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Justice Minister says tougher sentencing and "zero tolerance" criminal offences to take effect today

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD has today announced that a range of new criminal offences, as well as tougher sentences for existing offences, come into effect from today, November 1 2023. The offences include measures targeting violent and ...

01 Nov 2023 at 15:47

National News

Government accused of 'cowardice' and being 'afraid' in relation to Hate Speech Bill

Following confirmation on Saturday by Helen McEntee that elements of the proposed Hate Speech Bill will be amended, Jennifer Whitmore TD has accused the government of "cowardice" and being "afraid". The highly controversial bill has been a big ...

22 Sept 2024 at 16:40

National News

Stalking victims can now apply for emergency court orders under new provisions

Victims of stalking can now apply for emergency court orders for thier protection under a range of new measures. These measures are being introduced this Monday, September 2, by Part 5 of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act ...

02 Sept 2024 at 16:48

Elections

Parliamentary questions reveal stark level of Gardaí assigned to work in Mayo

Senator Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil General Election candidate in Mayo, has expressed her concern regarding the number of Gardaí in local communities following replies to parliamentary questions posed to Minister for Justice Helen McEntee. ...

06 Nov 2024 at 12:51

National News

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 permission to remain ...

17 Jun 2024 at 19:52

Home

Minister for Justice to visit Mayo

MINISTER for Justice, Helen McEntee, TD, will visit Mayo on Tuesday, July 25, and Wednesday, July 26. The minister’s visit aims to strengthen community support and law enforcement efforts in the county. During her visit, Minister ...

23 Jul 2023 at 10:59

National News

Government to consider tougher punishment for knife crime as scale of confiscations skyrockets

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee will bring a memo to Cabinet in relation to tougher sentences on knife crime. RTÉ have reported that under the planned amendments, the maximum sentence for serious knife offences would increase ...

16 Apr 2024 at 08:58

National News

X will pay legal fees of Irish people challenging McEntee's hate speech bill - Elon Musk

Billionaire businessman and owner of X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk, has vowed to pay for Irish citizens to challenge the impending Hate Speech Bill. Musk made the promise during an online discussion with Gript's Ben Scallan ...

23 Jan 2024 at 22:11

National News

REVEALED: Gardaí to be deployed to Border areas as Cabinet approves transfer of asylum seekers to UK

The Cabinet approved emergency legislation on Tuesday to facilitate transfer to the United Kingdom of asylum seekers who have arrived through Northern Ireland. Under the Dublin Regulation, when a migrant applies for ...

30 Apr 2024 at 14:39

Home

Minister criticised for Mayo snub

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has been heavily criticised for not meeting the chairman of the county’s Joint Policing Committee (JPC) during her recent trip to Mayo. The minister attended numerous engagements ...

28 Jul 2023 at 14:00

National News

Gardaí to begin wearing body cameras today ahead of national rollout

Body worn cameras for frontline gardaí will be rolled out in Dublin from today as part of a trial for the technology. The cameras will be worn by a total of 700 gardaí during the proof of concept (PoC) project. ...

31 May 2024 at 10:00

National News

Ministers considering emergency law to send asylum seekers back to UK

The Minister for Justice will bring proposals to Cabinet next week over the decision of some migrants to travel from the North into the Republic. Taoiseach Simon Harris has made the request, which would allow ...

28 Apr 2024 at 09:42

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