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Over €51 million euro worth of controlled drugs and 151 arrests made so far in 2021

Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has said that the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) has had significant success in disrupting criminal gangs involved in the drug trade in 2021. Deputy Farrell said, following the submission of a Parliamentary Question, “GNDOCB have had significant success in disrupting criminal activity in the course of 2021. As of Nov 18th,…

Procurement process for works to allow for the reopening of Rush Garda station will now commence

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has welcomed confirmation from the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works that the OPW are now commencing the procurement process for works which will allow for the reopening of Rush Garda station. “I am delighted to have received confirmation from the Minister of State for the Office of Public…

260 new Garda vehicles to tackle mobile gangs

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald that €5.3 million is to be spent on 260 new Garda vehicles between now and the end of the year. These vehicles will be used to assist the Gardaí in their pursuit of mobile gangs. “These 260 vehicles will…

Garda Youth Diversion Project to be established in Balbriggan

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said that the fact Balbriggan is to receive a new Garda Youth Diversion Project will greatly benefit the local community.   “I am pleased that the Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald TD, has announced that Balbriggan is to receive a new Garda Youth Diversion Project which will see a greater allocation…

Oireachtas Justice Committee should visit Templemore to assess facilities ahead of arrival of new Garda recruits

Oireachtas Justice Committee should visit Templemore to assess facilities ahead of arrival of new Garda recruits – Farrell Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has today (Thursday) said that the lifting of the employment moratorium will breathe new life into An Garda Síochána. Deputy Farrell was speaking after confirmation by the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter TD, that…