IFA Calling for Garda Rural Crime Unit
IFA Deputy President Alice Doyle has called on members of the agricultural community to take immediate action to protect their property, machinery, tools and equipment. A recent spike in the theft of equipment from farms sparked this urgent announcement from the IFA Deputy President. A man pleaded guilty following the theft of €100K worth […]
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 […]
Labour Party And Left Shamefully Abandon Dail Debate On Rural Crime – Mattie McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Labour Party, Independents 4 Change and People Before Profit to explain why not a single member from either the Party or Groups contributed to a two hour Dáil debate on Rural Crime. Deputy McGrath was speaking after a Fianna Fail Private Members Motion called for greater recognition […]
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 […]
Operation Thor must be reinforced rather than made redundant – McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald to provide explicit assurances that Operation Thor, the Garda burglary prevention initiative, will be extended beyond this year. Deputy McGrath was speaking after the Minister refused to commit to the continuance of the Operation despite its notable success in tackling the coordinated […]
Community Text Alert Initiative To Prevent Rural Crime Launched At Ploughing Championships
An Garda Síochána, the IFA, Muintir na Tíre and Neighbourhood Watch came together at the Ploughing Championships in Co Laois today (Tues) to launch a Community Text Alert initiative, which will see the Gardaí work in partnership with the organisations to prevent crime. Speaking at the launch, the Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan welcomed the […]
IFA Call for Greater Co-ordination Between Gardai and Community Groups in Fight Against Rural Crime
IFA President John Bryan has said today’s meeting with the Minister for Justice Alan Shatter was an important opportunity to raise the concerns of IFA members about rural crime. He said Minister Shatter has agreed to set up a meeting between IFA and the Garda Commissioner to develop proposals aimed at tackling the problem. […]
Immigrants committed to Ireland despite recession – Immigrant Council of Ireland
Immigrants who have established their home in Ireland are showing they want to remain here and play their part in bringing the country out of recession, according to new figures released today (Monday, 10th September 2012) by the Immigrant Council of Ireland. During the first seven-months of the year 2012 the Council’s helpline and […]
Major Survey Among Farm Families on Crime Highlights Fears About Security – Downey
A major survey of over 500 farmers across the country in recent weeks has highlighted serious concerns on rural security, with 54% of respondents either dissatisfied or totally dissatisfied with the efforts of the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter, to protect rural communities. The survey highlighted the fact that 11% of farm families, which […]
