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…
Gardaí seek public’s assistance in tracing missing Donegal man
Updated: Gardai have confirmed that 24 year old Victor Furgal, who had been missing from the Letterkenny area of Donegal has been located safe and well. In a statement Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance in this matter.
Man due to appeal in court in relation to aggravated burglary in Letterkenny
Gardaí in Donegal have arrested a man following an aggravated burglary at a residence in Letterkenny yesterday. At approximately 7:55pm, a male entered the property in Glenard Park. The man, who was armed with a hammer assaulted the occupants of the residence. A woman in her 40s and a…
15 passengers safely evacuated prior to Bus catching fire in Letterkenny
An investigation is underway into the cause of a major bus fire in Letterkenny last night. The Bus Eireann Expressway bus was evacuated before the fire took hold and there are no reports of any injuries. The vehicle caught fire at the Dry Arch roundabout on the outskirts of…
Missing Letterkenny teenager located safe and well
A Letterkenny teenager who had been missing has been found safe and well. 16 year old Sam Orr had been missing since Wednesday last. Gardaí have thanked the public and the media for their assistance.
Letterkenny standoff ends
Gardai have brought a standoff in County Donegal to a peaceful resolution. A media blackout was lifted last night after a man barricaded himself in the room of a house in the Letterkenny area. Local Garda negotiators attached to the National Unit talked to him when the situation…
Health Minister calls for every private bed to be used ahead of “very difficult winter”
The Health Minister says every private bed in the country will need to be used to cope with a “very difficult” winter ahead for the health service. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is calling for the State to do deals with private hospitals now, so public hospitals don’t…