Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD has launched a new All Island Community Safety Network.
South Dublin County Council has launched a Halloween Safety and Environmental Awareness Campaign for all of the community. This year, to raise awareness and to encourage citizens to stay safe, the Council has published a colourful information leaflet providing facts and tips on how to stay safe at Halloween. The leaflet also contains details of the various […]
The August Bank Holiday is a busy time for everyone, so Longford’s fire, road and water safety officers are promoting Amber Thursday to highlight risks associated with fire, road and water activities. Knowing fire safety, road safety and water safety is key to preventing accidents. The message is for anyone, whether they are outdoors, in the home, on the water or […]
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, launched the new Water Training and Rescue Centre in Lahinch, County Clare, and appealed to people to be especially vigilant around water during the current hot spell. Minister Humphreys used the visit to highlight the hazards associated with entering the water. She expressed her deep condolences […]
Following a successful trial in December, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media is launching a new series of vulnerability training courses for the night-time economy sector beginning next week. These courses aim to create a safer environment for all, safeguarding the vulnerable and preventing violence against women. These courses have been
As online fraud increases, we need to highlight some of the psychological mechanisms used by cybercriminals to avoid online fraudsters’ tactics. From major cyberattacks to text message scams, there has been an increase in online fraud and security incidents that has likely left many people in Ireland and around the world wondering how they can […]
At Dún Laoghaire Harbour, Simon Coate – Harbour Master, launched the Harbour Water Safety Patrol Boat. This boat will provide a safety and advisory reporting service on the waters within the harbour for kayakers and stand up paddle boarders and other water-based activities. The Harbour Water Safety Boat will take to the waters between 2:00pm […]
Clare County Fire and Rescue Service has been awarded the ‘ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management System’ accreditation, which is the world’s first international standard for OH&S. ISO 45001 provides a framework to increase safety, reduce workplace risks and enhance health and wellbeing at work, enabling an organisation to continually
Overnight Cork City Council crews attended 40 emergency callouts relating to fallen trees and debris. Further updates: No injuries have been reported Fallen trees at approx. 16 locations across Cork City have been removed overnight and the roads reopened Crews are still working on 2 more locations All public parks will be inspected for damage […]
Met Eireann issued a status yellow advisory for unseasonably wet and windy weather for Donegal and other parts of the Country from yesterday, Wednesday 19th until 6:00 pm this Saturday, 22nd August. Donegal County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team are keeping the approaching weather pattern under review and will continue to monitor local conditions as Storm […]
The Donegal Road Safety Working Group (DRSWG) is working with Donegal Sports Partnership to remind road users that keeping the road safe is ] everyone’s responsibility. Cyclists, motorists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists alike all need to be alert and actively working to keep the streets safe. With excessive speed being one of the main threats on […]
