How do I contact the Garda?

Contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. Contact Crimestoppers on 1800 250 025.

Can I text the Garda?

Yes. The 112 SMS service lets deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired people in the Republic of Ireland send an SMS text message* to the Emergency Call Answering Service (ECAS) where it will be passed to An Garda Síochána, the ambulance service, the Fire service, or the Irish Coastguard.

How do I report a Garda?

Call us on 1890 600 800 if you need help filling out the complaint form. Caseworkers are available on the phone every weekday morning. At other times, you can leave a message requesting a call back, or an appointment with a caseworker.

What’s the police number in Ireland?

There are two emergency numbers in Ireland — 112 and 999. Both are free of charge to call. Call the emergency services by dialling 112 or 999 from a mobile or fixed phone line. 112 also works in any EU country and from any phone, free of charge.

Can you text to 112?

Texts cannot be sent to 112 Generally speaking, you cannot text 112, nor is it possible to use texting or chat services if you need emergency assistance. Special groups of callers can, however, use these services in limited cases.

What is Garda text alert?

Text Alert enables communities to set up a group to receive alerts telling them of suspicious or criminal activity in their area. The reporting Garda sends a text or e-mail out to each registered “Community Contact” in their Garda District.

Do I have to give Garda my name?

The Garda is entitled to stop you in order to detect and prevent crime. However, if the Garda has reasonable grounds for suspecting that you committed an offence, the Garda can use a statutory power to demand your name and address. If you refuse to provide them, then the Garda can arrest you.

How do I report a drug dealer in Ireland?

Also, if you have any information that could help Gardaí in combating drug dealers please ring the Garda Confidential Line Freephone on 1800 666111 or ring GNDOCB on +353 1 6669900.

Can a Garda have a second job?

The work was done in his spare time. Under the Garda code, members of An Garda Síochána are forbidden from taking other employment in a wide range of jobs, including security.

Can I call 112 for advice?

999 and 112: How to Call in an Emergency To call 999 and 112, simply enter the number into your mobile telephone or landline. The call is free. The operator will answer and ask ‘Which service do you require”. If you are unsure, the operator can advise.