Advertisement

Readers like you keep news free for everyone.

More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can help keep paywalls away.

Support us today
Not now
Sunday 4 June 2023 Dublin: 18°C

# Garda

Last month
May 2023
# Europe
Gardaí assist in Europol operation that freed six children from child sexual abuse
The operation, dubbed the Victim Identification Taskforce organised by Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), took place earlier this month.
# Crash
13-year-old boy killed after tractor he was driving overturned in Mayo named locally
The boy was treated at the scene at Scarduane last night but died in hospital this morning.
# garda response
Garda bosses look to reduce garda call volume by not responding to minor road crashes
A garda spokesperson has confirmed that they are examining a rationalisation of the incidents gardaí routinely respond to.
# Navan
Five teenagers arrested over Navan assault all released without charge
A garda spokesperson said that investigations into the matter are ongoing.
# Courts
Man jailed for dragging Garda on road in Cork, leaving her with life changing injuries
Garda Catherine McCarthy was dragged 80 feet along a road, while she held onto a car, after catching a man buying a large quantity of cannabis.
# n7 crash
Prosecution of Garda over N7 crash 'outrageous', says Alan Kelly
The former Labour leader spoke on the matter in the Dáil this afternoon.
# rank shortage
Garda group calls out failure to recruit gardaí as new intake falls 33% below target for 2023
Statistics released by the Garda Representative Association (GRA) show just 154 recruits entered Templemore yesterday in the latest intake, far short of the 225 target.
# gsoc
Policing groups slam release of decision to prosecute garda in connection with fatal N7 crash
A Garda being prosecuted for a fatal crash that occurred when he was pursuing three men in 2021 has not been made aware of the exact charge he is facing.
# Garda
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after female pedestrian (50s) hit by car in Tallaght
The woman is being treated in hospital for serious injuries.
April
April 2023
# armed gardaí
Detective Garda who came under fire says all gardaí should have tactical training
Detective Garda Padraig Harrington, who is stationed in the Bridewell in Cork City, made the appeal at the Gard Representative conference in Mayo.
# Crime
Renewed appeal after deadly attack on Cork pensioner
Florence O’Sullivan (68) was attacked at Glentrasna Court in Cork city on 11 March and later died in Cork University Hospital.
# Arrest
Serving garda arrested at Dublin Airport for alleged possession of drugs
The woman, aged in her 30s, is a serving member in the Dublin region.
# Organised Crime
Trafficked sex workers are being forced to pay over €5,000 a month to crime gangs
Detectives are investigating a number of property owners who are providing apartments to organised crime groups.
# agsi
Middle-ranking gardaí vote to 'withdraw their labour' but will work Biden visit 'under protest'
The four days of action will take place once a month from May to August.
# agsi conference
Garda management withdraw gender identity directive pending more training
The move follows an intervention by the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors.
March
March 2023
# bike safe
'Don't get smashed up': Surgeon encourages bikers to get training from motorbike gardaí
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has officially launched the BikeSafe programme, which aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries among motorcyclists.
# The Job
The Irish diaspora and minority groups here to be key focus of new garda recruitment drive
The Government has set a target of 15,000 gardaí.
# The Job
New garda recruitment campaign to be launched this Friday
Minister for Justice Simon Harris will bring proposal to the Government today with the plan to run the campaign for three weeks.
# Dublin
Man taken to hospital as car crashes into front of Rathmines Aldi Store
A garda spokesperson confirmed that gardaí and other emergency services were called to the scene of the incident at the Aldi Store in Rathmines, Dublin at 7.30am this morning.
# Dublin
Detectives probe if gardaí passed secret information to murderous crime gang
Detectives from the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation are probing links between gardaí and the Hutch Organised Crime Group.
# Cork
Cork murder trial hears how man searching for cat discovered dismembered body of victim
Cosmin Nicholescu, with an address in Romania, is charged with the murder of Francis Dunne on a date unknown between December 27 and December 28 2019.
# Fermoy
'I thought I was going to die': Woman speaks of moment she was sexually assaulted in park
The woman was attacked in St Colman’s Park in Fermoy.
# Cavan
Gardaí no longer suspect foul play in death of man found in Cavan apartment
The dead man has been named locally as Dennis Neary who had recently moved into the area.
# Operation Thor
40 alleged burglary suspects and repeat offenders targeted in a garda blitz across north Dublin
The operation was part of the Winter Phase of Operation Thor which targets burglaries and other serious crime in winter months.
# recruitment crisis
Increasing Garda retirement age to 62 under consideration, says Taoiseach
Varadkar has spoken to the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris about the measure.
# agsi
Garda sergeants and inspectors to hold 'day of action' next week over rosters dispute
Both the AGSI and the GRA had voted against accepting new working time arrangements for gardaí.
February
February 2023
# Coco's Law
Intimate videos and hidden cameras: Gardaí launch major campaign to help victims of sextortion
Sextortion is a form of cyber extortion which involves a threat or blackmail of having intimate information, images or clips shared without consent.
# Dublin
Teenager dies days after alleged stabbing in Dublin suburb
Marius Mamaliga (19) was allegedly stabbed at Forest Court, Swords, on Thursday evening.
# North Face
Grafton Street manager pleads for garda help as North Face suffers fourth attack since December
The North Face shop on Grafton Street suffered its fourth attack in the last three months.
# Dublin
Ballyfermot violence: Garda injured as he tried to help woman 'knocked down' by motorbike
One of the gardaí was hospitalised when a crowd of young people watching several motorbikes performing stunts in the centre of the Dublin suburb turned on the officers.
# european unions
Public service staffing crisis not just an Irish problem but 'a Europe-wide issue'
European and Irish public services employees met in Dublin this week to discuss how to future-proof the sector amid a retention crisis.
# George Nkencho
Shooting of George Nkencho: GSOC probe completed ahead of decision on sending report to DPP
George Nkencho died after he was shot during an interaction with gardaí in December 2020.
The 27-year-old died outside his Dublin home in December 2020 after being shot multiple times by members of a Garda Armed Support Unit.
GSOC's role is to act as an independent agency to investigate when someone suffers a serious injury or dies when interacting with gardaí.
There has been repeated criticisms of the delay in the investigation.
# Limerick
Gardaí launch series of searches as fears mount that Dundon gang are back in business
A large quantity of white powder was found along with a cocaine packaging press.
# kinahan gang
Kinahan gang's supply chain decimated as gardaí continue to dismantle criminal empire
The gang has suffered significant blows in the last 12 months.
# Public order policing
Public order: how gardaí are responding to current waves of protests
In recent years, the garda organisation has made efforts to formalise and professionalise their methods in protest management.
Protesters focused their ire on Finglas Garda Station this week.
Protest groups contain some people with criminal connections, according to sources.
January
January 2023
# Criminal Assets Bureau
Man arrested after CAB seizes cash, luxury watches and designer handbags
Raid were carried out at 15 locations today.
# Tony Gallagher
Ex-Inspector says target focused leadership and 'stats' has left Garda morale on the floor
Tony Gallagher retired last year after a career which saw him decorated with a Scott medal for bravery.
# appeal
Appeal after shots fired at entrance to Longford housing estate
The incident happened just outside the Dundarragh estate at around 3.30pm this afternoon.
# special taskforce
Garda body demands 'special taskforce' be set up to protect members from violent attacks
There have been several serious incidents involving gardaí in recent months.
# Offaly
Man in serious condition following crash in Offaly
The crash happened on the N80 between Tullamore and Derryclure.