Garda investigation continues into assault of boy in Sixmilebridge
*Photograph: Joe Buckley AN INVESTIGATION IS ongoing into an alleged assault at a premises in Sixmilebridge.
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Need for policing to protect East Clare’s tourism reputation flagged
*Killaloe. ATTEMPTS to increase the amount of Gardaí patrolling busy tourist spots in East Clare will be examined.
Ennis reps seek answers from Gardaí on efforts to tackle spike in anti-social behaviour
REPRESENTATIVES OF AN Garda Síochána are to meet with elected representatives and staff from the Ennis Municipal District over “ongoing and accelerating anti-social behaviour” in the county town.
Judge grants emergency care order for ‘out of control’ teen after parents ‘surrender’ him to local Gardaí
*”Physical” incidents were reported in the family home. A JUDGE has granted an Emergency Care Order (ECO) for an ‘out of control’ young teen after his parents ‘surrendered’ him to Gardaí at their local Garda station.
Illegal encampments & speeding two big concerns to be tackled says Mayor of Clare
**Cllr Joe Cooney (FG) walks towards Gardaí in Sixmilebridge. Photograph: John Mangan ILLEGAL ENCAMPMENTS and speeding are two of the biggest issues facing the Superintendent now responsible for East Clare, according to the county’s first citizen.
East Clare won’t lose Garda resources to Tipp following amalgamation – Supt Baker
*Supt Ollie Baker. EAST CLARE’S Garda resources will not be diminished despite the area being without a Superintendent under the newly amalgamated Garda Division with Tipperary.
Gardaí investigating theft from Bank of Ireland branch in Clare
GARDAÍ IN Clare are investigating alleged theft from a financial institution.
33 less Garda members in Clare & five of six superintendents in amalgamated division are based in Tipp
*Photograph: Martin Connolly CLARE’S newly amalgamated Garda Division with Tipperary is comprised of six Superintendents but just one of these will be based in Co Clare while there are 33 less Garda members since 2018.
Crowe leaves Clare JPC meeting following clash with Chief Superintendent
*Clare TD, Cathal Crowe. Photograph: John Mangan CLARE TD, Cathal Crowe (FF) stormed out of this week’s Joint Policing Committee (JPC) following a clash with Chief Superintendent Colm O’Sullivan.
Drugs worth €107.5k and firearm seized in Ennis
€107,500 worth of controlled drugs and a firearm with ammunition were seized by Gardaí in Ennis.
