Gardai are to be given additional powers under new legislation being proposed by government.
The Garda Powers Bill, which is being published today, includes enhanced measures in areas like arrest, search and detention.
It also aims to enhance the rights of people in custody.
UPDATE: N11 Vehicle On Fire Near Arklow. Care Advised
Gardai are attending the scene but smoke is impacting visibility along the route.
Nearly €1.4m Spent To Expand Glen of the Downs Nature Reserve
The site was previously owned by Coillte. The acquisition will allow commercial forestry to be gradually replaced with native woodland, helping to restore rare sessile oak habitat
Contrasting Patterns In Wicklow Crime Figures & Statistics Year-On-Year
Newly released Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures for the Wicklow Garda Division show a mixed crime landscape for the third quarter of 2025. The data highlights ongoing challenges for Gardaí in both urban and rural areas of Wicklow, with community vigilance and targeted enforcement remaining essential.
Warning: Baby Formula Recalled Over Potential Toxin Risk
Parents, guardians and caregivers in Wicklow are advised not to feed implicated batches of the SMA products to infants or young children.
New Year Blow As Wicklow Town Falls In Latest IBAL Litter Rankings
After years of top ten placings in the IBAL league table, a blow for Wicklow town
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