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Questions over absence of Sligo Joint Policing Committee

Questions are being asked over the ongoing absence of the Sligo Joint Policing Committee. A decision was made last year to abolish Joint Policing Committees and replace them with new community safety partnerships. It had been hoped that the new partnership in Sligo would be formed following the June 20204 local elections, but this has

Local fishing families deserve better, Seanad hears

It’s hoped that those affected by fishing incidents in the North West will be better cared for going forward. The Merchant Shipping Bill aims to pave the way for a unit within the Department of Transport to be known as the Marine Accident Investigation Unit. It would provide for the investigation and the reporting of

Minister urged to visit Donegal as Garda Operating Model slammed

The Justice Minister is being urged to visit Donegal to consider how the new Garda Operating Model will work there. Under the model, divisions are to increase in size and operate independently. There's also ongoing concern over the dwindling of resources in the force right across the North West. Speaking in the Dail, Sinn Fein

Sligo Senator accuses Government of massaging Garda recruitment figures

Sligo Senator Nessa Cosgrove has accused the Government of massaging the Garda recruitment figures by delaying the full vetting process for trainees. It's emerged in recent days that trainees in Templemore are being granted access to Garda uniforms, training, equipment and firearms without being properly assessed. The Garda Press Office has hit out at the

Man in custody in North West following firearm & drugs seizure

A man remains in Garda custody in the North West this morning following a firearm and drugs seizure in County Louth. It comes after yesterday's search of a house in Drogheda by Gardai investigating the sale and supply of drugs in the Louth, Cavan and Monaghan division. During the search, a semi automatic gun and