Drew Harris

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris tells families of commitment to bringing them closure while Minister for Justice Helen McEntee speaks of improved unidentified human remains database

One year on from the riots, gardaí are using different tactics and more formidable equipment to tackle big public order disturbances

Tributes paid to groups and individuals actively working to make communities safer at ceremony in Portlaoise

Plus: Love/Hate duo making a fact-based Dublin crime film; secrecy around Micheál Martin’s meeting with Apple; and Robert Troy’s support for Michael O’Leary’s slurry

No information to be released that could potentially interfere with ongoing Garda investigation

Policing Authority says senior posts ‘extremely well-remunerated’

Detectives no closer to making arrests amid claims the State’s child protection system had ‘failed’ Co Louth boy

Forensic examination of Emer Terrace house and wasteland outside complete, with focus likely to shift to Drogheda

As with an extra 1,000 gardaí proposed by the Dublin City Taskforce, many solutions offered for the capital are in the realm of magical thinking

Drivers found to have travelled between two points on a road too quickly to receive three penalty points and fine of up to €160

President hosted majority of relatives and friends of 48 people who died in fire, thanking them for ‘tenacity’ in their fight for truth

The former Garda commissioner was ‘loving, caring and generous’, mourners told

McEntee repeating same recruitment aspiration as 2024 unlikely to kickstart sluggish growth in Garda numbers

Undoubtedly there are small groups who have shown themselves capable of serious violence and the gardaí need to take those threats seriously. But the right of the public to raise issues of concern and protest in public places must be protected

The former Assistant Commissioner served 41 years in An Garda Síochána

Helen McEntee says Government is open to listening to the families of those who died in Co Donegal explosion

Figures also show increases in detections for intoxicated driving, mobile phone-use, unaccompanied learner drivers and uninsured motorists

Dozens of successful candidates in each intake have not taken up their places over the past two years

Government seeking to balance establishment of full commission of investigation with not unduly delaying redress payments to survivors

Major Garda operation being ramped up to ensure no repeat of violence seen when teams met in Dublin in 1995

At least five of eight serving assistant commissioners now seeking role following pledge to change how large pension pots are taxed

Recruitment process had been delayed by concerns over tax liabilities

Senior gardaí reluctant to apply owing to tax implications

Drew Harris to remain in role until next summer but would face an application process for a second extension due to his age

End of Garda chief’s tenure looms as dispute breaks out over plans to fill the second most senior post in the force

Usually there would be a stampede within the Garda ranks among ambitious officers who wanted the job. But not this time

Four men from Belfast charged as part of the investigation into the serious disorder on Saturday were all refused bail and remanded in custody

Only 150 applications received from Nigeria in June, compared with an average of 650 per month in first quarter of 2024

Some €3.2m spent since start of last year on public order kit, including protective bodywear, riot shields and more powerful pepper sprays

Man has been arrested on suspicion of crashing into the gates at Áras an Uachtaráin, Custom House and Government Buildings

‘Professional’ protesters at recent anti-immigration events used tactics popular among far right in EU and US, security sources say

As system is introduced in Limerick, commissioner says devices were very effective in policing recent disorder in Coolock

Roll out of new Garda ‘operating model’ across the country affected by dispute

Minister for Justice promises to reform system ‘as soon as possible’ following jailing of Dublin man for 17 years for rape of two women in his taxi

Drew Harris calls for other victims of taxi driver to come forward after conviction for two attacks

Policing Authority told some protesters in Coolock, opposed to use of former Crown Paints factory, had genuine concerns but were ‘infiltrated’ by ‘troublemakers’

If you are convinced your community is being ‘invaded’, it becomes easier to justify violence. Disinformation is an accelerant that incites hate and fuels extremism

Richard McGreevy (28) tells judge he was very angry at the time and did not intend for his TikTok video to go viral

Sinn Féin leader says there has been a particularly vicious focus online on her and her party in attempt to ‘alienate sentiment’

Gardaí are assessing footage of the discussion, along with hundreds of hours of CCTV footage