GRA to accept new interim roster
The GRA has welcomed the new interim roster for their members following yesterday’s meeting with Garda officials. Management met all four Garda Associations on Monday to try and resolve the issue over rosters that lead to threats of industrial action from members earlier this month. Following yesterday’s meeting, the sides…
Letterkenny teen located safe
A teenager who was missing in Letterkenny has been located safe and well. Gardaí have stood down their search for 14-year-old Richard Ogbebor, who was missing from his home in Letterkenny since Monday, October 2nd. Gardaí have also thanked the media and public for their assistance in the search.
More Government support needed for An Garda Síochána
Calls were made in the Dáil today for the Government to step in to support An Garda Síochána amid their ongoing crisis. Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty said that communities do not feel as safe as they once did, with crime currently on the rise in Ireland. Deputy Doherty said…
Garda dog on its way to Donegal
Gardaí in Donegal will be allocated a special dog unit before the end of the year. Confirmation of the decision was announced at last week’s meeting of the Donegal Joint Policing Committee. It’s understood that only one dog will be heading to Donegal for the time being. But speaking to…
Dedicated drugs unit to be established in Donegal
A new dedicated drugs unit that will serve the entire county of Donegal is expected to be up and running by the end of October. The decision was announced at today’s meeting of the Joint Policing Committee by Chief Superindendent Aidan Glacken. So far in 2023, 3.6 million euro of…
“It’s a good day for Donegal” – Reaction as Donegal to become standalone Garda Division
The vice-chair of the Donegal Joint-Policing Committee has said the fact that Donegal will be a stand-alone Garda division going forward marks “a good day for Donegal”. It’s in response to the news that Donegal will not be amalgamated into a division with Sligo and Leitrim as originally planned. The…
Calls for review on stationing of frontline Gardaí
Both the Justice Minister and the Garda Commissioner have been called on to review where frontline Gardaí are stationed particularly in rural areas. Latest figures show that Sligo-Leitrim had the fourth highest number of Gardaí per 100,000 with 269 in total. Cathaoirleach of the Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District Thomas Walsh has…