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February
February 2026
Garda dispute
Policing cover for St Patrick's Day events in doubt as gardaí to take industrial action
The Garda Representative Association met for a special delegates conference in Kilkenny today.
cyber crime
Interpol investigators on the gangs behind those +44 calls and how criminals are exploiting AI
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor travelled to Interpol’s Headquarters in Lyon to meet international crime investigators.
Limerick corruptionTrial of Limerick car dealer accused of corrupt payment to garda detective has collapsed
Defence ForcesRevised defence plan deadlines to be brought to Cabinet tomorrow as some projects pushed back
Organised Crime
Interpol organised crime chief says the pressure is still on to extradite Daniel Kinahan from Dubai
David Caunter, who is Interpol’s Director of Organised and Emerging Crimes bureau, was speaking to The Journal at the Interpol’s headquarters in Lyon, France.
On The JournalJustice
Garda Commissioner and Justice Minister push back on Taoiseach's call for review into garda trial
On The JournalDun Laoighaire
Irish Naval Service inshore patrol vessel suffers damage during high seas near Dublin
The Irish Defence Forces confirmed the incident and said it happened during Storm Chandra.
Epstein fall outGeorge Mitchell's name removed from scholarship programme amid Epstein files release
January
January 2026
rising waters
ESB warns of Kildare flooding as release of water from reservoir may be needed
ESB said the release may cause flooding in Clane and Newbridge.
The Morning Lead
Austrian ambassador: Taking part in European defence and security spend not a threat to neutrality
Austria, like Ireland, defines itself as neutral.
On The JournalLimerick probe
Justice Minister of State: Limerick probe had devastating impact and damaged morale of gardaí
The Morning Lead
Garda sources say they are limited in what they can do to stop scramblers
Garda sources say a commitment from government to bring in new regulations misses the key issue.
Secure our futuresEmergency services and military groups claim Government betrayal over pension reforms
On The Journalsystem down
Payroll portal for public servants back on line for 'majority of users' after security alert fix
cost of millionsState approach to Limerick penalty points case slammed as gardaí cleared to return to work
Analysis
Why was a seven-year case brought against five gardaí over road traffic tickets?
12 jurors cleared the gardaí today in a dramatic not guilty verdict at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.
On The JournalLimerick
Four gardaí and retired superintendent found not guilty in cancelling road traffic tickets case
The case centres around the terminating of road traffic tickets after requests by members of the public to gardaí to not issue fines.
Sean Clancy
'All about Ukraine': Irish general in the top EU military job on what's coming across his desk
This week The Journal met General Seán Clancy in his office in central Brussels overlooking the Berlaymont building of the European Commission.
Irish Prison ServicePrison Service search finds drugs destined for a jail hidden inside toilet at Irish courthouse
On The Journalmabbot Lane
Man due in court charged in connection with alleged building site arson in Dublin city centre
Air Force One
Donald Trump departs Shannon Airport on journey home from Davos
It’s understood the US President’s plane, Air Force One, refuelled on the tarmac in Shannon.
Sean Clancy
Irish general in top EU role: Military build-up is not about war - it's about sustaining peace
The former head of the Irish Defence Forces insists “we have to be at a position whereby we show enough deterrence to ensure that we sustain the conditions for peace”.
county clareGarda and army teams probe suspicious package found at Trump Doonbeg after visit by Eric Trump
service honoursMinister and officers' group at odds on need for law change to make chaplains members of military
LimerickSenior garda 'spoke to press office' regarding arrest despite denial, penalty points trial hears
Foreign AffairsÁras ceremony for new Iranian ambassador 'not appropriate' due to Iran protest crackdowns
On The JournalUNIFIL
Israeli tank fired three shots from its main gun towards Spanish peacekeepers in Lebanon
