Drew Harris

Figures also show increases in detections for intoxicated driving, mobile phone-use, unaccompanied learner drivers and uninsured motorists

Dozens of successful candidates in each intake have not taken up their places over the past two years

Government seeking to balance establishment of full commission of investigation with not unduly delaying redress payments to survivors

Major Garda operation being ramped up to ensure no repeat of violence seen when teams met in Dublin in 1995

At least five of eight serving assistant commissioners now seeking role following pledge to change how large pension pots are taxed

Recruitment process had been delayed by concerns over tax liabilities

Senior gardaí reluctant to apply owing to tax implications

Drew Harris to remain in role until next summer but would face an application process for a second extension due to his age

End of Garda chief’s tenure looms as dispute breaks out over plans to fill the second most senior post in the force

Usually there would be a stampede within the Garda ranks among ambitious officers who wanted the job. But not this time

Four men from Belfast charged as part of the investigation into the serious disorder on Saturday were all refused bail and remanded in custody

Only 150 applications received from Nigeria in June, compared with an average of 650 per month in first quarter of 2024

Some €3.2m spent since start of last year on public order kit, including protective bodywear, riot shields and more powerful pepper sprays

Man has been arrested on suspicion of crashing into the gates at Áras an Uachtaráin, Custom House and Government Buildings

‘Professional’ protesters at recent anti-immigration events used tactics popular among far right in EU and US, security sources say

As system is introduced in Limerick, commissioner says devices were very effective in policing recent disorder in Coolock

Roll out of new Garda ‘operating model’ across the country affected by dispute

Minister for Justice promises to reform system ‘as soon as possible’ following jailing of Dublin man for 17 years for rape of two women in his taxi

Drew Harris calls for other victims of taxi driver to come forward after conviction for two attacks

Policing Authority told some protesters in Coolock, opposed to use of former Crown Paints factory, had genuine concerns but were ‘infiltrated’ by ‘troublemakers’