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Alan Shatter has asked that amendments to the Legal Services Regulation Bill be published soon

Consultation plan for new legal practices agreed

The operation of Multi-Disciplinary Practices, so-called one-stop-shop legal practices, will be subject to a six-month consultative process by the new legal services regulator, it was agreed at Cabinet today.

News • 28 Jan 14

Niall Collins mentioned a complaint about Alan Shatter's novel Laura during the debate

Govt opposes call to abolish censorship board

The Government has opposed the Censorship of Publications Board Repeal Bill 2013, which was put forward by Fianna Fáil justice spokesperson Niall Collins in the Dáil this morning.

News • 24 Jan 14

Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he was hopeful the new charities regulator will bring about transparency

Rehab claims 'complete transparency' over prizes

Rehab Group Director of Fundraising John McGuire has said there is "complete transparency" between Rehab and the Government over the costs of running its lottery games.

News • 23 Jan 14

Santa Claus will be hoping the weather improves ahead of his visit

Santa's arrival should run smoothly, says Shatter

Minister Alan Shatter has moved to assure children that all necessary arrangements have been made to facilitate the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Day.

Special Reports • 23 Dec 13

The last garda recruits graduated from Templemore in 2011 (Pic: Photocall Ireland/Eamonn Farrell)

First garda recruitment in five years announced

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has confirmed garda recruitment will recommence for the first time in five years tomorrow.

News • 11 Dec 13

Alan Shatter is due to sign in a new bankruptcy law

New bankruptcy law comes into effect

A new law on bankruptcy has come into effect, after Minister for Justice Alan Shatter signed an order to introduce the measure.

News • 03 Dec 13

Michael Noonan said that some departments have savings and some others need extra money

Savings elsewhere to cover justice budget overrun

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said that savings made by other departments will be directed towards the Department of Justice to cover the €51m extra needed by Minister for Justice Alan Shatter to fund An Garda Síochána.

News • 18 Nov 13

Over 11,000 women passed through ten institutions between 1922 and 1996

Govt agrees Magdalene scheme implementation

The Government has agreed details for the implementation of the Magdalene redress scheme.

News • 07 Nov 13

Alan Shatter said the referendum decision was an historic one

Support for gay marriage substantial, says Shatter

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said he believes there is substantial support for same-sex marriage in Ireland.

News • 06 Nov 13

The Constitutional Convention voted overwhelmingly to recommend that the Constitution be changed

Referendum on same-sex marriage in 2015

The Government has agreed to hold a referendum on civil marriage for same-sex couples in the first half of 2015.

News • 06 Nov 13

Some life-sentenced prisoners could be released after 13 years under Parole Board recommendation

Prisoners with life sentences could serve 13 years

The chairman of the Parole Board has said the Minister for Justice agrees with a recommendation that prisoners serving life sentences could be released under certain circumstances after 13 years in prison.

News • 23 Oct 13

Alan Shatter confirmed that inspection reports will be published in full

Shatter defends asylum centre living conditions

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has defended living conditions at State-funded asylum accommodation centres.

News • 09 Oct 13

Members of the Defence Forces are said to have taken cuts of up to 20% in their salaries

Shatter defends Defence Forces wages

Minister for Defence Alan Shatter has said Defence Forces personnel are paid as well as any other army in Europe.

News • 02 Oct 13

Alan Shatter said it makes no sense that basic appeals go to the Supreme Court

Shatter defends Court of Appeal plan

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has defended the Government's decision to hold a referendum on the establishment of a new Court of Appeal.

News • 26 Sep 13

The payment scheme is based on the duration of stay in the Magdalene Laundries

540 applications for Magdalene payments

The first lump sum payments to survivors of the Magdalene Laundries are expected to be issued within four to six weeks of forthcoming Cabinet consideration of the matter.

News • 25 Sep 13

St Patrick's Institution is to be closed

St Patrick's transfers by end of year - Shatter

Young people aged between 17 and 20 currently being held at St Patrick's Institution should be transferred by the end of the year to allow for the facility to be closed.

News • 12 Sep 13

Alan Shatter said there is a four-year wait for the Supreme Court

Court of Appeal is 'vital reform' - Shatter

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said the proposed Court of Appeal is a "vital reform" if Ireland is to have a modern and responsive court system.

News • 10 Sep 13

115 soldiers will spend six months on duty in Syria (Picture: Defence Forces)

Alan Shatter reviews troops bound for Syria

Minister for Defence Alan Shatter has reviewed the Irish troops who are due to travel to Syria at Cathal Brugha barracks in Dublin.

News • 03 Sep 13

Alan Shatter said a DNA database would revolutionise the detection of sex crime in Ireland

Law to allow for DNA database being finalised

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said that legislation enabling the establishment of a DNA database is virtually complete.

News • 24 Jul 13

Survivors of the Bethany Home say they suffered neglect and abuse

Govt will not introduce Bethany redress scheme

The Government has decided it will not be introducing a redress scheme for survivors of the Protestant Bethany Home.

News • 23 Jul 13

About 8,300 people were committed to prison for the non-payment of fines last year

Unpaid court fines cannot be deducted from welfare

The Department of Justice has said that administration costs and payment limits mean it is not possible to deduct unpaid court fines from social welfare benefits.

News • 22 Jul 13

The bill will limit the number of casinos in the country to a maximum of 40

Shatter rules out Two-Mile Borris casino proposal

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said the proposed casino at Two-Mile Borris in Co Tipperary cannot go ahead under the terms of the new gambling control bill.

News • 15 Jul 13

Alan Shatter did not say how many gardaí would be recruited

Garda recruitment to recommence next year

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has announced that garda recruitment will recommence next year.

News • 15 Jul 13

Alan Shatter revealed on RTÉ's Prime Time that Mick Wallace had escaped penalty points

SIPO to contact Shatter over Wallace complaint

The Standards in Public Office Commission is to write to Minister for Justice Alan Shatter in relation to a complaint made by independent TD Mick Wallace.

News • 08 Jul 13

Alan Shatter said Mr Drumm should make himself available to answer any questions in Anglo probe

Drumm should co-operate with Anglo probe - Shatter

The Minister for Justice and Defence has said he believes the former Anglo Irish Bank CEO, David Drumm, should co-operate with the gardaí as he has been requested to do.

Business • 08 Jul 13