Sligo Garda Station discussed in the Dáil
Calls have again been made in the Dail for a new Garda station to be provided in Sligo town. The latest call came yesterday afternoon from Independent Deputy Marian Harkin who pleaded with the Taoiseach to intervene. However, Mr Martin said the decision not to proceed with a…
Renewed questions as site bought three years ago for new Sligo Garda station still lies idle
There are renewed calls for an explanation to be given to the people of Sligo in relation to what is happening to land on the outskirts of Sligo town that was bought for a new garda station. Nothing has since happened in relation to the provision of the new garda…
Harkin raises the issue of Sligo Garda Station in Dáil
A local TD says the ‘the time for talking is over’ in relation to a new Garda station in Sligo. Independent Sligo/Leitrim Deputy, Marian Harkin raised the issue, and the lack of an armed response unit in Sligo, with the Taoiseach in the Dáil recently saying the current situation…
Gardaí launch investigation following Sligo assault
Gardaí in Sligo are investigating after a man was assaulted at a house in St Brigid’s Place, Sligo. The man is being treated at Sligo University Hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening. The scene is currently sealed off for technical examination. The…
Meeting this morning between Garda, councillors to discuss Sligo station
A meeting is to take place this morning between representatives of An Garda Siochana and Sligo councillors in relation to Sligo Garda Station. There had been hopes a new garda headquarters would have been built in Sligo, particularly after a site was obtained at Caltragh on the outskirts of Sligo…
Local Councillors offer invite to Minister for Justice & Garda Commissioner to visit Sligo
Councillors in Sligo have passed a motion calling on the Garda Commissioner and Justice Minister to visit Sligo Garda Station. Councillor want them to explain why the decision to build a new Garda Station at Caltragh was cancelled and instead a refurbishment of the existing headquarters is to go…
New Sligo Garda Station still a priority for Kenny
The Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Justice and equality says one of his priorities is to try and get the promised new Garda Station in Caltra discussed again. Sligo/Leitrim TD, Martin Kenny recently retained the Justice & equality Portfolio on the Sinn Fein Front Bench. A new station at…