The Latest Breaking News from Drew Harris

Garda Commissioner says day of action by force representative body will not be a repeat of 'Blue Flu'

He told the broadcaster: “I don’t think there’s any risk of a blue flu.”

Irish Mirror · Mar 9, 2023

Tougher sentences coming for assaults on gardai after frequent attacks

As with assaults on members of the Gardaí, there have been instances where emergency vehicles have been subject to attack, such as the Cherry Orchard incident last year

Dublin Live · Feb 27, 2023

Tougher sentences for assaults on Gardaí proposed following spate of attacks

People who assault a member of the Gardaí could be landed with a 12-year sentence

Irish Mirror · Feb 27, 2023

Legislation for gardai's body-worn cameras 'will address civil liberties concerns', says Justice Minister Helen McEntee

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said any issues around civil liberties have been addressed by other European countries

Irish Mirror · Nov 25, 2022

Massive drugs bust sees Gardai seize €1 million worth of cocaine in Drogheda

The drugs were discovered when Gardaí searched a car in the Tullyallen area of Drogheda shortly after 1pm.

Irish Mirror · Nov 13, 2022

Kinahan bosses likely to be arrested abroad as net closes on infamous crime gang

Drew Harris said leading members of the cartel are more likely to be taken down by international policing bodies

Irish Mirror · Oct 16, 2022

Kinahan gang leaders will likely be arrested abroad, says garda chief

The commissioner said the High Court granting permission to seize a multi-million euro property from the Kinahan gang has given gardai a morale boost.

Dublin Live · Oct 16, 2022

Creeslough explosion: Garda leader fights back tears as he pays tribute to emergency services

'I have to pay tribute to my colleagues that have done Trojan work in the past few days since the initial report came in'

Irish Mirror · Oct 10, 2022

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says responding to children's deaths is 'heavy' burden for gardai

Acknowledging that it is part of the job, Mr Harris said that members of the force deserve the support of the community in dealing with these incidents

Irish Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

Garda Commissioner admits 'poor behaviour' by some gardai who took 999 calls

'We’ve also had to deal with individuals in the very recent past whose performance has not been up to scratch and provided poor performance'

Irish Mirror · Sep 29, 2022