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An Garda Síochána

# an-garda-siochana - Wednesday 5 June, 2013

From The Daily Edge Alert! The gardaí have an important message Whoops

Alert! The gardaí have an important message

AKA an amusing Twitter blooper.

# an-garda-siochana - Thursday 30 May, 2013

‘Dysfunctional and flawed’: TDs slam penalty points investigation

Mick Wallace, Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan, Clare Daly and Joan Collins have criticised the reports into the practice of cancelling penalty points which largely cleared gardaí.

# an-garda-siochana - Wednesday 15 May, 2013

Three ‘possible breaches’ identified in penalty points report

Anonymous allegations made about possible garda corruption were found to be unsubstantiated.

# an-garda-siochana - Friday 3 May, 2013

Why this garda bike with an out-of-date tax disc is not breaking the law

Turns out garda vehicles are exempt from motor tax…

# an-garda-siochana - Tuesday 30 April, 2013

3 rifles, 2 sawn-off shotguns, and 1 revolver seized following house search

A large amount of ammunition was also recovered from the house in the Kilclare area of Tallaght, Dublin 24, earlier today.

# an-garda-siochana - Monday 29 April, 2013

Man charged after pepper spray discharged in Tivoli Theatre

Four theatre-goers were believed to be affected but none required hospital treatment.

Gardaí ‘should be treated like judges’ in pay talks

The Garda Representative Association sees the situation of rank and file gardaí as similar to that of judges.

# an-garda-siochana - Friday 26 April, 2013

Healy-Rae wants debate on expanding gun ownership in Ireland

“It’s no harm for these criminals to know that if they engage in this type of activity they may leave the home that they break into in a wooden box,” the independent TD has said.

# an-garda-siochana - Thursday 25 April, 2013

Three men arrested in relation to 2011 murder case

The arrests are in relation to the shooting dead of 22-year-old Darren Cogan on 25 June 2011.

Man charged in relation to Tuesday’s cannabis seizure in Cork

Cannabis plant and herb with an estimated street value of €100,000 was seized in Tuesday’s raid.

# an-garda-siochana - Sunday 21 April, 2013

Man arrested following armed robbery in Co Kildare

The incident occurred at approximately 8.15am this morning when two males armed with a firearm entered a shop in Johnstown and held up staff before escaping with a sum of money.

# an-garda-siochana - Saturday 20 April, 2013

Pic: Two arrested after cannabis plants worth €2.5m seized

The 3,000 plants were seized following the planned search of a business premises in Tuam, Co Galway.

# an-garda-siochana - Saturday 13 April, 2013

Man rushed to Tallaght Hospital following shooting in Clondalkin

The shooting took place in Rowlagh Park in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, earlier today.

# an-garda-siochana - Thursday 28 March, 2013

Rise in number of homicides and sexual offences in 2012

Justice Minister Alan Shatter said the overall drop in crime lat year provides reassurance that “efficiencies” are making a real contribution to public safety.

# an-garda-siochana - Wednesday 27 March, 2013

‘Unexpected number’ of gardaí accessed information on Clare Daly arrest

Justice Minister Alan Shatter said today that he has had concerns for some time about sensitive and confidential information finding its way into the public domain.

# an-garda-siochana - Tuesday 26 March, 2013

Garda Commissioner says ‘more needs to be done with fewer resources’

Speaking at the AGSI’s annual conference, Martin Callinan said that gardaí are “not immune” from the cuts to public expenditure.

# an-garda-siochana - Monday 25 March, 2013

Pics: Taoiseach confronted by off-duty garda over public sector cuts

Campaigning in Meath East today, Enda Kenny came under fire from an off-duty garda who was unhappy with cuts to his and public sector workers’ pay.

Shatter to address garda conference amid concern over pay cuts

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors gathers for its annual conference in Sligo today with Justice Minister Alan Shatter due to address delegates this evening.

# an-garda-siochana - Saturday 23 March, 2013

Man arrested over armed robbery of security staff in Donaghmede

The incident happened as staff were transporting cash from a fast food outlet in Donaghmede Shopping Centre.

# an-garda-siochana - Friday 22 March, 2013

Government to sell off some of the 139 closed garda stations

Office of Public Works Minister Brian Hayes has announced plans to find other State uses or to sell off the 139 garda stations that have been closed in the past two years.

# an-garda-siochana - Thursday 21 March, 2013

Garda injured following incident in Fermoy, Co Cork

A man in his 60s was arrested following the incident at Cork Marts in Corrin, Fermoy, last night.

# an-garda-siochana - Tuesday 5 March, 2013

From The Score If Deccie’s stuck for an out-half, he might want to check the Irish police rugby team Coppers

If Deccie’s stuck for an out-half, he might want to check the Irish police rugby team

The combined An Garda Siochana-PSNI team take on the French police in the RDS on Friday night (and it’s free in).

The 9 at 9: Tuesday

Good morning. Here are nine things to know as you start your day.

# an-garda-siochana - Sunday 3 March, 2013

‘I have given as much as I can’ – garda speaks out against pay cuts

The garda source said many colleagues have difficulties with the potential impact of industrial action but they feel they are backed into a corner.

# an-garda-siochana - Sunday 24 February, 2013

Two men arrested in Cork after handguns found in vehicle

Two handguns were found in a vehicle which was stopped in the Deanrock area of Togher. The occupants are being questioned.

# an-garda-siochana - Friday 15 February, 2013

Column: Public and political attitudes to gardaí have to change

Following the murder of Garda Adrian Donohoe, it’s time to take stock of the contribution gardaí make to society, writes Steven Wrenn.

# an-garda-siochana - Thursday 14 February, 2013

15 people evacuated after fire at apartment complex

A 77-year-old female is being treated for smoke inhalation after the incident.

# an-garda-siochana - Wednesday 6 February, 2013

Shatter: ‘Difficult not to throw up’ listening to Ming on Gardaí

The justice minister did little to hide his annoyance in the Dáil today when asked about the penalty points inquiry.

# an-garda-siochana - Tuesday 5 February, 2013

Labour senator stands over claim that Shatter made joke about garda cuts

Alan Shatter strongly denies that he made a joke in relation to garda station closures as has been alleged by the Labour Senator John Whelan.

# an-garda-siochana - Monday 4 February, 2013

Gardaí ‘will not accept pay cuts’ as sergeants question Shatter figures

The associations representing both Garda sergeants and ordinary members have lashed out at the government today.

‘It’s not on’ – Garda Commissioner critical of work-to-rule, ‘blue flu’ threats

Growing tensions between gardaí and the government, which is seeking €60 million in new savings, could lead to protests that would hamper the ability of the force to operate to its full capacity.

# an-garda-siochana - Thursday 31 January, 2013

Column: My father was a Garda – I’ve seen what they have to go through.

Fears for his safety, holidays without him, and the constant worry that he wouldn’t come home: Aisling O’Donnell writes about her father, the Garda.

“If you have any semblance of good in you, for God’s sake, turn these people in” Garda Death This post contains audio

“If you have any semblance of good in you, for God’s sake, turn these people in”

The Garda Commissioner told the congregation at the funeral of Adrian Donohoe that An Garda Síochána will do everything in its power to bring the perpetrators to justice.

# an-garda-siochana - Monday 28 January, 2013

Gardaí issue further appeal over detective’s killing

A burned-out car discovered in south Armagh yesterday is undergoing a technical examination as over 100 gardaí investigate the shooting dead of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe last Friday.

Dáil to debate garda station closures as ex-commissioner criticises cuts

Former garda assistant commissioner Martin Donnellan questioned the cuts to garda resources as the issue will be debated in the Dáil this week.

# an-garda-siochana - Sunday 27 January, 2013

Ultimate sacrifice: the Gardaí who have been killed on duty

Adrian Donohoe is the 87th Garda to have died in the course of his duty – and the 35th to die from a direct attack.

# an-garda-siochana - Wednesday 23 January, 2013

Public meetings scheduled ahead of garda station closures in Cork

The meeting are being organised to “clarify any concerns which may exist” ahead of the closure of the four stations.

# an-garda-siochana - Monday 21 January, 2013

Gardaí renew appeal for information over missing Philip O’Toole

Philip O’Toole, 33, was last seen on Monday 7 January; he is 5’7″ in height with short brown hair and of medium build.

# an-garda-siochana - Saturday 12 January, 2013

Garda in hospital after early morning collision with Dublin Bus in Clontarf

The garda’s injuries are not life-threatening.

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