Nuacht

Approval to Draft new Civil Defence Bill

4 July 2022

  Approval to Draft new Civil Defence Bill The Government has today approved the drafting of a new Civil Defence Bill 2022. This is a significant milestone in the commitment to provide a more modern aggregated piece of governing legislation for Civil Defence, which was identified in the 2015 White Paper on Defence. The implementation… Read More

Volunteer and Equipment Management System (VEMS) Newletter – July 2022

1 July 2022

VEMS Newsletter, July 2022  

Charleville Show

30 June 2022

A great day at Charleville Agricultural Show again on Sunday 26th June. Cork North Civil Defence got to meet a lot of people and showcase the units capabilities and resources. The volunteers had a very enjoyable day, especially with potential new Boat crews, Ambulance crews and AFS crews.

Mayo Search & Rescue Operation

28 June 2022

On Monday afternoon, 27th June Mayo Civil Defence was activated by Claremorris Gardaí to a high priority missing person search in the Ballyhaunis area. 23 members of Civil Defence from Mayo, Galway and Roscommon units responded from across the region. Shortly after 5pm the person was located safe and well. Superintendent Gabriel Moran of Claremorris… Read More

Launch of Waterford Civil Defence Rescue & Recovery Boat

27 June 2022

Saturday 25th June was a very proud day and poignant one for Waterford City Civil Defence as at a special blessing their new rescue and recovery boat named the Dara Fitz was launched. The boat is named after Captain Dara Fitzpatrick who served in the Waterford based rescue 117 and then in the Dublin based… Read More

Lord Mayor of Dublin Awards 2022

27 June 2022

Dublin Civil Defence Officer, James McConnell was a receipient of a Lord Mayor of Dublin Award on Thursday night 23rd June in acknowledgement of his years of service and dedication to the communities of Dublin.  

Ukrainian Ambassador Visit to Limerick

24 June 2022

The Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, Larysa Gerasko has thanked the people of Limerick for the generosity and welcome they have shown to the Ukrainian people seeking protection in Ireland. Ambassador Gerasko made her comments on a visit to Limerick early this week where she met with some of the community groups and agencies (including Limerick… Read More

Limerick Garda Station – Open Night

23 June 2022

Henry Street Garda Station, Limerick was a hive of activity on Friday night, 17th June for all the right reasons. Hundreds of people attended the ‘Open Night’ at the City Centre station as part of the force’s centenary celebrations. Limerick Civil Defence was invited along and displayed a wide and varied selection of equipment.

Mayo Civil Defence visit to National School

22 June 2022

Mayo Civil Defence was delighted to visit @BallyvaryNS on Monday 20th June and have a chance to chat with the students about the emergency services and give them a chance to see the unit’s equipment.          

Louth Fire

15 June 2022

Volunteers from Louth Civil Defence were requested late Tuesday evening to assist the Fire Services who were fighting a major fire at a local recycling plant. The Drone Team quickly responded and provided Fire Officers with valuable information and images of the commercial structure involved including aerial thermal imaging – an excellent example of inter-agency… Read More