85% of Irish Adults Encounter Monthly Financial Scam Attempts, BPFI Report Shows
A survey by FraudSMART reveals a rise in scam calls, texts, and emails, with over half of consumers reporting increased fraudulent communications.
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Gardaí Arrest Two More Men in Ongoing Leopardstown Fatal Incident Investigation
Total arrests reach eight after a teenager is charged and a man in his 40s is detained following the death of 24-year-old Siminic Rostas.
Three Women Appear in Court After Arrests at Trump's Doonbeg Golf Resort
The arrests for alleged trespassing and public order offences occurred during the Amgen Irish Open and the visit of US President Donald Trump to County Clare.
Man Charged Following Broad Street Firearm Incident in Waterford
A man in his 40s is scheduled to appear before Clonmel District Court after a suspected imitation firearm was produced during a public order incident.
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Crime Man Released Without Charge in Dún Laoghaire Fatal Shooting Investigation
Gardaí are preparing a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions after releasing a suspect detained over the killing of Mark Cullen.
Crime €500,000 Worth of Cocaine Hidden in Lollipop Packages Seized at Dublin Airport
Revenue officers and Gardaí intercepted five kilograms of cocaine from a flight originating in Brazil, leading to an arrest and follow-up drug seizures.
Crime Teenager Sentenced to Eight Years for Murder of Cork Postman Barry Daly
A 17-year-old youth received an 11-year sentence with three years suspended, while a co-accused juvenile was jailed for manslaughter following the fatal attack in Doneraile.
Crime High Court Grants Kneecap Leave to Serve Defamation Suit on Canadian MP
The High Court in Dublin has permitted Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap to serve legal proceedings on Canadian politician Vince Gasparro over statements alleging support for terrorism.
Crime Gardaí Raid Six Counties in Major Europol Horse Trafficking Probe
An Garda Síochána and European law enforcement target an organised crime network suspected of forging animal passports and microchips.
Crime Teenager Pleads Guilty to Endangerment After High-Speed Pursuit on M50
A 17-year-old boy has admitted charges of endangerment and motor theft after leading gardaí on a 33-minute pursuit against traffic on Dublin's main ring road.
Crime Carrigtwohill Resident Charged Over Alleged €520,000 Platinum Theft From Stryker
A 40-year-old man has appeared before Cork District Court accused of stealing platinum from the medical technology firm over a three-year period.
Crime Jason Hutch Extradited to Ireland from Spain on Government Aircraft
The 37-year-old son of Gerry Hutch was brought to Dublin aboard an Irish Air Corps jet to face organized crime charges following his arrest in Lanzarote.
Crime Gardaí and Bomb Squad Investigate Suspicious Package Sent to US Customs at Shannon Airport
An investigation is underway after a suspect parcel addressed to American border officials was rendered safe and removed without disrupting flight operations.
Gardaí Arrest Two More Men in Leopardstown Fatal Violent Disorder Investigation
Two men aged in their 20s and 40s have been released without charge as total arrests reach six following the death of 24-year-old Siminic Rostas.
Crime Inquest into Death of Belfast Man Stored Unidentified in Dublin Morgue Adjourned for Six Months
Dublin Coroner Dr Myra Cullinane granted the adjournment after police ombudsman Fiosrú requested additional time to complete its investigation into Garda actions.
Crime Law Society Requests Independent Mediator to Break Deadlock Over Criminal Legal Aid
Law Society President Rosemarie Loftus has urged Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to appoint a mediator following a 93% drop in granted legal aid certificates.
Crime Gardaí Seize 18 Vehicles in Tallaght Anti-Social Behaviour Operation
Community policing officers confiscated e-scooters, e-bikes, and a motorcycle during targeted patrols in Fortunestown and Springfield.
Crime Gardaí Arrest Man After Serious Assault in Ballivor, County Meath
A man in his 20s remains in hospital with severe injuries following an early-morning incident at a residential property in County Meath.
Crime Waste Management Firm Panda to Face Trial Over Fatal Incident at Dublin Recycling Facility
Starrus Eco Holdings, trading as Panda, faces six health and safety charges following an investigation into the 2022 death of worker Radu Alexandru Chertes.
Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Overwhelmingly Reject New Expenses Scheme
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors says 88.7% of responding members voted against the scheme, pointing to a serious breakdown in industrial relations.
Crime Fiosrú Opens Full Investigation into Garda Firearms Sting Following Death of Evan Fitzgerald
The policing ombudsman is examining the wider circumstances surrounding the 22-year-old's death following complaints and Oireachtas debate over an undercover operation.
Crime Tusla Paid Privately for Solicitor to Represent Vulnerable Teen Amid Legal Aid Strike
Child and family agency stepped in to cover legal costs for a 17-year-old in state care after an ongoing solicitors' fee dispute left the juvenile without legal aid representation.
Garda Rank-and-File Defer Industrial Action Ahead of Donald Trump Visit
Frontline officers consult divisional representatives after the GRA central committee pauses immediate action over cancelled leave and working conditions.
Crime Man Arrested as Investigation Launched into Dublin City Centre Assault
A man in his 40s is in custody after another man was hospitalised following an afternoon assault on O'Connell Street Lower.
Crime Shannon Man Extradited from UK Appears in Clare Court on Organised Crime Charge
Jake Hannam remanded in custody following arrest at Baldonnel Aerodrome over alleged participation in 2020 attempted murder.
Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses After Teenager Riding E-Bike Dies in County Clare Hit-and-Run
Investigators are seeking information and dash-cam footage after a vehicle fled the scene of a fatal late-night collision near Cloonlara.
Gardaí Seize Drugs, Vehicles, and Ammunition in Dublin Operation Following Clondalkin Shooting
More than 60 officers searched 10 residential properties across Dublin as part of an investigation into an August firearm attack.
Crime Minister Martin Heydon Proposes Tougher Animal Welfare Enforcement Powers
Upcoming proposals to Cabinet include multi-use search warrants valid for 30 days and extending prosecution limits to two years.
Crime Inquest Returns Suicide Verdict in Seán O'Neill Death Following Evidence of Unrecorded Garda Activity
A jury at Dublin District Coroner's Court concluded the inquest into 25-year-old Seán O'Neill, whose body was found on hospital grounds in March 2017.
Crime Gardaí Issue Renewed Appeal in 1999 Murder of Raonaid Murray
On the 27th anniversary of the 17-year-old's death in Glenageary, An Garda Síochána has urged anyone with doubts about a suspect's alibi to come forward.