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€98m Additional Funding For 2024, To Build Safer Communities.

  • €61m for Garda overtime to increase high visibility policing.
  • Prisons budget reaches €500m for the first time, funding additional staff and the construction of new prison places.
  • A second new helicopter to be purchased for An Garda Síochána.
  • Additional investment in 100 Garda vehicles and 2 Water Canon to maintain public safety.

Additional funding of €98m of taxpayer funding has been secured for allocation across the Justice Sector up to the end of this year.

This increased funding will enable An Garda Síochána to bolster high visibility policing and support serious crime investigations throughout the country. A further €61m has been provided for Garda overtime to increase high visibility policing. This has been funded by way of €32m of additional funding and €29m from within the Garda vote.

Key highlights of the Garda capital investment for 2024 include:

  • €5.8 million for the Rosslare Euro Port project, strengthening border security and operational efficiency at this strategic location.
  • €6 million to acquire approximately 100 new vehicles, including public order vans and high-powered vehicles for serious crime units, enhancing the Garda fleet’s capacity to respond to a variety of operational needs.
  • €8 million will mean that on top of a new helicopter being delivered in Q1 of 2025 a second helicopter can be purchased for the Garda Air Support Unit, improving aerial surveillance and response capabilities.

In addition, An Garda Síochána will procure two ‘water cannon’ to further enhance Public Order tactical capacity, with delivery scheduled for 2025. This equipment is expected to be a key asset in maintaining public safety.

Death Of Nora Hanrahan, Formerly Of Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 18th October 2024, of Mrs Nora Hanrahan (née Sullivan), Rocklands, Gracedieu, Waterford; late of the Shoe Centre, No.17 Patrick’s Street, Waterford and formerly of Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Hanrahan passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at University Hospital, Waterford; surrounded by her loving family,

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband Michael, adoring nieces Josephine and Deirdre, nephews Terry and Liam, sisters-in-law Brid, Clare and Teresa, cousin Frances O’Brien, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Hanrahan will repose at her residence on Rocklands Gracedieu Road, Waterford (X91 F6K0) on Saturday afternoon, October 19th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Barronstrand Streey, Waterford, on Sunday October 20th at 12:00 noon, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Holycross Abbey graveyard, Holy Cross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Hanrahan, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Hanrahan family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Armed Gardaí Attend At Scene Of Serious Assault In Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

Gardaí at Nenagh Garda Station are today appealing for witnesses, following a serious incident involving a series of assaults at Tullahedy, south west of Nenagh town, in North Co. Tipperary yesterday.

Armed Gardaí and Emergency Services personnel attended at the scene, shortly after midday yesterday, Friday October 18th, where we understand that four individuals sustained non-life threatening injuries; two of whom were reportedly hospitalised with suspected stab wounds.

All parties involved had hastily removed themselves from the scene, prior to the arrival of Gardaí. However, Gardaí confirm that four of the individuals involved subsequently sought medical treatment, of their own accord, for their injuries.
Further enquiries are ongoing.

Death Of Bobby Cooke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 18th October 2024, of Mr Christopher (Bobby) Cooke, Ballynonty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Katie and Jack, brothers Pa, Tom and Johnny and sisters Hannie and Bridget; Mr Cooke passed away peacefully while at his place of residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; wife Anne, sons James, Paul and Sean, daughters Catherine and Suzanne, brother Dick, sisters Kathleen, Marie and Maggie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours, and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Cooke will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home Killenaule, Thurles (E41 HH66) tomorrow afternoon, Sunday October 20th from 4:30pm until 7:30pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Mary, Bailey Street, Killenaule Thurles on Monday morning, October 21st, at 11:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Moyglass Cemetery, Moyglass, Fethard, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Cooke, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Cooke family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: House strictly private. Donations if desired to Irish Hospice Foundation.

Pledging My Love.

Pledging My Love.

Lyrics: Rhythm & blues songwriter Ferdinand Washington and American record label executive, songwriter, and record producer Don Robey (published 1954).
Vocals: American Rhythm & blues and soul singer Aaron Neville.

Pledging My Love.

Forever my darling, our love will be true,
Always and forever, I’ll love only you.
Just promise me darling, your love in return,
May this fire in my soul dear, forever burn.
My hearts at your command dear, to keep love and to hold,
Making you happy is my desire dear, keeping you is my goal.
I’ll forever love you for the rest of my days,
I’ll never part from you and your loving ways.
My hearts at your command dear, to keep love and to hold,
Making you happy is my desire dear, keeping you is my goal.
I’ll forever love you for the rest of my days,
I’ll never part from you and your loving ways.


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