The government has, today Monday August 12th, announced increases to fines imposed on carriers who do not comply with their obligations to ensure passengers have appropriate travel documentation.
The Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024, increases the fines on carriers to a maximum of €5,000 from the previous maximum of €3,000. Two orders have now been signed to give effect to these increased fines which will apply to carriers, such as airlines and ferry companies, with effect from August 12th 2024; observed by many as “closing the stable door after the horse has bolted”.
Earlier this year, a review of Ireland’s carrier liability standards was undertaken, as the level of fines had remained unchanged since the commencement of the legislation back in 2003. This review recommended an increase in penalties for carriers who do not take sufficient action to ensure passengers travelling to Ireland have appropriate travel documentation upon embarking.
These increases take account of inflation and bring Ireland into closer alignment with the penalties imposed on carriers across Europe.
It is intended to introduce further measures, including guidelines to assist carriers and consideration of the feasibility of a dynamic fines model, which recognises carriers who strongly enforce documentation requirements, at a later date.
A number of actions have been taken to reduce the number of people arriving without documents and to strengthen the immigration system as a whole. These measures include introducing visa requirements to travel to Ireland, from a number of additional states and the expansion of accelerated processing of International Protection applications.
The government has also provided specific funding for the Garda Airport Liaison Officer programme, and increased resources for the Border Management Unit (BMU) and the International Protection Office.
BMU and Garda National Immigration Bureau carry out doorstop operations at airports to target those who destroy documents in-flight. These are intelligence led operations based on trends observed by immigration officials, who will conduct initial document checks as passengers disembark an aircraft in order to establish a person’s true identity and nationality. Approximately 4,500 ‘doorstop’ operations were carried out in the first half of 2024.
Last year, saw a reduction of one third in the number of persons arriving at Dublin Airport without the correct documentation. The numbers arriving without the correct documentation for 2024 are on-course to approximately be 50% of that in 2022.
In addition, An Garda Síochána have arrested 115 people in the first half of 2024 for arriving without appropriate documentation and a significant number have been convicted.
Mr MacGowan sadly passed away on November 30th 2023 last, aged 65 years, while being treated in hospital for inflammation of the active tissues of the brain, caused by an infection, (Encephalitis).
His sister, Ms Siobhan McGowan, confirmed the event on her Facebook page, stating that it will be full of “dancing at the crossroads”, with music, refreshments, under a marquee.
At 3:00pm on the day, Ms McGowan will also dedicate “The Broad Majestic Shannon” monument in her brother’s memory.
The Broad Majestic Shannon.
Lyrics: Shane Patrick Lysaght Macgowan.
The last time I saw you was down at the Greeks, There was whiskey on Sunday and tears on our cheeks, You sang me a song that was pure as the breeze, On a road leading up Glenaveigh. I sat for a while at the cross at Finnoe, Where young lovers would meet when the flowers were in bloom, Heard the men coming home from the fair at Shinrone, Their hearts in Tipperary wherever they go, Take my hand and dry your tears, babe, Take my hand, forget your fears, babe, There’s no pain, there’s no more sorrow, They’re all gone, gone in the years, babe. I sat for a while by the gap in the wall, Found a rusty tin can and an old hurley ball, Heard the cards being dealt and the rosary called, And a fiddle playing “Sean Dun Na Ngall”, And the next time I see you we’ll be down at the Greeks, There’ll be whiskey on Sunday and tears on our cheeks, For it’s stupid to laugh and it’s useless to bawl, ‘Bout a rusty tin can and an old hurley ball. Take my hand and dry your tears, babe, Take my hand, forget your fears, babe. There’s no pain, there’s no more sorrow, They’re all gone, gone in the years, babe. So I walked as the day was dawning, Where small birds sang and leaves were falling, Where we once watched the row boats landing, By the broad majestic Shannon.
END.
On the day previous, Saturday August 17th, as part of the Broad Majestic Shannon Festival in Kilbarron Village, there is an afternoon workshop discussing Mr MacGowan lyrics and highlighting the local places featured in his songs.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 9th August 2024, of Mrs Céline Connolly(née O’Gorman), Nenagh, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Athnid, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her parents Edna and Patrick O’Gorman, husband Tom, sisters Patricia, Mona, Angela and brothers Fr John and Michael; Mrs Connolly, passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Nenagh Hospital, competently supported by the loving care of her cousin Brigid Cosgrave, niece Ciara Ormond and friend Tom Delaney.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sister Sr Edna (Medical Missionaries of Mary) and brothers Martin, Noel and Fintan, sisters-in-law Rena , Barbara-Anne, Frances and Anna, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Connolly will be received into the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Loughmore, Templemore, (E41 F5NO) to repose for Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning, August 13th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
The extended Connolly and O’Gorman families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.
Two persons, both understood to be aged in their 50s, have been arrested in connection with the murder of Mrs Josephine ‘Josie’ Ray, (née O’Meara), St Joseph’s Park, Nenagh, North Co. Tipperary.
Mrs Ray, who was also affectionately known as Joan, was found murdered at her home in St Joseph’s Park, Nenagh on Sunday afternoon last.
This afternoon, Gardaí have confirmed that two people; a man and a woman, have since been arrested, as a result of Garda ongoing investigation.
Gardaí continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the murder of Mrs Ray and the people arrested remain detained, under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, and are being held at unnamed Garda stations in the southern region.
Pre-deceased by his parents Dick and Polly; Mr Walsh passed away peacefully at his place of residence, surrounded by his family.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; beloved wife Joan, children Richard, Tony, Elizabeth, Joanne, Linda, Kevin, John-Paul, Derek and Pamela, his daughters-in-law Margaret and Jenny, son-in-law Michael, partners, grandchildren, great grandchild, his brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Walsh will repose at Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, on Saturday afternoon, August 10th, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm, followed by evening prayer. His remains will be received into the Church of The Assumption, Ballingarry, (SR) Thurles, on Sunday morning, August 11th, at 10:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed, immediately afterwards, by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
The extended Walsh family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
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