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Hoax bomb threats at multiple Government departments

MULTIPLE bomb threats that were made against Government offices in Dublin this afternoon have been declared hoaxes. The Departments of the Taoiseach, Enterprise and Justice as well as the Labour Court were evacuated on Friday following the threats, ...

21 Jul 2023 at 15:21

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Department to meet with Achill community representatives

CONTROVERSIAL The Achill Head Hotel, where 20 asylum seekers are now due to be placed this Wednesday. (Pic: Google Maps) Protests taking place against plans for Direct Provision for Pollagh Edwin McGreal Community representatives on Achill Island ...

29 Oct 2019 at 16:06

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Arrival of asylum seekers in Achill further delayed

Meeting with department to discuss local discontent to take place today Edwin McGreal The arrival of asylum seekers to an emergency Direct Provision centre on Achill Island has been further delayed. Local Fianna FΡil councillor Paul McNamara ...

30 Oct 2019 at 11:23

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Minister for Justice condemns arson attacks at properties earmarked for asylum seekers

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has moved to strongly condemn recent criminal acts of arson at properties which had been earmarked to house asylum seekers. In a strongly-worded statement, issued this Saturday she said people need ...

06 Jan 2024 at 15:10

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Judge convicted of sexually abusing six young men resigns with immediate effect

A Circuit Court judge who was convicted of the sexual abuse of six young men following a trial, which concluded just before Christmas, has resigned from the bench with immediate effect. Gerard O’Brien, aged 59, of Old School House, ...

06 Jan 2024 at 17:06

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'Have a heart' Migrant workers protest for change to reunion laws

A family reunion policy that means essential workers must earn a minimum amount before their spouse or children can come to Ireland has been called “heartbreaking”. Parents and workers gathered outside the Department of Justice on ...

15 May 2024 at 16:11

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New Mayo Coroner calls for more investment to reduce inquest delays

The new Coroner for Mayo has called on the Department of Justice to invest in the Coroner's Service to ensure that inquests are carried out in a timely manner. Crossmolina-based GP, Dr Eleanor Fitzgerald, was appointed as the new ...

22 Dec 2024 at 11:00

Thirty-four children are currently missing from State care, Tusla report reveals

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Tusla report reveals thirty-four children are currently missing from State care

Thirty four children are currently missing from state care so far this year. It is understood that 23 of the missing children came to Ireland seeking international protection and became separated from their families along the ...

17 Jun 2024 at 10:46

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Government seeks tenders for provision of charter flights to deport people from Ireland

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has welcomed the launch of a formal procurement process for the provision of charter flight services for the purpose of deporting and returning individuals who no longer have ...

17 Jun 2024 at 19:52

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‘Extreme concern’ for hunger strikers outside Leinster House as protest continues

‘Extreme concern’ has been expressed for the four people on hunger strike outside Leinster House as their protest enters its twelfth day. The four protestors, namely Mary Donovan, Mary Dunleavy Green, Maurice ...

02 Oct 2025 at 10:39

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‘A tragic event’: Hundreds sleeping on mattresses on the floor in Irish prisons tonight

Over 400 prisoners in Ireland will sleep on mattresses on the floor tonight, Friday’s Irish prison service figures reveal. Limerick prison is experiencing the highest level of overcrowding - operating at ...

17 Oct 2025 at 15:22

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‘Deeply concerning’: Drug seizures in Irish prisons on the rise

Over 6,000 drug seizures have been recorded in Irish prisons from 2020 to date. The Department of Justice estimates that over 70% of people committed to Irish prisons have a problem with drug addiction. ...

14 Oct 2025 at 14:57

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