Government rule out commission of investigation into the death of Fr Niall Molloy
The government has firmly ruled out a commission of investigation into the violent death of a priest that was formerly based in St Anne’s Parish in Sligo. Fr Niall Molloy was killed in Richard and Theresa Flynn’s mansion in Clara, Co Offaly, in 1985. Richard Flynn was the…
Kenny describes protests at politicians homes as ‘completely inappropriate’
A Sinn Fein TD says people protesting outside of politicians home is ‘completely inappropriate’. Sinn Fein Deputy, Martin Kenny is making the comments following Gardaí having to be called to the home of Tanasite, Leo Varadkar recently due to a group of protestors. In one video posted online,…
More debate required on indoor dining legislation
A Sligo Leitrim TD has expressed concern today that legislation in relation to indoor dining is being rushed through the Dáil without proper debate or consultation. The new laws will be raised by politicians today with a large portion of the Opposition against it. Sinn Fein TD Martin…
Kenny calls for independent investigation into unanswered emergency calls
A Sligo Leitrim TD is repeating his calls this morning for the Garda Commissioner to appear before the Oireachtas Justice Committee over the handling of 999 calls from domestic violence victims. It’s after an inquiry found over 3,100 emergency calls made by victims between 2019 and last October were…
Garda Commissioner has questions to answer in relation to unanswered emergency calls
The Garda Commissioner will appear before the Policing Authority today and be questioned about thousands of unanswered emergency calls. An internal inquiry has been conducted into the gardai’s failure to respond to domestic violence calls in 2019 and 2020. Drew Harris will brief the authority on the progress…
Local TD shocked by small percentage of prison population vaccinated agaisnt Covid
A Sligo Leitrim TD is calling on the Minister for Justice and Minister for Health to co-operate on a vaccine programme for staff and prisoners within the Irish penal system. The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice and equality, Martin Kenny TD has expressed his shock that only two %…
Government urged to engage in meaningful policing review
A Sligo Leitrim TD has called on the government not to miss out on a golden opportunity to properly restructure policing in this country. The cabinet are today discussing plans to significantly reform the accountability of An Garda Siochana. The Bill from Justice Minister Helen McEntee would create…