Kenny calls for independent investigation into unanswered emergency calls
A Sligo Leitrim TD is repeating his calls this morning for the Garda Commissioner to appear before the Oireachtas Justice Committee over the handling of 999 calls from domestic violence victims. It’s after an inquiry found over 3,100 emergency calls made by victims between 2019 and last October were…
R294 expected to reopen following single vehicle collision
The emergency services in Sligo were called earlier this morning to the scene of a single-vehicle collision that took place on the R294. The incident occurred close to Bunninadden on the Tubbercurry to Gurteen road. The road is expected to re-open shortly. Gardai have confirmed to Ocean…
Three people arrested in Cavan following operation targeting dissident republican activity
A significant search operation targeting dissident republican activity took place in County Cavan this morning. The operation involved the searches of a number of premises by personnel from the Special Detective Unit (SDU), supported by the Ballistics and Forensics Section and local personnel from the Northern Region. Three persons…
Clarification required on Cancelation of emergency calls
A Sligo Leitrim TD has expressed concern in relation to recent media reports in relation to the cancellation of 999 emergency calls. Sinn Féin spokesperson for Justice Martin Kenny TD says it’s extremely worrying that thousands of 999 calls were allegedly cancelled by members of An Garda Síochána, including…
Delays expected at Holy Well following accident
Motorists traveling on the R287 are being advised to proceed with caution following an accident at the junction at Holy Well Road. Gardai are advising that Diversions are in place and that minor delays are expected. Traffic coming from Ballintogher is being diverted at Aughamore to Jinks Cross. Traffic going…
Gardaí investigating Letterkenny hoax incident
A number of locations in Letterkenny were searched yesterday evening by Gardaí following reports of an armed incident. Gardaí are now investigating the matter as a hoax call. Gardaí have confirmed that enquiries are ongoing.
Plans to reform accountability of An Garda Siochana to go before Cabinet
Plans to significantly reform the accountability of An Garda Siochana are going before cabinet Ministers this morning. The Bill from Justice Minister Helen McEntee would create a single Garda Ombudsman and make GSOC more independent of the wider force. The Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill is being talked…