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BreakingNews.ie
4 hours ago
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Man (40s) 'viciously' assaulted garda after disrupting flight to Dublin
A man aged in his 40s viciously assaulted a member of An Garda Síochána after gardaí attempted to engage with the disruptive passenger onboard a flight to Dublin. On Tuesday morning, the captain and crew of a United Airlines flight travelling inbound from Newark to Dublin reported a disruptive passenger on board and requested the assistance of gardaí. Advertisement On arrival, gardaí attached to the Dublin Airport Garda Station boarded the aircraft and attempted to engage with the disruptive male passenger onboard. Gardaí said the man then proceeded to viciously assault a member of An Garda Síochána. O.C spray was deployed in an attempt to stop the sustained assault of a garda. The man fled the aircraft and was arrested a short time later. He has since been charged with assault and offences under the Air Navigation and Transport Act, 2022. He remains in Garda custody and is due to appear before Dublin District Court on Tuesday. The Garda member who was injured during this incident is being treated at Beaumont Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Sunday World
5 hours ago
- General
- Sunday World
Gardai seize nearly 500 vehicles, catch 3,000 speeding and arrest 167 others over weekend
During this period, there was one fatality on the roads, while 14 serious collisions resulted in 14 individuals sustaining severe and life-threatening injuries Gardai seized nearly 500 vehicles, detected almost 3,000 drivers speeding and arrested 167 others over the June Bank Holiday weekend. The figures were released after an extensive Garda Roads Policing Operation was put in place from 7am on Thursday, until 7am this morning. During this period, there was one fatality on the roads, while 14 serious collisions resulted in 14 individuals sustaining severe and life-threatening injuries. Over the course of the operation, gardai conducted more than 830 Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) checkpoints. More than 4,000 breath tests and approximately 270 oral fluid tests were carried out, leading to 167 arrests for suspected driving under the influence of an intoxicant. . News in 90 Seconds - 3rd June 2025 Additionally, almost 3,000 drivers were detected breaking speed limits throughout the weekend including one clocked at 99km/h in a 50km/h zone on R212 at Clones, Co. Monaghan. Another was caught doing 114km/h in a 60km/h zone on R147 at Dunboyne, Co. Meath, while another was speeding at 119km/h in a 80km/h zone on R148 at Broadford, Co. Kildare. In Dublin, one driver was speeding at 188km/h in a 100km/h zone on M50 at Templeogue. More than 210 Fixed Charge Notices (FCNs) were issued for other using mobile phones, while 215 were handed out to unaccompanied learner drivers and more than 70 to those not wearing a seatbelt. In addition, 99 vehicles were seized from learner permit holders driving unaccompanied and another 380 for having no tax or insurance. 'An Garda Síochána continue to appeal to all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to slow down and to always choose a speed that is appropriate to the driving conditions, to wear your seatbelt and keep your eyes always on the road,' a Garda spokesperson said.
Irish Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- General
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gardai nab driver speeding at 188km/h in 100km/h zone over Bank Holiday weekend
Almost 3,000 drivers were detected for speeding offences throughout the June Bank Holiday weekend - with one motorist in Co Dublin caught travelling more than 85km/h over the speed limit. Gardai carried out a Roads Policing Operation from 7am on Thursday until 7am this morning to ensure road safety during the Bank Holiday weekend. During this period, one person was killed in a collision on Irish roads, while 14 serious collisions resulted in 14 individuals sustaining severe and life-threatening injuries. Over the course of the operation, Gardai conducted more than 830 Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) checkpoints. Over 4,000 breath tests and approximately 270 oral fluid tests were carried out, leading to 167 arrests for suspected driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Additionally, almost 3,000 drivers were detected exceeding speed limits throughout the weekend. According to gardai, a driver was caught travelling at 99km/h in a 50km/h zone on the R212 at Clones, Co Monaghan, while another motorist was detected driving 114km/h in a 60km/h zone on the R147 at Dunboyne, Co Meath. A motorist in Co Kildare was clocked at 119km/h in a 80km/h zone on the R148 at Broadford, while in Dublin a driver was caught doing 188km/h in a 100km/h zone on the M50 at Templeogue. Meanwhile, over 210 Fixed Charge Notices were issued to motorists for using their mobile phones, while a further 215 Fixed Charge Notices were handed out to unaccompanied learner drivers. Additionally, 99 vehicles were seized from learner permit holders driving unaccompanied while 380 vehicles were seized for having no tax or insurance In a statement, a garda spokesperson said: "An Garda Síochána continue to appeal to all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to slow down and to always choose a speed that is appropriate to the driving conditions, to wear your seatbelt and keep your eyes always on the road."
Irish Times
8 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Garda Commissioner role: Long-serving senior members not in running due to pension tax concerns
The deadline for applications to become the next commissioner of An Garda Síochána has passed and the longest-serving senior members of the force are understood not to have applied for the job. None of the serving assistant commissioners who have spent their entire policing careers in the Garda have applied, sources said, with this in large part due to what they see as an onerous tax exposure on their pensions should they succeed Drew Harris and serve the full five-year term. The Irish Times understands Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly has applied for the position, while sources said Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon has also done so. Ms Coxon declined to comment on the matter when asked by journalists at an event in Dublin last week. She was appointed deputy commissioner in April 2021, having previously been deputy chief officer in the Toronto Police in Canada. READ MORE Deputy Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins The recruitment process is confidential, meaning a list of the candidates who applied will not be disclosed. The advertisement for the job stated that applications were welcome from candidates with 'policing, security or civilian backgrounds' . But Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan recently said he would be unwilling to recommend to Government any candidate for the commissioner job who does not have previous policing experience. The deadline for applying for the position passed last Thursday and Mr O'Callaghan said he expected a candidate would be selected by mid-July. He said his intention was that the new commissioner would be in place to take over from Mr Harris when he retires on September 1st. The recruitment process is being run by Public Jobs, formerly the Public Appointments Service. When a successful candidate emerges from that process, they must be recommended by Mr O'Callaghan to the Cabinet for final approval. [ Outgoing Garda Commissioner's legacy one of 'mistrust and fear', says GRA head Opens in new window ] In reply to queries, the Department of Justice said the advertisement for the job stated a 'track record of leadership and success in a policing role is desirable'. It added that any candidate not currently serving in the Garda – including those from other jurisdictions – would be 'required to attest as a member' before taking up the role of commissioner. They would also be required to 'make a solemn declaration to uphold the Constitution and the laws of the State' in order to 'provide strong reassurance of commitment to our nation'. Mr Harris was appointed commissioner in October 2018 for a five-year term, which was extended by a further two years. More recently, he was offered a second extension, of three months, to facilitate the completion of the recruitment process to find his successor. That competition was delayed because the Garda oversight agencies with a role in preparing the process – the Garda board and the Policing and Community Safety Authority – did not commence operations until April 1st following a reconfiguration of Garda oversight bodies.
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gunman opens fire in Carlow shopping centre before turning gun on himself
A gunman opened fire in a busy shopping centre yesterday as terrified customers ran for their lives – before he turned the gun on himself. Sources say the man, who was white and Irish, fired several shots from a shotgun in the Fairgreen Centre in Carlow Town – before taking his own life. Gardai were trying to identify the dead man last night – but they do not believe he was involved in either terrorism or gangland violence. However, sources did say the man who gardai suspect it is was known to officers. And army bomb experts were late last night still examining a suspicious device found on the man's body. Sources say at least one bottle appears to have been strapped to him. Gardai who rushed to the scene as the incident unfolded around 6.15pm saw the suspicious item on the man's body and withdrew for their own safety. They also called in the Defence Forces' bomb squad – or EOD unit – who examined the scene last night. And it also emerged that gardai sealed off a house in another rural part of Leinster. It's understood gardai were close to identifying the man last night and believe the house was connected to him. Sources say gardai were last night trying to establish a motive for the horror incident – in which a nine-year-old girl was injured as she and others ran to safety when the shooting started at around 6.15pm. It's understood the man calmly walked into the shopping centre and started firing a number of shots from a shotgun in the air. The centre was packed at the time and dozens of people ran for their lives. A nine-year-old girl who was one of the shoppers trying to escape suffered a slight injury in the drama. She was assessed at the scene and did not require hospitalisation. Gardai rushed to the scene and the site was evacuated. Officers then found the body of the man in the centre. It is understood gardai believe the man shot himself. The area was still sealed off last night as gardai investigated the shock incident. But gardai did confirm the dead man was Irish and white. The force said in a statement: 'Shortly after 6:15pm, gardaí were alerted following reports of a firearm discharge at Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Carlow. 'An Garda Síochána are currently at the scene, with the shopping centre and car park cordoned off. The cordon will remain in place overnight. 'A white Irish adult male is deceased at the scene. The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has been requested to attend. 'A female juvenile received treatment from paramedics following the incident but did not require hospital care. It's undetermined at this time as to how those injuries were sustained. 'Anyone who may have recorded footage of the incident is urged not to share it on social media platforms or messaging apps, but instead to provide it to Gardaí at Carlow Garda Station. 'Anyone with information is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station at 059-9136620 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111. Investigations are ongoing.' Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has expressed his solidarity with those impacted by a serious incident in Carlow. 'This was a really shocking incident. My thoughts are with everyone affected by the shooting and the community and families impacted including those working at the scene," he said. 'I would appeal to anyone who has any information to speak to the gardaí and help with their investigations in any way that they can. 'This is something we never want or expect to happen in our communities. Gun violence is very rare in Ireland, and I am determined that will remain the case. The area in Carlow is safe. We must now allow An Garda Síochána to investigate this incident fully.' And Tánaiste Simon Harris, who is minister for Defence as well as Foreign Affairs last night praised the Defence Forces and gardai. He said: 'I am deeply concerned to hear about the incident that has taken place in Carlow tonight and have been kept briefed. 'I understand a young child has been hurt and I join with people across our country in thinking of them and their family tonight. 'I am also thinking of all those who witnessed this situation and the awful shock and upset it must have caused them. I know their families and communities will rally to support them. 'I am grateful to our emergency services for their work and response. This is a live Garda Investigation with the support of members of the Army Bomb Disposal Unit. 'I have been in touch with the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy, in relation to this incident and the assistance our Defence Forces are providing. 'It's important now that our Gardai can carry out this investigation thoroughly.'
