# Arson
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February 2024
psychiatric evaluation
Man charged over series of arson attacks on shops in Cork city centre last weekend
28 Feb
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Arson Attacks
Better communication won't do anything to change mind of someone intent on committing arson - O'Gorman
9 Feb
3.8k
Ringsend
Three people released without charge after being arrested in connection with arson attack in Dublin
9 Feb
7.9k
Leixlip
Taoiseach fears arson attacks could lead to death or injury as gardaí probe Leixlip fire
Garda Superintendent Georgina Grey said a “major investigation” is now underway into the incident in Leixlip.
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8 Feb
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Leixlip
Gardaí investigate arson attack at Kildare house that was focus of rumours around refugee housing
The fire broke out at the vacant building on the Celbridge Road, Leixlip, Co Kildare at 1.30am this morning.
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7 Feb
45.3k
anti-migrant protests
How arson attacks on properties linked to asylum seekers have escalated over the last six years
The fire at a building in Co Wicklow at the weekend is the latest in a pattern of attacks.
Updated
6 Feb
20.0k
brittas
Formal Garda examination to be carried out of scene of fire at former nursing home in south Dublin
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5 Feb
11.6k
This year
2024
Arson
Japanese court sentences man to death for arson attack at anime studio that killed 36
25 Jan
14.3k
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Asylum Seekers
Varadkar says arrests will be made over recent arson attacks around the country
There have been a number of arson attacks at properties earmarked for asylum seeker accommodation in recent months.
18 Jan
9.7k
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FACTCHECK
Debunked: Planning files do not show that Ringsend building was to be used for asylum seekers
13 Jan
16.1k
Ringsend
'Someone could be killed': Fears grow as gardaí probe 'worrying trend' of arson attacks
No arrests have been made to date but a number of investigations are ongoing.
The Irish Network Against Racism has expressed concern that the issue will only be taken seriously if someone is badly injured or killed
There have been around 20 arson attacks, or attempted attacks, on properties earmarked to house international protection applicants
Multiple garda investigations into the Ringsend, Rosscahill and other arson attacks around the country are ongoing
4 Jan
31.0k
Last year
2023
Limerick
Three men arrested over arson attack on house where body of Ger Curtain previously found outside
13 Dec 2023
15.6k
Greece
Greek police arrest 140 on suspicion of arson as firefighters struggle to contain blazes
23 Aug 2023
12.4k
36
Ballincollig
Arson attack at building earmarked to house Ukrainian refugees condemned as 'attack on community'
Updated
28 Jul 2023
54.5k
ennis road
Man arrested over suspected arson attack on two 19th century red brick houses in Limerick
5 Apr 2023
12.0k
2
rawlton house
Gardaí to probe links between blaze at Dublin building and claims it would house asylum seekers
Updated
31 Jan 2023
17.3k
rawlton house
Investigation underway into possible arson attack at building in inner city Dublin
30 Jan 2023
26.4k
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All time
Courts
Man in court for homeless hostel arson attack that left victim 'in living hell' in hospital
20 Dec 2022
11.4k
ballymena
Family flee from house after arson attack as Antrim police investigate hate crime
8 Jul 2022
9.3k
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Louth
Man appears in court charged with criminal damage of two garda cars in Dundalk
19 Aug 2021
14.3k
Louth
Man arrested after two garda cars set on fire at Dundalk Garda Station
Updated
18 Aug 2021
22.3k
Monaghan
Man jailed for eight years over death of 'vulnerable pensioner' in house fire
23 Jul 2021
10.8k
13
Clonmel
Man arrested after an hour long spree of arsons, break-ins and criminal damage in Tipperary
17 Jun 2021
23.3k
22
Ghost ship fire
Gardaí launch investigation into cause of fire on MV Alta 'ghost ship'
30 Apr 2021
17.5k
Leopardstown
Three men arrested after car set alight in driveway of house in south Dublin
13 Apr 2021
78.3k
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Clontygora Court
Two men (20s) arrested over house fire in Dundalk released pending file for DPP
Updated
13 Jul 2020
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