Minister says Phoenix Park security was inadequate Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has told the Dáil that anti-social behaviour at last Saturday's concert in the Phoenix Park is of major concern to him. News • 11 Jul 12
Minister says Phoenix Park security was inadequate Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has told the Dáil that anti-social behaviour at last Saturday's concert in the Phoenix Park is of major concern to him. News • 11 Jul 12
Shatter defends plan to appoint Human Rights chief Minister for Justice & Equality Alan Shatter has rejected claims he will undermine the independence of the proposed Human Rights and Equality Commission with his plan to nominate its director. News • 09 Jul 12
Shatter defends plan to appoint Human Rights chief Minister for Justice & Equality Alan Shatter has rejected claims he will undermine the independence of the proposed Human Rights and Equality Commission with his plan to nominate its director. News • 09 Jul 12
Civilian solicitor appointed as new military judge A civilian solicitor has been appointed as the new military judge for the Defence Forces. News • 03 Jul 12
Civilian solicitor appointed as new military judge A civilian solicitor has been appointed as the new military judge for the Defence Forces. News • 03 Jul 12
New bill will reform personal insolvency system Justice Minister Alan Shatter has published legislation that he says will provide for a comprehensive reform of the personal insolvency system. Business • 29 Jun 12
New bill will reform personal insolvency system Justice Minister Alan Shatter has published legislation that he says will provide for a comprehensive reform of the personal insolvency system. Business • 29 Jun 12
New consultation on prostitution laws Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has started a public consultation process on the future direction of legislation on prostitution. News • 25 Jun 12
New consultation on prostitution laws Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has started a public consultation process on the future direction of legislation on prostitution. News • 25 Jun 12
Shatter has concerns about cash-for-gold outlets Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has asked the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality and Defence to consider a report by his department on "cash for gold" transactions. Business • 19 Jun 12
Shatter has concerns about cash-for-gold outlets Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has asked the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality and Defence to consider a report by his department on "cash for gold" transactions. Business • 19 Jun 12
PDFORRA expresses concern over Athlone PDFORRA has said it is seriously concerned about the impact a reorganisation of the Army is having on its members, especially in Athlone. News • 15 Jun 12
PDFORRA expresses concern over Athlone PDFORRA has said it is seriously concerned about the impact a reorganisation of the Army is having on its members, especially in Athlone. News • 15 Jun 12
Human rights and equality bodies to be merged Details of plans to replace the Equality Authority and the Human Rights Commission with a new merged body have been announced by the Government. Ireland • 06 Jun 12
Human rights and equality bodies to be merged Details of plans to replace the Equality Authority and the Human Rights Commission with a new merged body have been announced by the Government. Ireland • 06 Jun 12
Defence Force restructuring plans being developed Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence Alan Shatter has said that proposals to re-organise the structure of the Defence Forces are still being developed. News • 24 May 12
Defence Force restructuring plans being developed Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence Alan Shatter has said that proposals to re-organise the structure of the Defence Forces are still being developed. News • 24 May 12
Transfer of murderer to Czech Republic deferred The Department of Justice has confirmed that the transfer of a man, who was convicted of raping and murdering a woman in 2007, back to a jail in the Czech Republic has been deferred. News • 21 May 12
Transfer of murderer to Czech Republic deferred The Department of Justice has confirmed that the transfer of a man, who was convicted of raping and murdering a woman in 2007, back to a jail in the Czech Republic has been deferred. News • 21 May 12
Govt approves four Red Cross appointments The Government has approved four appointments to the General Assembly of the Red Cross. News • 08 May 12
Govt approves four Red Cross appointments The Government has approved four appointments to the General Assembly of the Red Cross. News • 08 May 12
Bill for removal of certain criminal convictions Minister for Justice Alan Shatter is set to publish a bill providing for the removal of certain criminal convictions after a number of years. Alan Shatter • 04 May 12
Bill for removal of certain criminal convictions Minister for Justice Alan Shatter is set to publish a bill providing for the removal of certain criminal convictions after a number of years. Alan Shatter • 04 May 12
1,200 prisoners to be released over three years The Prison Service is to release 1,200 prisoners over the next three years onto community service programmes as part of a Government-approved plan to manage prisons. News • 01 May 12
1,200 prisoners to be released over three years The Prison Service is to release 1,200 prisoners over the next three years onto community service programmes as part of a Government-approved plan to manage prisons. News • 01 May 12
POA appeals for measures to deal with prison gangs The Prison Officers' Association has accused the Prison Service of ignoring the activities of criminal gangs in prisons. News • 26 Apr 12
POA appeals for measures to deal with prison gangs The Prison Officers' Association has accused the Prison Service of ignoring the activities of criminal gangs in prisons. News • 26 Apr 12
Withholding information on abuse to be a crime The Government has published legislation that would make it a crime to withhold information from gardaí about sexual offences against children and vulnerable adults. News • 26 Apr 12
Withholding information on abuse to be a crime The Government has published legislation that would make it a crime to withhold information from gardaí about sexual offences against children and vulnerable adults. News • 26 Apr 12
Group calls for tougher homicide sentencing An advocacy group for the families of victims of homicide has called for the end of concurrent sentencing for homicide offences. News • 23 Apr 12
Group calls for tougher homicide sentencing An advocacy group for the families of victims of homicide has called for the end of concurrent sentencing for homicide offences. News • 23 Apr 12
Report on merger of Irish human rights bodies A working group has reported to Minister for Justice and Equality Alan Shatter on the future protection and promotion of human rights and equality. News • 20 Apr 12
Report on merger of Irish human rights bodies A working group has reported to Minister for Justice and Equality Alan Shatter on the future protection and promotion of human rights and equality. News • 20 Apr 12
GRA accuses Alan Shatter of being 'soft on crime' The Garda Representative Association has accused Minister for Justice Alan Shatter of being soft on crime, its causes and the proceeds of crime. News • 18 Apr 12
GRA accuses Alan Shatter of being 'soft on crime' The Garda Representative Association has accused Minister for Justice Alan Shatter of being soft on crime, its causes and the proceeds of crime. News • 18 Apr 12
Minister urged to rethink garda station closures The Garda Representative Association is calling on Minister for Justice Alan Shatter to reconsider the policy of closing garda stations. Ireland • 16 Apr 12
Minister urged to rethink garda station closures The Garda Representative Association is calling on Minister for Justice Alan Shatter to reconsider the policy of closing garda stations. Ireland • 16 Apr 12
Gardaí will act on tribunal reports if necessary The Minister for Justice has said he is confident that the gardaí will act where they have reason to believe that offences have been committed arising out of the Mahon and Moriarty Tribunal reports. News • 10 Apr 12
Gardaí will act on tribunal reports if necessary The Minister for Justice has said he is confident that the gardaí will act where they have reason to believe that offences have been committed arising out of the Mahon and Moriarty Tribunal reports. News • 10 Apr 12
Further garda station closures in the offing Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said more garda stations are to be closed in addition to almost 30 that were shut down last weekend. News • 03 Apr 12
Further garda station closures in the offing Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said more garda stations are to be closed in addition to almost 30 that were shut down last weekend. News • 03 Apr 12
790,000 registered for Household Charge The Local Government Management Agency says that 790,000 householders have now paid or registered for the Household Charge. News • 02 Apr 12
790,000 registered for Household Charge The Local Government Management Agency says that 790,000 householders have now paid or registered for the Household Charge. News • 02 Apr 12
29 garda stations closed today in cost saving plan 29 garda stations across the country were officially closed today News • 31 Mar 12
29 garda stations closed today in cost saving plan 29 garda stations across the country were officially closed today News • 31 Mar 12
Legislation to give gardaí new search powers Minister for Justice Alan Shatter says the Government is drafting new legislation to give new search powers to the gardaí following a ruling that previous search warrants were unconstitutional. Ireland • 28 Mar 12
Legislation to give gardaí new search powers Minister for Justice Alan Shatter says the Government is drafting new legislation to give new search powers to the gardaí following a ruling that previous search warrants were unconstitutional. Ireland • 28 Mar 12
