Gardai Warn Of Fuel Thefts

Monday, 1 August 2022 12:28

Including counties Laois, Offaly & Carlow

Gardaí are appealing for motorists to be extra vigilant amid a raft of fuel thefts across the country.

Last month, over €500 worth of diesel was taken from trucks parked up at a business park in Limerick.

While various incidents of home fuel theft were reported in Laois, Offaly, Galway, Limerick, Kilkenny, Wexford and Carlow.

Wexford TD, and former President of the Irish Road Haulage Association, Verona Murphy says the operations are becoming more sophisticated:

More from Local News

Disused Bank In Maynooth To Become GP Surgery Amid Growing National Shortage

A new report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) projects that demand for GP appointments in Ireland will surge by approximately 33% by 2040, driven largely by a growing and aging population.
Last-Minute Talks To Take Place Between Unions And Bord Na Móna Recycling Ahead Of Planned Strike

Thousands of households across Kildare could face disruptions to their bin collection services.
Silence, Chains, And Whips: Irish Woman Alleges Disturbing Regime Inside Opus Dei Ireland

Audio

While Opus Dei has never had a dedicated centre in Kildare, they have had temporary or episodic involvement in the area through pastoral work.
"Difficult To Engage Before Decision Is Made," Says Justice Minister On Gov Purchase Of Citywest Hotel

Audio

The facility has a capacity to accommodate 2,300 people.
"I Feel Like the Ghost": Mother Of Young Man Killed By Speeding Driver Calls For Stronger Sentencing Laws

Audio

Dylan's mother Catherine Killalee is now calling for the maximum sentence for dangerous driving causing death to be increased from 10 years to at least the 14-year limit similar to Northern Ireland.
Winning Euromillions Ticket Bought In Shop And Not Online - How Would You Spend It?

The winning numbers were 13, 22, 23, 44, 49, with 3 and 5 the Lucky Stars.
Housing Minister Rejects Special Rent Protections For Students As Unworkable

James Browne says he'll engage with Kildare North TD Higher Education Minister James Lawless, who says college-goers will be "inadvertently disadvantaged" by the new regulations.
Teenage Boy Drowns After Getting Into Difficulty On River Barrow In Carlow

The young man was one of three teenagers swimming at Cloghristick, when he got into difficulty.