#Drew Harris

# drew-harris - Monday 2 December, 2019

# Seamus Ludlow

Family of man shot dead in Dundalk in 1976 to meet with Garda Commissioner this morning

Dec 2nd 2019, 6:00 AM 8,246 Views 8 Comments

His family have long maintained Ludlow was an innocent victim of a loyalist death squad.

# drew-harris - Wednesday 27 November, 2019

# Drew Harris

Garda Commissioner concerned about rise in right-wing extremism in Ireland

Nov 27th 2019, 6:41 PM 31,942 Views 98 Comments

Harris said there needs to be a consistent approach by gardaí in dealing with hate crime.

# drew-harris - Wednesday 30 October, 2019

# Border Crime

Garda Commissioner says threatening posters against Quinn directors will be removed from lampposts

Oct 30th 2019, 8:22 PM 20,194 Views 20 Comments

The Taoiseach said the State won’t be found wanting in ensuring that law and order prevails.

# drew-harris - Wednesday 9 October, 2019

# Racism

'If you feel uncomfortable or threatened, report it': Hate crime definition introduced for gardaí

Oct 9th 2019, 1:11 PM 22,855 Views 104 Comments

The Garda Commissioner said gardaí want to encourage victims to report these incidents to them.

# drew-harris - Monday 30 September, 2019

# Cavan

Armed gardaí to begin policing border region from today

Sep 30th 2019, 10:10 AM 65,824 Views 55 Comments

The unit will be made up of twenty gardaí from other units across the country.

# drew-harris - Thursday 26 September, 2019

# Exclusion Zones

Drew Harris says existing legislation adequate in dealing with protests outside abortion centres

Sep 26th 2019, 8:00 PM 7,998 Views 78 Comments

In July, Minister Simon Harris said exclusion zones outside hospitals and GP surgeries will be a “major priority”.

# Doonbeg

Visits of Trump and Pence this year cost An Garda Síochána between €15-18 million

Sep 26th 2019, 6:52 PM 11,750 Views 49 Comments

The figure was about half the security costs for Pope Francis’ visit last year.

# GRA

Fears that rural areas will lack resources after 'out of the blue' garda shake-up

Sep 26th 2019, 11:32 AM 15,317 Views 24 Comments

An Garda Síochana reduced its garda divisions and its regions as part of a restructuring model.

# Immigration

Number of people stopped at the Northern Ireland land border and removed from the State is rising

Sep 26th 2019, 12:05 AM 69,502 Views 61 Comments

Gardaí say that the passport checks at the border are to fight organised crime, but NGOs say they’re more like immigration controls.

# drew-harris - Wednesday 25 September, 2019

# Drew Harris

Garda shake-up: Garda divisions reduced from 28 to 19 as part of restructuring

Sep 25th 2019, 4:47 PM 16,654 Views 24 Comments

Divisions along the border are “unlikely to see any significant change” until there’s clarity on Brexit, Gardaí said.

# drew-harris - Wednesday 18 September, 2019

# Brexit

Drew Harris 'won't speculate' on border posts but says region will get more gardaí and armed support

Sep 18th 2019, 11:34 AM 9,446 Views 20 Comments

The Garda Commissioner says the force is “ready” for Brexit.

# drew-harris - Thursday 22 August, 2019

# Gardaí

Garda divisions to reduce from 28 to 19 under major shake-up of the force

Updated Aug 22nd 2019, 12:03 PM 34,422 Views 52 Comments

The changes were announced by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris this morning.

# drew-harris - Tuesday 16 July, 2019

# Crime

Less than half of Irish public think An Garda Síochána is well-managed

Jul 16th 2019, 12:38 PM 19,889 Views 85 Comments

A new garda survey found a high level of trust in gardaí with 75% of people saying officers in their area can be relied on to be there when needed.

# drew-harris - Wednesday 10 July, 2019

# Brian Stack

Garda Commissioner apologises over handling of Brian Stack murder investigation

Updated Jul 10th 2019, 10:59 AM 19,660 Views 69 Comments

The family of murdered Brian Stack met with Drew Harris at Garda HQ this morning.

# drew-harris - Friday 21 June, 2019

# An Garda Síochána

Both justice minister and Garda Commissioner apologise to Majella Moynihan in person

Jun 21st 2019, 4:46 PM 10,952 Views 21 Comments

The details of Moynihan’s case came to light last weekend following a radio documentary which aired on RTÉ Radio 1.

# drew-harris - Monday 17 June, 2019

# Doc On One

'If it ever happens again you're sacked' - Majella Moynihan says she was used as an example to other female gardaí

Updated Jun 17th 2019, 11:35 AM 46,712 Views 82 Comments

The former garda said she felt pressured by the force into giving her baby David up for adoption.

# drew-harris - Friday 7 June, 2019

# Birthday Honours

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris awarded for PSNI role in latest round of Queen's honours

Jun 7th 2019, 10:58 PM 27,247 Views 70 Comments

Harris’ award was announced in a statement by the Policing Authority this evening.

# New Gardaí

New Garda recruits set to be stationed in areas hardest hit by gang violence

Jun 7th 2019, 5:34 PM 25,927 Views 48 Comments

A total of 55 Garda have been assigned to the Coolock and Blanchardstown areas.

# drew-harris - Saturday 11 May, 2019

# Investigation

Garda Commissioner examining case of alleged Garda discrimination against Travellers

May 11th 2019, 9:30 AM 31,279 Views 5 Comments

The minister said it is incumbent on all members of the gardaí to abide by the code of conduct as they go about their work.

# drew-harris - Thursday 9 May, 2019

# PAC

Commissioner says €22m for 'parading time' is drain on garda overtime budget

May 9th 2019, 12:36 PM 46,348 Views 46 Comments

The Garda Commissioner is appearing before the Oireachtas Public Accounts committee for the first time today.

# drew-harris - Wednesday 8 May, 2019

# Line Of Duty

'We want to stamp it out': New garda anti-corruption unit will be in place by end of year

May 8th 2019, 5:54 PM 18,061 Views 48 Comments

The Garda Commissioner said this unit will investigate allegations around drug use and inappropriate behaviour towards vulnerable people.

# drew-harris - Tuesday 16 April, 2019

# Security Concerns

Garda Commissioner says he can't talk about HQ jeep crash because of personal security concerns

Apr 16th 2019, 4:36 PM 30,661 Views 84 Comments

The jeep was involved in an incident late last month.

# drew-harris - Tuesday 9 April, 2019

# Garda Hq

Garda statement on Drew Harris vehicle controversy: 'There was no security incident'

Apr 9th 2019, 4:03 PM 30,655 Views 85 Comments

“A newly installed bollard malfunctioned,” a statement from the force said.

# drew-harris - Monday 8 April, 2019

# Garda Scandal

Explainer: Why has a minor accident involving the Garda Commissioner attracted controversy?

Apr 8th 2019, 5:45 PM 48,271 Views 77 Comments

Details of the accident at Garda headquarters emerged over the weekend.

# drew-harris - Sunday 7 April, 2019

# Garda Commissioner

Call for clarity after PSNI vehicle carrying Drew Harris hits barrier at Garda HQ

Apr 7th 2019, 12:59 PM 86,364 Views 144 Comments

The Garda Commissioner was travelling back from Northern Ireland on official business when the incident happened.

# drew-harris - Thursday 4 April, 2019

# Difference Is You

'Really encouraging': Reaction to change in Garda uniform to allow wearing of turbans and hijabs

Apr 4th 2019, 5:28 PM 26,151 Views 97 Comments

The decision comes alongside a new recruitment drive for gardaí.

# drew-harris - Sunday 31 March, 2019

Finian McGrath withdraws comments over political policing after strong criticism from Cabinet colleagues

Updated Mar 31st 2019, 5:56 PM 22,899 Views 66 Comments

In an interview with the Sunday Independent, McGrath said the policing of new drink driving laws had been “really over the top”.

# drew-harris - Thursday 28 February, 2019

# Inquiry

Family of murdered woman Clodagh Hawe to meet Garda Commissioner

Feb 28th 2019, 8:21 PM 24,649 Views 24 Comments

Clodagh’s family met with Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan today.

# Youth Diversion

Over half of youths not punished for serious crimes due to garda scheme failings went on to reoffend

Feb 28th 2019, 6:23 PM 12,943 Views 20 Comments

In more than 2,000 cases an adult who was also involved in the crime was cautioned or prosecuted for the offence.

# drew-harris - Wednesday 13 February, 2019

# North Frederick Street

Gardaí to change how they manage repossessions after Take Back the City incident

Feb 13th 2019, 1:31 PM 20,522 Views 28 Comments

Drew Harris said gardaí will be “more assertive” from now on in the way they approach repossessions.

# drew-harris - Thursday 24 January, 2019

# Brexit

Commissioner says there's no plan to move 600 gardaí to border - but what WILL happen?

Jan 24th 2019, 2:58 PM 13,187 Views 16 Comments

There is concern as the March deadline approaches that hundreds of gardaí will be transferred last-minute in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

# drew-harris - Thursday 17 January, 2019

# Youth Referral Programme

'Damaging' garda report to outline how young people who committed violent crimes went unpunished

Jan 17th 2019, 12:06 AM 31,092 Views 22 Comments

An audit of 22,000 cases in the youth referral scheme was undertaken last year.

# drew-harris - Friday 4 January, 2019

# Shane O'Farrell

Family outline 'deep concerns' to Garda Commissioner about son killed in hit-and-run

Jan 4th 2019, 6:03 PM 40,952 Views 45 Comments

O’Farrell was cycling home when he was struck by a car driven by a man who was on bail for offences in both Cavan and Monaghan.

# Suspended

Senior garda suspended pending GSOC investigation

Jan 4th 2019, 8:30 AM 40,897 Views 0 Comments

It’s understood the decision to suspend the officer was taken by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris.

# drew-harris - Tuesday 18 December, 2018

# Roscommon

Garda Commissioner: My officers would not stand by and watch violence at an eviction

Dec 18th 2018, 4:48 PM 73,782 Views 141 Comments

Drew Harris said gardaí are in attendance at these types of incidents specifically to prevent violence.

# drew-harris - Wednesday 14 November, 2018

# Garda Review

'We're here to serve the people, not the organisation' - Drew Harris pens open letter to frontline gardaí

Nov 14th 2018, 12:03 PM 35,576 Views 50 Comments

Harris has urged all members to sign the Code of Ethics to send a signal of their commitment to a human rights based service.

# drew-harris - Monday 12 November, 2018

# Maurice McCabe

Commissioner 'reviewing' decision to fund Callinan's legal defence in McCabe case

Updated Nov 12th 2018, 1:46 PM 38,361 Views 0 Comments

Meanwhile Leo Varadkar has said Callinan is not being given a blanket indemnity.

# drew-harris - Wednesday 24 October, 2018

# Not Sorry

Garda Commissioner: 'I'm not apologising for cutting overtime'

Oct 24th 2018, 3:32 PM 31,381 Views 49 Comments

Drew Harris said he has a responsibility to show good management of public money.

# drew-harris - Tuesday 16 October, 2018

# Retirement Age

Minister to amend law to allow Garda Commissioner work past the age of 60

Oct 16th 2018, 6:20 AM 23,811 Views 11 Comments

The change will will remove any disincentive to potential candidates for vacancies that might arise at the top of the Garda organisation.

# drew-harris - Tuesday 18 September, 2018

# An Garda Síochána

More accountability and support for garda wellbeing: 'Sweeping reform' of policing recommended

Updated Sep 18th 2018, 5:40 PM 18,429 Views 82 Comments

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the Commission on the Future of Policing’s report will benefit the people of Ireland.

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