Elaine Byrne
@elainebyrne.bsky.social
Barrister | Mediator | Chairperson Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA)
Congratulations to the 194 Gardaí and 17 reserves who were attested in Templemore today. The wet conditions failed to diminish the immense pride expressed by the families present.
This was the Commissioner’s first salute in Templemore since he began his new role.
This was the Commissioner’s first salute in Templemore since he began his new role.
November 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Congratulations to the 194 Gardaí and 17 reserves who were attested in Templemore today. The wet conditions failed to diminish the immense pride expressed by the families present.
This was the Commissioner’s first salute in Templemore since he began his new role.
This was the Commissioner’s first salute in Templemore since he began his new role.
The Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) has now been in operation for seven months, following its establishment in April 2025. So, what exactly is our role — and what new powers have we been given?
Here’s an article by Eolas magazine that explains:
www.eolasmagazine.ie/a-new-era-of...
Here’s an article by Eolas magazine that explains:
www.eolasmagazine.ie/a-new-era-of...
A new era of independent policing oversight | Eolas Magazine
eolas Magazine is Ireland's leading policy, politics and business magazine which reaches over 10,000 senior decision-makers and influencers in government, business and the voluntary sector
www.eolasmagazine.ie
November 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) has now been in operation for seven months, following its establishment in April 2025. So, what exactly is our role — and what new powers have we been given?
Here’s an article by Eolas magazine that explains:
www.eolasmagazine.ie/a-new-era-of...
Here’s an article by Eolas magazine that explains:
www.eolasmagazine.ie/a-new-era-of...
Reposted by Elaine Byrne
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
September 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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
Reposted by Elaine Byrne
Elaine Byrne: Commissioner Justin Kelly will have to tackle myth that gardaí are immune to consequences
Elaine Byrne: Commissioner Justin Kelly will have to tackle myth that gardaí are immune to consequences
Good work must be recognised, poor performance addressed and accountability must be consistent. This requires a solid, meaningful performance management system
www.irishtimes.com
September 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Elaine Byrne: Commissioner Justin Kelly will have to tackle myth that gardaí are immune to consequences
Very grateful to attend the National Commemoration yesterday on behalf of the Policing and Community Safety Authority.
This was the President’s last Commemoration. A dedicated servant to the Irish people.
This was the President’s last Commemoration. A dedicated servant to the Irish people.
July 14, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Very grateful to attend the National Commemoration yesterday on behalf of the Policing and Community Safety Authority.
This was the President’s last Commemoration. A dedicated servant to the Irish people.
This was the President’s last Commemoration. A dedicated servant to the Irish people.
The Policing & Community Safety Authority held its monthly meeting with the Garda leadership team today. Next meeting in public with Garda Commissioner, and his final meeting before retirement, will be 31st of July.
Information on our agenda & what we do can be found here:
www.pcsaireland.ie/news/
Information on our agenda & what we do can be found here:
www.pcsaireland.ie/news/
News – Policing & Community Safety Authority Ireland
www.pcsaireland.ie
June 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Policing & Community Safety Authority held its monthly meeting with the Garda leadership team today. Next meeting in public with Garda Commissioner, and his final meeting before retirement, will be 31st of July.
Information on our agenda & what we do can be found here:
www.pcsaireland.ie/news/
Information on our agenda & what we do can be found here:
www.pcsaireland.ie/news/
Reposted by Elaine Byrne
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
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
June 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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
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
Reposted by Elaine Byrne
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
June 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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
Reposted by Elaine Byrne
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
June 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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
Congratulations to the 120 newly attested members of An Garda Síochána. Always a proud day.
Today was the my first attestation as Chair of the newly inaugurated Policing and Community Safety Authority. I was delighted to attend with Donal de Buitleir, Chair of the newly established Garda Board.
Today was the my first attestation as Chair of the newly inaugurated Policing and Community Safety Authority. I was delighted to attend with Donal de Buitleir, Chair of the newly established Garda Board.
June 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Congratulations to the 120 newly attested members of An Garda Síochána. Always a proud day.
Today was the my first attestation as Chair of the newly inaugurated Policing and Community Safety Authority. I was delighted to attend with Donal de Buitleir, Chair of the newly established Garda Board.
Today was the my first attestation as Chair of the newly inaugurated Policing and Community Safety Authority. I was delighted to attend with Donal de Buitleir, Chair of the newly established Garda Board.
The first public meeting of the Policing & Community Safety Authority with the Garda leadership team will take place this Thursday, 29th of May, at the Gresham Hotel.
The Agenda is available below, as are details of how to attend or watch the live streamed meeting
www.pcsaireland.ie/meeting/poli...
The Agenda is available below, as are details of how to attend or watch the live streamed meeting
www.pcsaireland.ie/meeting/poli...
Policing and Community Safety Authority meeting in public – Policing & Community Safety Authority Ireland
www.pcsaireland.ie
May 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The first public meeting of the Policing & Community Safety Authority with the Garda leadership team will take place this Thursday, 29th of May, at the Gresham Hotel.
The Agenda is available below, as are details of how to attend or watch the live streamed meeting
www.pcsaireland.ie/meeting/poli...
The Agenda is available below, as are details of how to attend or watch the live streamed meeting
www.pcsaireland.ie/meeting/poli...
My deepest condolences to the family, friends & colleagues of Garda Kevin Flatley. A devastating loss to all who knew him.
The 90th Garda who lost his life in service to the State & the people of Ireland. A sacrifice we must continuously remember. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
The 90th Garda who lost his life in service to the State & the people of Ireland. A sacrifice we must continuously remember. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
May 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
My deepest condolences to the family, friends & colleagues of Garda Kevin Flatley. A devastating loss to all who knew him.
The 90th Garda who lost his life in service to the State & the people of Ireland. A sacrifice we must continuously remember. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
The 90th Garda who lost his life in service to the State & the people of Ireland. A sacrifice we must continuously remember. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Reposted by Elaine Byrne
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
Our online consultation will remain open until 08 June and is open to all. pcsa.prioritysimulator.com
#HaveYourSay
May 8, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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
Our online consultation will remain open until 08 June and is open to all. pcsa.prioritysimulator.com
#HaveYourSay
Reposted by Elaine Byrne
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
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
April 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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
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
Reposted by Elaine Byrne
WATCH: This short video explains the public consultation on Policing Priorities and how to take part.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adp1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adp1...
Public Consultation on Policing Priorities
YouTube video by PCSA_Ireland
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April 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
WATCH: This short video explains the public consultation on Policing Priorities and how to take part.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adp1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adp1...
Reposted by Elaine Byrne
Today, the Policing and Community Safety Authority launched its public consultation on the Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána for 2026-2028.
Click here to learn more and to take part in our consultation 👉 bit.ly/3Gu1lNo
Click here to learn more and to take part in our consultation 👉 bit.ly/3Gu1lNo
Have Your Say: Ireland’s Policing Priorities for 2026-2028 – Policing & Community Safety Authority Ireland
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April 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Today, the Policing and Community Safety Authority launched its public consultation on the Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána for 2026-2028.
Click here to learn more and to take part in our consultation 👉 bit.ly/3Gu1lNo
Click here to learn more and to take part in our consultation 👉 bit.ly/3Gu1lNo
The first meeting of newly established Policing and Community Safety Authority with the Garda Commissioner and his leadership team is this Tuesday. The PCSA will also meet with the Minister for Justice. The agenda is here:
www.pcsaireland.ie/authority-me...
www.pcsaireland.ie/authority-me...
Authority Meetings – Policing & Community Safety Authority Ireland
www.pcsaireland.ie
April 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The first meeting of newly established Policing and Community Safety Authority with the Garda Commissioner and his leadership team is this Tuesday. The PCSA will also meet with the Minister for Justice. The agenda is here:
www.pcsaireland.ie/authority-me...
www.pcsaireland.ie/authority-me...
Had a productive meeting with the Garda Representative Association yesterday. A useful opportunity to listen and share perspectives. Look forward to future & ongoing engagement. Unfortunately unable to attend their conference next week as it coincides with the @pcsaireland.bsky.social meeting
April 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Had a productive meeting with the Garda Representative Association yesterday. A useful opportunity to listen and share perspectives. Look forward to future & ongoing engagement. Unfortunately unable to attend their conference next week as it coincides with the @pcsaireland.bsky.social meeting
Delighted to attend the Annual Conference of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) in Killarney on behalf of the Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA).
April 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Delighted to attend the Annual Conference of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) in Killarney on behalf of the Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA).
Looking forward to the challenge ahead.
The new Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) was established today.
Combining the functions of the Policing Authority and An Garda Síochána Inspectorate, the PCSA will also take on an additional Community Safety role in ensuring that people in Ireland are not only safe, but feel safe.
Combining the functions of the Policing Authority and An Garda Síochána Inspectorate, the PCSA will also take on an additional Community Safety role in ensuring that people in Ireland are not only safe, but feel safe.
April 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Looking forward to the challenge ahead.