Statement from An Garda Síochána following terrorist attack on Jewish community in Sydney

Issue Date: 14/12/2025

Following the fatal terrorist attack on members of the Jewish community in Sydney, there will be increased Garda patrols at centres and events for the Irish Jewish community.

Liaison Inspectors have been appointed to ensure An Garda Síochána continues its on-going engagement with the Jewish community to provide them with re-assurance and support.

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly is scheduled to speak to the Chief Rabbi of Ireland Yoni Wieder later today to express his sympathies to the Irish Jewish community and speak about these measures.