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The Central Statistics Office has released its Recorded Crime figures for Quarter 1 2026, covering incidents recorded in January, February and March.
The figures show a rather mixed picture. In the 12 months to Q1 2026, recorded crime incidents fell in 6 of the 15 main offence groups. The largest decreases were seen in Homicide & Related offences, Sexual offences, Burglary & Related offences, and Robbery, Extortion and Hijacking offences.
However, some offence groups continued to rise. The largest increases were recorded for Dangerous or Negligent Acts and Weapons & Explosives offences.
The report also highlights an increase in victims of Assaults & Related offences. Female victims rose by 8% to 2,460 in Q1 2026 compared with Q1 2025, while male victims rose by 1% to 3,334. Overall, victims in this category increased by 4% to 5,794.
The CSO also advises caution when interpreting fraud figures. Current published figures for Fraud, Deception & Related offences include only incidents directly reported to An Garda Síochána by members of the public and recorded on the PULSE system. Certain referrals from financial institutions are still excluded while work continues on reporting and recording systems.
These statistics are important because they show recorded crime incidents, not necessarily the full level of crime in society. Some offences may be under-reported, particularly crimes such as fraud, sexual offences, and assault.
The full CSO release and related data tables are available through the Central Statistics Office website which can be located HERE.
The Irish Government has launched a new survey for professionals who prepare Voice of the Child and Welfare Reports in family law proceedings.
The survey will gather important information on professional backgrounds, qualifications, training, experience, and the skills needed to carry out this work. The findings will help inform the development of a future Panel of Assessors, aimed at improving access, consistency, regulation, and standards in the preparation of these reports.
This work forms part of the Irish Government’s continued focus on placing children at the centre of the family justice system, ensuring their voices are heard, their welfare is protected, and their individual experiences are properly considered in legal proceedings that affect them.
The survey follows the June 2024 review of expert reports in the family law process, which made 20 recommendations to improve quality, oversight, consistency, and best practice in Voice of the Child and Welfare Reports.
Professionals currently preparing these reports are encouraged to complete the survey and contribute to shaping future policy in this important area.
The survey is open from yesterday, Friday, 26 June until Friday, July 24th next.
The survey can be located by clicking here.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday Friday 26th June 2026, of Mr Joe Joe Brennan, Curraghmore, Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his beloved son David, parents Joe and Eileen, parents-in-law Richard and Else, and brother-in-law Richard jnr;Mr Brennan sadly passed away, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Unit B, Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; devoted and loving wife Ellie (née Morris), son Joseph and his partner Becky, brothers Michael and Seamus, sisters Mary and Breda, brothers-in-law Phil, Noel, Martin, Dinny and John, sisters-in-law Mary, Lisa, Mary and Breda, Phil’s partner Mary, aunt Chrissie, nieces, nephews, grand-nephews, grand-niece, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Brennan will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles (Eircode E41 CP59) on Monday afternoon, June 29th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His funeral cortège will be received into the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady Church, Loughmore, Templemore, (Eircode E41 F5N0) on Tuesday morning, June 30th, at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Brennan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Brennan and Morris families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
FSAI Warn of recall of batch of K O’Connell Fishmongers Smoked Salmon Slices due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Alert Summary dated Saturday, June 27th 2026.
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2026.38
Product Identification: K O’Connell Fishmongers Smoked Salmon Slices; pack sizes: 100g, 150g & 320g
Batch Code: SS16726; use by date: 16/07/2026
Message: The above batch of K O’Connell Fishmongers Smoked Salmon Slices is being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Action Required: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Caterers & Retailers:
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death on Tuesday last 16th June 2026 of Mr Steve (Martin Steven) Ridge of Calgary, Canada and formerly of Dublin, Ireland; Vereeniging, South Africa; Harare, Zimbabwe, and Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his parents Maureen and Declan; Mr Ridge sadly passed away suddenly at his place of ordinary residence in Calgary, Canada.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Adri-Anne, daughters Genevieve, Bianca, Monique and Gianna, sister Cathy, brother Dec, aunt Patricia, mother-in-law Tessa, sisters and brothers-in-law, Liz, Tom, Tanya and Gerrie, Louise and Chris, Su-Mari and Johan, Jean-Pierre and Zelda, Eddie and Kobie, extended relatives spread out through Ireland, South Africa, and Canada, and many friends and family all over the world.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
A Memorial Service for Mr Ridge will be held in Miltown Parish Church, Miltown, Dublin 6 (St. Columbanus, St. Gall and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) on Friday July 3rd, at 12:00 noon, while a celebration of his life will be held in Calgary, Canada on Thursday July 16th, 2026.
The extended Ridge family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Solas na bhflaitheas agus leaba i measc na n-aingeal dó.
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