by Barbara Killeen | Aug 23, 2019 | Crime, Rural Ireland, Rural Security
IFA Countryside Chairman Richard Kennedy has reacted to the launch of the new Garda operating model by the Garda Commissioner, ‘A Policing Service for the Future’. IFA is a contributor to the annual national Policing Plan. He said, “It is our view in IFA that the...
by Jessica McGrath | May 14, 2019 | Crime, Security
In response to today’s figures from the Gardai, IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy said the reduction in household burglaries is welcome, but the figures confirm there is still a problem. “We acknowledge that the Gardai have stepped up their efforts in targeting...
by Jessica McGrath | Mar 28, 2019 | Crime, Rural Ireland, Security
IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has welcomed the publication today by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality of its Report on Community Policing and Rural Crime. Richard Kennedy said IFA has taken a proactive role in the area of crime prevention,...
by Jessica McGrath | Jan 17, 2019 | Crime, Environment
IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has called on all local authorities to develop plans to address the annual increase in littering of the countryside that takes place post-Christmas, as people recklessly dump cans, bottles, used wrapping paper and even the left...
by Jessica McGrath | Oct 17, 2018 | Crime
Addressing the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality this morning, IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy called for the establishment of a dedicated Rural Crime Task Force. He highlighted how a similar UK task force has been successful in tackling rural...
by Jessica McGrath | Jun 21, 2018 | Crime
IFA Deputy President Richard Kenned met recently with Kathleen O’Toole, Chair of the Commission on the Future of Policing as part of IFA’s efforts to combat rural crime and increase Garda resources in rural areas. The meeting discussed the importance community...
