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Decline in number of PSNI officers prevents force from ‘providing effective service’

April 3, 2025 by

FUNDING pressures and the decline in numbers of PSNI officers puts the communities the police force serves at risk a new report has found. An inspection into the force, conducted by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue services (HMICFRS), found the service “adequate” in preventing and deterring crime, antisocial behaviour and vulnerability, but said it … [Read more...] about Decline in number of PSNI officers prevents force from ‘providing effective service’

‘Viable’ pipe bombs found during security alert in Co. Down

April 2, 2025 by

THE PSNI has said two 'viable' pipe bombs were found during a security alert in Co. Down today. The alarm was raised this morning following the discovery of the suspicious cylindrical objects in the Dromore area. The town's Church Street was closed in both directions, with the PSNI escorting some children from a nursery school located inside the cordon. It is believed there was … [Read more...] about ‘Viable’ pipe bombs found during security alert in Co. Down

Sinn Féin concern at reports Irish citizens to be deported from Germany over Palestine protests

April 2, 2025 by

SINN FÉIN has expressed its concern at reports that two Irish people have been ordered to leave Germany after taking part in protests in support of Palestine. According to +972 Magazine, the two Irish citizens were issued deportation orders by the state of Berlin, as were an American and a Polish citizen. It adds that the four, who have not been convicted of any crimes, are to … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin concern at reports Irish citizens to be deported from Germany over Palestine protests

Man jailed for 25 years following rape and sexual abuse of young girl

April 2, 2025 by

A MAN who raped and sexually abused a young girl has been jailed for a total of 25 years. Sean Healy, 76, was charged with two counts of raping a girl under the age of 13 and four counts of assaulting a girl under the age of 13 by touching. He also faced one count of assault by penetration of a girl under the age of 13. Healy denied the offences but was found guilty of all … [Read more...] about Man jailed for 25 years following rape and sexual abuse of young girl

Two arrested after more than €2m of cannabis seized in Co. Donegal

April 2, 2025 by

TWO men have been arrested after gardaí and Revenue officers seized more than €2m worth of cannabis in Co. Donegal. The 112kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of €2.2m, was found in Ballybofey on Tuesday as part of an intelligence-led operation. The two men, aged in their 30s, are currently being detained at a garda station in Donegal under Section 2 of the Criminal … [Read more...] about Two arrested after more than €2m of cannabis seized in Co. Donegal

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