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08.10.2022 / 17:21

At least 9 killed in explosion at Ireland gas station

Emergency services attend the scene following an explosion in Creeslough, in the north west of Ireland on October 8, 2022. - At least nine people have been killed in an explosion at a petrol station in County Donegal in Ireland's northwest, police sa The death toll from a gas station explosion that shattered a small village in northwest Ireland rose to nine on Saturday, as emergency workers combed through piles of rubble for people who are still missing.Irish police said they did not expect to find any more survivors from Friday's explosion in Creeslough, County Donegal.

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No prosecution over Covid patient leaving Letterkenny hospital

Gardaí investigating the circumstances surrounding a Covid-19 patient leaving hospital against medical advice have said that the Director of Public Prosecutions has directed no prosecution in the matter.

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AGSI calls for gardaí to receive pandemic bonus

The General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has said that gardaí should receive a pandemic bonus.

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New on-street seating not covered by alcohol licences - gardaí

Gardaí have said that people cannot drink alcohol in seating spaces recently set up on streets in front of bars and restaurants, which are not covered by their licences.

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Policing Authority chief calls for independent data

The Chief Executive of the Policing Authority has said she thinks that getting independent data and evidence that policing is performed consistently across the country remains elusive.

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Calls for road users to be more alert as inter-county restrictions lifted

With inter-county travel restrictions lifted, the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána are asking all road users to take care and be more alert.

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Hotel quarantine gardaí to receive Covid-19 vaccinations

Gardaí working in the mandatory hotel quarantine system are to receive Covid-19 vaccinations.

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Plan for child refugees in doubt due to Covid-19 travel concerns

A Government plan to bring 28 child refugees to Ireland is in doubt because gardaí are not being allowed to travel to Greece due to safety concerns related to Covid-19.

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100-year-old woman dances as Irish police serenade her with celebratory saxophone tune

DUBLIN - An Garda Siochana, the national police service for the Republic of Ireland, shared a heartwarming video on April 4, of an officer playing a saxophone while a woman dances to celebrate her 100th birthday. An Garda Siochana shared this footage, which they said shows Kathleen Kavanagh being played to by an officer named Mark, who is a member of the force’s band."Garda Mark of the Garda Band and Garda Shane, Community Policing Cabra Garda Station, called to celebrate the 100th birthday of Kathleen Kavanagh from Dublin 7 yesterday. Happy birthday Kathleen!" the police service wrote on Twitter. "Garda" also commonly known as Gardaí refers to a member of the Irish police force.

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House parties still taking place, fines worth €737,400 issued - gardai

Groups of people are continuing to congregate at house parties and social gatherings, according to the latest update on breaches of public health regulations from An Garda Síochána.

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Three people absconded from mandatory hotel quarantine

A search is under way after three people left the mandatory hotel quarantine at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Santry in Dublin this afternoon.

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GRA requests meeting over injury risk at Dublin protest

A GRA representative for the Dublin South Central Division has said the union is requesting an urgent meeting with the Garda Commissioner and Minister for Justice, to discuss the type of risk and injury that members were exposed to in Dublin on Saturday.

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Holidays abroad are 'not deemed essential', gardaí remind public

People are being reminded that travel to airports and ports should only be taken for essential reasons and holidays abroad are not deemed essential.

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Gardaí launch campaign to enforce Level 5 restrictions

Gardaí have begun rolling out a high-visibility campaign to support the introduction of full Level 5 measures.

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Gardaí uncover 'shebeen' and Covid breaches in gastro-pubs

A number of breaches of the Covid-19 regulations have been detected by gardaí in the last 24 hours including 30 people socialising in a 'shebeen' and gastro-pubs not serving substantial meals.

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Gardaí urge hurling fans to follow public health rules

Gardaí have appealed to GAA fans to follow public health guidelines and regulations during the All-Ireland Hurling Final weekend.

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Gardaí to increase policing of large gatherings in public spaces

Gardaí are to increase patrols from today with a focus on people gathering in large groups in public spaces.

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Policing Authority report finds strong compliance with virus restrictions

Gardaí have used anti-spit hoods 118 times while policing during the coronavirus pandemic, according to report from the Policing Authority.

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13 files sent to DPP over suspected Level 5 breaches

There were 13 incidents of suspected breaches of travel regulations in the first nine days of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions, with files sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions, according to An Garda Síochána.

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More checkpoints as gardaí focus on crime prevention, helping vulnerable

Gardaí are increasing the number of checkpoints in place across the country this weekend with an enhanced focus on crime prevention and detection.

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SF's Ó Snodaigh criticises gardai for slow response to rave

The Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South Central has criticised the slow and inadequate response by An Garda Síochána to reports of a large gathering of young people at an outdoor party in a flat complex in the inner city on Saturday night.

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Woman assaulted during Covid protest in Dublin

Gardaí have begun an investigation after a woman was assaulted during a demonstration against Covid-19 restrictions in Dublin city centre yesterday.

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Suspected breaches of Covid rules in pubs rises to 198

There have been 13 further suspected breaches of Covid-19 public health regulations in pubs, gardaí have confirmed.

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126 pubs now suspected of breaching Covid-19 regulations

A further 14 pubs potentially breached Covid-19 regulations when Garda inspected their premises between Tuesday 4 August and Sunday 9 August.

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Gardaí find 20 potential breaches of pub regulations in one week

Gardaí last week found 20 instances where the health regulations or licencing laws were potentially being breached by pubs.

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Gardaí inconsistent in Covid-19 approach - Policing Authority

Gardaí have been inconsistent in their approach to policing during the Covid-19 pandemic, with young people in particular treated different to the rest of the population, the Policing Authority has said.

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Vast majority of pubs complying with Covid guidelines - just 37 potential breaches

The vast majority of pubs are complying with Covid-19 public health guidelines, gardaí have confirmed, with Operation Navigation uncovering just 37 potential breaches of the regulations so far.

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Gardaí will inspect pubs for Covid-19 compliance

An Garda Síochána will begin conducting checks of licensed premises nationwide this evening to check if they are adhering to the public health guidelines for Covid-19.

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Gardaí lose Covid-19 enforcement powers

New advice on travel restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic cannot be enforced by gardaí.

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Field trials involving gardaí under way on Covid-19 contact tracing app

The Department of Health has confirmed that field trials have begun on a new contact tracing app, which is aimed at controlling the spread of Covid-19.

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Committee hears concerns over direct provision centre

An Oireachtas committee has heard that some staff at a direct provision centre in Cahersiveen, Co Kerry had not been vetted by An Garda Síochána.

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Garda patrols at beaches to ensure social distancing

Members of An Garda Síochána have been patrolling popular beaches and beauty spots to ensure the public are abiding by social distancing guidelines introduced to slow the spread of Covid-19.

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€500m worth of drugs seized during pandemic

The director of Maritime Analysis Operations Centre has said the level of seizures has increased, with half a billion euro worth of drugs seized since March.

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Garda temporary powers introduced for protection of public heath - Minister Flanagan

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said that the temporary powers given to An Garda Síochána were necessary and in the interests of the protection of public health.

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Huge crowds gather for travellers' funeral despite coronavirus lockdown

Footage has shown more than 100 people turning out for a travellers’ funeral, seemingly breaking social distancing and coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

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Man accused of coughing at garda remanded in custody

A man in his 20s who is accused of coughing at a garda in Cavan and claiming he had coronavirus has been remanded in custody.

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Councils take action to ensure people stay home for Easter

A number of councils around the country are closing public areas and access routes to them ahead of the bank holiday weekend as part of efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus.

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Abide by restrictions 'for all our sakes' - Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has offered his "deepest sympathies" to people who have been bereaved during the coronavirus pandemic across the country and appealed for everyone to abide by the restrictions that have been put in place.

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DWTS champ Aidan O’Mahony explains how Gardaí stay safe policing the pandemic

Not only was Aidan O’Mahony the winner of Dancing with the Stars in 2017 and a key player on Kerry’s Senior Gaelic team, but he is also a member of An Garda Síochána.

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Gardaí issue warning as teen arrested in Waterford 'coughing' inquiry

A boy in his late teens has been arrested in Waterford as part of an investigation into a person allegedly coughing at people.

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Pandemic focused Crimecall episode will broadcast live from Garda Headquarters

An Garda Síochána is trying to come to terms with a new level of policing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this week Crimecall will outline the extent of that.

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Expiring visas extended for two months as immigration offices close due to virus

The Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has announced that immigration permissions due to expire between now and 20 May will be automatically extended for two months.

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