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Martin Callinan

# martin-callinan - Saturday 18 May, 2013

Remembrance medal presented to family of Adrian Donohoe

The medal was presented at the annual Garda Memorial Day, honouring the 87 Gardaí who have died while on duty.

# martin-callinan - Thursday 16 May, 2013

Callinan: Informants are “difficult to handle”

The Garda Commissioner made the comments after a Garda Ombudsman probe into alleged collusion of members of the force with a known drug dealer.

The 5 at 5: Thursday

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Callinan “has no axe to grind” with penalty points whistleblowers

The Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee questioned the Garda Commissioner on the recent report on the quashing of penalty points.

Oireachtas agenda: Taxi regulation, garda salaries and women’s rights

Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan is due before the Public Accounts Committee today.

# martin-callinan - Wednesday 15 May, 2013

Three ‘possible breaches’ identified in penalty points report

Anonymous allegations made about possible garda corruption were found to be unsubstantiated.

# martin-callinan - Wednesday 1 May, 2013

Shatter calls for report on the activities of gangs targeting clothing banks

The minister said that he wanted to know what could be done to bring them to justice.

# martin-callinan - Wednesday 17 April, 2013

Review of Domhnall Ó Lubhlaí abuse allegations ordered

Known as ‘Donal Lovely’, the late teacher is accused of abusing up to 100 boys over two decades.

# martin-callinan - Friday 29 March, 2013

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’.

# martin-callinan - Thursday 28 March, 2013

Rise in number of homicides and sexual offences in 2012

Justice Minister Alan Shatter said the overall drop in crime lat year provides reassurance that “efficiencies” are making a real contribution to public safety.

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.

Garda sergeants to face disciplinary action following conference walkout

The four sergeants walked out of the AGSI conference on Monday. The AGSI is supporting their decision.

# martin-callinan - Wednesday 27 March, 2013

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.

# martin-callinan - 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.

# martin-callinan - Monday 25 March, 2013

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.

# martin-callinan - Sunday 3 March, 2013

‘I have given as much as I can’ – garda speaks out against pay cuts

The garda source said many colleagues have difficulties with the potential impact of industrial action but they feel they are backed into a corner.

# martin-callinan - Wednesday 20 February, 2013

Gardaí bring bank statements to Commissioner meeting to highlight cuts

Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan said after the meeting he hopes nothing will be said or done to interfere with the public’s support.

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

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Garda Commissioner to meet with GRA over cuts

The committee will meet with Callinan at Garda Headquarters in Dublin this morning at 11am.

# martin-callinan - Saturday 16 February, 2013

Garda Commissioner sets date for meeting with garda body

Earlier this week the GRA called for a meeting with Callinan, saying it is convinced he is unaware of the impact of proposed pay cuts.

# martin-callinan - Friday 15 February, 2013

Garda Commissioner to meet GRA as plans for industrial action get underway

The GRA said plans are in place for members to “turn off the goodwill tap” from 22 February if the government refuses to budge on pay cut proposals.

# martin-callinan - Thursday 14 February, 2013

Garda body passes motion of no confidence in Shatter

Martin Callinan has arranged to meet with the Garda Representative Association as it calls for solidarity against pay cuts.

# martin-callinan - Tuesday 12 February, 2013

More gardaí vote in favour of industrial action, no confidence in Shatter

Meetings of the Garda Representative Association in parts of Dublin, Kerry, Cork and Tipperary took place last night.

# martin-callinan - Saturday 9 February, 2013

Gardaí across the country voting in favour of industrial action Exclusive

Following a meeting in Cork City earlier this week, gardaí in other divisions have been voting on a potential ‘blue flu’ as well as motions of no confidence in Minister Shatter and Commissioner Callinan.

Gardaí closing in on Adrian Donohoe murder suspects

Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan yesterday visited Dundalk Garda Station to meet with officers leading the investigation.

# martin-callinan - Wednesday 6 February, 2013

Shatter: ‘Difficult not to throw up’ listening to Ming on Gardaí

The justice minister did little to hide his annoyance in the Dáil today when asked about the penalty points inquiry.

# martin-callinan - Monday 4 February, 2013

Gardaí ‘will not accept pay cuts’ as sergeants question Shatter figures

The associations representing both Garda sergeants and ordinary members have lashed out at the government today.

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New campaigns against cyber bullying launched

Teen-led campaign Watch Your Space and the Garda programme Connect with Respect were launched by Minister Ruairí Quinn and Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan this morning.

‘It’s not on’ – Garda Commissioner critical of work-to-rule, ‘blue flu’ threats

Growing tensions between gardaí and the government, which is seeking €60 million in new savings, could lead to protests that would hamper the ability of the force to operate to its full capacity.

# martin-callinan - Thursday 31 January, 2013

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“If you have any semblance of good in you, for God’s sake, turn these people in”

The Garda Commissioner told the congregation at the funeral of Adrian Donohoe that An Garda Síochána will do everything in its power to bring the perpetrators to justice.

# martin-callinan - Saturday 26 January, 2013

Commissioner issues ‘cry for help’ as more details of Garda’s death confirmed

Martin Callinan has made an urgent appeal for anyone with information on last night’s shooting to come forward.

‘An outrageous act of cold blooded violence’ – Taoiseach condemns garda killing

The President and opposition politicians have joined the Taoiseach in expressing their shock and sadness at the killing of Adrian Donohoe last night.

# martin-callinan - Friday 25 January, 2013

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Poll: Are you worried about garda station closures?

Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has said that cutbacks will not affect the standard of policing, but are you worried about the closure of 100 garda station?

Callinan: Gardaí will not lose contact with community due to cutbacks

Commissioner Callinan said that he is committed to “policing through people and not through buildings or bricks and mortar”.

# martin-callinan - Tuesday 8 January, 2013

€35m Garda payroll cut to significantly impact force numbers

As many as 1,400 serving Gardaí may have to be be cut in response to budget cuts.

# martin-callinan - Tuesday 1 January, 2013

2012 sets new record for fewest road deaths in Ireland

The number of road deaths has now fallen for six years running, with a new national record of 161.

# martin-callinan - Friday 7 December, 2012

The 5 at 5: Friday

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# martin-callinan - Wednesday 21 November, 2012

Up to 1,200 Gardaí now eligible to retire – Garda Commissioner

The Garda Commissioner was answering questions before the Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality earlier today.

Garda Commissioner asked about Fr Molloy murder, Love/Hate drama

The Oireachtas committee meeting was suspended after the investigation into the murder of Fr Niall Molloy was raised.

# martin-callinan - Tuesday 13 November, 2012

Garda commissioner’s term extended for two years

The Government has approved a two year extension of the term of office of the Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan.

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