33% increase in Clare rape cases last year
Lessening fear has been attributed to the increased in reported rape and domestic violence cases in Clare, leading Garda officials have stated ahead of the opening of a protective service unit in Crusheen.
Clare Joint Policing Committee
Money lending ‘a cancer within Clare communities’
A culture of money lending in Clare has been described as “insidious and ruthless” by a leading Garda official.
Burke blasts lack of contact from Gardaí on recent East Clare crimes
Lack of a follow up from An Garda Síochána in East Clare has been criticised by an elected representative.
Lock cars & houses – Chief Supt issues reminder at JPC meeting
Unlocked houses and cars are still giving “opportune criminals” easy access to goods owned by people in Clare.
Clare Gardaí concerned by rising amount of drivers on drugs
There was a seven percent increase in the amount of Clare motorists found to be driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol in 2019.
Gardaí actively investigating claims of drug-taking in Clare pubs
Increasing the amount of raids carried out by Gardaí at social settings has been suggested to tackle the growing drugs industry in Co Clare.
Property marking ‘another weapon to tackle rural crime’
Property marking is “another weapon in the armoury against rural crime,” attendees of a recent demonstration on its progress in Clare were informed.
Traffic outside Ennis RFC grounds ‘getting out of hand’
Emergency services “wouldn’t have a chance” of reaching a nursing home or surrounding residents when big rugby games are taking place in Ennis, one dweller has claimed despite Gardaí not receiving any reports of such traffic problems.
150% increase in rape cases dealt with by Clare Gardaí this year
There has been a 150 percent increase in the amount of rape cases dealt with in the Clare Garda Division.
More Clare drivers caught driving under the influence
Drug and drink driving is on the rise in Clare.
