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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 10d

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...

Career Opportunities – Policing & Community Safety Authority Ireland

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 16d

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...

Panel of tables and chairs set up with microphones with PCSA purple branding and Irish flag in the background

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 18d

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 · 23d

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

PCSA staff chatting to member of the public at purple branded stand

Garda tractor on the grounds of the Ploughing Championships

PCSA staff chatting to member of the public at stand with purple branding

Crowds walking on the grounds of the Ploughing Championships

Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 24d

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

PCSA staff wearing purple branded hoodies standing with staff from the National Office for Community Safety

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 25d

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

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly speaking in front of microphones to media

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

Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 25d

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

PCSA staff member chatting to member of the public at counter with PCSA purple branding in the background including television with PCSA branding playing

Photo of people walking on the grounds outside with machinery background

Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · Sep 11

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

PCSA purple branding posters and TV standing in enclosed space

Map showing area where PCSA will be located

Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · Jun 23

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

Assessment of Policing Performance during 2024 report front cover, Purple.

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · Jun 5

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

PCSA CEO Helen Hall poses for photo with presenters Calvin O’Brien and Terence Power in podcast studio

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · Jun 5

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

Two men and one woman pose for photo on sofa in TV studio

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · Jun 5

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 · May 26

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 · May 20

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

Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · May 19

Learn all about the PCSA public consultation on Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána here

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT0Z...

Public Consultation on Policing Priorities

YouTube video by PCSA_Ireland

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · May 19

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

Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · May 14

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

Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · May 14

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

Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · May 9

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 · May 9

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.

Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · May 8

Research Ireland has announced funding for 59 projects under its New Foundations programme.

These awards will support researchers in developing collaborative projects with community organisations and government departments.

Read here:

www.researchireland.ie/news/new-fou...

#ResearchIreland

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · May 8

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

Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · May 8

The PCSA's first in-person consultation on the #policingpriorities takes places in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim today. Read about it on @news.rte.ie
Our online consultation will remain open until 08 June and is open to all. pcsa.prioritysimulator.com
#HaveYourSay

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · May 2

Ar mhaith leat #DoThuairimíAChurInIúl chun na Tosaíochtaí Póilíneachta le haghaidh an Gharda Síochána a chinneadh? Ba mhaith leis an Údarás Póilíneachta & Sábháilteachta Pobail iad a chloisteáil.
#policingpriorities

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PckQ...

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · May 1

Helen Hall, CEO of the PCSA, spoke with Pat Kenny on Newstalk today about our public consultation on policing priorities.

This is your chance to influence the future of policing in Ireland.
Take part in the consultation here: pcsa.prioritysimulator.com

#HaveYourSay #PolicingPriorities #PCSA

Helen Hall, CEO of PCSA and Pat Kenny from Newstalk stand smiling in front of Newstalk banner.

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · Apr 30

Yesterday, the Policing and Community Safety Authority held its first official Authority meeting.
Chairperson Elaine Byrne, the Authority & CEO Helen Hall, were joined by Commissioner Harris and Minister O’Callaghan as the Authority set out its vision for policing oversight & community safety

PCSA members in a meeting speaking and sitting at an oval table

Commissioner Drew Harris, Chairperson Elaine Byrne, Minister Jim O’Callaghan, and CEO Helen Hall stand smiling in front of PCSA banner.

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