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A rank-and-file Garda union has condemned the logistical preparations for Donald Trump’s state visit as disorganized, while the Garda Commissioner acknowledged the unprecedented scale of the policing operation.
Ireland's Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly stated that reckless drivers are speeding the wrong way down motorways for 'social media likes,' following a head-on collision that killed five people in a suspected stolen BMW.
The Garda Commissioner reportedly came face-to-face with Daniel Kinahan, who subsequently declined an offer of legal counsel, according to Garda sources. This encounter highlights ongoing efforts related to organized crime figures.
The second most senior officer in An Garda Síochána, Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon, who oversees organised crime, terrorism, and investigations, is set to retire in November.
The Garda Commissioner has expressed support for an outright ban on e-scooters in Ireland, stating that they are being used to 'terrorise local communities'. This stance highlights growing concerns about their use.
The Garda Commissioner is facing increasing demands to issue a public apology to an inspector who was allegedly 'shamelessly failed' by the force after a gangster set a dog on him.
Businessman Illann Power has filed a lawsuit against the Garda Commissioner for wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution, following 12 unsuccessful prosecutions for allegedly breaching a restraining order.
The Irish government successfully survived a vote of confidence in parliament, which was prompted by its handling of widespread fuel price protests across the country. The parliamentary challenge also saw a minister resign and the government's majority reduced.
The Garda Commissioner has extended the "exceptional event" status until Tuesday, signifying the continuation of a significant security operation in Ireland.
Ireland's Garda Commissioner called for legislative changes after an officer was prosecuted following a scrambler chase, highlighting concerns that gardaí responding to serious calls are treated similarly to incidents of 'bad driving'.
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) is urging Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly to implement safeguards and protections to address the social media abuse faced by its members.
The Garda Commissioner has been given three weeks to file opposition to Det Gda Cunnane's claim seeking the restoration of his full pay for a six-month period related to a loaned bike.
Two women who were arrested during a Mothers Against Genocide protest outside the Dáil last year are suing the Garda Commissioner, alleging they were subjected to strip-searches.
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has condemned the "reckless behavior" of motorists driving on the wrong side of motorways.
Burglary rate drops 13pc to five-year low as national crime figures show generally positive trend
The Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Minister for Justice, and Garda Commissioner are scheduled to meet to address growing safety concerns surrounding e-scooters in Ireland.
The Garda Commissioner assured that there will be enough gardaí (Irish police) for upcoming EU events despite an ongoing industrial relations dispute concerning the payment of allowances and expenses.
Paul Cleary has been officially appointed as the new Deputy Garda Commissioner, following an interim period in the role. Cleary, a well-known figure in An Garda Síochána, particularly in Dublin, previously served as Assistant Commissioner and has worked on major investigations targeting gangland.
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly announced that the gardaí possess a "good picture" of the number and organizational structure of various criminal gangs operating within the country.
The chief of an industry body stated that fuel tank drivers encountered "significant threats" during recent protests, with the Garda Commissioner expressing deep concern over the intimidation directed at members.
Country on the brink of economic chaos as people panic-buy fuel and forecourts start to run dry.
The Garda Commissioner has stated that the law needs to be amended to raise the criminal threshold for Gardaí involved in accidents while on duty responding to emergencies.
A former mixed martial arts fighter failed to appear in the Circuit Civil Court to prosecute a €60,000 personal injuries claim against the Garda Commissioner following a collision with a garda car.
The Garda Commissioner and the Chief Constable of the PSNI have expressed significant concern over the online radicalisation of young people and the growing threat posed by anti-migrant terrorism.
Martin Lynch, father of the late Grace Lynch, described a recent near-miss incident with a scrambler bike, months after his daughter's death. He was informed by the Garda Commissioner that a camera on the road where the encounter occurred was not working.
The Garda Commissioner has described the extradition of Daniel Kinahan as a significant event for global policing, emphasizing its importance beyond just Irish law enforcement.
Former Garda commissioner Drew Harris stated at the MacGill Summer School that cocaine use has become 'regrettably normalised' among professional classes, expressing pessimism about winning the battle against drugs.
The Dublin Commuter Coalition has dismissed calls for a complete ban on e-scooters as 'farcical,' despite support for such a ban from Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly.
The Garda Commissioner admitted to the policing authority that the initial handling of recidivist paedophile Bill Kenneally by the gardaí 'fell far short' of expected standards, vowing 'no hiding places' for paedophiles in authority.
Members of the Gardaí, Ireland's national police force, are set to be recognized later today for their bravery in the line of duty, receiving the highest award bestowed by the garda commissioner.
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly praised the late senior officer John O’Driscoll in his first comments since Daniel Kinahan’s arrest, stating that the Kinahan cartel has 'spread misery and death' in Ireland and abroad.
The Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly confirmed that criminal probes have been launched after gardaí who policed protests were doxxed and threatened online, expressing his dismay at the situation.
Gardaí have issued a warning to the public to ignore a scam email falsely claiming to be from Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly, which accuses recipients of serious crimes following the exposure of the Epstein case.
The extensively refurbished €400,000 residence of former Garda Commissioner Drew Harris in Phoenix Park could remain vacant for another six months to a year, a situation deemed "totally unacceptable" by the Public Accounts Committee chairman.
Det Garda Eamonn Cunnane claims flawed investigation caused him mental and physical illness, amounting to an injury while on duty
The Garda Commissioner has called for 'simple and clear' guidelines regarding the disposal of scrambler bikes and expressed disappointment over 'poor service' provided to some domestic violence victims.