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Local Councillor Pat Fitzpatrick, former Chair of Joint Policing Committee, has warmly welcomed the appointment by Government of Justin Kelly as the new Garda Commissioner. Justin Kelly, a distinguished member of An Garda Síochána with over 30 years ...

30 Jul 2025 at 14:50

National News

LIVE: Justin Kelly appointed to replace Drew Harris as Garda Commissioner

The Government has approved the appointment of Justin Kelly as the new Garda commissioner, Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has announced. Mr Kelly, who is currently a Deputy Commissioner, will replace Drew Harris, who is to retire after seven ...

29 Jul 2025 at 12:27

National News

'Nothing is off the table' - Second round of Garda recruitment confirmed by Justice Minister

A second round of Garda recruitment has been announced this week as the Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan and Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said the Government is committing to recruiting 5,000 Gardaí in the next five years. Speaking at ...

16 Sept 2025 at 17:28

Your community

REVEALED: Reaction in Kilkenny to major garda appointment

31 Jul 2025 at 16:58

National News

Gardai seize 18 firearms during operation in Co Louth

Gardai have seized 18 firearms and approximately 900 rounds of ammunition at a premises in Co Louth. At approximately 2pm, officers carried out a search on the outskirts of Ardee. They seized six AR-15 assault rifles and 12 semi-automatic ...

19 Jul 2024 at 22:56

New Garda Commissioner considering wider use of Tasers

National News

New Garda Commissioner considering introducing tasers

The new Garda Commissioner is considering the wider use of Tasers and prioritising “increased visibility”. Justin Kelly made the remarks at his first press conference on Tuesday, having been appointed to the role on Monday. Mr Kelly said ...

02 Sept 2025 at 16:05

National News

‘Disconnect’ between those who take cocaine and impact of the drug – Kelly

The new leader of Irish police has spoken of a “disconnect” between people who take cocaine and care about the environment, and the wider impact of the class A drug in Ireland and across the world. Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly also ...

02 Sept 2025 at 16:05

National News

New Garda chief wants focus on community policing to maintain trust levels

The new leader of An Garda Siochana has said he wants to grow the focus on community policing. Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly spoke of his pride that the force is one of the most trusted in the world and said he wants to maintain ...

02 Sept 2025 at 14:49

National News

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly ‘enjoying’ The Traitors

The Garda Commissioner has “quite enjoyed” hit TV show The Traitors, which has prominently featured a member of the service. The hugely popular Irish version of the reality TV show pulls together more than 20 contestants from all ...

16 Sept 2025 at 16:24

National News

Garda Commissioner pledges ‘robust response’ to any further disorder near hotel

There will be a “robust response” to any continued disorder outside a Dublin hotel housing asylum seekers, the head of the Irish police service has said. Five men have so far been charged with public order offences following ...

22 Oct 2025 at 20:34

National News

Extremists attempting to ‘undermine State and inflict violence’, says Taoiseach

Political extremists have moved on to “an organised attempt to undermine the State” and “inflict violence on people”, the Taoiseach has said. Micheal Martin said there was a “considerable degree of concern” around extremism ...

14 Nov 2025 at 13:03

National News

New Garda commissioner Kelly, the Dubliner known for tackling organised crime

The new Garda commissioner Justin Kelly, who will take up the role in September, is best known for his responsibility in tackling organised crime. The Dubliner has more than 30 years of policing experience under his belt ...

29 Jul 2025 at 13:31

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