Paul Cleary
Irelandpolice officerMale5.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary was in the news for overseeing a carefully planned and fully coordinated policing strategy to ensure public safety during the St Patrick's Day celebrations in Dublin.
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Deputy Commissioner Paul Cleary could not comment on the specific allegations made by the four interviewees.
Serious Garda allegations amplified by RTÉ Investigates – what happens next? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-17
Deputy [Garda] Commissioner Paul Cleary acknowledged that former commissioner Drew Harris had intervened in the protected disclosure process.
Helen McEntee accused of acting ‘without legal authority’ in Garda whistleblower case – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-17
Paul Cleary is the Assistant Commissioner discussing potential drone threats during Trump's visit.
‘No tolerance’ for public disorder during Trump visit – Garda Commissioner – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-11
Acting Deputy Commissioner Paul Cleary said the project is a response to an 'operational reality'.
Gardaí will be permitted to use tasers on children and pregnant women – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary carried out a review of the public-order policing operation during the 2023 riots in Dublin city.
How Garda handling of Citywest crowd shows progress from Dublin riots – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-22Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary was involved in rolling out a high-visibility operation in Dublin.
Justice Minister ‘surprised’ Irish Prison Service paid ‘2 Johnnies’ €24,600 for podcast – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-25
Mr McAdam on Tuesday said he had already met assistant commissioner Paul Cleary along with senior council officials in relation to the issue.
Gardaí and officials meet over unauthorised tricolour flags in Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-02
Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary, who is in charge of policing for the Dublin Metropolitan Region, addressed the disinformation spread online about the attack.
Gardaí study CCTV to determine how suspect obtained weapon – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-30
Paul Cleary, Assistant Garda Commissioner for the Dublin Metropolitan area, urged people to get their news from credible sources.
‘Very inaccurate disinformation online very quickly’, says senior officer – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-30
Assistant Commissioner for the Dublin Metropolitan Region Paul Cleary expressed support for the injured garda.
Garda stabbed multiple times in ‘unprovoked’ Dublin city-centre attack – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-29
Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary stated that the seizure of cash removes ill-gotten gains from criminals.
Three men arrested after Gardaí seize €345,000 in cash – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-26Detective Chief Superintendent Paul Cleary described Canavan’s conviction as very significant.
Man jailed for role in murder of David Douglas in Dublin shoe shop appeals conviction – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-25
Paul Cleary, Assistant Commissioner of the Dublin Metropolitan Region, emphasized the importance of public safety and protecting city centre businesses from crime.
Man arrested after €100,000 worth of jewellery stolen from Dublin shop – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-12Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary said gardaí have in place a 'carefully planned and fully co-ordinated plan' to ensure people’s safety.
President urges ‘shared responsibility’ in final St Patrick’s Day message – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
