Gardaí have faced 3,440 assaults on duty over nearly 12 years, with a spike in incidents since 2022. Assault numbers include 299 in 2014, rising to 470 in 2023. The increase is alarming, especially following recent severe attacks on officers, including a knife incident in Dublin. Minister Jim O'Callaghan praised the dedication of gardaí, highlighting their effective community policing despite being largely unarmed. Senator Sarah O'Reilly condemned the violence and suggested legislation for mandatory minimum sentences for assaults against gardaí and emergency workers, citing concerns for public safety and officer recruitment morale.
A total of 3,440 gardaí have been assaulted while on duty in almost 12 years, with a noticeable increase in the number of assaults since 2022.
From 2022 to 2023, reported assaults on gardaí surged, with 470 incidents recorded in 2023 alone, indicating a troubling trend in officer safety.
Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan expressed gratitude for the dedication of the gardaí and acknowledged the significant relationship of trust between them and the public.
Aontu Senator Sarah O'Reilly mentioned an increase in violence against gardaí, calling for legislation for mandatory minimum sentences for those who assault emergency workers.
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