IFA Launches Winter Rural Security Campaign
IFA President Joe Healy is urging farmers and rural communities to be proactive when it comes to home and farm security this winter. The IFA has launched a new Winter Security campaign, in conjunction with An Garda Siochana, offering practical advice to address the crime concerns of farm families, as well as tips on […]
Community Text Alert,IFA,Muintir na Tire,Neighbourhood Watch,Garda Siochana,rural crime,
An Garda Síochána, the IFA, Muintir na Tíre and Neighbourhood Watch came together at the Ploughing Championships in Co Laois today (Tues) to launch a Community Text Alert initiative, which will see the Gardaí work in partnership with the organisations to prevent crime. Speaking at the launch, the Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan welcomed the […]
IFA Call for Greater Co-ordination Between Gardai and Community Groups in Fight Against Rural Crime
IFA President John Bryan has said today’s meeting with the Minister for Justice Alan Shatter was an important opportunity to raise the concerns of IFA members about rural crime. He said Minister Shatter has agreed to set up a meeting between IFA and the Garda Commissioner to develop proposals aimed at tackling the problem. […]
Immigrants committed to Ireland despite recession – Immigrant Council of Ireland
Immigrants who have established their home in Ireland are showing they want to remain here and play their part in bringing the country out of recession, according to new figures released today (Monday, 10th September 2012) by the Immigrant Council of Ireland. During the first seven-months of the year 2012 the Council’s helpline and […]
Major Survey Among Farm Families on Crime Highlights Fears About Security – Downey
A major survey of over 500 farmers across the country in recent weeks has highlighted serious concerns on rural security, with 54% of respondents either dissatisfied or totally dissatisfied with the efforts of the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter, to protect rural communities. The survey highlighted the fact that 11% of farm families, which […]