INDEPENDENT TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said proposed new powers for An Garda Síochána need more oversight, and any changes in relation to use of recording devices should be subject to public consultation. Deputy Pringle said Garda monitoring of vehicles with the use of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) monitors should require an order signed […]
Appeal issued after motorcycle stolen in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ have issued an appeal after a motorcycle was stolen overnight. A Benelli (BN 125) motorcycle registration no. ‘191 C 8370’ was stolen from the Glencar Irish area of Letterkenny between 9pm last night, Tuesday July 11 and 7am this morning, Wednesday July 12. A spokesperson for Donegal Gardaí said, “If anybody observed suspicious activity […]
Tools stolen from a yard in Letterkenny
A WACKER plate and consaw were among a number of tools stolen from a yard in Letterkenny. The theft occurred on the Neil T Blaney Road sometime between midnight and 1am on the morning of Wednesday, June 28. A number of tools were stolen from a yard located just off the Polestar roundabout, across from […]
Donegal Gardaí warn of a ‘growth in car thefts’
Donegal Gardaí have issued a warning over an increase in car thefts. It comes as earlier this year, statistics from An Garda Síochána showed a growth in car thefts. A spokesperson said, “This is driven by the theft of second-hand imported cars from outside Europe, and may be due to the lack of security features […]
Calls to reinstate Donegal as stand-alone Garda Division
THE Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) has written to the Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, asking that Donegal be reinstated as a stand-alone Garda Division. The letter which outlines the committee’s concerns regarding the difficulties being posed by the county’s amalgamation with Sligo and Leitrim. A review is also currently underway into the impact of the restructure of […]
An Garda Síochána to immediately begin process of purchasing bodycams
MINISTER for Justice Helen McEntee has today announced that An Garda Síochána is to immediately begin the process of procuring bodyworn cameras for frontline Gardaí. Following a Cabinet meeting at which Government discussed how to equip An Garda Síochána with the necessary tools and technologies to build stronger, safer communities, Minister McEntee said Garda Commissioner […]
Court service on standby ahead of Donegal rally
COURTS in Donegal have been put on standby for special sittings for people breaking traffic laws during this weekend’s Donegal International Rally. Thousands of people are expected to descend on the county in the coming days for the popular annual event. The three-day event officially gets underway tomorrow and thousands of motor sport enthusiasts are expected to […]
Extra Garda patrol bikes arrive in Letterkenny for Rally weekend
EXTRA Garda bikes have arrived in Letterkenny this morning ahead of the Donegal International Rally. It comes as a significant policing plan including air support and additional garda resources is being rolled out in preparation for the weekend as thousands descend on the county for the Rally. Up to six motorbikes arrived at Letterkenny Garda […]
Public urged to consider all care options ahead of Rally and Sea Sessions
There are two significant crowd events taking place in Donegal this weekend, the Donegal Rally and Sea Sessions Festival. The HSE along with An Garda Síochána and Donegal County Council have engaged with the event organisers in the months preceding the events. From a HSE perspective this is to ensure they have considered and put […]
Residents in Ballyshannon targeted by scammers
GARDAÍ from the Ballyshannon District have received a number of reports today in relation to scam emails and calls. In these instances the email senders and callers were claiming to be from An Garda Síochána. The caller was purporting to be calling in relation to suspected fraudulent activity and requested financial details. The scam emails […]