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Gardaí

# gardai - Saturday 30 March, 2013

Eight men arrested over dissident republican activity have detentions extended

Eight men were arrested following a garda raid of a commercial premises in Clondalkin, after which a loaded firearm was seized.

From The Daily Edge Current Affairs

Here is the week’s news… skewed

Breaking via TheMire wire: Government concern over threesomes, Gardaí to be microchipped – and how Uzis could have prevented the bailout…

# gardai - Friday 29 March, 2013

Ireland extradited 149 people on European Arrest Warrants last year

A new report by the Department of Justice says Ireland received a total of 313 European Arrest Warrants in 2012 for crimes including murder, rape and drug trafficking.

Gardaí will not face sanction after Shatter conference walk-out

Four sergeants from Carlow-Kilkenny say they have full confidence in the Garda Commissioner, and the matter is now ‘resolved’.

# gardai - Thursday 28 March, 2013

Gardaí urge caution as 48 lives already lost on Irish roads

If you will be driving anywhere in Ireland this bank holiday weekend, gardaí are urging you to stay safe on the roads.

The 5 at 5: Thursday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

Gilmore says Shatter ‘not silencing anybody’ over Garda walk-out

“The government is not disciplining anybody,” the Tánaiste says, saying Garda discipline is a matter for the Commissioner.

Man charged in relation to Post Office robbery in Co Carlow

A customer at the Leighlinbridge Post Office was threatened with a knife during the robbery. A man in his 20s has been charged.

# gardai - Wednesday 27 March, 2013

Appeal for missing Sionan O’Keefe

The 14-year-old has been missing from her home in Clondalkin in Dublin since Sunday.

‘Unexpected number’ of gardaí accessed information on Clare Daly arrest

Justice Minister Alan Shatter said today that he has had concerns for some time about sensitive and confidential information finding its way into the public domain.

Shatter ‘glad he did not bring wife to AGSI meeting’

The Garda Representative Association has said it is not inviting Minister Shatter

AGSI defends members over Shatter walk-out amid disciplinary action

The body representing Garda sergeants says members who walked out of Alan Shatter’s address had a right to protest.

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know as you kick off your Wednesday.

# gardai - Tuesday 26 March, 2013

Garda Commissioner says ‘more needs to be done with fewer resources’

Speaking at the AGSI’s annual conference, Martin Callinan said that gardaí are “not immune” from the cuts to public expenditure.

Three would-be raiders apprehended by 40 neighbours in Galway

The men tried to make a getaway by running through fields but were surrounded by locals and held until Gardaí arrived to arrest them.

Gardaí investigating large fire at Mayo business

No one was injured in the fire but there was extensive damage to the premises.

Missing Kildare teen found ‘safe and well’

Roisin O’Toole was last seen at around 9pm on Sunday night.

# gardai - Monday 25 March, 2013

Silence greets Shatter as he tells gardaí that protests do disservice to force

Alan Shatter delivered a speech to the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors in Sligo tonight with delegates giving him a frosty reception.

Pics: Taoiseach confronted by off-duty garda over public sector cuts

Campaigning in Meath East today, Enda Kenny came under fire from an off-duty garda who was unhappy with cuts to his and public sector workers’ pay.

Father and child rescued from Howth pier after becoming trapped by waves

The pair did not require hospital treatment.

Cannabis worth €90,000 seized in Navan

A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene following the seizure in Navan over the weekend.

Shatter to address garda conference amid concern over pay cuts

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors gathers for its annual conference in Sligo today with Justice Minister Alan Shatter due to address delegates this evening.

# gardai - Sunday 24 March, 2013

Man shoots at empty car in north Dublin housing estate

The shooting incident took place in Primrose Grove in Darndale just after 11pm last night.

From The Score Cop On

A salute to the greatest gardaí in Irish sport

We pay tribute to the law enforcers that won sporting respect, and plenty of cups, in their day. May the force be with them.

# gardai - Saturday 23 March, 2013

Man arrested over armed robbery of security staff in Donaghmede

The incident happened as staff were transporting cash from a fast food outlet in Donaghmede Shopping Centre.

Man tied up as home is robbed by burglars in Galway

The incident happened around 9.30pm last night when four men entered the man’s home, tied him up and took a small sum of cash.

Gardaí feel like ‘sitting ducks’ after decision to withdraw Uzi submachine guns

Revolvers carried by detectives were replaced with semi-automatic handguns to “meet the policing needs” but gardaí say this is not enough.

# gardai - Friday 22 March, 2013

Gardaí issue appeal over missing 15-year-old in Wexford

Lori Ann Plunkett was last seen at 2pm on 14 March wearing blue leggings and a khaki green jacket.

Government to sell off some of the 139 closed garda stations

Office of Public Works Minister Brian Hayes has announced plans to find other State uses or to sell off the 139 garda stations that have been closed in the past two years.

Two men arrested as cannabis plants worth €160k seized in Tipperary

A 52-year-old and a 32-year-old man are being held at garda stations in Tipperary.

# gardai - Thursday 21 March, 2013

Gardaí appeal for help in tracing missing teen

Kim Nangle was last seen at Blanchardstown Shopping Centre on 15 March.

Garda injured following incident in Fermoy, Co Cork

A man in his 60s was arrested following the incident at Cork Marts in Corrin, Fermoy, last night.

Man in court after firearm recovered in Tallaght

The suspect allegedly discarded a gun from his car.

# gardai - Wednesday 20 March, 2013

Update: 14-year-old boy dies after shooting incident in Clondalkin

The incident happened at a house in Woodford in the south Dublin suburb at around 10.15pm last night.

# gardai - Tuesday 19 March, 2013

Bernadette O’Connor found safe and well

The teenager has been located safe and well.

Three arrested in connection with discovery of explosive devices in Cork

The charges related to devices that were found in two separate incidents last year.

British fishing vessel detained off Aran Islands

The vessel was detained by the Naval Service in relation to an alleged breach of fishing regulations.

Man arrested in connection with death of man in Kilkenny

Anthony Barrett, 43, was found dead at a house in Fatima Place, Kilkenny on 7 March 2013.

Dundalk man Seán Watters missing for one week

Appeals for information have been issued by local gardaí.

# gardai - Monday 18 March, 2013

Frontline workers ramp up campaign against Croke Park 2

Gardaí, nurses and firefighters will see their pay cut by between 3 and 11 per cent under the pay deal, says the 24/7 Frontline Services Alliance.