An Garda Síochána

Join our team! Minister Jim O'Callaghan TD, Department of Justice Home Affairs and Migration, joined Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris at Irishtown Garda Station today to announce our forthcoming recruitment campaign. The latest recruitment competition, will be once again, independently facilitated by publicjobs and will open to applications on Thursday week - February 6th, 2025. Between now and then, we encourage those that are interested in applying to check out the eligibility requirements and training process here: https://lnkd.in/eFH-CfEM #ItsAJobWorthDoing

Community Policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána. In the latest episode of the Garda Podcast, our Chief Superintendent of the Garda National Community Engagement Bureau Padraic Jones gives a fascinating insight in to this style of policing. Listen here on Spotify - https://lnkd.in/epT2yTWJ Listen here on Apple - https://lnkd.in/emn7R2_v All 18 episodes are now available to stream wherever you get your podcasts.

Helping out during the aftermath of Storn Éowyn comes in many different forms. Our colleagues in Limerick assisting local communities yesterday and today. If you need help please contact us, if we can't help we will endeavour to find the people that can! ❗️❗️ INFORMATION FOR THOSE IN NEED OF POWER IN BRUFF AND NEWCASTLE WEST AREAS❗️❗️ If you need to charge your phone or hot water, we have power at the Bruff Garda Station. Please feel free to call and stop by (bring your own chargers and bottles if possible). The Desmond Complex in Newcastle West along with Newcastle Gardaí have made their facilities available this evening for teas, coffee and charging phones. Microwave is also available. We are currently at the complex so please come along if you need to. #HereToHelp

Storm Éowyn brought unprecedented, widespread and extensive damage to the electricity infrastructure nationwide, resulting in 768,000 customers losing power on the 24th January. ESB Networks crews and partner contractors continue to assess damage at fault sites and work to restore power, as of 5pm 25th January power has been restored to 366,000 customers. The restoration time required for the storm response remains dynamic given the widespread and extensive damage to the network. Never approach fallen or low hanging electricity wires, always report any damage to the electricity network by calling: 1800 372 999. Stay safe & stay clear of electricity wires. We understand the disruption and impact this has on our customers and would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this very difficult time. To log a fault or check for estimated restoration times visit www.PowerCheck.ie

Earlier this week Tipperary Roads Policing Unit detected this artic being driven more than 32km/h over the speed limit in Roscrea. We then discovered that its tax disk on display was actually belonging to a car and it was still out by over eight months. We also took a look at its tacograph and were concerned so it was seized. A short time after, we detected another motorist speeding. When they were stopped, our Mobility device confirmed that they were a a disqualified driver. This vehicle was also seized. Both drivers will be before the courts. #SaferRoads

It has been an incredibly difficult 48 hours for those most affected by #StormÉowyn and the damage it has left behind. Many of our teams out working around the country to help keep people safe and assist with those now dealing with the storm’s impact, are tired but running on adrenaline. In the midst of all of it all there have been other small but meaningful actions that we were gladly able to do to help. Chiara’s connecting flight from Dublin to make it home to Argentina after her trip to Ireland, was one of a handful of flights that were not cancelled yesterday morning. Sergeant Chris Jones and Garda Fionnbarr Thompson were on patrol in and around Dublin’s North Inner City in the early hours to see if anyone needed our assistance, when they spotted Chiara at the bus stop trying to get to the airport. With not a bus or taxi in sight she didn’t know what to do given her flight was still not confirmed as cancelled. The lads told her not to panic, to hop into the patrol car and that they would get her there on time. Sharing this photo and her thanks with us via her Instagram, Chiara said “Your warmth and generosity brightened a gloomy day - what a wonderful example of Irish hospitality. Grateful to have been in a safe and welcoming city like Dublin.” #HereToHelp

⚠️ Please do not touch or approach fallen and/ or low hanging wires on the electricity network. ⚠️ They may be live and very dangerous. ⚠️ Contact ESB Networks directly! 1800 372 999

#stormeowyn

As Storm Éowyn approaches our shores, we are appealing to everyone to please stay safe. #stormeowyn

Storm Éowyn is a dangerous, damaging and destructive weather event with potential serious risk to life and injury for people who do not follow safety advice. We are warning all members of the public that a status red severe weather warning means ‘shelter in place’. Is eachtra aimsire contúirteach, damáisteach agus scriosach é Stoirm Éowyn le cumas tromchúiseach baol beatha agus gortú do dhaoine nach leanann an comhairle sábháilteachta. Táimid ag tabhairt foláireamh do gach ball den phobal go gciallaíonn foláireamh aimsire dian dearg 'téigh ar foscadh' #StormEowyn