Policing
Gardaí investigating Black Lives Matter protest in Dublin
Gardaí have launched an investigation into whether a Black Lives Matter protest attended by thousands of people in Dublin broke public health restrictions introduced to tackle COVID-19.
Published 3 June 2020
New Garda positions created overseas to tackle crime and terrorism
New Garda positions will be created in the US and Colombia to help tackle organised crime and terrorism, Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has announced.
Published 1 June 2020
ICCL: Gardaí should lose coronavirus policing powers in June
Gardaí should lose the power to arrest people for failing to comply with public health guidelines in less than two weeks, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has said.
Published 28 May 2020
Lawyer criticises safety measures at COVID-19 custody suite
A criminal defence lawyer has sharply criticised safety measures at a specialist COVID-19 custody suite established by the PSNI in Belfast.
Published 20 May 2020
Solicitors invited to complete survey on experiences in Garda stations during COVID-19
Criminal defence solicitors have been invited to complete a survey on their experiences in Garda stations during the COVID-19 crisis.
Published 5 May 2020
Justice ministers discuss cross-border policing via teleconference
Justice ministers north and south of the border have spoken via teleconference to discuss the close co-operation between An Garda Síochána and the PSNI during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 1 May 2020
Fall in complaints to GSOC after introduction of new Garda procedures
The number of complaints made to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) fell by nine per cent last year following the introduction of the new local intervention process.
Published 29 April 2020
PSNI budget has fallen by £200m in real terms since 2010
The PSNI's budget has fallen by more than £200 million in real terms over the past decade, according to a new report.
Published 28 April 2020
Emergency coronavirus law used in 34 arrests so far
New Garda powers under the emergency coronavirus law have been used 34 times since coming into effect earlier this month.
Published 22 April 2020
Proposals to expand use of 'live link' in custody out for consultation
Proposals to use video "live link" technology for a range of custody functions, including police interviews and the extension of detention by both police and the courts, have gone out to consultation.
Published 21 April 2020
Solicitor acts remotely for client in police interview in Northern Ireland first
A criminal defence lawyer has acted remotely for a client in a police interview in a Northern Ireland first.
Published 16 April 2020
Garda lockdown powers shouldn't be used, civil liberties experts say
New Garda powers to enforce lockdown restrictions should not be used as the consent-based approach "has been for the most part successful", civil liberties experts have said.
Published 8 April 2020
PSNI told by watchdog to carry out 'full audit' of historical records
The PSNI needs to carry out a "full audit" of its historical records to establish what material it may hold in relation to Troubles-related cases, a watchdog has said.
Published 2 April 2020
Fraud, gun and drug offences up sharply in 2019
Gardaí recorded sharp increases in fraud, gun and drug offences in 2019, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Published 31 March 2020
Six members appointed to Policing Board
Six people have been appointed to the Northern Ireland Policing Board with effect from April.
Published 12 March 2020
