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Garda National Diversity Unit

Garda National Diversity Unit

Garda Community Relations Bureau

Garda Headquarters,

Phoenix Park,

Dublin 8,

D08 HN3X

T: +353 1 6663150

E: diversity@garda.ie

Always report any incident you perceive as motivated by hate to An Garda Síochána. In an emergency call 999/112. 

You will be attended to by a Garda who will take your report. 

  • They will make an assessment to commence an investigation. An investigation will involve gathering evidence such as taking statements from victim(s) and witnesses, etc.
  • You will be offered a choice to be referred to victim support.
  • You will be kept informed of developments throughout the investigation.

There are five hundred and eighty six Garda Diversity Officers appointed throughout the country who can assist you in the course of the investigation, if you so wish. 

Should you not wish to attend your local Garda station, you can seek the services of the Garda National Diversity Unit, who will act as liaison with your local Garda station or Garda Diversity Officer. 

Should you require further information about hate crime, please contact the staff at the Garda National Diversity Unit.

Strands of Diversity (as per Hate Crime Definition)

  1. Age
  2. Disability
  3. Race
  4. Colour
  5. Nationality
  6. Ethnicity
  7. Religion
  8. Sexual orientation
  9. Gender