Justin Kelly appointed new Garda commissioner Mr Kelly will replace Drew Harris in September. Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025
‘Strong co-operation’ to tackle cross-border crime hailed at conference Irish Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan, Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long and senior police took part in the event in Belfast. Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025
Irish Government ‘to agree memorandum of understanding with Omagh inquiry’ Irish Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan said drafts have been exchanged between his department and the inquiry. The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025
Harris: Garda families ‘sickened’ by McDonald’s positioning as police champion Mr Harris made the remarks after Ms McDonald had heavily criticised Fine Gael’s handling of the justice portfolio. The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
Government ‘will act immediately’ on Tusla review into Kyran Durnin The child and family agency has held a review into its engagements with the boy and his family. Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2024
Irish police end search of former family home of suspected murdered schoolboy Police said they have completed thorough searches of the property and adjoining lands. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024
Gerry Hutch arrested by Spanish police in money laundering probe The 61-year-old was arrested along with other relatives and is being questioned by authorities. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024
Suspected murder case of boy ‘extraordinary’, says Ireland’s police chief Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said there is a ‘particular element’ in the disappearance of schoolboy Kyran Durnin that is ‘difficult to comprehend’. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024
‘I’m not going to resign’ – Garda commissioner defends response to Dublin riots Drew Harris said that while the riot was ‘uncontrollable’, he denied that the city was ‘out of control’. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Garda Commissioner says no failure in response to ‘unprecedented’ Dublin riots Drew Harris said that some people involved in the Dublin riots were ‘a danger to society’. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Conor McGregor investigated by Irish police over social media posts during Dublin riots The MMA champion called for ‘change’ in Ireland and a ‘plan of action’ regarding immigration policies The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
Response to Dublin riots ‘robust’ Varadkar says as Sinn Fein accuses government Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he has full confidence in Justice Minister Helen McEntee as calls for her to resign continue. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
Elon Musk claims Ireland PM 'hates the Irish people' The Tesla CEO was accused of "inciting hatred and violence" against immigrants as he responded to Irish hate speech laws. Fortune · Nov 28, 2023
Ministers back justice minister as pressure mounts over Dublin riots ‘I’m absolutely focused on my job. That’s my priority,’ Helen McEntee said on Tuesday morning. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023 Large-scale arrests expected for suspected ringleaders of Dublin riot Police promise arrests in coming weeks as government seeks to expand use of facial recognition technology
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 26, 2023 Ireland’s prime minister condemns anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin Up to 500 people looted shops, set fire to vehicles and threw rocks at crowd control officers. The violence was sparked by rumors that a foreign national was responsible for a knife attack outside a Dublin school.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2023 ‘Ball in Taoiseach’s court’ after gardai lost control of Dublin – O’Reilly Sinn Fein TD Louise O’Reilly said Leo Varadkar must remove Justice Minister Helen McEntee if she does not resign over rioting in the capital.
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023 ‘Thuggery’ on streets of Dublin will not be tolerated – Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee was speaking as a heavy police presence was mounted across Dublin following rioting in the Irish capital on Thursday night.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2023 Almost £300,000 raised for delivery driver who intervened in Dublin attack Brazilian Deliveroo worker Caio Benicio used motorbike helmet to hit assailant who was attacking children outside a school
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023 Water cannon ‘an available tactic’ for Irish police in Dublin A Garda spokesperson said officers have received refresher training in operating the water cannon.
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023 What caused the riots in Dublin? From flares and fireworks at a crime scene to hundreds-strong mob Irish capital rocked by violence, arson and looting after heated demonstration in response to school stabbing evolves into clashes with police
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023 How the Dublin riots began: From flares and fireworks at a crime scene to hundreds-strong mob Irish capital rocked by violence, arson and looting after heated demonstration in response to school stabbing evolves into clashes with police
WEKU · Nov 25, 2023 Ireland's prime minister condemns anti-immigrant rioters in Dublin Violence broke out in the capital city after rumors circulated that a foreign national was responsible for a stabbing outside a Dublin school that left three children injured. Dozens were arrested.
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023 Girl, 5, fighting for her life after Dublin knife attack as far-right blamed for rioting More than 30 people arrested as Sinn Fein leader calls on police chief and justice minister to quit
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023 Garda have ‘all resources necessary’ to keep people safe following Dublin riots Ireland’s Justice Minister Helen McEntee has dismissed a call for her resignation and pledged there would be further arrests following violence.