Archive for the ‘Justice & Law Reform’ Category

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Wed18Jan2012

Recent Drug Seizure in Cork

Health, Justice & Law Reform

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The seizure of cannabis herb worth over half a million euro by Gardaí in Cork two weeks ago is certainly a positive step in the fight against drugs. A man in his thirties was arrested and held at Cobh Garda Station in relation to the discovery. These seizures at Sallybrook, Glanmire and Carrigtwohill highlight the [...]

Wed14Dec2011

Retention of Passage Garda Station Welcomed – Clune

Justice & Law Reform

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Retention of Passage Garda Station Welcomed – Clune Fine Gael Senator Deirdre Clune today welcomed the news that Passage Garda Station will remain open. “It is important that the station would remain open and I am glad it was not included in the list of proposed closures announced last week. There had been major concern [...]

Mon12Dec2011

Review of An Garda Síochána by the Garda Commissioner

Economy, Justice & Law Reform

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The review of expenditure within An Garda Síochána by the Garda Commissioner will be released in the next fortnight. The findings were presented to the Minister in a document entitled Draft Policing Plan for 2012. The review was made in light of the fact that the Justice budget will have €100 million less next year. [...]

Fri2Dec2011

Meeting with Women’s Aid

General News, Justice & Law Reform

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I recently met with representatives from Women’s Aid to discuss their work in the current climate. I commend the work of Women’s Aid in their attempts to combat domestic abuse and problems that accompany it. During the briefing, I was shown very worrying statistics. Women’s Aid this week released these statistics as part of their [...]

Wed30Nov2011

Citizens need to be more aware of the indicators of child sexual abuse – Clune

General News, Justice & Law Reform

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Citizens need to be more aware of the indicators of child sexual abuse – Clune Speaking on the International Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse today (Saturday) Fine Gael Cork Senator, Deirdre Clune, called on Irish citizens to make themselves more aware of the signs associated with child abuse. Senator Clune [...]

Mon21Nov2011

Lone parent poverty increases as maintenance payments are not met

Justice & Law Reform, Social Welfare

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FAILURE to pay maintenance for children born into unmarried families is leading to an increase in the number of lone parent families presenting with financial difficulty and living below the poverty line.

Thu12Aug2010