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
North inner city initiative intended to ‘observe and report’ antisocial behaviour
High-visibility patrols to be used instead of riot police, meeting hears
Licenced premises which are acting responsibly will not be penalised or shut down
Fears out of step with reality, although recent trends give rise to measured concern
Burglaries by armed culprits are on the rise, with elderly people the likely victims
Council for Civil Liberties also concerned at policy allowing gardaí to seize UCC ID cards
Station will open to public 7am-9pm but will run ‘full operational 24-7 policing service’
Operation will have major impact on leading drug supplier in Cork, gardaí have said
Focus on a 50-year-old man suspected of buying cryptocurrency to launder money
Garda whistleblower claims some pubs served alcohol without licences until 6am
Range of cutbacks introduced, including overtime ban
Ballyspillane council estate family had petrol-filled bottle thrown at front door at 1am
Garda appoints inspector to help people who have run up massive debts with drug dealers
Mural part of ‘It Stops Now’ campaign to dispel popular myths about sexual violence
Task force records ‘aging profile’ of people abusing drug in the south
Gardaí to appeal to parents not to buy bikes at Christmas as they are a danger to public
New bye-laws recommended to Galway City Council to deal with anti-social behaviour
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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