Tag: An Garda Síochána
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Animals in Policing: Highlights from the Garda Commissioner’s 2024 Report
The 2024 Annual Report of An Garda Síochána showcases the sheer scale, diversity and complexity of policing across Ireland. Among its many insights are compelling examples of how animals play a vital role in keeping communities safe. Below are the key animal-related highlights from the report.
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Increase in Calls to DAFM Animal Welfare Helpline
On 27 November 2025, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon provided written responses to Questions 134 and 145 from Deputy Pádraig O’Sullivan. The questions addressed two areas.
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Conviction Relating to Sulky Racing on M3 Motorway
Meath Live online reports that a Garda told a court how he came across a three-carriage sulky race in progress on the M3 18 months ago.
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National Parks and Wildlife Service 2024 in Review
In 2024, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) significantly stepped up its efforts to combat wildlife crime, thanks in part to deeper collaboration with An Garda Síochána and other enforcement bodies.
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Gardaí investigating after decapitated body of a fox found hanging from electrical lines in Cork
Read, share and shape the news on TheJournal.ie – Breaking Irish and International News — Read on www.thejournal.ie/garda-investigation-decapitated-fox-found-electric-wires-cork-6728227-Jun2025/
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Podcast: Talking Bollox Interview with PCSA
Curious about who oversees and assesses the work of An Garda Síochána? Helen Hall joins Talking Bollox to unpack the role of the Policing and Community Safety Authority in holding Ireland’s police service to account.
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Have Your Say: Ireland’s Policing Priorities for 2026-2028
Help shape Garda policing priorities—make your voice count for animals, wildlife, and the environment. Using a simple online tool, you can allocate points to the issues that matter most to you. It only takes about 10 minutes to complete.
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A Review of The Draft Programme for Government 2025
We have included a summary of the initiatives, as outlined by the Government, concerning animals, marine life, the environment and the justice system.