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RSA and An Garda Síochána remind drivers that parking on footpaths or cycle lanes is unsafe and illegal

By Jack Mullen 12 March 2021

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are urging all drivers to park responsibly and not to park on footpaths or cycle lanes, as it poses a road safety risk to vulnerable road users and is an offence. Illegal parking results in blocked footpaths, meaning vulnerable road users such as wheelchair users, the […]

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A Q&A regarding the Leitrim Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2021-2026 with Cllr. Finola Armstrong McGuire

By Jack Mullen 16 November 2020

Tell me about the Leitrim Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2021-2026 E.g. When was it proposed, who has been responsible for its draft, when will we see it begin to take place? As provided for in the Garda Siochana Act 2005 Joint Policing Committee Guidelines – Amended August 2014 as issued by the Department of […]

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Results for Garda Public Attitudes Survey 2018 Show Concern About Crime has Decreased while Trust in Garda Increased

By admin 16 July 2019

Today, 16th June 2019, An Garda Síochána released the finalised results for the Garda Public Attitudes Survey 2018. The survey is conducted by Amarach Research and asks a nationally representative sample of 1,500 Irish citizens each quarter for their opinions on a variety of topics relating to the work of An Garda Síochána. These results […]

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60 Years of Service: How Women Have Changed An Garda Síochána

By admin 11 July 2019

In July 1959, An Garda Síochána welcomed twelve female members to its rankings. These women were the first female officers to ever join the organisation, and their bravery paved the way for generations of women who came after them. The Garda gathered at Farmleigh House this past Wednesday, 10th July 2019, to celebrate the 60th […]

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Tech Excellence Awards: An Garda Síochána Wins On The Double

By Nick Fitzgerald 28 May 2018

The head of digital services and innovation at An Garda Síochána, Tim Willoughby, was recognised with the person of the year award at the 2018 Tech Excellence Awards held last week at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin. Willoughby’s award was the second for the team from An Garda Síochána, which also took home the Digital […]

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59 People Killed Or Seriously Injured Since 2012 Due To Easter Crashes

By Nick Fitzgerald 29 March 2018

According to figures released by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Siochana, a total of 59 people have lost their lives or have been fatally injured since 2012 due to Easter Bank Holiday crashes. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is the focal point of the RSA and An Garda […]

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Dublin Fire Brigade Warns Businesses To Be Cautious Over Advertising Scam

By Nick Fitzgerald 22 March 2018

Dublin Fire Brigade are warning businesses to remain cautious and wary of a new advertising scam making the rounds as of late. A statement released by DFB yesterday recounts how an individual is offering advertising space in a publication they claim to be producing on behalf of the company. Furthermore, this said person ceases all […]

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Gardai & RSA Issue Severe Weather Warning For Motorists Not To Make Any Unnecessary Journeys

By Nick Fitzgerald 2 March 2018

Many roads across Ireland remain “treacherous” and “impassable” today due to Storm Emma striking the country. Both the Gardai and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have issued severe weather warnings for motorists not to make any unnecessary journeys in light of recent events. A Gardai spokesperson said: “Gardaí are asking motorists to avoid