Increased Custody Powers

The Gardai can currently only hold suspects for up to 12 hours on suspicion of crime up to and including murder. Under new powers included in the Criminal Justice Act 2006, Gardai will be given the power to hold suspects for up to 24 hours.

2,000 Garda Car Crashes

Ever wondered why seeing a Garda car made you feel nervous? Figures released by the Department of Justice show that there has been just under 2,000 car crashes involving members of the Gardai or ministerial drivers in the last 5 years.

There are 1,525 Garda vehicles on the road with a further 296 assigned to headquarters.