Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Garda Síochána" in English language version.
a law enforcement officer is called a garda or guard
Garda Siochana (Guardians of the Peace). The national Police force of the Irish Republic. ... In 1925, the force was renamed the Garda Síochána na hÉireann ("Guard of the Peace of Ireland") ... Popularly called "the guards", the force is divided into six geographical regions: ...
the Garda Síochána (meaning in English: 'The Guardians of the Peace')
the only way you should ever refer to a female Garda is by calling her Garda or Guard
Outside of its remit is security, a shorthand for state security which is defined as:[terrorism] [terrorist offences within the meaning of the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005]; espionage; sabotage; acts intended to subvert or undermine parliamentary democracy or the institutions of the State, but not including lawful advocacy, protest or dissent, unless carried on in conjunction with any of those acts; and acts of foreign interference; If a dispute arises as to whether something is a security matter, the Minister will make the decision. There's a pretty clear divide in the Scheme of the Bill; when something relates to security it falls to the Minister, when it relates to policing it falls to the Authority.
Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald announced this afternoon that Ms Josephine Feehily would "bring a wealth of experience and competences" to her new role. She will be chairperson-designate until legislation establishing the authority has been fully enacted.
Her appointment means the bulk of top justice posts are headed by women, including the Minister for Justice, the chair of the new Policing Authority, the Chief Justice, the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Attorney General, and the Chief State Solicitor.
Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe has settled his legal action [..] Controversies that arose in relation to the handling of the McCabe case ultimately led to the resignations of two ministers for justice and two garda commissioners
[The Commissioner] told delegates there were 3,500 armed members - almost a quarter of the force – and that his focus was on giving them the best training.
Fitzgerald says move 'most far-reaching reform' of Garda since foundation of State ... The general scheme of a Bill providing for the establishment of the new independent policing authority has been published by Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald. The Minister received the approval of the Cabinet this week for the heads of the Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2014 which will pave the way for creation of the authority.
Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has tendered his shock resignation this morning following the deepening crisis over the penalty points controversy.
[The Commissioner] told delegates there were 3,500 armed members - almost a quarter of the force – and that his focus was on giving them the best training.
the Garda Síochána (meaning in English: 'The Guardians of the Peace')
Garda Siochana (Guardians of the Peace). The national Police force of the Irish Republic. ... In 1925, the force was renamed the Garda Síochána na hÉireann ("Guard of the Peace of Ireland") ... Popularly called "the guards", the force is divided into six geographical regions: ...
the only way you should ever refer to a female Garda is by calling her Garda or Guard
Fitzgerald says move 'most far-reaching reform' of Garda since foundation of State ... The general scheme of a Bill providing for the establishment of the new independent policing authority has been published by Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald. The Minister received the approval of the Cabinet this week for the heads of the Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2014 which will pave the way for creation of the authority.
Outside of its remit is security, a shorthand for state security which is defined as:[terrorism] [terrorist offences within the meaning of the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005]; espionage; sabotage; acts intended to subvert or undermine parliamentary democracy or the institutions of the State, but not including lawful advocacy, protest or dissent, unless carried on in conjunction with any of those acts; and acts of foreign interference; If a dispute arises as to whether something is a security matter, the Minister will make the decision. There's a pretty clear divide in the Scheme of the Bill; when something relates to security it falls to the Minister, when it relates to policing it falls to the Authority.
Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald announced this afternoon that Ms Josephine Feehily would "bring a wealth of experience and competences" to her new role. She will be chairperson-designate until legislation establishing the authority has been fully enacted.
Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has tendered his shock resignation this morning following the deepening crisis over the penalty points controversy.
Her appointment means the bulk of top justice posts are headed by women, including the Minister for Justice, the chair of the new Policing Authority, the Chief Justice, the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Attorney General, and the Chief State Solicitor.
Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe has settled his legal action [..] Controversies that arose in relation to the handling of the McCabe case ultimately led to the resignations of two ministers for justice and two garda commissioners
