John Burke

People in the Defence Forces should have an expectation that they would be properly remunerated, said Mr Guinan

'Very difficult' to recommend army life - PDFORRA head

The head of the main organisation which represents members of the Irish Defence Forces has said he would find it very difficult to advise potential recruits to enlist.

Ireland • 06 Jan 19

BBL treatment is made available to all sex offenders in Ireland, and is based on international best practice

Rise in released sex offenders not undergoing treatment

The number of sex offenders who are being released from prison without having undergone the State's main treatment programme has increased, according to figures obtained by RTÉ.

Ireland • 02 Dec 18

GSOC were considering taking the step of carrying out an external review

GSOC chair warns over independence from force

Chairperson of the Garda Ombudsman Judge Mary Ellen Ring has told the Minister for Justice that the Ombudsman's use of serving gardaí to assist them with a major criminal investigation would impact on the Ombudsman's perceived independence from the force.

Garda Ombudsman • 16 Sep 18

Sophie Toscan Du Plantier was killed at her home in west Cork in December 1996

GSOC has 'serious concerns' over du Plantier inquiry

The policing watchdog, GSOC, has said it had "serious concerns" over the deliberate alteration of key garda documents relating to the investigation into the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, according to a new report.

Ireland • 03 Aug 18

The Government is due to roll out a new system of so-called Personalised Budgets on Tuesday

Fears children with disabilities omitted from new plan

Concerns have been expressed that children with disabilities could be excluded from the trial stages of a new scheme in which disabled people or a person acting on their behalf will be given greater control over the funding for their care needs.

Ireland • 15 Jul 18

Tony Donohoe said that Ireland will need significantly more people working in the transport sector, especially road hauliers

Govt failing to grasp Brexit skills gap - top adviser

The Government has not done enough to make sure Ireland has the skilled workers it urgently needs in the event of a hard Brexit scenario, according to one of the Government's own chief jobs advisers.

Brexit • 01 Jul 18

Fiona Muldoon took over as CEO at FBD insurance in late 2015

FBD Chief Executive facing internal investigation

The CEO of FBD Insurance, Fiona Muldoon, is facing an internal investigation, according to a statement issued by the company.

News • 29 Jun 18

The National Bus and Rail Union has called on Shane Ross to establish a dedicated Transport Police

Surge in anti-social incidents across rail network

Iarnród Éireann is no longer safe for passengers or staff as a result of growing violence and anti-social behaviour, according to the head of the National Bus and Rail Union.

Ireland • 17 Jun 18

The Garda Internal Audit Committee described the patrolling figures as 'low'

Audit: Fewer than half of gardaí on visible patrol

Fewer than half of all gardaí available for duty were engaged on publicly visible patrolling, according to a new Garda audit report.

News • 04 Jun 18

Ms Phelan was awarded €2.5 million in a settlement against the US lab during the week, over a false negative smear test in 2011

State demanded detailed proofs from Vicky Phelan

The HSE demanded specific and detailed proof that Vicky Phelan had suffered any loss, inconvenience or harm as a result of the botched handling of her misread smear test, according to court documents seen by RTÉ's This Week programme.

News • 29 Apr 18