Garda Síochána - national police force The Garda Síochána is the Irish national police force. It has responsibility for carrying out all policing duties in the Irish State. It was formed in 1922.
Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission or Garda Ombudsman is an independent agency that deals with complaints from the Irish public about members of the Gardaí.
Police Certificate A Police Certificate is a document issued by the Gardai (Irish police force) that includes information about whether or not you have a criminal record.
Reporting a crime If you are a victim of a crime you should contact the Gardai. Find out how to report a crime.
Crowd control at public events in Ireland There are laws in place designed to give the Gardai (Irish police force) clear and comprehensive legal powers to deal with crowd control.
Anti-social behaviour by adults The Criminal Justice Act 2006 has provisions dealing with anti-social behaviour by adults. These provisions allow gardaí to deal with anti-social behaviour through a civil process using behaviour warnings and orders or ASBOs.
Adult Cautioning Scheme The Adult Cautioning Scheme can be an alternative to prosecution for certain offences where a caution is considered to be in the public interest.
Restriction on movement orders The courts in Ireland can impose restrictions on the movements of those convicted of some minor offences as an alternative to imposing a custodial sentence. Find out when they are used here.
Monitoring sex offenders in Ireland The supervision of sex offenders following release from prison is provided for by the Sex Offenders Act 2001. Find out more here.
Sex offenders orders The courts can impose extra restrictions on a sex offender following release from prison if it is felt the sex offender may pose a serious threat to the public.
