control of vehicle, mounted the footpath and crashed into shopfront
Three men arrested after Navan search face 22 charges, one accused of 10 rapes
Alleged offences also include child neglect or cruelty, child endangerment, assault causing harm, and threats to kill
Gardaí to take industrial action and may adopt work-to-rule for remainder of EU presidency
GRA will hold special meeting of central executive committee on Thursday to decide on ‘appropriate course of action’
Gardaí investigating 2003 rape in south Dublin believe they have strong evidence against accused
DNA evidence and witness statements may prove pivotal following long-awaited breakthrough
Gardaí appeal for information on 40th anniversary of disappearance of Philip Cairns
Gardaí renew appeal for information on disappearance in Dublin of schoolboy who went missing 40 years ago aged 13
Man (20s) dies after being struck by a car in Co Cork
Gardaí appealing for information on fatality which occurred on the N20 near Mallow
€620k Ferrari and three Lamborghinis among vehicles seized by Revenue last year
Trucks and other vehicles with a combined value of €15.6m were seized over tax, fuel and smuggling issues
Two charged in relation to fatal Waterford arson attack remanded in custody
Jessica Dalton and Cian Stacey appear in court after Philip, Kim, Jayden and Callum English killed in petrol bombing
Man arrested in connection with murder of Paul O’Connor in Mallow
Postmortem results yet to be released but it is understood the man suffered two gunshot wounds
Gardaí believe trio arrested after M50 pursuit were involved in earlier crime spree
Three masked males armed with golf clubs smashed up car and damaged house in Malahide in early hours of Sunday
Man killed in fatal assault outside Dublin apartment named as gardaí search for weapon
Gardaí discovered the man with serious injuries on the footpath at Blackhorse Place in north Dublin
The Irish Times view on Waterford deaths: a chilling trend and a tragedy
Attacks of this kind deserve the same investigative resources as shootings
Man jailed for stag-night killing after 21-minute violent assault
Paul ‘Babs’ Connolly’ (48) attacked by two men on night out in Athlone after becoming separated from his group
Judge tells man caught driving at 184km/h: ‘You would have made mincemeat of a child’
Cavan man banned for two years after driving at almost twice legal speed limit
Garda numbers set to reach record levels but GRA says growth ‘nowhere near enough’
Number of sworn members of Garda set to reach all-time record, likely passing 14,800, this week for first time in history of State
Gardaí in early stages of investigation after woman’s body found in Wexford
Body of the deceased removed from Coolcotts housing estate to University Hospital Waterford for a postmortem
Eight men charged with violent disorder at horse fair in Ballinasloe
Large Garda presence as the men – aged 18 to 30 – appeared before a special sitting of Loughrea District Court
FAI reveals ‘inconsistencies’ in Garda vetting process for coaches and match officials
Up to 60 coaches in the League of the Ireland have yet to be approved by the vetting system, a source informed The Irish Times
Cyclist killed following collision with a van in Co Clare
The driver of the van, a man aged in his 30s, was uninjured, while road remains closed with local diversions in place
Irish children forced into criminality inappropriately punished, major report finds
The US State Department says gaps in victim identification mean Irish children are rarely recognised as trafficking victims
Driver (20s) seriously injured in single-car crash in Co Cork
Another man has been discharged from hospital following N71 incident near Clonakilty
Sentencing of Polish man who imported cocaine valued at €8.4m delayed again
Michal Luczak flew Cessna plane that transported drugs to Abbeyshrule aerodrome in Co Longford
‘Liam will be forever missed’: Teen who died following ‘tragic accident’ in Tuam named
Gardaí treating death of youth in Tuam on Wednesday as a ‘tragic accident’
‘It’s ruined, tens of thousands in damage’: Outcry after Limerick house trashed amid student party
Walls and ceilings were knocked through, fixtures and fittings torn down, while shelving unit thrown through window
Motorcyclist (50s) seriously injured after crash with car in Donegal
Part of the N13 remained closed on Thursday morning to allow investigators to examine the road
Two men (20s) to appear in court charged over suspected €350,000 cannabis seizure
Gardaí searched Cork city home in effort to stop sale of drugs
Defence gets record €1.6bn in funding amid plans for four new helicopters and long-range radar system
An Garda Síochána has got more funding in Budget 2027 to allow intake of 1,000 new recruits next year
Punishing public servants will not cut class sizes or A&E waits or solve housing crisis
Anger over pay awards for those who provide vital services should be redirected towards Government
Would-be Galway mosque bombers made video warning they would carry out further attacks, court hears
Court hears ‘Irish Defence Army’ members shared information on making explosive devices in Signal chat group 'Shadows of Eire’
Man accused of importing crystal meth worth €32m seeks access to witnesses’ phones
State’s case is the drugs were imported from Mexico and stored at the Ballyseedy Garden Centre before being transported to Cork
Man sentenced to six years for repeatedly stabbing former friend over horse bet
Victim’s liver sliced, resulting in emergency surgery and removal of gallbladder, court hears
Annual revenue for GoSafe speed camera operator surges towards €30m
Two cameras, in Co Mayo and Co Kilkenny, were raising €40,000 and €32,000 respectively in speeding fines per week, report shows
Gardaí contact UK police forces amid efforts to ‘significantly’ ramp up pursuit training
Gaping skills shortfall emerged after five teenagers in a BMW were killed in a wrong-way crash on the M9 in Co Kildare in August
Teenager charged with driving wrong way on M50 released on bail
Minor had been granted habeas corpus inquiry into legality of his incarceration
Father and daughter killed in workplace incident in Co Offaly
Coroner and HSA have been notified of incident at an industrial premises
Man charged with child cruelty after child (2) found on roof ledge covered in faeces
The child was taken from the scene by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick for a medical assessment
Carlow entrepreneur Illann Power charged with forging documents to ‘hinder’ criminal prosecution
Carlow entrepreneur refused bail faces 10 charges, five for forgery and five for deception
Buckingham Village was supposed to reinvigorate Dublin’s inner city. By 2022, it was its worst slum
The north inner city flat complex has had more warning notices in recent years than any other development in Dublin
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