Bundoran Councillor says Department of Integration must improve communications with Gardaí
A Local councillor says it’s of the upmost importance that Gardai in the north west are informed of the locations of proposed International Protection centres and be briefed in a timely fashion in relation to the movement of those seeking asylum to the these locations. The comments from Bundoran…
GRA President says Members needs must be taken into consideration by Garda Commissioner
The Donegal based President of the GRA says striking a balance between members needs and service needs will need to be established in talks later. The Garda Representative Association is due to meet with the Garda Commissioner today. Currently, Drew Harris intends on reverting to the pre-COVID roster in…
Justice Minister says Garda divisional headquarters decision is one for Commissioner
The Minister for Justice has told the Dáil that any decision to establish Sligo Garda Station as a divisional headquarters for An Garda Síochána is one for the Garda Commissioner. Sligo-Leitrim TD Frank Feighan raised the issue with Minister Harris adding that Sligo would be a more suitable location for…
MacSharry writes to Garda Commissioner in relation to fake polling controversy.
A Sligo Leitrim TD has called on the Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris to act on evidence that representatives of political parties are engaging in the impersonation of employees from fictitious market research companies carrying out political opinion polls. Deputy MacSharry has called on Commissioner Harris to investigate the actions…
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…