Gardaí prepare to use new powers under crime act

SENIOR management in An Garda Siochána are working on plans to “take appropriate action” to progress new powers signed into law this week by President Mary McAleese under the Criminal Justice Act.

Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy said meetings were being held at senior management level in preparation for the enactment of the new laws.

He was speaking yesterday at a Garda graduation ceremony in Templemore.