GRA welcomes introduction of facemasks at checkpoints and on patrols
GRA President Jim Mulligan has welcomed clarification that gardai on outdoor duties will be equipped with facemasks they can use if social distancing cannot be maintained – including on foot patrol and at checkpoints. However, the priority testing of gardaí remains an unresolved issue. Last Friday, NPHET announced that facemasks should be worn by the […]
Not a single new Garda Graduate to be allocated to Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir – Mattie McGrath TD
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has described the decision of the Garda Commissioner not to allocate a single Probationer Garda to either Clonmel or Carrick-on-Suir as almost beyond comprehension given the scale of the garda deficit within the towns. Deputy McGrath was speaking after he raised the matter with the Tánaiste, Simon Coveney, in the Dáil […]
IFA Seeks Stronger Garda Presence Following Attacks In North Dublin
IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has described the unprovoked and violent attack on a farmer in north Dublin as disgraceful and very worrying. He said that the victim could have been seriously injured or killed. He said, “The hunting of hares is illegal under the Wildlife Act and gangs with their dogs are trespassing on […]
Companies Must Do More To Protect Children Online – Regulation Is Imperative — ISPCC
THE ISPCC has welcomed the launch of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs’ Report on Cyber Security for Children and Young Adults and urged the government to implement the recommendations for keeping children and young people safe online. However, the report does not go far enough. Statutory regulations for providers of online […]
IFA Launches ‘Secure Summer’ Campaign To Tackle Rural Crime
Launching a new campaign to increase security awareness among farmers, IFA National Treasurer Jer Bergin stressed the importance of being safety conscious and marking and securing property to reduce the chance of a theft occurring. Jer Bergin said, “Marking your property, photographing it, and making an inventory will, firstly, go a long way towards […]
4 In 10 Motorists Stopped At Garda Checkpoint In Last 6 Months, AA Survey Finds
41.54% of motorists have been stopped at a Garda checkpoint in the last 6 months Almost 90% of drivers stopped at a checkpoint had the tax/insurance/NCT discs checked. Most Check-points in urban areas during afternoon & early evening More than 4 out of every 10 drivers have been stopped at a Garda checkpoint in the […]
Investigation into shooting in Newport Tipperary
The Garda Ombudsman is investigating an incident this morning on Old Cork Newport in Co Tipperary in which a man died. A man fatally shot himself after being pulled over by gardai. It is understood gardai reported that the man opened fire after being stopped for erratic driving. The incident happened just before 8pm and […]
Gardaí in Tipperary Seek Public’s Help in Tracing The Whereabouts of a 52-Year-Old Man Missing Since 5th June
Bobby Ryan from Bansha , was last seen at 6.30 am on the morning of Sunday 5th June at Fawnagown. He is described as being 5’2″ in height, stocky build, with hazel eyes and bald. When last seen he was wearing a navy polo t-shirt, navy tracksuit bottoms with a navy jumper and white runners. […]
Carraig Hotel Deadman’s 5 Roadrace This Friday !
This Friday evening will see the fifth running of the Carraig Hotel “Deadman’s 5” Roadrace which, as in past years, is organised by Carrick on Suir A.C. Roadrunners. The race will begin at 7:30 p.m. sharp outside the historic Ormond Castle and will take its by now usual route of Main Street, O’Mahony Avenue, Cregg Road, […]
