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Some 408 burglaries recorded in Westmeath in the past 12 months

Statistics released by the Central Statistics Office have revealed that 408 burglaries were recorded in the Westmeath Garda division in the 12 months up to the end of September, 2015.

New Garda power to arrest disqualified drivers

Gardai are able to arrest motorists caught driving while disqualified, under new rules that came into force this week. 

Council to investigate broadcasting meetings

Mayo County Council has said it would look into the possibility of broadcasting its meetings online following a notice of motion from Fianna Fáil councillor Lisa Chambers.

Home protection

Please explain my rights in relation to the protection of my home, my family, and my property against burglars. In the event that I unintentionally injure a burglar whilst defending my home can he sue me for damages?

Heads up for chattering pedestrians in new campaign

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The dangers of driving and texting have been much publicised in recent times but now a new campaign in Mayo is highlighting the dangers for pedestrians who chatter and walk.

Judge unable to secure justice for attack victim

Judge Hughes has told the mother of a boy who was the subject of a violent unprovoked attack that he has no way of getting justice for her.

Text alert system could beat shoplifting and retail scams

Gardaí in Mayo are meeting with chambers of commerce from around the county next week to hopefully set up a new text alert system in a bid to tackle retail theft and scams.

Database of Athlone homes needed to prevent dumping

The chairman of the Athlone Area committee is calling for greater action to be taken to deal with illegal dumping while protecting those who do follow the law.

Jury selection begins in Boston for trial of teen accused of murdering Aran Islander

Jury selection began this week for the upcoming trial of the Boston teenager accused of murdering Aran Islander Ciaran Conneely on October 10, 2011.

Man convicted of assaulting alleged rapist

A young man has been convicted and fined for assaulting the man he believed had raped his best friend.

 

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