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News
Search Operation – Newport, Co Tipperary
29 June 2020
Tipperary Civil Defence was mobilised on Sunday 28th June to assist Newport Gardaí in the search for a missing person. Units from Nenagh, Thurles, Clonmel and Ballingarry were mobilised with 27 volunteers responding. The search also includes Killaloe & Doolin Coast Guard units, three SARDA units, Tipperary SAR, Rescue 115 and An Garda Síochána. The… Read More
Message from Paul Kehoe, TD
27 June 2020
Dear Civil Defence Officers and Volunteers, In my time as Minister I have always being greatly impressed by the vibrancy and enthusiasm of the Civil Defence Organisation. Operating in every county, your efforts reflect your commitment to your local community and in return you and the entire Civil Defence organisation are held in the highest… Read More
Reviewed Garda Vetting Policy 2020
26 June 2020
2020 Review of GARDA VETTING POLICY – June 23
Minutes Silence for Garda Colm Horkan
25 June 2020
Cork North Civil Defence members attended a minute’s silence for Garda Colm Horkan outside Mallow Garda Station.
Online Course Resource
25 June 2020
Online Courses – Civil Defence College
Dublin Civil Defence: 90th Birthday Drive-By
22 June 2020
Dublin Civil Defence held a drive-by to help celebrate the 90th Birthday of Tommy Dempsey. Tommy was one of the original members of Civil Defence and was in Sub County 3 Rescue. Tommy joined in 1963 and was part of the Guard of Honour in Dublin Castle when President John F Kennedy visited Ireland.
Tipperary Civil Defence – Assisting at Irish Blood Transfusion Service clinic
22 June 2020
Well done to all Tipperary Civil Defence volunteers who assisted the Irish Blood Transfusion Board recently in Tipperary. Many Civil Defence colleagues throughout the country have replicated the same duties throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
Clare Civil Defence – Food Donation to Clare (SICAP)
22 June 2020
A massive well done to all Clare Civil Defence members who recently presented food parcels for delivery to the Clare Social Inclusion Community Activation Program (SICAP). The initiative was led by Clare Civil Defence Team Leader Brid Casey with all of the food for distribution being donated by Clare Civil Defence members. Included in the… Read More
Towards 2030
18 June 2020
Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe T.D. announces the publication of the policy document “Civil Defence- Towards 2030” Today the Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe T.D. announced the publication of the policy document “Civil Defence – Towards 2030”. The policy document, which is the outcome of a review initiated… Read More
Letter of Appreciation to Dublin Civil Defence from Lord Mayor of Dublin
16 June 2020