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Harsher penalties needed to tackle illicit cigarette trade on both sides of the border

“Illicit cross-border trade remains a major problem; fines are too low and there is not a strong enough deterrent” commented Martin Heydon, TD for Kildare South who was speaking today (Monday) at the 50^th British Irish Parliamentary Association Plenary.

“The political landscape in Northern Ireland and in border counties is much improved in recent years. However […]

February 23rd, 2015|Business, Justice, Press Release|

We will see more Gardaí, more often, in our local communities as a result of Budget 2015

Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, said today (Thursday) that the allocation of €2.2 billion for justice reform and investment in Garda resources, in Budget 2015, will benefit local communities in Kildare.

“The allocation of €2.2 billion for Garda resources, including further recruitment, and reform in the justice system is a necessary investment which […]

October 14th, 2014|Justice, Press Release|

Dail Contribution on Cooke Report & Reform of An Garda Siochana

My contribution on the Cooke Report, the role of the Garda Siochana and planned Reform in the Dail yesterday 19th June

June 20th, 2014|Dáil Debates, Justice|