Menu
14/08/2013
Garda Commissioner Welcomes Dundon Conviction
The Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has welcomed the Court result with the conviction of John Dundon for the murder of Shane Geoghegan.
Commissioner Callinan said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the Geoghegan family and we are aware of how difficult a day this is for them all."
Commissioner Callinan also stated: "It clearly shows the determination of the Garda Siochana to pursue fully, individuals or groups involved in this type of serious crime and this verdict in the Special Criminal Court endorses the capacity of the state to deal with the most serious and difficult criminal cases."
He congratulated all those members involved in this painstaking and lengthy investigation.
(CD/JP)
Commissioner Callinan said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the Geoghegan family and we are aware of how difficult a day this is for them all."
Commissioner Callinan also stated: "It clearly shows the determination of the Garda Siochana to pursue fully, individuals or groups involved in this type of serious crime and this verdict in the Special Criminal Court endorses the capacity of the state to deal with the most serious and difficult criminal cases."
He congratulated all those members involved in this painstaking and lengthy investigation.
(CD/JP)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
25 March 2014
Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan Resigns
Fianna Fáil Justice Spokesperson Niall Collins has responded to the "shock" resignation of Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan. Mr Collins said it "is the latest depressing chapter in a crisis that has been going on for months".
Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan Resigns
Fianna Fáil Justice Spokesperson Niall Collins has responded to the "shock" resignation of Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan. Mr Collins said it "is the latest depressing chapter in a crisis that has been going on for months".
08 January 2013
Minister Denies Garda Cuts
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said there was "no reality or possibility" that An Garda Síochána would be forced to cut staff numbers by 1,00 to 1,500 due to reduced budgets in 2013. He also said that the reduced cuts would mean officers will not be paid this year were "simply wrong".
Minister Denies Garda Cuts
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said there was "no reality or possibility" that An Garda Síochána would be forced to cut staff numbers by 1,00 to 1,500 due to reduced budgets in 2013. He also said that the reduced cuts would mean officers will not be paid this year were "simply wrong".
18 April 2012
Special Garda Operation Established To Tackle Traveling Criminal Gangs
The Garda Commissioner has announced the formation of a special garda operation to target mobile criminal gangs involved in robberies all over the country. Operation Fiacla has been established in response to the rise in burglaries, which increased nationally by 8% last year, and by more than 40% in some areas.
Special Garda Operation Established To Tackle Traveling Criminal Gangs
The Garda Commissioner has announced the formation of a special garda operation to target mobile criminal gangs involved in robberies all over the country. Operation Fiacla has been established in response to the rise in burglaries, which increased nationally by 8% last year, and by more than 40% in some areas.
30 April 2013
Garda Commissioner Calls For Proof Regarding Crime Figures
The Garda Commissioner has spoken out following comments by Garda Representative Association President John Parker regarding official crime figures being massaged. Commissioner Martin Callinan refuted the allegations and called on GRA President Parker to provide information he may have concerning the matter. Speaking at a press conference, Mr.
Garda Commissioner Calls For Proof Regarding Crime Figures
The Garda Commissioner has spoken out following comments by Garda Representative Association President John Parker regarding official crime figures being massaged. Commissioner Martin Callinan refuted the allegations and called on GRA President Parker to provide information he may have concerning the matter. Speaking at a press conference, Mr.
14 December 2009
Commissioner Condemns Shooting Incident In Dublin
The Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy has condemned a shooting incident, which resulted in the injury of a Garda this morning in Dublin. The incident occurred on Greenfort Close, Clondalkin, Dublin at approximately 1.15am.
Commissioner Condemns Shooting Incident In Dublin
The Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy has condemned a shooting incident, which resulted in the injury of a Garda this morning in Dublin. The incident occurred on Greenfort Close, Clondalkin, Dublin at approximately 1.15am.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
