You and your community members can have their say on the areas of policing that you believe the Gardaí should focus their time, resources and attention on.
The Policing and Community Safety Authority has launched a Public Consultation on Policing Priorities for the Garda Síochána for 2026-2028. This user-friendly online tool allows you to spend ‘points’ on the areas of policing that you consider are most important. It will take about 10 minutes to complete, and there is a short, optional survey at the end. The consultation runs until 08 June 2025 and is open to anyone over the age of 16.
The Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) is the new independent oversight body for An Garda Síochána; combining the functions of the former Policing Authority and Garda Síochána Inspectorate, with a new expanded role in community safety. One of the core values is listening—to communities, representative bodies, and the wider public. By gathering feedback on people’s expectations and experiences, it will help ensure work is informed, inclusive, and responsive.
As part of the mandate, the PCSA determines the Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána. The Policing Priorities become the areas that An Garda Síochána should focus their efforts and resources.
Short explainer videos, available in both Irish and English, can be found on the YouTube channel.