The only Leinster county never to have won Leinster. For us, every rare trip to Croke Park was cherished like the birth of a new born child. Today, the Wicklow renaissance has begun!! Our pub in West Wicklow will run dry tonight and instead be filled with tears of JOY. 💙💛

The PCSA hosted the Conversation event at the Wood Quay Venue to highlight the Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána. Attendees included the Minister for Justice, the Garda Commissioner, community representatives and invited guests. To read more, visit pcsaireland.ie

The PCSA met the Garda Commissioner and senior officers. Key items on the agenda included: The Quarter 4 Performance Report; The Taser Pilot Interim Report; and The adequacy of garda resources to effectively deliver policing services. Go to pcsaireland.ie for more information.

The PCSA has published its first Strategy Statement along with two underpinning documents, the PCSA Inspection Plan 2026 and an overview of the PCSA Business Plan for 2026. For more, see: bit.ly/4bc6g2s

The @pcsaireland.bsky.social will meet the Garda Commissioner in public, on Thursday 26th February. Here is the agenda: www.pcsaireland.ie/authority-me...

The Policing and Community Safety Authority has published the Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána for 2026-28. They are: Work in Partnership to meet Community Needs; Provide a Consistent, Supportive and Quality Service; and, Enable the Frontline. For more: www.pcsaireland.ie/the-pcsa-pub...

The PCSA held a meeting in private with the Garda Commissioner today. Agenda items included: 🔵 An Garda Síochána Strategy Statement 2026-2028 and Annual Service Plan 2026. 🔵 Crime detection rates. 🔵 Oversight of homicide investigations.  🔵 Core policing business & what drives service demand.

Congratulations to the 194 Gardaí and 17 reserves who were attested in Templemore today. The wet conditions failed to diminish the immense pride expressed by the families present. This was the Commissioner’s first salute in Templemore since he began his new role.

The Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) has now been in operation for seven months, following its establishment in April 2025. So, what exactly is our role — and what new powers have we been given? Here’s an article by Eolas magazine that explains: www.eolasmagazine.ie/a-new-era-of...

The PCSA will hold its first Authority meeting in public with new Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly on Thursday, 25 September in the Castleknock Hotel, Dublin. To register for this event click here ✍️ bit.ly/4psufzw

Elaine Byrne: Commissioner Justin Kelly will have to tackle myth that gardaí are immune to consequences

Very grateful to attend the National Commemoration yesterday on behalf of the Policing and Community Safety Authority. This was the President’s last Commemoration. A dedicated servant to the Irish people.

The Policing & Community Safety Authority held its monthly meeting with the Garda leadership team today. Next meeting in public with Garda Commissioner, and his final meeting before retirement, will be 31st of July. Information on our agenda & what we do can be found here: www.pcsaireland.ie/news/

Today, the PCSA published the findings of a report into An Garda Síochána’s policing performance throughout 2024. Our review found that four out of 18 targets were fully achieved, while nine were partially met. Read the full report here 👉 bit.ly/4el835s

PCSA CEO Helen Hall is this week’s guest on the hugely popular Talking Bollox Podcast with Calvin O’Brien and Terence Power. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts www.goloudnow.com/podcasts/tal... #policingpriorities

There's still time to #HaveYourSay on Ireland's #PolicingPriorities. PCSA CEO Helen Hall joined Alan Hughes and Tommy Bowe on Ireland AM this week to talk about why the public's voice is so important. The consultation closes on 8 June, make sure you take part here: pcsa.prioritysimulator.com

Congratulations to the 120 newly attested members of An Garda Síochána. Always a proud day. Today was the my first attestation as Chair of the newly inaugurated Policing and Community Safety Authority. I was delighted to attend with Donal de Buitleir, Chair of the newly established Garda Board.

The first public meeting of the Policing & Community Safety Authority with the Garda leadership team will take place this Thursday, 29th of May, at the Gresham Hotel. The Agenda is available below, as are details of how to attend or watch the live streamed meeting www.pcsaireland.ie/meeting/poli...

My deepest condolences to the family, friends & colleagues of Garda Kevin Flatley. A devastating loss to all who knew him. The 90th Garda who lost his life in service to the State & the people of Ireland. A sacrifice we must continuously remember. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

The PCSA's first in-person consultation on the #policingpriorities takes places in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim today. Read about it on @news.rte.ie Our online consultation will remain open until 08 June and is open to all. pcsa.prioritysimulator.com #HaveYourSay

Yesterday, the Policing and Community Safety Authority held its first official Authority meeting. Chairperson Elaine Byrne, the Authority & CEO Helen Hall, were joined by Commissioner Harris and Minister O’Callaghan as the Authority set out its vision for policing oversight & community safety

WATCH: This short video explains the public consultation on Policing Priorities and how to take part. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adp1...

Today, the Policing and Community Safety Authority launched its public consultation on the Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána for 2026-2028. Click here to learn more and to take part in our consultation 👉 bit.ly/3Gu1lNo

The first meeting of newly established Policing and Community Safety Authority with the Garda Commissioner and his leadership team is this Tuesday. The PCSA will also meet with the Minister for Justice. The agenda is here: www.pcsaireland.ie/authority-me...

Had a productive meeting with the Garda Representative Association yesterday. A useful opportunity to listen and share perspectives. Look forward to future & ongoing engagement. Unfortunately unable to attend their conference next week as it coincides with the @pcsaireland.bsky.social meeting

Delighted to attend the Annual Conference of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) in Killarney on behalf of the Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA).

Looking forward to the challenge ahead.