Fáilte roimh na EFÉ

laboratory technician and microscopeEolaíocht Fhóiréinseach Éireann (EFÉ) is Ireland's Forensic Science Laboratory and is an associated office of the Department of Justice and Equality. Currently the lab is based at Garda Headquarters in the Phoenix Park, Dublin 8.

Our objective is to assist in the investigation of crime and to serve the administration of justice in an effective manner by a highly trained and dedicated staff providing scientific analysis and objective expert evidence to international standards.

Our commitment to meeting this objective is detailed in our Customer Service Charter.

About the Labratory

The EFÉ was etablished as the Forensic Science Labratory in 1975 and is accredited by the Irish National Accreditation Board to ISO 17025. Labratory staff consists of scientists, anaylsts and support personnel who are all civil servants.

We provide scientific assistance to agencies involved in criminal investigation, mainly An Garda Síochána.

We also provide assistance to other agencies e.g. the Garda Ombudsman (GSOC), Military Police, Customs & Excise and the Department of Agriculture.

 

Latest News

The European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI) is holding it's Annual Meeting in Dublin this year from 23-26 May. Read more...

 

Contact Us

Eolaíocht Fhóiréinseach Éireann,
Forensic Science Laboratory,
Garda Headquarters,
Phoenix Park,
Dublin 8,
Ireland