Two men killed in separate gun attacks in DublinGARDAÍ HAVE launched two murder investigations after separate gun attacks in Dublin claimed the lives of two men and left two…Wed Jan 21 2009 - 00:00
Gardaí fear gangland violence is set to escalateHAD TWO of the victims of the shooting in Tallaght, Dublin, late on Monday night, been slightly less fortunate, gardaí would …Wed Jan 21 2009 - 00:00
White Paper on tackling crime to follow lengthy public consultationTHE GOVERNMENT is to engage in a lengthy public consultation process and produce a White Paper on more effectively tackling crime…Tue Jan 20 2009 - 00:00
Minister rejects 'poor judgment' allegationMINISTER FOR Justice Dermot Ahern has defended himself against allegations that he used poor judgment when he was contacted by…Tue Jan 20 2009 - 00:00
Complaints of Garda assaults being mapped to identify problematic areasCOMPLAINTS FROM the public of assault at the hands of gardaí are being mapped by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (Gsoc…Mon Jan 19 2009 - 00:00
Claim that gardaí fear using batons is rejectedTHE GARDA Síochána Ombudsman Commission (Gsoc) has rejected suggestions by the Garda Representative Association (GRA) that gardaí…Mon Jan 19 2009 - 00:00
Minister denies approach over McKevittMINISTER FOR Justice Dermot Ahern has denied ever making representations to former minister for justice Michael McDowell on behalf…Mon Jan 19 2009 - 00:00
Suspected revenge gun attack foiledGARDAÍ BELIEVE they have foiled a gun attack on a gangland figure suspected of organising a double gun murder in Dublin’s north…Sat Jan 17 2009 - 00:00
Murder inquiry begins after man's remains found in ditchGARDAÍ HAVE begun a murder investigation after the remains of a man dumped in a ditch were found.Sat Jan 17 2009 - 00:00
Gardaí believe they know identity of double killerGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING last week’s double gangland murder in Dublin’s north inner city believe they know the identity of the gunman…Fri Jan 16 2009 - 00:00
O'Toole takes issue with Garda policing of roadsTHE HEAD of the Garda Inspectorate Kathleen O’Toole has taken issue with many aspects of the Garda’s approach to road policing…Thu Jan 15 2009 - 00:00
Concern over third shooting in three daysGARDAÍ ARE investigating the third shooting in three days linked to a drugs feud in Finglas, DublinThu Jan 15 2009 - 00:00
Gardaí need better technology - O'TooleAN GARDA Síochána could identify newly emerging crime trends earlier and respond faster if better technology was made available…Thu Jan 15 2009 - 00:00
Teenagers 'scattered' after fatal stabbingTHE OPENING of a murder trial in Dublin was told the alleged killer was encouraged by shouts of “get him” and “get the rat” before…Wed Jan 14 2009 - 00:00
Man shot in Dublin recovering in hospitalA MAN is recovering in hospital after he was shot in west Dublin last nightTue Jan 13 2009 - 00:00
Ireland a more violent place, says Garda chiefINTERVIEW : Although successes continue in the fight against crime, the commissioner is concerned by a rise in gangland violence…Mon Jan 12 2009 - 00:00
Commissioner says serious republican threat remainsGARDA COMMISSIONER Fachtna Murphy says there remains a serious threat from dissident republicans which must be tackled in order…Mon Jan 12 2009 - 00:00
Second man shot in Dublin dies from his injuriesTHE GARDA investigation into the shooting dead of a Dublin drug dealer in the city has become a double murder investigation after…Sat Jan 10 2009 - 00:00
Boy (2) escapes injury after second gun attack incidentA TWO-YEAR-OLD boy has escaped injury after becoming caught up in a gangland gun attack for a second time in six months.Sat Jan 10 2009 - 00:00
Gardaí hope gun will lead them to gangland killerGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING Dublin’s latest gangland murder are hopeful forensic testing on a gun, gloves and jacket found near the …Fri Jan 09 2009 - 00:00
Drug dealer may be behind shootingGARDAÍ BELIEVE a gun attack at a house in north Dublin on Wednesday night was carried out by a drug dealer from the Ballymun …Fri Jan 09 2009 - 00:00
Dead man had crossed many gangs since his releaseMichael Cronin was a target of gardaí for many yearsFri Jan 09 2009 - 00:00
Gardaí collect DNA samples in Kilkenny fire investigationGARDAÍ IN Co Kilkenny have taken DNA samples and fingerprints from a large number of men over the weekend as part of their investigation…Mon Jan 05 2009 - 00:00
Drugs valued at €212m seized by Garda last yearTHE VALUE of illicit drugs seized by gardaí last year exceeded €200 millionMon Jan 05 2009 - 00:00
Garda numbers to fall as economic conditions worsenMINISTER FOR Justice Dermot Ahern has signalled that fewer people will be recruited to the Garda this year than previously planned…Sat Jan 03 2009 - 00:00
State spent over €150,000 to deport Ghanaian manTHE STATE spent more than €150,000 deporting a convicted Ghanaian drug smuggler last year, it has emerged.Sat Jan 03 2009 - 00:00
Car crash kills three teenagers in New Year's Eve Tipperary tragedyGARDAÍ BELIEVE the car in which three teenagers died in Co Tipperary on New Year's Eve was sold locally to one of the group just…Fri Jan 02 2009 - 00:00
Homicides down 40% last year with fewer stabbingsTHE COMBINED number of murders and manslaughters committed in the Republic in the past year has fallen by 40 per cent following…Fri Jan 02 2009 - 00:00
Appeal over fatal stabbing in DundalkGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the fatal stabbing of a man on Saturday night have appealed for the public's assistance in their efforts…Tue Dec 30 2008 - 00:00
Five-man gang escape with €1.2m after family kidnappingGARDAÍ ARE searching for a five-man armed gang who escaped with €1Wed Dec 24 2008 - 00:00
Men held after two arms findsGARDAÍ IN Co Meath have found three firearms, a quantity of Semtex, 500 rounds of ammunition and stolen property in two separate…Fri Dec 19 2008 - 00:00
Victim's home searchedGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the murder of Celine Cawley in Howth, Dublin, will this morning begin their fifth day of forensically examining…Fri Dec 19 2008 - 00:00
Man likely to be charged over Ranelagh murderA MAN arrested in connection with the murder of a woman in Dublin on Wednesday night is likely to appear before the courts to…Fri Dec 19 2008 - 00:00
Gardaí examine clothes from house of murder victimGARDAÍ investigating the murder of Celine Cawley in Howth, north Dublin, are examining the clothes she was wearing when she was…Thu Dec 18 2008 - 00:00
Heroin worth €6m seized in DublinGARDAÍ AND Customs officers have made one of the biggest heroin seizures of the year.Thu Dec 18 2008 - 00:00
Priest says murdered man's family coping with ordeal as best they canTHE FUNERAL has taken place of Aidan O'Kane who was shot dead in East Wall, north Dublin, almost two weeks ago.Thu Dec 18 2008 - 00:00
Funeral of East Wall murder victim takes placeThe funeral has taken place of Aidan O'Kane who was shot dead in East Wall, north Dublin, almost two weeks ago.Wed Dec 17 2008 - 00:00
State urged to be more proactive in tackling gangland crimeTHE STATE needs to be more proactive in preventing gangland crime rather than expecting gardaí to deal with the consequences …Wed Dec 17 2008 - 00:00
Howth woman died of head injuriesTHE POSTMORTEM on the remains of Celine Cawley has concluded the 46-year-old from Howth, north Dublin, died of head injuries …Wed Dec 17 2008 - 00:00
Cocaine worth €150,000 found in carA NUMBER of people were questioned by gardaí over the weekend following separate investigations into drug-dealing, robbery and…Mon Dec 15 2008 - 00:00
Gardaí appeal to young motorists to drive carefully over Christmas periodGARDAÍ HAVE appealed to young motorists to drive carefully over the Christmas period saying those in their late teens and early…Thu Dec 11 2008 - 00:00
Two arrested in major drugs raidsTWO PEOPLE were under arrest last night as part of an investigation by the Criminal Assets Bureau (Cab) into a major north Dublin…Thu Dec 11 2008 - 00:00
Teenager suspect carried gun before rowGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the shooting dead of Aidan O'Kane in Dublin believe a teenage chief suspect was carrying the murder weapon…Wed Dec 10 2008 - 00:00
Man (51) shot dead in chase after home attackedGARDAÍ WERE last night trying to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting dead of a middle-aged man whose house…Mon Dec 08 2008 - 00:00
Gang who held postmaster's family hostage get away with €200,000AN ARMED and masked gang escaped with about €200,000 from a post office after the postmaster's wife and two children were held…Fri Dec 05 2008 - 00:00
Ten held in raids on suspected prostitution networkGARDAÍ HAVE uncovered an organised crime gang suspected of bringing women from Africa, South America and eastern Europe into …Thu Dec 04 2008 - 00:00
Money trail examined as sex ring broken upGARDAÍ WERE last night examining a large number of seized laptops, telephones and electronic devices in a bid to assess the size…Thu Dec 04 2008 - 00:00
GRA says gardaí may need stun guns for protectionATTACKS ON gardaí have become so violent and frequent that the use of Taser stun guns by uniformed members will have to be considered…Wed Dec 03 2008 - 00:00
Targeting gangland crime given top priorityTHE PURSUIT of gangland criminals will be the top priority of An Garda Síochána next year, Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern …Wed Dec 03 2008 - 00:00
Jail for pair's 'brutal' attack on campervan holiday coupleTWO MEN have been jailed for an attack in which an English couple were severely assaulted before their campervan was stolen and…Sat Nov 29 2008 - 00:00
