Phoenix Park shut, Dublin Zoo closed: what the Trump visit means for your Saturday
Travellers face major disruption as Trump arrives in Ireland Dublin is set for major disruption this weekend as US President Donald Trump prepares to make his latest visit to Ireland. The US president is due to begin his trip in the capital, where a large-scale security operation will be in place around his movements. After […]
2 weeks ago
Gardaí can now send first-time drug offenders to HSE instead of prosecuting them
The Health Referral Scheme comes into effect from today. Gardaí can now refer people caught with small amounts of drugs for personal use to the HSE rather than prosecuting them, under a new scheme coming into effect on today, September 1. The Health Referral Scheme is aimed at those over 18 who are caught in possession of a small […]
3 weeks ago
Dublin civil servant charged under official secrets act over alleged leaks
The alleged offences were between 2025 and 2026 Following accusations of leaking sensitive government information to a hostile foreign power, a Dublin civil servant has been charged under the Official Secrets Act. Yevgen McKeeffe, 46, an Irish citizen originally from Ukraine, appeared at Cloverhill District Court on Tuesday. The charge already against him was withdrawn […]
1 month ago
Four arrested as Garda operation against burglary gang on M50 sparks west Dublin manhunt
Gardaí chase suspected burglary gang across Dublin Four men have been detained following a major Garda operation in west Dublin targeting a suspected organised burglary gang on the M50. According to The Journal, the group includes three men in their 20s and another in his 40s, who were taken into custody as the operation unfolded […]
1 month ago
Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai as Government jet heads to Ireland
The 49-year-old is being returned under Garda escort. The Government jet carrying Daniel Kinahan has departed Dubai and is expected to land in Ireland this evening, where the alleged crime boss will be brought before the Special Criminal Court. The 49-year-old is being returned under Garda escort after he lost his final appeal against extradition […]
1 month ago
Garda seizures: shotgun and 38 e-bikes taken in Dublin raids
Gardaí engaged in talks regarding e-bike regulations against drug distribution Major Garda seizures during an ongoing day of action in Dublin have netted a sawn-off shotgun, 38 e-bikes and e-scooters and around €83,000 worth of suspected drugs, gardaí confirmed on Tuesday. A man in his 20s was arrested during the operation. What the Garda seizures […]
1 month ago