Outgoing Garda Commissioner’s legacy one of ‘mistrust and fear’, says GRA head
Drew Harris’s policies have ‘single-handedly removed community policing from Ireland’, says GRA general secretary Ronan Slevin
Commission On The Future Of Policing
Majority of Irish homeowners to see property tax increases this year
Paschal Donohoe expected to brief colleagues on proposed changes to LPT charging mechanism to limit the impact of rising property values on householders
National Security Analysis Centre will no longer be a standalone agency under restructuring
Intelligence clearing house for government is to be wound down as an independent body and folded into a national security secretariat
Is Ireland’s Policing Authority about to wither on the vine of legislative inertia?
There is now a troubling narrative that too much oversight is bad for policing. This can take the form of special pleading by vested interests and must be viewed with deep scepticism
What a sorry and very Irish saga: A squandered opportunity to strengthen national security
The Policing, Security and Community Safety Act has been compromised beyond recognition
Garda divisions in Clare and Tipperary merge as part of reform plan
Changes come in the wake of Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland.
Big data at the forefront of modern Garda Síochána investigations
Aim is to ‘saturate’ divisions and specialist units with skills to use data against criminals
Garda resistance to reform expected, says deputy commissioner
More gardaí are now coming forward to identify wrongdoing, says Shawna Coxon
Garda reform comes at time of ‘poor’ morale within force
As medals minted to celebrate 100-year anniversary, many members voice unhappiness
Drew Harris has ‘a clear vision’ for an Garda Síochána. Can he make it a reality?
The Irish police force, now 100 years old, is undergoing its biggest transformation
New ‘contemporary’ Garda uniforms rolled out for all frontline members
Uniform change is third in An Garda Síochána’s 100 year history
Campaign to encourage African-Irish and Travellers to join Garda
Cabinet approves move to ensure Irish language skill no longer advantage in recruitment
Ombudsman defends new powers for Gsoc replacement body
Drew Harris says new legislation is a ‘flagrant breach of human rights’
The Irish Times view on Garda oversight: policing the police
The Government should not be afraid to give stronger powers to agencies overseeing one of the State’s most powerful institutions
Not all elements of Garda reform will please everyone, says McEntee
Minister for Justice says change must happen as opposition mounts to reforms
Sergeants, inspectors strongly opposed to plans for Garda reform
Harsher approach should be taken to those who attempt to strangle partner, McEntee says
Garda Commissioner critical of reform plan for force
Changes would result in ‘seeping away’ of his authority as most senior Garda officer, says Harris
Phoneline set up for gardaí to report colleagues for corruption
‘Integrity network’ to be established across force and education programme run
The Irish Times view on Garda reform: Drew Harris pushes back
Commissioner argues change to policing culture must come from within not enhanced Gsoc
Q&A: Why is Drew Harris suddenly criticising plans for Garda reform?
Strength of Commissioner’s opposition may test political resolve
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris criticises ‘draconian’ Government plans to reform force
Garda Commissioner outlines ‘serious concerns’ over new draft legislation
Garda reform plans hit a roadblock with commissioner’s comments
Drew Harris’s concerns are numerous, and chief among them are proposed Gsoc powers
Garda promotions to be handled by Public Appointments Service
More than 200 sergeants set to be appointed under new regulations this year
Q&A: Sinn Féin’s Dáil ‘walk out’ and the Special Criminal Court
Annual renewal debate and Dublin Bay South by-election put SCC back in spotlight
New Garda powers to allow access to mobile phones, changes to ‘stop and search’
Refusal to provide phone or computer password set to become criminal offence
Helen McEntee starts temporary solution maternity leave
Minister for Justice signals need for legislative change in addition to policing reforms
Q&A: How is oversight of Garda performance set to change?
New Bill will lead to the most ambitious programme of Garda reform in decades
Garda body cameras likely to be used only in potential confrontations
Access to footage will be strictly controlled under proposals being considered
Warning of ‘wasted year’ if Defence Forces commission does not consider pay
Chair of new reform body tells Oireachtas committee it will not address overtime
Dáil approves nomination of two new GSoc appointees
TD objects to former PSNI officer on ‘need to be seen to be impartial and dispassionate’
Defence Forces: First steps in reform to be approved by Cabinet
Commission will examine forces’ future but many within military fear its scope is limited
The Irish Times view on Gsoc’s progress: Policing the police
Plans for new arrangements present an opportunity to refine how oversight works
How will Covid-19 affect our relationship with the Garda?
After years of crises the force faces its biggest challenge in a century
Thirty six senior Garda approved for early retirement
Assistant Commissioner and executive director among those taking package
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