Drugs policy in prisons defendedMinister for Justice Brian Lenihan and the head of the Irish Prison Service, Brian Purcell, have defended the Government's drug…Tue Feb 19 2008 - 00:00
Six arrests follow raids on drug gangsGardaí investigating the activities of a number of drugs gangs arrested six people at the weekend, following seizures of heroin…Mon Feb 18 2008 - 00:00
40,000 positive drug tests in prisonsInmates in the Republic's prisons have tested positive for drugs 40,000 times over the past three years, according to figures…Mon Feb 18 2008 - 00:00
Nightclub shooting charge expectedGardaí investigating the shooting of a nightclub bouncer in the early hours of Sunday morning expect to charge a man they were…Tue Feb 12 2008 - 00:00
Unions to seek equal rights for agency workersSiptu president Jack O'Connor has warned there will be no further social partnership agreements unless agency workers are granted…Tue Feb 12 2008 - 00:00
Criminal held after bouncer shot at clubA Dublin gangland criminal was in Garda custody last night being questioned in relation to the shooting of a bouncer at a nightclub…Mon Feb 11 2008 - 00:00
Use of community sanctions for criminals 'outdated', says reportIreland's approach to using community sanctions for criminals is "embarrassing", outdated and in need of a major overhaul, a …Mon Feb 11 2008 - 00:00
Gardaí seize €11m of cannabisGardaí have disrupted a major organised crime gang distributing illicit drugs nationwide following the seizure of cannabis valued…Thu Feb 07 2008 - 00:00
Fifty Brazilians turned back at Dublin airportAbout 50 Brazilians were refused permission to enter the State in the last two days after immigration officers became suspicious…Thu Feb 07 2008 - 00:00
Crumlin-Drimnagh gang feud: the killingsAt least ten people have been killed in the Crumlin-Drimnagh gang feud.Wed Feb 06 2008 - 00:00
Irish criminal killed in gun attack in SpainSpanish police are investigating the murder of well-known Irish drug dealer and suspected killer Paddy Doyle in a gun attack …Tue Feb 05 2008 - 00:00
The dangerous world of the Costa del CrimePaddy Doyle is the latest name on a growing list of young criminals to be killed overseas.Tue Feb 05 2008 - 00:00
Prison searches dispute resolvedA dispute between the Irish Prison Service and prison officers over new security arrangements in jails has been resolved.Sat Feb 02 2008 - 00:00
Garda unit to fight gun and drug crimeGarda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy has announced the establishment of a permanent Organised Crime Unit (OCU) within the Garda …Fri Feb 01 2008 - 00:00
Three graduate gardaí awarded merit medalsMinister for Justice Brian Lenihan awarded merit medals to three gardaí who graduated yesterday from the Garda College, Templemore…Fri Feb 01 2008 - 00:00
Haul addressed to fictitious companyContraband cigarettes with an estimated street value of more than €3 million have been seized during an attempt to smuggle them…Wed Jan 30 2008 - 00:00
Murder rate increases as gun crime and drug offences hit record levelsSerious crime rose by almost 2 per cent last year, with gun crime, drug offences, murder and murder threats all increasing to…Tue Jan 29 2008 - 00:00
FG/Labour want tougher approach to drug-dealersOpposition parties have called on the Government to adopt a tougher approach to drug-dealers and violent criminals in the wake…Tue Jan 29 2008 - 00:00
Getaway car may yield forensic evidenceGardaí investigating the attempted murder of the Dublin criminal Martin Foley believe one of the getaway cars found following…Tue Jan 29 2008 - 00:00
Drug seizures last year worth €160mThe value of illicit drugs seized by gardaí almost doubled last year from €89 million to €160 million, new figures obtained by…Mon Jan 28 2008 - 00:00
Woman held after death of man (66)Gardaí investigating the murder of a pensioner in Dublin early on Saturday were last night questioning a 21-year-old woman about…Mon Jan 28 2008 - 00:00
Gardaí may not be able to charge LynnGardaí may not be able to bring criminal charges against missing solicitor Michael Lynn unless he voluntarily returns to Ireland…Mon Jan 28 2008 - 00:00
Criminal shot but survives fifth bid to kill himMartin Foley, the criminal injured in a shooting in Dublin at the weekend, has named his attacker as a member of a Crumlin drugs…Mon Jan 28 2008 - 00:00
Gardaí believe they know who killed British manGardaí investigating the killing of British man Tommie Thompson last April believe they know the identity of his killers and …Fri Jan 25 2008 - 00:00
RTÉ defends pathologist programme criticised by MurphysRTÉ has defended a programme dealing with the death of Dublin teenager Brian Murphy (18) after his family criticised comments…Wed Jan 23 2008 - 00:00
Break-in at Garda headquartersGardaí are investigating a break-in at a building which houses the office of Assistant Commissioner Al McHugh, the officer in…Wed Jan 23 2008 - 00:00
Man held as shots fired in Dublin armed robberyOne man is being questioned by gardaí investigating an attempted armed robbery at the home of a Dublin family during which two…Wed Jan 23 2008 - 00:00
Cost of deafness claims exceeds €280mThe cost to the State of Army deafness claims has passed €280 million with one firm of solicitors receiving payments of more …Tue Jan 22 2008 - 00:00
Top drug dealer held after heroin seizedOne of Dublin's most significant drugs traffickers was being questioned by gardaí last night after he was arrested trying to …Thu Jan 17 2008 - 00:00
Man (27) attacked with sword has hand reattachedA 27-year-old man from Ballymun is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery to reattach one of his hands, which was severed…Tue Jan 15 2008 - 00:00
20 new posts for State forensic labMinister for Justice Brian Lenihan has announced the creation of 20 posts at the Forensic Science Laboratory.Fri Jan 11 2008 - 00:00
Garda body calls process 'illusionary'Reaction: Security workers across the public service have not been awarded any pay increases by the benchmarking bodyFri Jan 11 2008 - 00:00
Ailing forensic lab hampers crime fightOne-third of DNA and drug samples submitted by gardaí to the State's Forensic Science Laboratory are not processed because it…Fri Jan 11 2008 - 00:00
Fraudster's victims to receive €4mThe Criminal Assets Bureau (Cab) is to return some €4 million to the victims of deceased American fraudster Matthew Wallace Schachter…Sat Dec 22 2007 - 00:00
Prison deaths hit record high as 12 die in custodyDeaths in Irish prisons reached record levels last year with 12 inmates dying as a result of drug overdoses, murder and natural…Sat Dec 22 2007 - 00:00
Man in court today over stabbing murder in DublinA man is expected to appear before the courts as early as today to face charges in relation to the murder of Michael Hughes in…Thu Dec 20 2007 - 00:00
Teenager (14) among two held over Dublin shootingGardaí were last night questioning two youths, one of them aged 14, about a shooting incident in which a man sustained head and…Thu Dec 20 2007 - 00:00
Prison officers halt work stoppages planThe Prison Officers' Association (POA) has decided to abandon plans to stage one-hour work stoppages in prisons across the country…Wed Dec 19 2007 - 00:00
Man held following incident with swordsA man was in Garda custody last night after being arrested armed with two swords following a domestic incident at his home.Wed Dec 19 2007 - 00:00
Murder suspect had sought psychiatric helpA man arrested in connection with the murder of Offaly native Michael Hughes in Dublin at the weekend had sought psychiatric …Tue Dec 18 2007 - 00:00
Revenue official a suspect in tax fraudA Revenue Commissioners official in his 50s was last night being questioned by gardaí in Dublin on suspicion of involvement in…Thu Dec 13 2007 - 00:00
Garda Commissioner calls for help to fight drugs tradeThe Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy called for greater community support in the fight against illegal drug use.Tue Dec 11 2007 - 00:00
Call to tackle Army doctor deficitThe representative body for Army officers has called for a radical overhaul of the recruitment of doctors to the Defence Forces…Thu Nov 29 2007 - 00:00
Call for Defence Forces funding increaseRACO CONFERENCE: The Government can no longer fund Defence Forces' overseas missions by reducing the numbers of military personnel…Wed Nov 28 2007 - 00:00
New chief of Garda calls for public aid on crimeNew Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy said yesterday the force would not be intimidated by armed gangs, but gardaí needed the…Sat Nov 24 2007 - 00:00
Garda chief appoints senior officersThe new Garda Commissioner, Fachtna Murphy, has reshuffled his senior management team after formally taking over from Noel Conroy…Fri Nov 23 2007 - 00:00
Earlier victim subjected to six hours of physical attackRobert Quigley subjected a previous victim to a six-hour physical and sexual attack in the Dublin mountains last yearThu Nov 22 2007 - 00:00
Fachtna Murphy takes charge of Garda as Noel Conroy retiresThe new Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy yesterday formally assumed his position following the retirement on age grounds of …Thu Nov 22 2007 - 00:00
Prisons' head warns on actionThe head of the Irish Prison Service, Brian Purcell, has said plans for industrial action by prison officers over the introduction…Thu Nov 22 2007 - 00:00
Gardaí question two on Saulite killingGardaí investigating the murder of Baiba Saulite (28), a mother of two, 12 months ago were last night questioning two men about…Tue Nov 20 2007 - 00:00
