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Justice Minister ignorant to concerns of Lisbrook residents, says senator
The Minister of Justice has been slammed for backing the decision of the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) to close a Galway asylum accommodation centre with Sinn Fein senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh accusing him of being “absolutely ignorant to the fears and concerns of residents”.
FF to hold public meeting in Loughrea on rural crime
The increase in crime in rural areas and the impact of cuts to local Garda resources will be the subject of a public meeting to take place in Loughrea.
Justice minister to review Lisbrook closure decision
The future of residents at Lisbrook House asylum centre remains unclear this morning as the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter, reviews the controversial decision to close the centre and initiate relocation proceedings.
Constitutional Convention — a missed opportunity for radical appraisal by citizens
At a critical stage in the evolution of the State, we failed to use our education system to address the question of constitutional illiteracy when it might have developed the capacity of citizens to engage critically with their State. We opted for different versions of unthinking nationalism when we might at least have opted for thinking nationalisms.
County Council rejects proposal for no confidence in Defence Minister
Westmeath County Council will not be sending a letter to Defence Minister Alan Shatter, expressing a vote of no-confidence in him.
Army numbers to increase at Renmore Barracks
Army numbers at Renmore Barracks are set to increase by almost 180 personnel following the announcement of the reorganisation of the Defence Forces.
Shatter no confidence vote rejected
An Athlone councillor was forced to back down this week after his proposal of a vote of no confidence in Minister for Defence Alan Shatter was rejected by his fellow councillors.
Air ambulance out of action after emergency landing on 12th mission
An investigation is continuing into an incident on Tuesday in which the new Air Corps air ambulance was forced to perform an emergency landing near Borrisoleigh, Co Tipperary.
Air ambulance service flies first patient to UHG
A woman injured in a farm accident in Co Roscommon was the first person to be treated by the emergency air ambulance service which began operations on Monday.
Future of 4th Western Brigade HQ under question
The future of Custume Barracks is uncertain as the headquarters for the 4th Western Brigade came under question this week as Minister for Defence, Alan Shatter, failed to give a definite answer on which brigades will be kept on under a new two-brigade structure.
