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Latest News from An Garda Síochána

Recent News from An Garda Síochána

Physical Distancing Saves Lives (video)

Deputy Commissioner John Twomey, An Garda Síochána’s Response to Covid19 (video)

Crime Prevention Advice

'Social Distancing' | Contacting An Garda Síochána

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Latest News from An Garda Síochána

Launch of Major Garda Operation on Public Health Travel Restrictions - Easter 2020

8 April 2020

An Garda Síochána, on 8 April 2020, launched a major operation to ensure public compliance with the travel restrictions introduced recently as part of COVID-19 public health guidelines.

The operation – Operation Fanacht – will see an extensive network of checkpoints established across the country.

The operation will run from 12noon, 8 April 2020, until Monday night, April 13 2020.

It will involve thousands of checkpoints every day. At any one time, there will be over 2,500 Gardaí involved in checkpoints or high visibility patrolling.

Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security, John Twomey said, "This significant policing operation is designed to support travel restrictions put in place to help flatten the curve and save lives.

There has been very good compliance with the travel restrictions and we want to thank the public for this. However, it is vital that this continues over the coming days and over the weekend. This will save lives.

In particular, we would ask people who are thinking of travelling to parks, natural beauty spots or holiday homes outside of the 2km limit not to do so. We are sending them a clear message that if they are stopped at a checkpoint they will be turned back.”

The operation will also see Gardaí conduct high visibility patrols at major tourist locations, parks and natural beauty spots to ensure compliance with travel restrictions.

Operation Fanacht will also enhance road safety.

"Unfortunately, despite the reduced traffic levels, there are still people putting their lives and the lives of others at risk by speeding, drink and drug driving, and not wearing their seat belt,” said Deputy Commissoner Twomey.

For example, some speed detections in the last week include:

• 185kph in a 100kph zone on the N22, Cork
• 149kph in a 60kph zone on the R147, Meath
• 225kph in a 120kph zone on the M1, Dublin
• 159kph in a 80kph zone on the R420, Offaly
• 95kph in a 50kph zone on the N6, Galway

Mr. John Caulfield, Interim CEO, Road Safety Authority (RSA) said, "While the roads will have less traffic than normal over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend it doesn’t mean that there is no danger on the roads. People will be out exercising by going for a walk or cycle. So, I’m asking drivers to watch out for vulnerable road users and to slow down. Never has it been more important to practice good road safety habits because every crash and injury we prevent means we are putting less pressure on our first responders and health professions at a time of national crisis.”

Recent News from An Garda Síochána

28 March 2020 | Commissioner Harris Media Briefing: Covid-19 Major Policing Operation (videos)

27 March 2020 | COVID-19 – An Garda Síochána Begins Major Policing Operation in support of public compliance of public health measures

13 March 2020 | An Garda Síochána Announces Measures in Relation to Delay Phase of COVID-19

Physical Distancing Saves Lives

Physical distancing is keeping a 2m (6ft) space between you and other people. You should not shake hands or make close contact where possible.

This video demonstrates 2 metres:

Deputy Commissioner John Twomey | An Garda Síochána’s Response to Covid19

19 March 2020

"We don't want vulnerable people to put themselves at risk. We have restructured the deployment of our resources so we have the personnel available to respond to whatever the community needs." #washyourhands #socialdistancing

(Footage Courtesy of RTE - Primetime)

Crime Prevention Advice

Please read our leaflets for crime prevention advice on dealing with unexpected callers and home security:

Covid-19 Unexpected Callers Crime Prevention Leaflet	Covid-19 Home Crime Prevention Leaflet	Covid-19 Unexpected Callers Crime Prevention Leaflet (Diversity)	Covid-19 Home Crime Prevention Leaflet (Diversity)

These leaflets are available in multiple languages at the end of this page.

Securing Vacant Building Sites

Please read this leaflet and guidance document for crime prevention advice on securing vacant building sites:

Covid-19 Securing Building Sites Leaflet	Securing Building Sites Guidance

'Social Distancing' | Contacting An Garda Síochána

14 March 2020

During this 'Delay' phase of the National response to COVID-19 everyone is asked to work as a community to reduce the impact of COVID-19. Social distancing aims, through a variety of means, to decrease or interrupt the spread of COVID-19. It does this by minimising contact between potentially infected individuals and healthy individuals. Social distancing is keeping a 2m (6ft) space between you and other people. You should not shake hands or make close contact where possible.

All Public Offices of Garda stations remain open. However, if you need to contact An Garda Síochána please consider the following:

• In an emergency always dial 999/112 - You should use this service if a crime or incident is happening now or if anyone is in immediate danger.
• Non-emergency or general enquiries:
• For non-emergency or general enquiries, you can contact your local Garda Station by Telephone and Email.
• Contact details for all Garda stations and key offices are available in the Garda Stations Directory

Did you know

You can report the theft of property (in certain circumstances) up to a value of €1000 online, please go to this link

In other circumstances, contact An Garda Síochána and we will attend to you as soon as practicable.

If you need to renew a passport, a Passport Card, or apply for a Passport Card this service may be available using the Online Passport Renewal Service.

Other Ways to Report Information to An Garda Síochána

Information from the HSE on measures in Response to COVID-19 for the General Public can be found here

The most current and up-to-date information from the HSE in relation to COVID-19 for the General Public can be found here