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flag Over 600 Irish police officers were injured in 2025, mostly from assaults, prompting new safety measures.

flag Over 600 An Garda Síochána officers were injured on duty in 2025, an 11% increase from 2024, with more than half of injuries resulting from assaults. flag The rise follows high-profile incidents including riots in Dublin and Dungarvan, linked to allegations involving an international protection applicant. flag In response, Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly prioritized officer safety, launching a taser pilot program and expanding body camera use nationwide. flag These measures follow a 2023 law raising the maximum penalty for assaulting a garda or emergency worker to 12 years.

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