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Justice Minister hopeful more Gardaí will be deployed nationwide soon

Minister Jim O'Callaghan was speaking at the opening of the Garda Water Unit in Athlone on Friday.

Nov 8, 2025 14:17

Dromod councillor Sean McGowan says constituents are complaining about long delays in getting properties registered in their name.

Nov 8, 2025 14:07

Deputy Seán Canney confirmed works will begin within the next 18 months, as part of the National Development Plan.

Nov 8, 2025 12:21

It's part of €192,000 in redirected funds which were seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau.

Nov 8, 2025 11:44

Farmers are bringing in their flocks to protect them from bird flu, but the new rules don't take effect until Monday.

Nov 8, 2025 09:17

It says it's on track to screen over 170 thousand women this year - the highest number in its history.

Nov 8, 2025 08:18

The Water Unit was established in 1964 and currently consists of two operational teams based in Athlone and Santry in Co. Dublin.

Nov 7, 2025 17:44

Last month Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly asked the Serious Crime Review Team to investigate the case.

Nov 7, 2025 17:40

Grid System Services wanted to build it at Ballyoughter in Ballaghaderreen, on a six-acre site.

Nov 7, 2025 17:11

The derogation gives farmers permission to exceed standard limits of livestock manure nitrogen per hectare.

Nov 7, 2025 16:23

The notice affects the Dowra Public Water Supply close to the Leitrim border in Co Cavan.

Nov 7, 2025 16:07

Grid System Services Ltd had applied for a 10-year permission to develop the facility at Ballyoughter in Ballaghaderreen.

Nov 7, 2025 13:53

This was revealed at a public meeting in the Trinity Arts Centre last night, attended by over 100 people.

Nov 7, 2025 13:42

It comes following the allocation of over €100 million in funding for the National Parks and Wildlife Service for 2026.

Nov 7, 2025 13:37

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