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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We are here at the PCSA office for a meeting between the Policing and Community Safety Authority and the Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly. The meeting is not open to the public, but it will be live streamed on our website from 2:30pm on www.pcsaireland.ie

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Policing and Community Safety Authority will meet the Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly and senior officers on Thursday. The meeting will be live-streamed from our offices in North King Street, Dublin from 2:30pm - 4:30pm. The meeting will be available to watch on pcsaireland.ie

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Thank you to all of you who stopped and chatted with us at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan. It was great to get your views on community safety and what it means to you. To stay in touch with our work on your behalf, please visit pcsaireland.ie #ploughing

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The Policing and Community Safety Authority is deeply saddened to learn of the death of its former Member, Ken O’Leary. Ken served as a member of the Authority from its establishment in April 2025 until his resignation in August due to ill health. Read more at pcsaireland.ie

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly and Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan joined us to discuss the Policing Priorities with an audience of garda personnel and community representatives in Wood Quay, Dublin. You can read more the Policing Priorities or rewatch the Conversation event on our website

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Policing and Community Safety Authority has set three policing priorities for An Garda Síochána for 2026-2028. Mark Nother, Senior Manager in the Strategy, Research and Insights directorate of the PCSA, explains more in this video.

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The Policing and Community Safety Authority's first strategy sets out four objectives over the next few years. CEO Helen Hall goes into more detail about this, and the PCSA’s first Inspection Plan in the video below. Read more about the PCSA's Strategy here: www.pcsaireland.ie/pcsa-publish...

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Want to learn more about our work? Aoife Clabby is the Director of Research, Strategy and Insights with the Policing and Community Safety Authority. Here, she explains more about our role

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The PCSA has published its 2025 Annual Assessment of Policing Performance - an independent evaluation of An Garda Síochána's delivery of policing services and progress against the Garda Siochana Annual Policing Plan 2025 and the Policing Priorities for 2025 www.pcsaireland.ie/wp-content/u...

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The PCSA met the Garda Commissioner and senior officers at the Garda College in Templemore. The items on the agenda included: - Training and development in An Garda Síochána - The strategic use of garda resources - The policing of the EU Presidency

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

PCSA Authority members and staff were given a tour of the facilities of the Garda College as part of a two-day visit to Templemore. Members were also updated on the training and professional development courses carried out at the college.

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A group of people are shown around the Garda trainee recreational hall by two gardaí in white shirts and navy caps.

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

PCSA Chair Elaine Byrne and CEO Helen Hall were at the Garda College in Templemore to attend the graduation ceremony of 206 probationer gardaí. This is the largest attestation class since the Covid-19 pandemic. Congratulations to everyone who graduated today.

Two women standing under a covered viewing area at an outdoor ceremony. A large crowd, including uniformed Garda personnel, is gathered in a courtyard in front of a multi-story building displaying international flags.

Programme cover for the Garda College Passing Out Ceremony, Class 254, dated Friday 24 July 2026. The cover features Garda recruits in uniform tossing their caps into the air during a graduation ceremony, with Garda College buildings in the background.

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The PCSA publishes its inaugural Annual Report setting out the work undertaken during its first year of operation, marking a new era of policing oversight and community safety in Ireland. Read more here: www.pcsaireland.ie/policing-and...

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The PCSA has published an assessment of the progress made by An Garda Siochána in its implementation of recommendations of the Homicide Review. It found that 15 of the 21 recommendations in the review have been implemented, while six are not yet implemented fully. Read more at pcsaireland.ie

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The PCSA has published its Consultations Outcome Report on the Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána for 2026-28. It outlines how extensive public, stakeholder and garda engagement informed the Priorities for the next three years. Read more at pcsaireland.ie

Cover page for “Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána 2026–28: Consultations Outcome Report.” The design features a purple background with the title in white and pink text at the top. In the centre is a simple icon of a document with lines of text and a bookmark, flanked by a pink check mark in a rounded square on the left and a pink cross in a rounded square on the right.

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

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

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The PCSA met the Garda Commissioner and senior officers in private. Agenda: - Experiences of female personnel in the service - Governance matters - Firearms destruction audit report - Garda Human Rights Strategy - Garda Homicide Review Our next meeting in public will be in Dublin on 25 June.

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The Policing and Community Safety Authority will meet in public with the Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly and senior officers at the My Place Community Centre in Midleton this afternoon. You can watch the livestream of the meeting on our YouTube channel: m.youtube.com/@pcsa_irelan...

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

PCSA CEO Helen Hall joined PJ Coogan on Cork’s 96FM in advance of this week’s meeting in public with the Garda Commissioner and senior officers at My Place Community Centre in Midleton on Thursday 30 April. Listen back here: bit.ly/4eeator

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The PCSA will meet the Garda Commissioner in public on Thursday in Midleton. On the agenda: - Policing of recent protests - The challenges and opportunities of policing in Cork County - High-visibility policing - Policing response to domestic abuse in rural Ireland. See pcsaireland.ie for more.

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The Policing and Community Safety Authority has published the scope and terms of reference for its first two inspections in 2026. The inspection work of the PCSA is a key element of our oversight of An Garda Síochána. Check out pcsaireland.ie for more information.

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

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.

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

PCSA Chief Executive Helen Hall spoke to Claire Byrne on Newstalk in relation to AI in policing, garda use of tasers, as well as in-service vetting and substance misuse testing. You can listen to the full interview on Newstalk here: www.newstalk.com/podcasts/cla...

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

PCSA Chairperson Elaine Byrne and Chief Executive Helen Hall appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence. To read our full opening statement visit here: lnkd.in/dfhpBjbX

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

The Policing and Community Safety Authority met in public with the Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly at the Grand Hotel in Malahide on Thursday 26 February. To read more or watch the meeting, visit pcsaireland.ie

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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

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Elaine Byrne @elainebyrne.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

The Policing and Community Safety Authority has carried out a review of the recommendations made in the 2020 Garda Síochána Inspectorate report on Countering the Threat of Internal Corruption. Read the full report here 👉 bit.ly/4ccqbiK

The beige front cover of a report by the Policing and Community Safety Authority on Countering the Threat of Internal Corruption in An Garda Síochána

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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...

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Job Alert: Applications are invited for the position of Higher Executive Officer Research Strategy and Insights in the #PCSA. Deadline for applications is 3.00pm on 22nd October 2025 Read more and apply here: www.pcsaireland.ie/about-us/car...

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

We are here at the Castleknock Hotel in Dublin for a meeting in public between the Policing and Community Safety Authority and the new Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly. The meeting will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel from 2:30pm 👉 youtube.com/live/B7PgyDd...

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

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

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who visited our stand at the Ploughing Championships all week to share their experiences and learn about the work of the PCSA. You can learn more about our organisation here 👉 bit.ly/42Atjza #Ploughing2025 #GovPloughing2025

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Garda tractor on the grounds of the Ploughing Championships

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

On day two of the Ploughing Championships we are continuing to engage with community members in large numbers! We also chatted to staff in the National Office for Community Safety to share ideas and information. We'll be here again tomorrow so stop by our hub! #Ploughing2025 #GovPloughing25

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

The Policing and Community Safety Authority will be at the Ploughing Championships until Thursday so drop by our stand for a chat! Among the events today was the launch of the latest Garda recruitment campaign by the Justice Minister and Garda Commissioner. #Ploughing2025 #GovPloughing25

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Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan speaking to media in front of Garda tent

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

It’s day one of the Ploughing Championships! We’re meeting people from communities across the country and sharing information about the work of the PCSA. Find us at Unit 34 - The Hub - Duhallow - Block 4, Row 27, Stand 511. #Ploughing2025 #GovPloughing2025

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

The Policing and Community Safety Authority will be at the Ploughing Championships next week from Tuesday 16 Sept. Join us for a chat at Unit 34 - The Hub - Duhallow - Block 4, Row 27, Stand 511. See you there! #Ploughing2025 #GovPloughing2025

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

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

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

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

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

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

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

What role should surveillance play in a democratic society? Explore the delicate balance between security and civil liberties. Don’t miss this essential conversation. ONE WEEK TO GO! ACJRD Annual Conference ➡️ Reserve your place: bit.ly/4mtLBuq #SurveillanceEthics #TechAndJustice

ACJRD 28th Annual Conference: ‘Opportunities and Challenges of Technological Innovation in the Criminal Justice System’, Thursday, 12th June 2025, Camden Court Hotel, Dublin 2

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

We had another productive discussion around the Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána in Dublin today. Community reps shared their views on the issues that they believe gardaí should focus on. You can take part in our online consultation here: bit.ly/4jL2dvm #HaveYourSay #PolicingPriorities

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

We’re in Tullamore today hosting another in-person consultation on the Policing Priorities, where community reps from several counties have gathered to share their views on policing and community safety. You can also take part in our online consultation here: bit.ly/4jL2dvm #HaveYourSay

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Learn all about the PCSA public consultation on Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána here www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT0Z...

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Do you want to #HaveYourSay to determine the Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána? The Policing and Community Safety Authority wants to hear it. Follow this link to take our quick and easy consultation 👉 bit.ly/4jL2dvm #PolicingPriorites

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

We had a very productive in-person public consultation in Clonmel today, where community groups from the south joined us to share their views on the Policing Priorities. We appreciate you taking the time to share your invaluable insights. Take part in our online consultation here: bit.ly/4jL2dvm

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

We’re in Clonmel this morning hosting our public consultation on the Policing Priorities. CEO Helen Hall welcomed local community reps, who will highlight areas of policing that they believe An Garda Síochána should prioritise. You can take part in our online consultation here: bit.ly/4jL2dvm

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Thank you to all who joined us in Carrick-on-Shannon for our in-person public consultation on #PolicingPriorities. Community input will guide our work at every stage. We look forward to our consultation in Clonmel next week Participate in our online consultation here: pcsa.prioritysimulator.com

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

The PCSA is delighted to partner with Research Ireland and to fund the Living Independently & Free from Targeted Abuse (LIFT) project led by Dr Charles O’Mahony at the University of Galway. The project will explore the experiences of disabled people who have been targeted for abuse or exploitation.

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Today the Policing & Community Safety Authority is hosting an in-person public consultation on #PolicingPriorities in Carrick-on-Shannon. Community members from the North West will share their views and you can too. Take part in our online consultation here: pcsa.prioritysimulator.com #HaveYourSay

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