Garda fraud chief: Ireland s crazy system for hunting white collar criminals must change
Detective Chief Superintendent Pat Lordan said current investigation system is “crazy”. By Niall O Connor Sunday 25 Jul 2021, 6:45 AM 13 hours ago 28,204 Views 19 Comments
Image: Shutterstock/Billion Photos
Image: Shutterstock/Billion Photos
THE SENIOR GARDA leading Ireland’s fight against white collar crime has described as “crazy” the system currently in place to investigate firms suspected of engaging in questionable practices.
Detective Chief Superintendent Pat Lordan told
The Journal that his unit needs more gardaí, more resources and a united front with other enforcement agencies.
Lordan, the lead officer in the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau and one of the force’s most senior investigators, believes par
Accessible taxis, white-collar crime and the last of the warm weather. By Christina Finn Sunday 25 Jul 2021, 8:57 AM 16 hours ago 9,313 Views 0 Comments
Image: Shutterstock/Nitr
Image: Shutterstock/Nitr
GOOD MORNING. Here’s all the news that you need to know as you start your Sunday.
Refused entry
Noteworthy – advocates say they are concerned the low availability of accessible taxis is leading to reduced independence.
As part of the investigation, disabled people’s organisations and disability advocates raised the issue of access to taxis and their availability.
Noteworthy’s report reveals that over 70% of accessibility-related complaints received by the regulator of taxis since 2019 involved taxi drivers refusing to take guide and assistance dogs or wheelchair users.
Gardaí say Irish fraud victims have lost thousands on fake news articles about high-yield investments thejournal.ie - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thejournal.ie Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The 9 at 9: Thursday thejournal.ie - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thejournal.ie Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.