Donegal Garda says criminals not threatened by ‘ill-equipped’ Gardai
Gardaí working along the border are warning that they’re not equipped to tackle the current threats they face. The Garda Representative Association estimates an extra 1000 front line officers will be needed in the event of a hard Brexit. And some GRA members are calling for the return of automatic…
No mention of new site for Sligo Garda Station in new plan
The Garda Representative Associaition have said they are dissappointed that a new site wasn’t confirmed as part of the National Development Plan. The Taoiseach and his cabinet were in Sligo last week to launch ‘Project 2040’ and there was a number of positive annoucements for the Northwest. But there is…
Members ordered to return to Sligo town Garda Station despite health and safety concerns
Gardai say they have been forced to move back to unsafe working conditions at Sligo Gardai Station. Rank and File members were ordered to move back to the Pearse Street facility from temporary accommodation on Chapel Street last night. It follows a walk-out from the station over unsafe conditions last…
Gardai fed up with ’empty promises’ on new HQ for Sligo
Gardai in Sligo have not ruled out a walk-out from the station in Sligo town if their concerns over Garda safety are not met. Garda Representative Association spokesperson in Sligo Ray Wims says members are totally disillusioned with the empty promises by government over the much-talked about new HQ. His…
Sligo locals concerned over garda strike on Friday
Last ditch efforts are taking place in an effort to prevent an unprecedented strike by gardai taking place this Friday. With less that 48 hours now to go, it’s emerged that the AGSI and GRA will attend separate hearings at the Labour Court today and tomorrow. Meanwhile, local people and…