Issue Date: 29/10/2026
Speaking today in Cavan, Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said that overtime would be shortly reduced following complaints by the GRA that Gardai have been working too much overtime.
"I know that due to the year we have had with the visit of President Trump, a number of large-scale investigations, and the EU Presidency that Gardai have had to work long hours and put a lot of effort in.
"The GRA have said to me that Gardai are working too much overtime. I have discussed this with Deputy Commissioner, Policing Operations, and it has been agreed that we will soon reduce the amount of overtime available once we complete some forthcoming major events such as the EPC in mid-November.
"Gardai have once again demonstrated their professionalism and dedication during the EU Presidency. I have received many compliments on this work from the Government, State agencies and international policing and security colleagues."
