News and Publications

Garda Appointments

Quarterly announcement of Policing Authority appointments to positions in the Garda Síochána: February 2019 - April 2019

Press Release

Policing Authority publishes full-year Assessment on 2018 Policing Performance

The Policing Authority today publishes its full-year Assessment of the Garda Síochána’s performance in the implementation of the Policing Plan for 2018. The annual policing plan sets out the Garda Síochána’s commitments to the community regarding the policing service it will deliver in that year.

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Policing Authority report highlights important lessons for future Garda Síochána reform

The Policing Authority today publishes its seventh report in a series examining and assessing the Garda Síochána’s progress in implementing the recommendations of the Garda Inspectorate’s Report Changing Policing in Ireland.

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Press Release

Policing Authority welcomes new Garda recruitment campaign, ‘The Difference is You’

The Policing Authority welcomes the announcement today of a recruitment competition for Garda trainees.

Press Release

Policing Authority Statement of Strategy 2019-2021 and Launch of Policing Authority Research Bursary Scheme 2019

The Policing Authority today published its Statement of Strategy 2019-2021 which was approved by the Minister for Justice and Equality and laid before the Oireachtas this week. Additionally, the Policing Authority is pleased to announce the launch of its first Research Bursary Scheme.

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Appointment of Two New Members to the Policing Authority

The Policing Authority is pleased that Government has today appointed two new members to the Policing Authority, Dr. Vicky Conway and Mr. Paul Mageean.

Garda Appointments

Quarterly announcement of Policing Authority appointments to positions in the Garda Síochána: November 2018 - January 2019

Press Release

Press Statement on the Policing Authority Review of 2018

The Policing Authority today published its Review of 2018 (attached) which highlights the breadth of work undertaken by the Authority last year.