Gara Síochána na hÉireann (pronounced [ˈgaːrdə ʃiːˈxaːnə nə ˈheːɾʲən]; Irish for "Peace Guard of Ireland", often rendered as "The Guardians of the Peace of Ireland") is the police force of the Republic of Ireland. The force is headed by the Garda Commissioner who is appointed by the Irish Government. Its headquarters are located in the Phoenix Park in Dublin.