An Garda Síochána

@garda.ie

An Garda Síochána - Ireland's National Police and Security Service. Not monitored 24/7 and should not be used to report a crime. In an emergency call 999 or 112.

What does The Prodigy, Moby and Deftones have in common? 🤔 They’re all playing at on the grounds of the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Take note of the travel information and be sure to plan your journey in advance: www.garda.ie/!R4Q0S8

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Sheol An Garda Síochána comhairliúchán poiblí inniu maidir le dréacht-Chód Cleachtais i ndáil le Fothaí Beo TCI Tríú Páirtí. Cuir d’aiseolas isteach anseo roimh an 14 Meán Fómhair. ➡️http://www.garda.ie/!GPW7D3

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An Garda Síochána has launched a public consultation for a draft Code of Practice on third-party live CCTV feeds – ie CCTV footage made by a controller who is a third party to An Garda Síochána and which is provided as a monitor feed to An Garda Síochána. Submit feedback by 14 Sept ➡️ bit.ly/4gzoTjw

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Our operation for meetings of the EU ministers responsible for Research and Innovation is taking place in Dublin Castle is ongoing. Gardaí were on duty at the scenes of the meetings being held over the past two days. #Ireland2026EU

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🚫 There is additional temporary (drone) flight restriction currently in place in Dublin 🚫 UAS (drone) pilots should check the IAA website for restrictions on flying drones in UAS Geographical Zones and TRAs before operating a UAS. ➡️See iaa.ie #Ireland2026EU

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We will be wrapping up operations this evening for the most recent meeting to take place during Ireland’s EU Presidency – an informal meeting of EU Ministers responsible for Competitiveness (Internal Market and Industry) which took place today and yesterday in Dublin Castle. #Ireland2026EU

And that’s a wrap on the visit of the College of Commissioners in Cork! Thanks to everyone for their co-operation and support. We are now looking towards Mayo where the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council will be meeting on Sunday and Monday 5-6 July. #Ireland2026EU

This morning Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly visited the DMR Control Centre at the NTCC – call sign ‘India Base’, where he was briefed by the management team on duty for the EU Presidency opening ceremony. The Commissioner also met members on duty at India Base, CFIC and SID, and the Control Room.

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The EU Presidency will be the biggest policing and security operation in the history of the State. We will provide a professional policing and security service and extensive policing plans will be in place for each event to minimise disruption, while we will also maintain day-to-day policing.

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An Garda Síochána to extend its taser pilot for 6 months until the end of 2026 and also expand it to Limerick Division. An Garda Síochána launched its taser pilot in December 2025, with 167 Gardaí being successfully trained to use tasers Full press release garda.ie/!5935E6

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560 vehicles were found to be travelling above the speed limit during National Slow Down Day. Speed is a factor in one third of fatal collisions in Ireland. You must drive at a speed appropriate to road and weather conditions, volumes of traffic and likelihood of hazards. #KeepingPeopleSafe

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During the June Bank Holiday roads policing operation: 🚨209 arrested for intoxicated driving 🚨4,650 were detected speeding 🚨400 using a mobile phone 🚨110 not wearing a seatbelt Please: ✅Never drive intoxicated ✅Slow down ✅Wear your seatbelt ✅Keep eyes on the road

Image of Garda patrol car with text overlay 'June Bank Holiday Road Safety Campaign - figures from Thursday 28 May to Tuesday 2 June 2026'

A Garda Roads Policing Operation is underway for the June bank holiday weekend, during which we will be conducting both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints. We remind you to slow down, never drive intoxicated or distracted.

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Commissioner Justin Kelly awarded deceased, retired and serving members of An Garda Síochána with Scott Medals for bravery. 12 Scott Medals were awarded to 10 recipients: 🥇 1 Gold Medal (1 posthumously) 🥈 2 Silver Medals (2 posthumously) 🥉 9 Bronze Medals (3 posthumously)

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