Policing Authority

Gardaí were reluctant to draw their batons as using force has become so high risk, they say

Policing Authority hears investigation under way to find who produced messages about colleagues

Commissioner Drew Harris urges against overreaction to protest last week which saw 13 arrests

Assistant Commissioner says more drivers looking at screens but legislation centres on ‘holding’ phones

Drew Harris faced sustained questioning from oversight body of the Garda’s alleged 'softly, softly' approach to policing anti-immigration protests

Claims Gsoc member attended same party as Gerard Hutch on day latter was cleared of murder charges is matter ‘of serious concern’, says Garda Commissioner

Request for bodycams is ‘only asking for what is the European standard’

Garda believe the current economic conditions are contributing to a hybrid crime scene

Deputy Commissioner asks for details of any cases where there had been a failure of gardaí to intervene and take action

Civil society groups on both side of the Border raise concerns about “selective passport checks”

‘Hugely upsetting’ that call from child reporting domestic abuse not followed up, Minister says

Pioneering academic who worked relentlessly for social justice and the protection of vulnerable groups

Head of authority Bob Collins said his agency would continue to monitor the problem of cancelled emergency calls for some time

Inner city areas are suffering trauma relating to drug debt intimidation and addiction, gardaí told

Use of emerging technologies must be legislated for, says human rights commission

Total number of such inquiries is equivalent of 10% of the force being under investigation

Inside Politics: Ukrainian leader’s speech to Oireachtas was unadorned and powerful

Complaints include claims of sexual and physical abuse and illegal medical treatments

Experience of violence very different for men and women, according to data

To what extent is the rich variety of Irish society reflected in backgrounds of gardaí?

Policing set to become more complex in better educated and more diverse Republic

As medals minted to celebrate 100-year anniversary, many members voice unhappiness

With the Government’s vote of confidence in the Garda commissioner comes new pressure for changes in the force

Drew Harris to come before Oireachtas committee due to recruitment changes

‘Selective passport checks’ conducted on buses crossing between NI and State

Cabinet approves move to ensure Irish language skill no longer advantage in recruitment

Travellers, students, young people of colour disappointed with Garda, review shows

Oireachtas committee members criticise provisions in new Garda powers bill

Appointment comes amid opposition to new powers to investigate Garda members

Full extent of practice must be made public if trust is to be maintained

Garda Commissioner insists there will be ‘individual accountability’ for scandal

Reviewer told ‘legal issues’ prevent him listening to emergency calls

Commissioner criticised at conference for ‘not supporting’ gardaí in public comments

Calls for Stephen Martin to step down following his handling of sexual assault matter

The Government should not be afraid to give stronger powers to agencies overseeing one of the State’s most powerful institutions

Minister for Justice says change must happen as opposition mounts to reforms

Harsher approach should be taken to those who attempt to strangle partner, McEntee says

Officers did best to cope with complex cases but felt ill-equipped, research finds

Support needed for sexual assault survivors, says head of Rape Crisis Network Ireland

More than 2,500 incidents were closed for ‘invalid reasons’, internal review finds