Crime Garda Management Drops Disciplinary Probe Against Senior GRA Official
Internal Affairs concludes there is no case to answer following an assessment into public media comments on officer safety.
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Crime Convicted Murderer Gary Anderson Arrested in Donegal After Nine Days on the Run
The 29-year-old absconded during temporary release from Maghaberry Prison to attend his father's funeral in Derry.
Crime Dublin Gardaí Seize 36 Vehicles and €138,000 in Drugs During Operation Meacán
A six-week targeted crackdown in Dublin's south-east resulted in 20 arrests, drug seizures, and the confiscation of scramblers and e-bikes.
Crime Kinahan Cartel Linked to Mobile Cocaine Processing Lab Seized in County Kildare
A global joint operation targeting international organized crime uncovered a mobile chemical extraction lab processing timber-impregnated cocaine in rural Ireland.
Crime Two Men Arrested After €183,000 Worth of Cocaine Seized in Tuam Raids
Gardaí carried out searches across two locations in County Galway as part of an ongoing operation against drug supply.
Crime Cork Man Sentenced to Two Months in Prison for Racially Abusing Garda
Judge David Waters stated that the accused might have avoided prison were it not for the racially motivated nature of the verbal abuse.
Crime Omagh Bombing Inquiry Hears Colm Murphy Was 'Spider at Centre of Web' in 1998 Plot
Lead counsel Paul Greaney KC detailed the Real IRA conspiracy as evidential hearings into the 1998 attack commenced in Belfast.
Crime Criminal Legal Aid Solicitors Warn District Court Withdrawal Will Run Into New Legal Year
Defence lawyers notify senior judges that service action over flat-fee payment changes will extend into October after Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan declines mediation.
Crime Probation Service Caseload Rose 3% to Over 17,600 Offenders, Annual Report Shows
Court referrals surged 8% as community service orders delivered €3 million in unpaid work across Irish communities.
Crime Three Men Charged Following Burglary and Stolen Vehicle Investigation in Tallaght
Gardaí recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested three suspects during an operation targeting burglary and car theft in Jobstown.
Crime Gardaí Investigate Suspected Petrol Bomb Attack on Home in Fairhill, Cork
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a residential property in Bride Valley Park following a late-night criminal damage incident.
Crime Army Bomb Squad Carries Out Controlled Explosion on Viable Device in Finglas
Residents near Northway Estate in Dublin 11 were evacuated after a suspicious device was discovered on Saturday evening.
Crime Nine Inmates Receive Medical Treatment After Overdoses at Midlands Prison
Three prisoners were hospitalised following a cluster of drug overdoses at the Portlaoise facility, prompting increased cell searches and canine patrols.
Crime Two Women Arrested After €447,800 Drug Seizure in Dublin Operation
Gardaí and Revenue Customs officers recovered herbal cannabis, suspected cocaine, and cash during a joint intelligence-led sting in North Dublin.
Garda Representative Body Official Issued Disciplinary Notice Over Media Comments
An Garda Síochána serves a notice to a senior GRA representative after public comments were published regarding workplace concerns.
Crime Lynn Boylan Rallies European MEPs to Observe Trial of Detained Irish Activist in Germany
Sinn Féin MEP seeks international parliamentary observers for the Stuttgart trial of Daniel Tatlow-Devally and four co-defendants.
Teenager Charged Following M50 Wrong-Way Driving Incident and Garda Collisions
A 16-year-old boy has appeared before Dublin Children's Court following a managed garda containment operation involving a stolen car driven against motorway traffic.
Crime Fiosrú Finds Gardaí Acted Appropriately Prior to Fatal M9 Collision
An independent investigation by the police watchdog concluded officers followed proper procedures before a crash that killed five teenagers in County Kildare.
Crime PSNI Arrest 70-Year-Old Man in County Tyrone Wanted on Irish Extradition Warrant
The suspect is wanted to stand trial in the Republic of Ireland on charges including rape, sexual assault, and false imprisonment.
Crime Six Hospitalised After Being Found in Shipping Container at Rosslare Europort
Gardaí and immigration officials have launched an investigation after five men and a boy were discovered inside a freight container.
Crime Man Charged Following €310,000 Drug Seizure in Carrigtwohill
Gardaí seized suspected cocaine and cannabis valued at over €310,000 during a search of a home in East Cork.
Crime Inquest Adjourned as Fiosrú Submits File to DPP Over Dublin Death Following Garda Interaction
Dublin District Coroner's Court heard that criminal proceedings are being contemplated in relation to the 2025 death of Paul Butler on O'Connell Street.
Crime Michael Healy-Rae Hospitalised After Assault in Dublin Traffic
The Independent Kerry TD is recovering at St Vincent's Hospital following an attack on Cork Street.
Crime Former Garda Sentenced to Nine Months for Sharing PULSE Data on 14 Female Motorists
Shane Flanagan received a consecutive prison sentence at Ennis Circuit Court after unlawfully passing confidential database details to a friend.
Crime Man Charged Following Public Order Incident Involving Taoiseach at National Ploughing Championships
A man in his 60s has been charged under the Public Order Act after an incident involving Micheál Martin in County Offaly.
Crime Teenager Arrested After Gardaí Seize Firearm and Ammunition in Lucan
Gardaí responded to reports of a public order disturbance in Balgaddy before discovering a weapon and ammunition nearby.
Crime RTÉ Investigates: Garda Whistleblowers Allege Internal Disclosures Were Sidelined
Key figures connected to An Garda Síochána’s Protected Disclosures Office claim that post-scandal reforms failed to protect whistleblowers and handle safety warnings.
Crime Bar of Ireland Urges Justice Minister to Settle Criminal Legal Aid Dispute
The legal body warns of severe court disruptions unless the standoff over flat-fee payments is resolved before October 5.
Crime Garda Catering Provider Stood Down Over Food Quality Complaints During Trump Visit
An Garda Síochána removed a contractor in County Clare after served meals failed to meet contractual standards during the security operation for US President Donald Trump.
Crime Only Six Gardaí Expected to Complete Pursuit Driving Training in 2026, Oireachtas Committee Told
Senior police management confirms no frontline officers are currently qualified in pursuit tactics, following parliamentary scrutiny over recent dangerous driving incidents.