‘First responder’ gardaí will be trained to identify and seize digital evidence

Increased demand is driving rise in seizures, ex-garda leading international agency says

Garda appeals for public to stop sharing ‘fake’ material circulating on social media

‘Best scrambler rider in Drogheda’ lured into petty offending by promises of local criminals

Mary Lou McDonald flags party’s housing plans as she criticises FG, FF and RTÉ

Six per cent of images depict torture or bestiality

Fears James Hillis (40) may have been kidnapped in South American country

Forensic analysis of encrypted and damaged devices stymied by scientific limitations

Cathal Berry to run as Independent in Kildare South on pro-Defence Forces platform

Taoiseach says reports that woman was ‘put on the streets by hospital’ were inaccurate

Irish judiciary will be represented at Warsaw protest against Polish government intrusion

Mount Trenchard in Foynes was described as ‘open air prison’ in recent report

Association of Judges of Ireland will join protest in Warsaw against ‘threats’ to rule of law

Inspector calls for ‘zero tolerance’ approach following report into death of inmate

Martin Gallagher charged with the attempted abduction and assault causing harm

The man was rearrested on Wednesday evening after being released earlier

Suspect (20) released after being held for almost 24 hours in relation to Cabra incident

Dundalk woman facing charges related to alleged membership of Islamic State

Irish Supreme Court judge to take part in Warsaw march

Suspect’s vehicle seized and he is being questioned on suspicion of false imprisonment

Mr Justice John MacMenamin will join ‘silent' protest in Warsaw against reforms by PiS party

Resource and data issues leave perpetrator at large – and child vulnerable to further abuse

Cases taking up to 10 years as technological and data issues impede prosecutions

Number of men arrested and imitation firearms seized during incident in Clonee

Mothers more likely to be victims, in family court cases including violence and threats

Up to 20 youths involved in fight in north Dublin suburb, leaving male (18) with severe injuries to hand

Vivian Geiran says he is also concerned at the rise in short prison terms being handed down

Year in Review: Geraldine and Patric Kriégel’s grief was played out in the public eye

Several serious incidents involving off-road motorbikes reported over Christmas

Over 110 high-end bicycles are discovered during raid on shipping container

DPP did not appeal sentence for 2010 crime, though it fell ‘markedly’ outside precedents

Issues surrounding €5,000 bail surety for her release continued on Monday

Gsoc obliged to notify Garda of every investigation it launches into member of force

Gardaí received intelligence a faction planned to shoot dead a rival criminal

International network to expand to meet evolving nature of organised crime

Special flights are part of State’s 2015 commitment to resettle 4,000 refugees

Office of the Inspector of Prisons an immature organisation, external report says

Restructuring initiative will see the abolition of 30 senior posts

Inspector outlines serious failings in system in tour of country’s 13 prisons

Programme is designed to alert authorities at an early stage about terror attack plans

Significant decrease in victim satisfaction

Man arrested in Dublin released without charge

South Dublin criminal networks and intimidation of Garda helpers outlined in report

Man (60s) allegedly stamped hundreds of forms from Indian and Pakistani applicants

Move will see force conduct urgent reviews of policies regarding high speed chases and firearm use

Gardaí cannot obtain mobile data warrants as a result of High Court decision last year

Sophisticated activity saw Irish travel documents forged for distribution across Europe

Armed gardaí stop suspect’s car which earlier was in collision with two patrol cars

Survey of Air Corps pilots shows only 40% feel well informed on Irish drone regulations

Workings of secretive Special Detective Unit under spotlight as case thrown out

Figures released following unannounced inspections of State’s three special care units

Gardaí respond to 30,000 domestic violence calls every year

Court Service says it will not publish Edmund Honohan rulings because he is not a judge

Mixed results for Defence Forces retention schemes as strength continues to decline

Defence lawyers seek to have her segregated in Dóchas women’s prison for her safety

Force is planning to spend about €135,000 on high-end cycling gear for its members

Marine Casualty Investigation Board note substances can affect can affect judgement and reaction time

Garda interview with Smith last ‘piece of the puzzle’ before file can be sent to DPP

Minister for Foreign Affairs to address Gaza blockade during meetings with officials

A man in his 70s has been arrested and is being held in connection with the death

Departure from Turkey tomorrow contingent on final approval from Turkish authorities

Speculation Ms Smith and daughter may be flown back to Ireland in the coming days

New members from England, Poland, the US and Slovenia graduate from Templemore training

Judiciary knows compensation levels a problem but will not swing an axe at current system

‘Reformer’ Ms Justice Mary Irvine appointed chair of new body examining compensation

Dealers exporting cocaine to non-EU countries due to local market saturation

New report highlights level of intimidation here and outlines Kinahan gang operations

The killing of Eoin Boylan shows why the feud in the area poses a particular challenge

Kyle M suspected of being part of violent far-right group

The body was found in a container on Balbutcher Lane on Monday morning

One line of inquiry is that gun attack on Eoin Boylan is linked to worsening feud in Coolock

US man is suspected of membership of Atomwaffen Division, a violent far-right group

Almost one-quarter of errant drivers drop out of pilot programme aimed at offenders

Islamic State supporter wants to speak publicly to ‘give her version of events’

Peter Charleton’s preferred fruit, coffee and oatcakes in list for judicial assistant

Document lists practical duties of Justice Peter Charleton’s assistant in precise detail

Missing man last seen on late-night CCTV in 2000 after attending office Christmas party

Government unlikely to confirm Smith’s return until she is already in the country

International gangs travelling from country to country stealing valuable metal, gardaí say

Application only served to add a day’s worth of costs to bill – Justice Richard Humphreys

Islamic State supporter and former Irish Air Corps member interrogated by Turkish officials

Alleged sexual assault occurred in Rathmines in early hours of Sunday morning

Community-based organisations offering services as State bodies struggle

Boys sentenced but no psychological or other reasons established for Ana Kriégel’s murder

Trial judge says young age of offenders provides a substantial degree of mitigation

Ireland has seen only a handful of cases involving minors accused of murder or rape

Boys will likely do their Junior Cert there, it’s less common for detainees to sit Leaving Cert

What part did violent media, pornography and psycopathy play in the murder

Sentence for Boy A to be reviewed in 12 years; sentence for Boy B is due for review in 8 years

Boy sentenced to 11 years had inflicted 10cm wound on Stephanie Ng’s neck

Background: Family says boy had been plagued by hallucinations and desires to kill

Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council chair says involvement of Defence Forces is ‘extraordinary’

Boy was 15 when he attacked 25-year-old woman after they met online

Smith believed to held close to Syria’s border with Turkey by members of militia

Victim impact statement by Ana Kriégel’s mother tells of ‘the panic, the dread, the agonising wait’

Detective says a number of factors suggest teenager’s death was planned

Just two other cases of children being sentenced for murder in modern times, court told

Counsel says Boy A has no personality disorder or mental illness