An Garda Síochána

Today, 16th October 2026, An Garda Síochána reaches the highest historical number of Gardaí in the History of the State. The attestation of 207 new Gardaí at the Garda College today, brings the number of Gardaí to 14,825. #ItsAJobWorthDoing

Using just 3–5 secs of audio from a social media video, or voicemail greeting, gen AI tools can clone a voice with precision. Establish a "family safe word" today. If you ever receive an emergency call asking for money, ask for the safe word before taking action. #FraudAwareness #KeepingPeopleSafe

All allegations made under Protected Disclosures to An Garda Síochána are treated seriously and are examined for any potential discipline and/or criminal matters that may arise. Our response to matters covered by RTE Investigates from their 90 questions; www.garda.ie/!PUT6C2

Flight restriction notice currently in operation in Dublin. UAS (drone) pilots should check the IAA website for restrictions on flying drones in UAS Geographical Zones and TRAs immediately before operating a UAS. See iaa.ie for details.

🚫There is an additional temporary (drone) flight restriction currently in place in Co. Clare 🚫 UAS detection systems will be in place to identify the location of drones that are flying in restricted areas as well as the drone pilot. ➡️ www.iaa.ie for details.

The Garda Commissioner’s August 2026 Report to the Policing and Community Safety Authority is available to view at ➡️https://lnkd.in/dJHmy5qX See below for highlights of the report ⬇️

These viral trends are often created by cybercriminals harvesting answers to common bank and email security questions. When combined with your public profile details, these answers give attackers everything they need to bypass account recovery procedures. #KeepingPeopleSafe

Electric Picnic traffic is expected around Stradbally from Thursday through Monday. 👉 Follow official signage on key junctions and routes, and the directions of Garda members. Check the Garda traffic plan before you hit the road. bit.ly/4zDKAGK

Meet Vesper, the newest member of the Garda Dog Unit🐾 An expertly trained 20-month-old black Labrador, Vesper has joined the North Western Region as a Drugs, Cash and Firearms dog. #GardaDogUnit #KeepingPeopleSafe

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

Scammers no longer rely on clunky, poorly-designed websites. Cloning software lets cybercriminals copy a retailer’s entire design incl logos, images, checkout flows and review - in a matter of minutes. Always double-check the exact URL in your browser before hitting "Pay Now."

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

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

An Garda Síochána has today published figures on Hate Crimes and Hate Related Incidents reported during 2025. The report has seen the number of Hate Crimes and Hate Related Incidents increase by 15% in 2025. To view the full report visit: www.garda.ie/en/informati...

Members preparing for duties earlier ahead of the big game today! We hope everyone enjoys the match and best of luck to both Mayo and Kerry! 🟢🔴 🟡🟢 We're here if you need us, come and say hello 👋 #KeepingPeopleSafe

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

🚫 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

Heading to Slane Castle this weekend to see Luke Combs? We want your journey to be "Beautiful Crazy" - not a total "Hurricane". For guidance on getting to and from the concert safely visit: ​ www.garda.ie/!WIOVBI #KeepingPeopleSafe #LukeCombs #SlaneCastle

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Mr Jim O’Callaghan has today published the 2025 Annual Report of An Garda Síochána. For further information visit: www.garda.ie/annual-report/ #KeepingPeopleSafe

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

EU Presidency meetings will take place in Co. Mayo from the 5-6 of July. Visit Garda.ie for further details. #Ireland2026EU

Our operation for the visit of the College of Commissioners in Cork city is ongoing. Gardaí are at the scenes of all important meetings held today. #Ireland2026EU

The first day of the visit of the College of Commissioners in Cork has concluded. Gardaí will be at scene for the second day of the visit, and all day-to-day policing operations will remain as is. #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.

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.

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

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

This Summer, beware of online scams when booking your well earned holiday break. Cheap deals, duplicate scams or requests to go off platform are all signs that the offer is not all it seems. Visit www.garda.ie for more information. #KepingPeopleSafe #GNCCB

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

There’s just 24 hours left to apply for the Garda Recruitment Competition! Get your applications in before 3pm tomorrow, Wednesday 3 June 2026. Apply here - www.publicjobs.ie/en/garda-tra... #ItsAJobWorthDoing

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.

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)

An bhfuil tú ag déanamh mhachnaimh ar an gcéad chéim eile? Smaoinigh dhul isteach sa Gharda Síochána. Féach na liúntais atá ar fáil d’earcaigh an Gharda Síochána thíos. 👇 Cuir isteach anseo ar lnkd.in/grYznxcx #ItsAJobWorthDoing

"One of the best things about being a Garda is that you never know what tomorrow will bring." Join An Garda Síochána today. Apply now at www.garda.ie/recruitment/ #ItsAJobWorthDoing

The Aviva Stadium has gone purple tonight in support of Go Purple Day, An Garda Síochána's national day for domestic abuse awareness. We are blown away by the show of support from all corners of Ireland today - see for yourself on our Instagram story/highlight reel. #GoPurpleDay #KeepingPeopleSafe

Tomorrow is Go Purple Day, our national day for domestic abuse awareness. Join us in going purple - whether it’s your outfit, your social media profile, or your workplace - every act counts in raising awareness of domestic abuse in Ireland. #GoPurple #KeepingPeopleSafe

The latest Garda recruitment competition is now live! Interested candidates have just over three weeks to apply - until 3 June 2026. Apply here on publicjobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-G... #ItsAJobWorthDoing

We're conducting a national day of engagement as part of Operation 'Twin Tracks', in partnership with @irishrail.bsky.social, Transdev Ireland (Luas) operators and the National Transport Authority. Our aim is to prevent and detect anti-social behaviour on rail services. #KeepingPeopleSafe

Scam Alert ⚠️ We have become aware of fraudulent social media advertising, purporting to be from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau. If you believe you’ve engaged with such a scam, please contact your local Garda station. #KeepingPeopleSafe

Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Roberts held an award ceremony at Dublin Castle to formally recognise the awarding of First Class Commendations to Sergeant Damien Reilly and Garda Dominic Downing in recognition of their exceptional courage and professionalism in the line of duty.

⚠ Scam Alert ⚠ The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau are warning members of the public regarding a scam by individuals purporting to be from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). #KeepingPeopleSafe

Today, Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly had this message for Garda personnel.

An excerpt of Commissioner Kelly’s message to Garda personnel today.

A new Garda Schools Programme lesson on Coco’s Law was launched this week. It empowers students to recognise key offences and understand they are legally accountable for their digital actions. The lesson is available to be delivered nationwide. Email schoolsprogramme@garda.ie. #KeepingPeopleSafe

A new virus has arrived which targets the system that powers Apple devices. Here’s what you need to know 👇 Victims of the malware should consult a competent cyber security professional and report the crime to their local Garda Station. #KeepingPeopleSafe

Happy St Patrick's Day from the Garda Dog Unit! ☘️🐶 Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh ☘️ #KeepingPeopleSafe

Happy International Women’s Day to all of the women working in An Garda Síochána, who have chosen a role where every day they are #KeepingPeopleSafe. We thank them for their service, and we encourage more women interested in policing to consider joining - and further bolster our ranks! #IWD2026