Garda Síochána

(Irish for 'Guardians of the Peace') synonyms: An Garda Síochána; Irish Police An Garda Síochána - Ireland's National Police Service - has its headquarters in the Phoenix Park, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. The general direction, management and control of An Garda Síochána is the responsibility of the Commissioner, who is appointed by the Government. He is responsible to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform who in turn is accountable to the Dáil (the Irish Legislature). During the conflict nine Garda Síochána officers were killed.