Justin Kelly
Justin Kelly is a filmmaker and director known for his work in queer cinema, particularly for directing James Franco in films like 'I Am Michael' and 'King Cobra.' He gained recognition for tackling complex LGBTQ+ themes and characters based on real individuals, contributing to discussions about representation in Hollywood.
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Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly referred the case for a review late last year.
Garda to exhume body of Liam Farrell as part of review into ‘suspicious’ Co Leitrim death – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-06
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly attended the conference alongside Jim O’Callaghan.
‘My job is not to be sensitive’, says O’Callaghan, after rejecting Creeslough families meeting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly spoke with the Chief Rabbi of Ireland Yoni Wieder to express his sympathies and reassure Ireland’s Jewish community.
Ireland’s Jewish Council reports 143 anti-Semitic incidents in six-month period – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-02
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said that while only a 'small minority' of Garda members were placed under investigation, in-service vetting was being ramped up.
Gardaí to be drug tested and have bank accounts checked as part of in-career vetting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26
The matter will be discussed on Thursday at a meeting between the PCSA and Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly.
Half of gifts accepted by gardaí broke anti-corruption rules – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26Loftus praised the current Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly for taking charge of the investigation and ensuring it was completed.
Margaret Loftus says 13 years before Garda husband was convicted almost broke her – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-12
Justin Kelly is the Garda Commissioner who Micheál Martin consulted regarding the enforcement of scrambler bike regulations.
Death of Grace Lynch jolts Micheál Martin into promise of prompt action – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said the weapons were necessary to protect Garda members.
Frontline gardaí yet to fire Tasers one month after issue – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-23Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly acceded to the coroner's request for information relevant to the inquest.
Gardaí set to give information to delayed inquest in North about man killed by Real IRA – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-23
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly fast-tracked a pilot programme involving the roll-out of Tasers to 128 frontline gardaí.
Despite death risk, few hard restrictions on use of weapons by gardaí – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-19
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said the weapons were necessary to protect Garda members.
Gardaí will be permitted to use tasers on children and pregnant women – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly had committed to establish a dedicated unit as a central point of contact for victims and families in relation to Troubles-related Garda investigations.
Legal action taken against State over alleged failures on 1974 bombings in Dublin and Monaghan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly met the Chief Rabbi of Ireland, Yoni Wieder, to discuss the measures following the attack.
Gardaí to increase presence at Jewish events following Bondi Beach shooting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-14
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly emphasized hope and remembrance as central themes for national missing people day.
Families appeal for new information on cases as part of National Missing Persons Day – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-04
Justin Kelly is the new Garda Commissioner who took up his post at the start of September.
strong case needed for widespread use – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-03
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly, who recently took up his role, expressed a desire to explore better equipment for frontline gardaí.
Uniformed gardaí could be armed with Taser stun guns by Christmas – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-02
Current commissioner Justin Kelly does not reside in the property as he was already resident in the State at the time of his appointment.
Rent for former commissioner’s Phoenix Park home paid by Garda during his term of office – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-29
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly called it 'an absolutely horrendous attack and far beyond the pale of what you would expect in Irish society.'
Woman targeted in Clondalkin fire attack suffered burns to most of her body – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-28
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly expressed concern about the rising rates of cocaine use among drivers.
Drug-driving surging due to ‘really concerning’ rates of cocaine use – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly is overseeing security for the upcoming EU presidency.
EU leaders’ safety in Ireland comes under spotlight – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly urged young males not to become involved in anti-immigration violence this week.
Attack on migrant centre in Dublin 8 prompting fears of Citywest copycat violence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-24Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly commented on the violence during the protests.
Citywest riot raises questions for social media giants – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-24
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly warned those intent on violence they would be met with a robust policing response.
Major security plan for Citywest centre after two gardaí injured in second night of rioting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-23
The garda commissioner, Justin Kelly, who visited the scene in the aftermath of the violence, told reporters on Wednesday he was 'determined' further people would be 'brought before the courts to face justice'.
Third night of unrest in Dublin as protesters target asylum hotel | Ireland
United Kingdom· 2025-10-23Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said there will be a 'robust response' to any continued disorder following a night of violence.
Three gardaí injured and 24 people arrested in second night of Citywest public disorder – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-22Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said there will be a robust response to any continued disorder outside a Dublin hotel housing asylum seekers.
‘Robust’ garda response to any continued disorder at CitywestIreland· 2025-10-22
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly condemned the attacks on gardaí during the Citywest riot.
How the Citywest riot exploded and then was quelled – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-22Police Commissioner Justin Kelly emphasized that the protest was not peaceful and characterized the actions of the activists as hooliganism.
В Дублине начались акции из-за обвинений мигранта в насилии над ребенком — РБК
Russia· 2025-10-22
Police commissioner Justin Kelly described the actions of the protesters as thuggery.
Dublin police condemn ‘thuggery’ after protest outside hotel housing asylum seekers turns violent | IrelandUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-22Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly condemned the violent actions of the protesters as thuggery.
Six arrests after violent protest outside asylum seeker hotelUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-22
