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# policing authority

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May 2023
# policing authority
Garda bosses say officers didn't facilitate bus 'headcount' in Clare
Assistant Commissioner Eileen Foster added that she “can’t imagine” any officer facilitating such a thing.
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May 25th 2023, 6:15 PM
# An Garda Síochána
GRA welcomes Policing Authority's 'considerable' concerns over Garda disciplinary process
There were 110 gardaí suspended from the force as of July 2022.
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May 2nd 2023, 8:07 PM
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2023
# Gardaí
Policing Authority warns that more resources needed for Gardaí to tackle economic crime
A report released today also highlighted issues in Garda recruitment as a consequence of the pandemic.
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Apr 28th 2023, 12:07 PM
# policing authority
‘Exponential increase’ in protests this year adding to costs for Gardaí
The Policing Authority heard the vast majority of these demonstrations are “of an anti-immigration sentiment”.
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Feb 23rd 2023, 6:56 PM
Last year
2022
# policing authority
Senior garda says garda stations are not places for mental health patients
Chief Superintendent Gerard Roche also said that new plans for removal of gardaí from mental health response requires proper resourcing.
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Nov 24th 2022, 7:00 PM
THE MORNING LEAD
Policing Authority 'not satisfied' with Garda Commissioner's comments on Traveller profiling
A report by
Michelle Hennessy
Commissioner told the Policing Authority that he didn’t believe the gardaí undertake racial profiling.
Commissioner told the Policing Authority that he didn't believe the gardaí undertake racial profiling
Investigation by Noteworthy and The Journal examines ethnic profiling of Travellers, gardaí reaction and changes required
Policing Authority: The oversight body will "not be leaving this alone"
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Oct 30th 2022, 12:05 AM
# policing authority
26 gardaí serving suspensions for sexual or domestic complaints
The figures emerged during a meeting of the Policing Authority this afternoon.
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Jun 30th 2022, 7:13 PM
All time
# policing authority
Report into cancelled 999 calls says supervision of gardaí 'not followed or not effective'
The report says the controversy suggests that supervision and performance management of gardaí is “weak”.
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Nov 30th 2021, 12:03 PM
# 999 Problems
Gardaí explanations for cancelled 999 calls ‘perplexing in the extreme’
Policing Authority chairman Bob Collins criticised explanations offered by senior Gardai for the controversy surrounding thousands of cancelled calls.
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Oct 28th 2021, 10:40 PM
# Investigation
Policing Authority says gardaí are continuing to cancel 999 calls
Earlier this year, it emerged that more than 200,000 calls were cancelled over a two-year period.
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Oct 14th 2021, 5:54 PM
# policing authority
Dublin businesses said images of gardaí enforcing Covid laws 'damaged' public's sense of safety
Businesses expressed frustration in a report examining policing during the pandemic.
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Jul 21st 2021, 5:55 PM
# cancelled calls
Justice Minister says 999 calls being cancelled 'should not have happened'
The Garda Commissioner yesterday issued an apology to the victims who had their 999 calls cancelled.
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Jun 25th 2021, 8:56 AM
# Computer Aided Dispatch
Harris to brief Policing Authority on Garda dispatch system cancelling of domestic violence response
The garda report examined 3,000 calls and found hundreds of calls were cancelled incorrectly.
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Jun 24th 2021, 9:45 AM
# Abuse
Drew Harris says Mother and Baby Home crimes 'difficult to prosecute' despite reports of rape and incest
An Garda Síochána has found “insufficient evidence” in the Commission’s report to start any criminal investigations.
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Apr 29th 2021, 5:55 PM
# Antics
Garda Commissioner says some people's 'antics' were deserving of Covid fines over Christmas
Drew Harris was speaking at the Policing Authority meeting today.
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Feb 25th 2021, 5:58 PM
# policing authority
53% of people who received fines for breaches of Covid regulations were aged 18-25
Around 85% of 5,784 fines were issued to people for leaving their homes without a reasonable excuse.
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Feb 23rd 2021, 4:24 PM
# policing authority
Lack of training and guidance key weaknesses of Adult Cautioning Scheme according to report
The report says that only one Garda can recall receiving specialized training for the adult caution scheme.
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Feb 4th 2021, 5:55 PM
# policing authority
Garda probe into missing DNA samples finds 489 outstanding cases
Drew Harris said there is a “small risk” that some of these individuals have engaged in other crimes.
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Nov 25th 2020, 8:26 PM
# Irish Council Civil Liberties
ICCL calls on Gardaí to stop using 'humiliating' anti-spit hoods after NI Policing Board report
Since the start of the pandemic, anti-spit hoods have been used 118 times by Gardaí.
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Nov 12th 2020, 2:25 PM
# policing authority
This map shows a breakdown of where Gardaí have used Covid-19 powers
The Policing Authority has said Garda powers to enforce Covid restrictions should be as limited as possible, and used sparingly.
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Nov 11th 2020, 2:25 PM
# Monthly report
'Not a universal problem solver': Policing Authority cautions against more Covid-19 powers for gardaí
The Policing Authority’s monthly report on garda powers was published today.
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Oct 15th 2020, 1:21 PM
# policing authority
Oversight body commends gardaí for work during Covid crisis but says it'll be 'challenging' to meet targets
The Policing Authority today published its half-year report.
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Aug 6th 2020, 9:13 AM
# policing authority
'New level of respect and acceptance' experienced by gardaí during Covid-19 restrictions
The Policing Authority published its fourth report into the use of new garda powers since 8 April.
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Jun 5th 2020, 4:34 PM
# Josephine Feehily
Gardaí self-reflection on failings wouldn't have happened five years ago, Policing Authority chair says
Josephine Feehily said yesterday that An Garda Síochána has evolved as an organisation since 2014.
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Dec 20th 2019, 12:05 AM
# policing authority
'Inherently worrying': Review of homicide cases finds flaws in 28 investigations
The Policing Authority said today it wants a number of recommendations acted upon by gardáí to “ensure public confidence”.
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Dec 19th 2019, 1:34 PM
# Crime
Review of adult caution scheme after juvenile prosecution scandal
A review of the juvenile diversion programme found thousands of reported crimes were not prosecuted.
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Oct 18th 2019, 12:48 PM
# hiring
Gardaí hiring for 'extremely challenging' role of Deputy Commissioner
The government has asked the Policing Authority to nominate a person for appointment to the position.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 12:06 PM
# Policing Plan for 2018
'Significant concerns' as only half of Garda reform targets have been met - Policing Authority
There had been an increase in assaults, robberies, and very little progress in tackling hate crime, the report said.
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Apr 25th 2019, 9:04 AM
# garda reform
'Over-promising and under delivering': Policing Authority critical of garda approach to implementing change
The Policing Authority said that some gardaí have expressed “cynicism and scepticism” to proposed changes.
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Apr 11th 2019, 6:10 AM
# Gardaí
Garda reform: Policing Authority and Garda Síochána Inspectorate to be replaced
Work has been underway over the past three months to implement the recommendations.
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Dec 18th 2018, 3:24 PM
# Breath Testing
'Significant concern' over lack of breath testing at scenes of fatal crashes
The authority has outlined a series of concerns about how the force operates.
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Aug 8th 2018, 2:46 PM
# homicide figures
Policing Authority denies it 'told tales' on garda civilian staff who raised concerns
The analysts said they were pressured to sign off on inaccurate data.
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Mar 21st 2018, 1:51 PM
# Gardaí
Justice Minister is 'extremely concerned' at reports that homicides weren't properly investigated
The gardaí said that they have evidence to back up their claims.
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Feb 2nd 2018, 6:29 PM
# homicide figures
Policing Authority 'frustrated' with delay in garda review of unrecorded homicides
A review was due to be published last June.
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Feb 1st 2018, 3:23 PM
# missing figures
Policing Authority to question garda commissioner about missing homicide figures
The review was due to be published last June.
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Jan 29th 2018, 1:51 PM
# Breath tests
Commissioner confirms no gardaí will be disciplined over breath test scandal
O Cualáin said reviewing all 505,730 calls made by gardaí to log breath test data would take a number of years.
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Nov 23rd 2017, 6:01 PM
# Analysis
Two investigations later, there's no assurance garda scandals will not happen again
It is time now for the finger-pointing to stop and for that culture shift we’ve been hearing about for years to begin.
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Nov 4th 2017, 10:00 PM
# Testing times
How and why under-pressure gardaí faked checkpoints
It’s detailed in a report from the Policing Authority.
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Nov 2nd 2017, 6:01 AM
# policing authority
Gardaí reported fake checkpoints - and falsified 400k more breath checks than previously thought
Gardaí are having their fingers rapped over breath tests again – this time by the Policing Authority.
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Nov 1st 2017, 5:50 PM
# Gardaí
'Is it non-compliance, or just lack of capacity?' - Policing Authority unsure of competence of Garda management
Chairperson of the Policing Authority Josephine Feehily was in front of the Oireachtas Justice Committee this morning.
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Sep 27th 2017, 10:16 AM
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