The number of people that believe local crime is not a problem has risen by 13 per cent since 2019, according to the 2022 Garda Public Attitude Survey. The nationally…
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In February 2023 a new Computer Aided Dispatch system known as ‘GardaSAFE’ was introduced as part of a phased roll-out to An Garda Síochána. This new system is designed to…
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The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has welcomed details announced by Angela Willis, Assistant Garda Commissioner for the Dublin Metropolitan Region, of how the additional €10 million allocation to…
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The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has welcomed the attestation of 87 members of An Garda Síochána at the Garda College, Templemore. The newly attested members have now completed…
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An Garda Síochána is in the midst of a very exciting period of organisational change, the largest of its kind since its inception in 1922, as it rolls out a…
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The Central Statistics Office (CSO) have carried out a study of diversity in An Garda Síochána, showing that around 36% of An Garda Síochána employees were female in January 2023….
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Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has announced that An Garda Síochána is to immediately begin the process of procuring bodycams for frontline Gardaí. Following a Cabinet meeting at which Government…
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As part of its centenary commemorations, An Garda Síochána has refurbished the An Garda Síochána Monument of Remembrance at Garda Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8. The Garda Monument of Remembrance…
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The Government has agreed to a proposal for Minister for Justice Simon Harris to amend laws to increase sentences for assaults causing harm to members of An Garda Síochána and…
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The Garda Commissioner Harris has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Justice Simon Harris TD that the latest Garda recruitment competition will open on 24 March 2023. Candidates can…
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The Minister for Justice, Simon Harris TD, has announced that a new recruitment campaign for An Garda Síochána will open for applications this Friday, 24 March 2023, for three weeks….
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The Minister for Justice Simon Harris introduced legislation in the Dáil to allow for the use of body worn cameras and other crucial modern policing tools by An Garda Síochána….
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The Minister for Justice, Simon Harris TD, has welcomed the attestation of 24 new members of An Garda Síochána at the Garda College, Templemore, ahead of a significant acceleration of…
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The Minister for Justice Simon Harris has announced an additional capital allocation of €21.5 million to support significant investment in a new helicopter and fixed wing plane for An Garda…
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A new preliminary roadside drug driving testing device, which can test for a greater range of drugs at the roadside was launched at the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An…
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Minister of State with responsibility for Youth Justice, James Browne, is pleased to invite proposals from community and youth service organisations to establish new Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) in South…
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The public’s perception of the seriousness of crime at a local level has decreased again this year, according to the 2021 Garda Public Attitudes Survey. The survey has also found…
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The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, announced that she has secured Government approval to publish the landmark Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill to mark a new departure for…
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The four Dublin Local Authorities, An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority, and the Dublin Cycling Campaign call on cyclists to ‘Light Up Your Bike’ during the darker commutes. Now that the clocks have…
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An Garda Síochána continue to advise homeowners and residents to lock up and light up during longer darker winter evenings. Gardaí warn homeowners and residents to beware of ‘bogus callers’…
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An Garda Síochána has launched the Safe at College campaign to help keep students safe with advice to be provided on topics such as rental fraud, money mules, staying safe,…
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Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and Minister of State James Browne are pleased to announce that the Garda Síochána Compensation Scheme Bill 2021 has completed all stages in the Oireachtas….
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An Garda Síochána has published detailed findings of an analysis of recorded Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence incidents. This follows substantive improvements in recording practices and sustained increased reporting…
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The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, warmly welcomed the Budget 2023 allocation of over €3.3 billion for the Justice sector as demonstrating the Government’s firm commitment to building stronger and…
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