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…
Appeal launched for missing Donegal teenager
An appeal has been made by Gardaí for information on the whereabouts of a teenager missing from Co. Donegal. Stephen Boyle, who is 14 years old, has been missing from his home in Manorcunningham since Sunday evening. He is described as approximately 5’ 6 in height, of medium build with…
Investigations ongoing into packages found on Donegal beaches
Gardaí are continuing their investigation into a number of suspicious packages that washed up on the Donegal coastline. The packages which are believed to contain cocaine, weigh approximately 60kg with an estimated street value in excess of €4 million. The bales of suspected cocaine were found up on beaches in…