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Police say 35 arrests made after disorder that followed Belfast stabbing

Police say 35 arrests made after disorder that followed Belfast stabbing

A senior detective defended the PSNI’s approach to tackling disorder on the streets of Belfast and elsewhere last week.

Driver caught speeding in Stradbally over bank holiday weekend

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Driver caught speeding in Stradbally over bank holiday weekend

From Thursday, 28 May to Tuesday, 2 June 2026, Gardaí carried out an extensive policing operation on Ireland’s roads.

PSNI chief raises concerns over capacity to deal with violence against women

PSNI chief raises concerns over capacity to deal with violence against women

Jon Boutcher also told MPs there is currently an acceptance in society of misogyny which he has never seen before.

Three arrested following searches by police investigating UDA-linked criminality

Three arrested following searches by police investigating UDA-linked criminality

Removal of 50:50 ‘negatively impacted’ Catholic recruits to PSNI, says Hargey

Removal of 50:50 ‘negatively impacted’ Catholic recruits to PSNI, says Hargey

More than 4,000 apply to join PSNI in latest recruitment campaign

More than 4,000 apply to join PSNI in latest recruitment campaign

More than 200 police officers assaulted in NI over Christmas period, PSNI says

More than 200 police officers assaulted in NI over Christmas period, PSNI says

Cost of Troubles cases ‘will financially cripple policing in NI’

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Two former PSNI chief constables gave evidences to MPs on the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.

Garda vehicle numbers rise to more than 3,600 after force transformation

Garda vehicle numbers rise to more than 3,600 after force transformation

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Body-worn cameras have also been rolled out for officers in a pilot scheme.

Justice minister says ‘we can’t have relentless negativity’ about job as garda

Justice minister says ‘we can’t have relentless negativity’ about job as garda

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

The new minister is attempting to boost flagging garda recruitment drives over previous years.

Main factors for use of force are number of gardaí around and social media use, says report

Main factors for use of force are number of gardaí around and social media use, says report

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

The findings were contained in a review carried out by the Policing Authority in the wake of the Dublin riots in November 2023.

Publishing Dublin riot photos has been ‘successful’, says Garda Commissioner

Publishing Dublin riot photos has been ‘successful’, says Garda Commissioner

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

A Garda car, buses and a Luas tram were set on fire during the riot

NI policing body condemns civil servant over chief constable rebuke

NI policing body condemns civil servant over chief constable rebuke

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

The Police Federation for Northern Ireland, which represents rank and file officers in the region, reacted angrily.

Drew Harris ‘baffled’ over Garda Representative Association ‘snub’

Drew Harris ‘baffled’ over Garda Representative Association ‘snub’

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

The unprecedented move comes amid ongoing discontent on a series of issues.

Talk of no-confidence motion against McEntee a ‘distraction’, says Labour

Talk of no-confidence motion against McEntee a ‘distraction’, says Labour

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Senator Rebecca Moynihan said her party was concerned about ‘safety on the streets of Dublin’