Cyber Skills Ireland launches new service for consumers to support safer online shopping this Christmas
As we approach the festive season and more people are shopping online for gifts, Cyber Skills have launched a new national online service to help shoppers check if sites are legitimate and safe to use. The initiative is aimed at online shoppers visiting websites promoting deals and bargain prices. Recent consumer research* shows that nearly […]
IFA & An Garda Síochána Join Forces With The National Rural Safety Forum for National Community Engagement Day
An Garda Síochána, IFA and the members of the National Rural Safety Forum will invite local community members to partake in the National Community Engagement Day this Wed, April 27th. IFA President, Tim Cullinan said IFA are delighted to work alongside An Garda Síochána to see how best we can keep our rural communities […]
GoSafe Speed Camera Company To Recieve €100 Million In Renewed State Contract – Mattie McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has asked the Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan, to provide greater detail on the cost of the current contract operated by the GoSafe Consortium on behalf of An Garda Síochána. Deputy McGrath was speaking after the Minister informed him in a parliamentary reply that the amount paid to Road Safety Operations […]
Volunteers Thanked For Efforts During Storm Emma
“The joint heads of the three voluntary First Aid organisations, Irish Red Cross, Order of Malta and St John Ambulance, operating collaboratively as the Joint Voluntaries Coordinating Committee, would like to publicly thank their volunteers for their outstanding work during the recent exceptional weather conditions. Leaving the safety and comfort of their homes, the volunteers, along with members of the Civil Defence, and in […]
IFA Launches Winter Rural Security Campaign
IFA President Joe Healy is urging farmers and rural communities to be proactive when it comes to home and farm security this winter. The IFA has launched a new Winter Security campaign, in conjunction with An Garda Siochana, offering practical advice to address the crime concerns of farm families, as well as tips on how […]
Electronic Tagging Of Offenders Allowed Since 2007 But Never Brought Into Force – Mattie McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald to clarify why it has taken 10 years to enforce a provision of the Criminal Justice Act that sanctions the use of electronic tagging. Deputy McGrath was speaking after the Minister replied to his Parliamentary Question regarding the […]
Security Stepped Up For Templemore College Open Day!
Oh what a safe and secure place it was on Open Day! Templemore College of Further Education (formerly St. Sheelan’s College) hosted their Open Day and Evening on Wednesday 19th March last. The College was a hive of activity all day and evening as prospective students visited and toured the college. In particular the […]
