Tasers to be issued to Public Order Unit in list of new support measures for Garda
There will also be an increase in incapacitant spray and dog units. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has revealed that 200 tasers will be issued to the Gardaí’s public order units along with a list of further measures to support the force following last week’s riots. Currently only available to armed and emergency response units, tasers […]
2 years ago
“How dare you?” – Enoch Burke and family members forcibly removed from Court of Appeals
“Absolute shame on you!” RTÉ cameras were present at the Court of Appeals in Dublin, on Tuesday afternoon, as teacher Enoch Burke and five of his family members were forcibly removed by members of An Garda Síochána. The events unfolded after the court rejected the appeals of Mr Burke and his representatives against injunctions granted […]
3 years ago
Investigation launched after body discovered on a path in Cork
RIP. Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man’s body on a path in Cork on Sunday. The body was found near Castletownsend Road on the outskirts of Skibbereen town in the afternoon. Officers have since confirmed that the man was in his early 40s. The man’s body has since been removed […]
3 years ago
Gardaí have said people can’t drink alcohol in newly set up outdoor seating in front of bars
They said that the spaces are not covered for the consumption of alcohol by the licence issued to a premises. Gardaí have said that people cannot drink alcohol in seating spaces recently set up on streets in front of bars and restaurants, which are not covered by their licences. Councils have set up seating areas […]
5 years ago
Gardaí make seizure from “highly sophisticated grow house” in Monaghan
The drug seizure was said to be worth over €256,000. Gardaí in Carrickmacross, Monaghan discovered a grow house at a residential premises on Coolshannagh Road on Saturday, 1 December. During the course of the search, Gardaí discovered what is being described as a “sophisticated grow house”. The grow house is said to have had over 320 cannabis […]
7 years ago
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing a missing man in Dublin
He hasn’t been seen since Thursday. Gardaí at Coolock, Dublin 5 are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 47-year-old Peter Aherne who has been reported missing. Aherne hasn’t been seen since Thursday. He has been described as being 5’4″ with grey hair and a stocky build. When he was last seen, he […]
8 years ago