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Publication of Garda Inspectorate Report “Policing with Local Communities”

The Policing Authority welcomes the publication today by the Minister for Justice and Equality of the Inspectorate’s report entitled “Policing with Local Communities”. While the inspection was undertaken contemporaneously with the work of the Commission on the Future of Policing, it will make an important contribution to the ongoing work of Garda reform.

Garda Appointments

Quarterly announcement of Policing Authority appointments to positions in the Garda Síochána: August - October 2018

Press Release

Third interim report of the tribunal of inquiry chaired by the Honourable Mr Justice Peter Charleton

The Policing Authority welcomes the publication yesterday of the third interim report of the tribunal of inquiry chaired by the Honourable Mr Justice Peter Charleton.

Press Release

Policing Authority Statement on the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing

The Policing Authority met yesterday (Wednesday 25 September) in advance of its regular monthly meeting to consider the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland.

Press Release

Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland

The Policing Authority welcomes the publication today of the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland and looks forward to reading it in detail. The establishment of the Commission offered a significant opportunity to reflect and consider policing in Ireland.

Garda Siochána

Press Release

Policing Authority welcomes Garda Commissioner Drew Harris

The Policing Authority congratulates and welcomes Drew Harris, who has this morning taken up the position of Garda Commissioner. The Authority looks forward to engaging with Commissioner Harris and working with him in the years ahead towards a shared objective of ensuring a modern, professional Garda service which deserves and enjoys the trust and support of the people.

Garda Appointments

Quarterly announcement of Policing Authority Appointments to positions in the Garda Síochána: May - July 2018

Garda Siochána

Press Release

Policing Authority publishes a Mid-Year Assessment on Policing Performance and the Fifth Report to the Minister on progress by the Garda Síochána

The Policing Authority today (8 August 2018) has published two significant reports which are available on the Authority’s website.