The Latest Breaking News from Simon Harris

Helen McEntee returns to work amid adorable toddler mishap

The Fine Gael TD was back at the office on Thursday following the birth of her second child Vincent in December.

Irish Mirror · Jun 1, 2023

Growing concern over Irish taxi drivers' safety as assaults go unrecorded in Garda PULSE system

Outgoing Justice Minister Simon Harris confirmed to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins that occupations of assault victims are not recorded by Gardaí.

Irish Mirror · Jun 1, 2023

Garda bodycam controversy as Greens attempts to block introducing facial recognition technology

Tensions are continuing to build in the coalition as the Green Party once again attempts to block facial recognition technology (FRT) being introduced as part of legislation for Garda body cams.

Irish Mirror · May 31, 2023

More dogs in training to join gardaí on the beat fighting day-to-day crime

It has also been confirmed to the Mirror that these dogs will have the latest tech to help them in their duties

Irish Mirror · May 27, 2023

Garda says 'it's a miracle nobody was killed' as he receives Scott Medal for stopping maniac gunman

Donegal Garda Sergeant Edward Griffin was among 11 incredible officers who received a Scott Medal for his bravery in a ceremony at Walter Scott House in Dublin on Friday.

Irish Mirror · May 26, 2023

Over 5,000 asylum seekers entered Ireland last year with false documents or none at all

Minister McGrath has said the issue must be tackled

Dublin Live · May 25, 2023

Refugee centres face threat of arson when locations shared ahead of time, Minister says

Ireland is currently accommodating 85,000 Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekers

Irish Mirror · May 23, 2023

Deaf footballer celebrates reaching World Cup team fundraising target

Claire Stancliffe said hitting the £50,000 goal within 12 days had been ‘unbelievable’.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Simon Harris to seek Cabinet approval to increase sentences for assaults on gardaí

Speaking at the new Regional Office in the Dublin Metropolitan Region at Dublin Castle, Justice Minister Simon Harris said that the Government was taking steps to ensure Gardaí's safety and let them know Government "has your back".

Irish Mirror · May 22, 2023

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris denies Gardaí taking a 'softly softly approach' to far right protests

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said that Gardaí have to take a "long view" on these matter and will not fall into traps of the far-right

Irish Mirror · May 22, 2023