Dermot Ahern
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Naughten's warnings for contract fell on deaf ears..."where thieves are running amok due to the mess that has been made because of garda division anomalies". Ahern pointed out Fine Gael had said it would increase garda numbers to 15,000 by 2012 in government -- but he would introduce it by 2009. In this article: Denis Naughten, Fine Gael, Dermot Ahern, Roscommon, and Ireland |
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Independent.ie | November 03, 2009
We'll kill your wife, gang warned hurler Hunt for kidnap thugs after family's eight-hour ordeal
...Green, Dublin. Mr Ahern said last night that yesterday's incident underscored the importance of following protocols but Fine Gael justice spokesman Charlie Flanagan accused the minister of doing little to protect vulnerable bank officials.
In this article: Bank of Ireland, Dublin, Garda, Fine Gael, Charlie Carter, Fachtna Murphy, and DJ Carey
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Independent.ie | October 18, 2009
Outrage at EUR18,000 bill for plants on unused prison site
...fees and siteworks. Within that, over EUR500,000 has been spent on security at the site -- even though construction work has yet to commence -- according to figures published by Justice Minister Dermot Ahern. Last night, Fine Gael's...
In this article: Denis Naughten, Bertie Ahern, Dublin, Taoiseach, Fine Gael, and Ray Burke
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Independent.ie | June 25, 2009
Gang lords facing life terms in crackdown
...Murphy had told the Government there had been a significant increase in the intimidation of witnesses and jurors. Fine Gael justice spokesman Charlie Flanagan criticised Mr Ahern for attempting to bring the Bill through the Dail so quickly.
In this article: Fachtna Murphy, Democracy, Garda, and Irish Council for Civil Liberties
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Independent.ie | October 19, 2009
No Seanad axing in FG's plan for reform
...wouldn't recognise radical change and reform after 12 years of stifling and failed Government -- that's the problem with Mark Daly and Dermot Ahern's comments." On the issue of asking senators to resign, he said it was for the public to...
In this article: Seanad, Enda Kenny, Fianna Fail, Fine Gael, Mark Daly, Sinn Fein, and Donie Cassidy
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Independent.ie | July 31, 2009
Gun crime soars as gang wars double murder rate
...in the courts,'' he said. "The Garda Commissioner along with the entire force will make full use of these powers and of the significant personnel and financial resources available," Mr Ahern added. However, Fine Gael's justice...
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Independent.ie | September 17, 2009
Minister warns home security bill must not be a 'licence to kill'
Friday September 18 2009 A CHANGE in the law to give greater powers to home owners to protect themselves against intruders must not become a licence to kill, Justice Minister Dermot Ahern warned yesterday. He opposed a move by Fine Gael...
In this article: Fine Gael
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Independent.ie | July 01, 2009
Detectives prepare to swoop on gangland kingpins
...of the leaders being put behind bars for up to 15 years. Mr Ahern is expected to spell out the reasons for the legislation in detail during a Dail debate tomorrow. The legislation is being supported by Fine Gael, but opposed by...
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Independent.ie | June 27, 2009
Judges to reject pension levy in spite of growing public anger
...and include the judiciary in the levy. Mr Ahern also declined calls from one of his own backbenchers, Limerick West TD Niall Collins, for a referendum to be held to address the issue of judges' pay. Mr Collins said Irish judges are a group...
In this article: Supreme Court, Legal advice, Continuance, Revenue, Recession, and Fine Gael
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Independent.ie | July 10, 2009
Government rams through new gang laws
...rams through new gang laws THE Government rammed through controversial new anti-gangland laws yesterday, as Justice Minister Dermot Ahern insisted politicians must respond to "threats and intimidation". On the last day of the Dail...
In this article: Fine Gael, Labour Party, Sinn Fein, Mary McAleese, Fianna Fail, and Joe Behan
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Dermot Christopher Ahern (born 2 February 1955) is an Irish politician and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform since 7 May 2008. He is a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) for Louth.
- Birth Date:
- February 02, 1955
- Birthplace:
- Ireland
- University Attended:
- University College Dublin
- Political party:
- Fianna Fáil
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