Call for Gsoc and Minister for Justice to ‘urgently’ address journalists’ phones being accessedIrish Council for Civil Liberties says accessing by Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission to identify sources raises serious concernsTue Jun 18 2024 - 17:13
Legal issues around protests outside politicians’ homes is ‘complex’, says Department of JusticeComments come after latest protest by an anti-migrant and anti-Covid vaccine group at home of Taoiseach Simon HarrisMon Jun 17 2024 - 17:30
Are gardaí powerless to act against far-right protesters at politicians’ homes?While some legislative provisions protect politicians and public officials from being targeted, once protests are peaceful gardaí feel their hands are tiedMon Jun 17 2024 - 06:00
President condemns far right hiding behind ‘mask of protester’Higgins’s comments about ‘vigilantes’ at public libraries come as gardaí raise concern about protests outside Taoiseach’s homeMon Jun 17 2024 - 06:00
Just one driver convicted for not surrendering licence out of 10,000 ordered to do so by courtsAt least 10,000 disqualified drivers failed to hand over licences over last two years but only 26 prosecutions takenFri Jun 14 2024 - 06:00
Ireland facing significant issues from ‘synthetic heroin’ use, European study findsGardaí warn Republic will be heavily impacted by Taliban clamping down on opium production in AfghanistanWed Jun 12 2024 - 17:06
Defence Forces chief says EU can deter Russia by ‘mass movement of troops across Europe’ Lieut Gen Seán Clancy, set for top EU military post, said 'ignoring Russian threats not an option' for EUWed Jun 12 2024 - 16:44
Gun found in bushes following Garda search in north DublinOfficers conducted a search in Dunsink Lane area after observing suspicious activityWed Jun 12 2024 - 13:03
Dublin gangland figure Brandon Ledwidge (23) died of gunshot to chest, inquest hearsGarda investigation continuing and charges may yet be brought murder in Finglas last November, coroner hearsTue Jun 11 2024 - 11:25
Finglas murder inquiry: Suspect in fatal stabbing was recently released from prisonMark Carroll (34) was attacked in a house in the Scribblestown area in the early hours of Sunday morningMon Jun 10 2024 - 22:25
Robert Troy tells SIPO hearing that his errors in registering interests were ‘in no way intentional’Former minister for state claimed any directorships and properties he ever had were registered at one pointMon Jun 10 2024 - 18:01
Suspected Kinahan cartel leading figure released in Spain after paying €60,000 bailJohnny Morrissey (63), sanctioned with Kinahans by US law enforcement, had been held in custody since money-laundering arrest in Spain in September 2022Fri Jun 07 2024 - 19:15
‘No extradition request’ from Italy to Ireland for Daniel Belling after conviction for murdering wifeXiang Lei Li (38) went missing while on cruise with husband and two children in Italy in early 2017Fri Jun 07 2024 - 18:07
Number of ‘foreign’ people in Irish jails well below European ratesCouncil of Europe data shows overcrowding still an issue in Irish jails and is worse than many other systems in EuropeThu Jun 06 2024 - 19:40
Man arrested for allegedly stalking high-profile female politician was previously questioned over separate incidentInvestigation comes following introduction of new legislation that created a stand-alone offence of stalkingThu Jun 06 2024 - 18:32
Postmortem shows Ukrainian man did not die from assault injuries in MonaghanMykola Dernovi (46) died at property in Clones on Saturday night, detectives suspect he had been assaulted but his death was from natural causesMon Jun 03 2024 - 20:18
Man wanted to face series of criminal charges extradited from North to RepublicCrimes – including drug dealing and robbery – alleged committed by 30-year-old in the Dublin area in 2021 and 2022Mon Jun 03 2024 - 17:29
Garda investigation into Mayo incident where Taoiseach was ‘pushed and jostled’Protestors followed and heckled Simon Harris during election canvas eventMon Jun 03 2024 - 15:20
Roads policing: Technology can help catch law-breaking drivers but not without more gardaíAdditional gardaí are needed to keep up with scale of road traffic offending flagged by number plate recognition camerasMon Jun 03 2024 - 06:30
Gardaí unable to cope with ‘sheer scale’ of road traffic crimes flagged by ANPR camerasMembers of Garda roads policing units targeting drivers flagged for multiple crimes as those drivers flagged for single offences too numerous to pursueMon Jun 03 2024 - 06:00
Garda investigation after body of man found at property in Co MonaghanScene sealed off after remains discovered at property in Clones late on Saturday nightSun Jun 02 2024 - 14:19
New Garda body-worn cameras expected to lead to more prosecutions of far right Many agitators have engaged in threatening behaviour almost impossible to police during chaotic public disorder incidentsSat Jun 01 2024 - 06:00
Gardaí start use of body-worn cameras in Dublin in historic policing moveSome 150 gardaí in capital began wearing evidence-gathering cameras from 9am, and use will later be expanded to Limerick and Waterford in initial roll-outFri May 31 2024 - 13:11
Explainer: How will the new Garda body-worn cameras work in practice?Gathering of evidence via cameras begins immediately with court cases based on footage set to commenceFri May 31 2024 - 08:30
Man arrested over ‘threatening behaviour’ with knife in Dublin cityMan (30s) arrested in Parnell Square as gardaí say ‘regular patrols’ will continue in the areaTue May 28 2024 - 15:25
Two people arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion investigation released without chargeDonegal service station blast in October 2022 resulted in the deaths of 10 peopleTue May 28 2024 - 08:07
Surge in number of migrants arrested and prosecuted after arriving in Republic without travel documentsNew figures obtained by Irish Times reveal spike in arrests amid ‘doorstop’ operationsTue May 28 2024 - 06:00
Fall in anti-immigration events but ‘huge rise in level of protest aggression’ - GardaGardaí in Dublin now dealing with much larger number of pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protest events, says Assistant Commissioner Angela WillisMon May 27 2024 - 18:15
Gardaí arrest man and woman over Creeslough explosion that killed 10 peopleArrests of man and woman (40s) follow first two arrests in the case in March, with criminal investigation into service station explosion now gathering paceMon May 27 2024 - 12:09
Far right ‘making a lot of noise’ but not widely supported in Ireland, Micheál Martin saysTánaiste expresses Irish Government concerns to Lebanese about lack of progress in bringing to justice killers of Pte Seán RooneyMon May 20 2024 - 19:00
Irish in Lebanon: ‘We have shelling, air strikes, machine gun fire. It gets the adrenaline flowing’‘I’d have to say it’s a big eye-opener now’, says returning soldierMon May 20 2024 - 06:00
Withdrawing Irish troops from Lebanon due to Israel-Hamas war may cause added ‘carnage’, says Martin Minister for Foreign Affairs visits troops in southern Lebanon where Israel and Hamas ally Hizbullah trade fire dailySun May 19 2024 - 18:00
Micheál Martin to push for progress on Pte Seán Rooney murder investigation in meeting with Lebanese ministersTánaiste also set to travel to southern Lebanon to greet Defence Forces troops serving with Unifil missionSun May 19 2024 - 06:00
Criminal Assets Bureau urged to seize State’s investments in Israel-linked companiesFormal complaint made to bureau over investments made by State-owned Irish Strategic Investment FundThu May 16 2024 - 06:00
Woman (81) dies in hospital 10 days after being attacked in DundalkPatricia ‘Pat’ Muckian had been in critical condition in hospital since the incident on the Glenwood Estate, Dundalk, on May 3rdTue May 14 2024 - 18:13
Man (39) stabbed to death in Kildare was father of young childrenGardaí suspect Ion Daghi suffered fatal stab wound after dispute broke out at Sallins house in early hours of SundayMon May 13 2024 - 13:11
Dublin’s new gangland feuds: Why Drimnagh killing has led to heightened Garda concernsYoung men now engaged in several Dublin feuds were pre-teens when Kinahan-Hutch feud began and so have learned nothing from itSat May 11 2024 - 06:00
Drimnagh killing: Gardaí ramp up investigation amid concern over minor gang’s access to high-powered weaponsDetectives are concerned that an apparently low level drugs gang was so heavily armed, including with AR-15 rifle and pipe bombFri May 10 2024 - 18:42
Nationality overtakes sexual orientation as factor in hate-based crimes in RepublicOffences, including threatening abuse and assaults, considered hate crimes where characteristic of victim perceived as a motivating factorWed May 08 2024 - 00:01
Man shot dead in Drimnagh gang-related violence was facing cocaine-dealing chargesJosh Itseli (20) died at the scene of shooting on Knocknarea Rd, Crumlin, in chaotic incident in early hours of Monday morningTue May 07 2024 - 22:00
Rival gang clash on Dublin street suspected after gun murder of Josh Itseli (20)Residents became aware of gangland attack by sound of large volley of gunfire just after midnight on Knocknarea Road in DrimnaghTue May 07 2024 - 06:00
Gangland funerals: An insight into the criminal fraternity and an intelligence gathering opportunity for gardaíIn recent years the funerals of young victims of gangland violence have been marked by different scenes including, at times, a celebration of their lifestyleTue May 07 2024 - 06:00
Gunfire, crashed cars, a pipe bomb and a killing: Chaotic violence unfolds in DrimnaghLocals capture video footage during attack on Knockarea Road and immediate aftermath as gardaí tried to save young man’s lifeMon May 06 2024 - 20:45
Drimnagh murder victim Josh Itseli (20) was shot by assailants in passing car which then crashedSeveral crime scenes sealed off for forensic examination as victim named locally as Josh Itseli (20) from BallyfermotMon May 06 2024 - 20:38
Number needing hospital treatment after knife attacks rises to 13-year highThe number of people treated in Irish hospitals for knife assault injuries last year was up 30 per cent on 2018Mon May 06 2024 - 06:00
Man arrested for suspected hatchet attack undergoes medical care in custodySuspect was detained on Friday afternoon in Dundalk housing estateSun May 05 2024 - 18:41
Man arrested after apparent kidnap attempt of 2-year-old child in DublinGardaí confirm criminal investigation is underway after responding to incident in the Sheriff Street area on ThursdayThu May 02 2024 - 16:29
Gardaí make further arrest over Dublin city riots in NovemberFurther arrests based on CCTV evidence are expected in coming weeks as major criminal investigation into events of November 23rd continuesThu May 02 2024 - 15:11
Man (54) appears in court charged with assaulting woman in Athlone nursing homePeter Keaney remanded in custody in connection with incident which allegedly happened on Monday nightWed May 01 2024 - 11:50
Woman in her 80s receiving treatment in hospital after attack at nursing homeGardaí believe the man was an intruder who gained entrance via a door at the home before assaulting the womanWed May 01 2024 - 08:40
