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New Garda Commissioner faces an immense challenge

Government pledge to add 5,000 new gardaí over the next five years is little more than a pipe dream It is crucial that the new Garda Commissioner approaches the role with an open mind and an open door, according to Social Democrats justice spokesperson Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon said: “At the outset, I would like […]

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Government cannot continue to bury its head in the sand while Garda morale collapses

The Justice Minister’s failure to meaningfully engage with members of An Garda Síochána is compounding an already serious crisis in the force, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon, who is the party’s spokesperson on justice, said: “Speaking on RTÉ this morning, the general secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors […]

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Justice Minister’s decision not to attend Garda conference is an error of judgement

Justice Minister Jim O Callaghan’s decision not to attend the Garda Representative Association’s rank and file annual conference this year is a missed opportunity to demonstrate meaningful support for members of the force at a crucial juncture, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon Deputy Gannon, who is the party’s spokesperson on justice, said: “The […]

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Dublin city’s problems require more than just a policing solution

Making Dublin city centre safer will require a multi-agency approach and not just a policing solution, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon, who is a TD for Dublin Central, said: “In a newspaper interview published today, Dublin City Council’s chief executive Richard Shakespeare belatedly offers his views on last November’s riots and […]

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