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Two arrested in relation to eight burglaries in Limerick and Tipperary

Gardaí have arrested two people in relation to burglaries in the Limerick and Tipperary area.

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Retired garda arrested in connection with investigation into immigration irregularities

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Sex crimes, assaults, property crime up

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Surge in sex crimes, property offences

business

Gardaí to test their own powers of investigation

business

Our goal should be creation of a sustainable economy AND a just society

Gardaí seek two deputy chiefs

There will be intense competition for the two positions of deputy Garda commissioners, which are expected to attract applications from both within the force and outside the organisation.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2015

Budget 2013 Justice: Closing 100 garda stations will ‘sever’ community connections

One hundred garda stations are to shut in the most radical restructuring of the force since the foundation of the State.

Thu, 06 Dec, 2012

Four charged following Galway drugs seizure

Four men have been charged over the seizure of €750,000 worth of cannabis plants in Galway on Saturday.

Mon, 17 Sep, 2012

Gardaí question six in connection with Galway cannabis seizure

Gardaí are continuing to question six people in relation to the seizure of €750,000 worth of cannabis plants in Galway yesterday.

Sun, 16 Sep, 2012

Female garda rises to make history

HISTORY was made yesterday with the appointment of a woman to the second most powerful rank in the gardaí.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2011

Poor air access hits the west

POOR direct international air access is resulting in a decline in commercial activity in the west.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2011

Heroin explosion

HOW things have changed.

Tue, 26 Oct, 2010

Healthcare firm to create 250 Mayo jobs

Leading healthcare firm Hollister is to create 250 high-end manufacturing jobs in Co Mayo.

Mon, 18 Oct, 2010

Gardaí call for permanent armed officers on streets

GARDAÍ across the country want armed officers on the street on a permanent basis to combat an “increase in armed violence”.

Mon, 29 Mar, 2010

Senior Garda promotions announced

GARDA Commissioner Fachtna Murphy has announced a series of appointments at senior Garda management level.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2009

Group demands help for rural industry

AN enterprise policy to provide targeted supports for small to medium-sized industry in rural areas is one of 17 key demands listed by Irish Rural Link (IRL) in the run-up to the general election.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2007

Workers warn against US flights cutback

AS Shannon yesterday reported record passenger numbers on transatlantic flights during 2005, airport workers’ lobby group Signal warned against any reduction in Shannon/US flights when the Open Skies agreement kicks in.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2006

BMW firms not innovative, says Cowen

FINANCE Minister Brian Cowen has accused Irish businesses of lacking innovative qualities.

Tue, 23 Nov, 2004

Family excluded from discussions about informers

THE McBrearty family yesterday protested about being excluded from confidential discussions about garda informants at the Morris Tribunal.

Sat, 09 Oct, 2004

Family protests over exclusion from testimony

The McBrearty family today protested about being excluded from confidential discussions about Garda informants at the Morris Tribunal.

Fri, 08 Oct, 2004

Minister hails potential of planned adventure park

A major new adventure park planned for Co Roscommon could attract thousands of visitors into the region each year, the tourism minister said today.

Tue, 06 Jul, 2004