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Justin Kelly
Justin Kelly is an Irish police officer, currently serving as 22nd Commissioner of the Garda Síochána, the police and security service of Ireland, having previously served in that force over 30 years, including in several senior roles. His appointment was confirmed by the government of Ireland at a cabinet meeting on the 29 July 2025, and became effective on the retirement of Drew Harris, on 1 September 2025. Kelly had served as Deputy Commissioner of the force since October 2024.
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cameoplus · 2026-04-22
Accuse in Dublin
Independence of Drew Harris appointment questioned after Leo Varadkar comments
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conflict · 2026-04-12
Protest with intervention in O'Connell Street
Garda clears fuel protesters from Dublin’s O'Connell Street; Cabinet to meet
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conflict · 2026-04-11
Arrests in Whitegate Oil Refinery
Arrests at Whitegate as Garda operation escalates, disrupting Cork traffic
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conflict · 2026-04-11
Protest with intervention in IRL
Irish police remove farmer and trucker during fuel-price protest blockade