The Latest Breaking News from Gardai

An eight-year-old boy went missing six weeks ago, now police have launched a murder probe

Kyran Durnin was reported missing on 30 August and has not been seen since

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024

Former factory in Dublin intended to house asylum seekers is set on fire

Ex-Crown Paints building in Coolock had been the scene of a large protest

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024

Why is Ireland’s hate crime bill attracting so much hate of its own?

Critics say the bill could have a ‘chilling’ effect on freedom of speech and stifle debate about important issues.

Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2024

What happened to Joanne Hayes and where is she now? The woman wrongly accused in the Kerry babies case

A Channel 4 documentary delves into the suffering of one single mother at the hands of the Irish police, and viewers want to know what happened to Joanne Hayes.

GoodToKnow · Dec 1, 2023

Response to Dublin riots ‘robust’ Varadkar says as Sinn Fein accuses government

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he has full confidence in Justice Minister Helen McEntee as calls for her to resign continue.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Ministers back justice minister as pressure mounts over Dublin riots

‘I’m absolutely focused on my job. That’s my priority,’ Helen McEntee said on Tuesday morning.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

‘Ball in Taoiseach’s court’ after gardai lost control of Dublin – O’Reilly

Sinn Fein TD Louise O’Reilly said Leo Varadkar must remove Justice Minister Helen McEntee if she does not resign over rioting in the capital.

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2023

‘Thuggery’ on streets of Dublin will not be tolerated – Irish Justice Minister

Helen McEntee was speaking as a heavy police presence was mounted across Dublin following rioting in the Irish capital on Thursday night.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023

Girl, 5, fighting for her life after Dublin knife attack as far-right blamed for rioting

More than 30 people arrested as Sinn Fein leader calls on police chief and justice minister to quit

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

Garda have ‘all resources necessary’ to keep people safe following Dublin riots

Ireland’s Justice Minister Helen McEntee has dismissed a call for her resignation and pledged there would be further arrests following violence.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023