The Irish Times
Subscribe
Subscribe
Subscribe
  • Home
  • Latest
  • Subscriber Only
  • Crosswords & Puzzles
    • Crosaire
    • Simplex
    • Sudoku
    • News Quiz
  • Ireland
    • Dublin
    • Education
    • Housing & Planning
    • Social Affairs
    • Stardust
  • Politics
    • Poll
    • Oireachtas
    • Common Ground
    • Election 2024
    • Elections & Referendums
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • An Irish Diary
    • Letters
    • Cartoon
  • Business
    • Budget 2026
    • Economy
    • Farming & Food
    • Financial Services
    • Innovation
    • Markets
    • Work
    • Commercial Property
  • World
    • Europe
    • UK
    • US
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Middle East
  • Sport
    • Rugby
    • Gaelic Games
    • Soccer
    • Golf
    • Racing
    • Athletics
    • Boxing
    • Cycling
    • Hockey
    • Tennis
  • Your Money
    • Budget 2026
    • Pricewatch
  • Crime & Law
    • Courts
  • Property
    • Residential
    • Commercial Property
    • Interiors
  • Food
    • Drink
    • Recipes
    • Restaurants
  • Health
    • Your Family
    • Your Fitness
    • Your Wellness
    • Get Running
  • Life & Style
    • Fashion
    • Beauty
    • Fine Art & Antiques
    • Gardening
    • People
    • Travel
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books
    • Film
    • Music
    • Stage
    • TV & Radio
  • Environment
    • Climate Crisis
  • Technology
    • Big Tech
    • Consumer Tech
    • Data & Security
    • Gaming
  • Science
    • Space
  • Media
  • Abroad
  • Obituaries
  • Transport
  • Motors
    • Car Reviews
  • Listen
  • Podcasts
    • In the News Podcast
    • The Women's Podcast
    • Inside Politics Podcast
    • Inside Business Podcast
    • The Counter Ruck Podcast
    • Ross O'Carroll-Kelly
    • Better with Money Podcast
    • Conversations with Parents Podcast
  • Video
  • Photography
  • Gaeilge
    • Scéal
    • Tuarascáil
  • History
    • Century
  • Student Hub
  • Offbeat
  • Family NoticesOpens in new window
  • Sponsored
    • Advertising Feature
    • Special Reports
  • Subscriber Rewards
  • Competitions
  • Newsletters
  • Weather Forecast

Garda told of breath tests issue almost three years ago

Garda told of breath tests issue almost three years ago

Medical Bureau of Road Safety found in 2014 Garda test numbers ‘did not add up’

Sat Mar 25 2017 - 01:00
Tánaiste was ‘aware’ of fixed charge notice problems last June

Tánaiste was ‘aware’ of fixed charge notice problems last June

But Frances Fitzgerald says she only learnt of the ‘appalling’ scale last week

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 18:32
Fixed charge notices debacle: Who is affected and who is not?

Fixed charge notices debacle: Who is affected and who is not?

Drivers who claimed they never received notices of fines represent a different group

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 16:06
Almost 15,000 motorists wrongly convicted

Almost 15,000 motorists wrongly convicted

State facing bill of tens of millions of euro over fixed charge notices sent in error

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 10:10
Litany of “mistakes” miraculously always favours Garda

Litany of “mistakes” miraculously always favours Garda

Creating records for one million drink driving tests that never happened is staggering

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 01:00
Garda exaggerated drink driving breath tests by 100 per cent

Garda exaggerated drink driving breath tests by 100 per cent

Policing Authority raised concerns with Commissioner after ‘Irish Times’ report

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 21:08
Breath tests recorded: 2 million; Breath tests carried out: 1 million

Breath tests recorded: 2 million; Breath tests carried out: 1 million

Assistant commissioner says he cannot explain why figures are so wide of the mark

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 14:00
Part-time Garda Reserve to be trebled to 2,000 in new push

Part-time Garda Reserve to be trebled to 2,000 in new push

Rank-and-file gardaí say proper resourcing of full-time force should be priority

Wed Mar 22 2017 - 20:27
Garda believe father of three young children stabbed by friend

Garda believe father of three young children stabbed by friend

Man held in connection with stabbing of Mark Richardson at home in Artane

Sat Mar 18 2017 - 01:00
Three arrests after man stabbed at St Patrick’s Day celebrations

Three arrests after man stabbed at St Patrick’s Day celebrations

Attack occurred between 8pm and 9pm in Earl Street-New Street area of Longford town

Sat Mar 18 2017 - 00:17
Two charged by PSNI in connection with murder of loyalist

Two charged by PSNI in connection with murder of loyalist

Two men to appear in court in Belfast charged in connection with fatal shooting

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 21:05
Man suspected of  serious assault on baby released without charge

Man suspected of serious assault on baby released without charge

Gardaí believe foul play was behind injuries sustained by 10-week-old girl in Co Louth

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 19:52
Man arrested over assault on 10-week old baby in critical condition

Man arrested over assault on 10-week old baby in critical condition

Gardai believe the child’s injuries resulted from foul play rather than accidentally

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 20:44
Family and friends urged to inform Garda about  drink-drivers

Family and friends urged to inform Garda about drink-drivers

Garda warn of breathalysing crackdown over the course of St Patrick’s weekend

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 20:07
Baby aged 10 weeks in hospital with critical head injuries

Baby aged 10 weeks in hospital with critical head injuries

Gardaí unsure if girl, brought to hospital by her parents, fell or met with foul play

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 22:19
Gardaí  investigate serious injuries to baby in Co Louth apartment

Gardaí investigate serious injuries to baby in Co Louth apartment

Infant girl transferred to a Dublin hospital where she is in a ‘serious condition’

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 16:14
Homes survivors’ group ceases co-operation with commission

Homes survivors’ group ceases co-operation with commission

Irish First Mothers group seeks clarity from State on whether testimony will be sealed

Mon Mar 13 2017 - 21:44

Garda appeal after woman (30) goes missing in Dublin

Nuchara O’Dowd from Ballinteer was last seen in Drumcondra, Dublin

Sun Mar 12 2017 - 23:44
Father and son seriously  injured after helicopter crash in Co Louth

Father and son seriously injured after helicopter crash in Co Louth

The aircraft crash landed into a garden of a house in Carlingford about 5.15pm

Sun Mar 12 2017 - 20:19
Who is the judge chairing the Stardust inquiry?

Who is the judge chairing the Stardust inquiry?

Patrick McCartan cut his teeth as a criminal defence solicitor but has also been a politician

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 18:47
Garda helpline offers ‘trained listeners’ for sex abuse victims

Garda helpline offers ‘trained listeners’ for sex abuse victims

Lots of offenders unpunished due to victims’ reluctance to go to police, says One in Four

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 20:57
Gardaí arrest on-the-run suspect in prison officer’s murder

Gardaí arrest on-the-run suspect in prison officer’s murder

Damien Joseph McLaughlin was due to stand trial in North over the killing of David Black

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 20:04
O’Sullivan says Policing Authority’s concerns never raised with her

O’Sullivan says Policing Authority’s concerns never raised with her

‘At no stage’ did it ‘express anything other than confidence’ in capacity to do job, Garda Commissioner says

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 15:14
Garda confirms investigation into ‘Grace’ cases

Garda confirms investigation into ‘Grace’ cases

Criminal investigation began in 2010 following disclosures made by a HSE social worker

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 01:08
Tribunal into McCabe case set to sit for first time

Tribunal into McCabe case set to sit for first time

Mr Justice Charleton to examine allegation of smear campaign against whistleblower

Mon Feb 27 2017 - 01:00
Former Garda chief said accounts of  meeting with TD ‘distorted’

Former Garda chief said accounts of meeting with TD ‘distorted’

John McGuinness claimed Martin Callinan had warned him off Sgt McCabe

Mon Feb 27 2017 - 01:00
Charleton tribunal must transcend carefully leaked narratives

Charleton tribunal must transcend carefully leaked narratives

Detail and veracity of key allegations, as well as credibility of defence, set to emerge

Mon Feb 27 2017 - 01:00
Senior gardaí welcome  inquiry into whistleblower controversy

Senior gardaí welcome inquiry into whistleblower controversy

Garda officers say McCabe tribunal will give the force a chance to air its account of events

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 01:00
Garda accused of ‘inflating or carelessness’ in alcohol breath test data

Garda accused of ‘inflating or carelessness’ in alcohol breath test data

Policing Authority concerned gardaí ‘may feel it appropriate to inflate data’

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 21:17
Nóirín O’Sullivan ‘welcomes tribunal’ into McCabe controversy

Nóirín O’Sullivan ‘welcomes tribunal’ into McCabe controversy

Garda Commissioner appears before public meeting of policing authority in Dublin

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 15:57
New close-pass cycling rules a golden opportunity for Garda

New close-pass cycling rules a golden opportunity for Garda

Initiative has made roads safer and generated goodwill for several UK police forces

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 01:00
Nóirín O’Sullivan faces public questioning over Sgt McCabe

Nóirín O’Sullivan faces public questioning over Sgt McCabe

Garda Commissioner’s meeting on Thursday with Policing Authority will be live-streamed

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 19:56
New laws to target drivers who overtake cyclists too closely

New laws to target drivers who overtake cyclists too closely

Draft Bill specifies fines and penalty points for motorists who pass within 1.5m gap

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 17:57
Gardaí upgrade Dublin shooting death to murder

Gardaí upgrade Dublin shooting death to murder

Two arrested after no firearm found at property where there was evidence of drugtaking

Tue Feb 21 2017 - 17:53
No precedent for foreign investigation into McCabe allegations

No precedent for foreign investigation into McCabe allegations

Giving Garda-style powers to outside investigators could be deemed unconstitutional

Mon Feb 13 2017 - 20:06
Garda whistleblower ‘vindicated’ as prosecution dropped

Garda whistleblower ‘vindicated’ as prosecution dropped

Supt David Taylor was arrested in connection with releasing information on case

Mon Feb 13 2017 - 19:48
Tribute paid to cyclist killed in Co Kildare crash

Tribute paid to cyclist killed in Co Kildare crash

Tonya McEvoy was on training ride with Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club on Sunday

Mon Feb 13 2017 - 09:40
Garda likely to open senior posts to foreign applicants

Garda likely to open senior posts to foreign applicants

McCabe controversy has intensifed pressure to look further afield for expertise

Mon Feb 13 2017 - 01:05
Analysis: Garda Commissioner winched to safety for now

Analysis: Garda Commissioner winched to safety for now

O’Sullivan damaged despite ‘Prime Time’ revelations about Tusla role in McCabe saga

Sun Feb 12 2017 - 23:30
Cyclist dies after collision with car while training with club

Cyclist dies after collision with car while training with club

Woman confirmed as member of Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club based in Dundrum

Sun Feb 12 2017 - 19:26
Herd of cattle seized by Criminal Assets Bureau over unpaid taxes

Herd of cattle seized by Criminal Assets Bureau over unpaid taxes

Kilkenny farm raid came after unsuccessful efforts to collect money saw liability reach €4m

Tue Jan 31 2017 - 13:55
Gardaí strike decisive blow against Kinahan gang

Gardaí strike decisive blow against Kinahan gang

Analysis: Seizure of €3m in drugs shows officers are catching up with feuding cartels

Mon Jan 30 2017 - 01:01
Intelligence results in €3m  drug seizure from Kinahan gang

Intelligence results in €3m drug seizure from Kinahan gang

Assault rifle also found in Sallins raid which is third blow to cartel in little over a week

Mon Jan 30 2017 - 01:00
Gardaí must now charge or release Kinahan gang suspects

Gardaí must now charge or release Kinahan gang suspects

One detainee suspected of managing Christy Kinahan’s criminal activities in Ireland

Fri Jan 27 2017 - 08:15
Gardaí hope Kinahan gang bank records will yield valuable evidence

Gardaí hope Kinahan gang bank records will yield valuable evidence

Key suspect believed to be gang’s operations manager in Ireland held after Garda raid

Thu Jan 26 2017 - 01:00
Kinahans beginning to feel financial pain of Hutch feud

Kinahans beginning to feel financial pain of Hutch feud

Gardaí strike rich vein in latest raid and believe they have arrested senior gang figure

Thu Jan 26 2017 - 01:00
Head of Kinahan gang in Ireland held as €300,000 found in attic

Head of Kinahan gang in Ireland held as €300,000 found in attic

Loaded guns found in Dublin warehouse on Tuesday posed ‘an imminent threat to life’

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 14:13
Bogus marriages in Republic linked to asylum claims

Bogus marriages in Republic linked to asylum claims

Garda operation has targeted unions between non-EU men and non-Irish EU women

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 07:30
How Irish sham marriage scam was dismantled

How Irish sham marriage scam was dismantled

Tánaiste introduced new powers that closed net on scam worth estimated €20 million

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 01:00
Dublin Airport’s security is not in question in Garda inquiry

Dublin Airport’s security is not in question in Garda inquiry

Analysis: Investigation into alleged people-smuggling will focus on the role of staff

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 01:00
  • 1
  • …
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • …
  • 153
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121
  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • 127
  • 128
  • 129
  • 130
  • 131
  • 132
  • 133
  • 134
  • 135
  • 136
  • 137
  • 138
  • 139
  • 140
  • 141
  • 142
  • 143
  • 144
  • 145
  • 146
  • 147
  • 148
  • 149
  • 150
  • 151
  • 152

Download The Irish Times iOS App from the App StoreOpens in new windowGet The Irish Times App on the Google Play StoreOpens in new window
  • Why Subscribe?
  • Subscription Bundles
  • Subscriber Rewards
  • Student Subscription
  • Subscription Help CentreOpens in new window
  • Home DeliveryOpens in new window
  • Contact Us
  • Help CentreOpens in new window
  • My Account
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • The Irish Times Trust
  • Careers
  • ePaper
  • Crosswords & puzzles
  • Newspaper Archive
  • Newsletters
  • Article IndexOpens in new window
  • Discount CodesOpens in new window
MyHome.ieOpens in new windowThe GlossOpens in new windowRecruit IrelandOpens in new windowRIP.ieOpens in new window
The Irish Times
Irish Times on WhatsAppIrish Times on FacebookIrish Times on XIrish Times on LinkedInIrish Times on Instagram
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Cookie Information
Cookie Settings
Community Standards
Copyright

© 2025 The Irish Times DAC