Tag: justice

New law to clamp down on burglary

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said that a new law, which will clampdown on repeat burglars, will make a significant difference in tackling crime in the North County. Deputy Farrell was speaking following the publication of the Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015 by the Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald.   “Garda Síochána data shows…

12 new Garda vehicles for Dublin Metropolitan Region North and new burglary laws to fight crime

“Dublin Metropolitan Region North is to receive twelve new Garda vehicles in total during the course of 2015 to boost the fight against crime. Nine of these vehicles are already in action”, says Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell.   “New Garda vehicles will greatly support the fight against crime in local communities throughout the Dublin Metropolitan Region…

Rights of victims of crime to be strengthened

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, Alan Farrell has stated that it is positive news for victims of crime that the Heads and General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill has been approved by Government, as confirmed by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald…

New Garda vehicles for Dublin Fingal part of a comprehensive plan to fight crime

“The Dublin Metropolitan North region, serving the North County, is receiving twelve Garda cars in 2015”, says Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality.   “The allocation of twelve Garda cars for the Dublin Metropolitan North region in 2015 will really help the fight against crime in local…

Longer sentences must be backed up by resources to catch burglars

Recruits, reform and reliable stats needed to fight crime   Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, Alan Farrell, has said today (Wednesday) that legislation planned by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, to allow for longer sentences for prolific burglars needs to be backed up by the resources to catch criminals.…

Third intake of Garda recruits brings to 300 the total number of Gardaí in training

“Today’s intake of new Garda recruits to Templemore is the 3rd in only a matter of months and brings to 300 the number of new Gardaí in training”, says Alan Farrell, Dublin Fingal TD and Member of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality.   “Garda recruitment restarted in 2014 for the first time since the embargo was first…

Modern, fit-for-purpose Garda vehicles vital for proper working of Traffic Corps

“In Budget 2015, €7 million was allocated to purchase 370 new Garda vehicles. This brings to €27.5 million the figure that has been spent on new Garda vehicles between 2012 and 2015. This investment has had an immediate positive effect on the operation of the Traffic Corps”, says Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and member of the…

100 new Garda recruits have started their training

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, Alan Farrell has congratulated the 100 new Garda recruits who began their training in Templemore today (Monday).   “I am pleased that another intake of recruits has taken place in addition to the 100 recruits who began their training earlier this year. For…

Approval of supplementary Garda Síochána budget for 2014 welcome

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, Alan Farrell has said that he is pleased with the approval of the supplementary budget for An Garda Síochána, the Prisons Service and the Courts Service.   “I am pleased that the supplementary budget for An Garda Síochána, the Prison Service and the Courts Service has been…

Extensive Inspectorate report exposes major deficiencies and highlights the importance of ongoing reform of An Garda Síochána

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, and member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, Alan Farrell, has today (Tuesday), highlighted the importance of Garda reform and welcomed the news that the Cabinet Committee on Justice Reform will oversee this process. Deputy Farrell was speaking following the publication of the Garda Inspectorate report by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD.…