Minister defends process that selected Justice Woulfe The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has defended the process that selected Seamus Woulfe to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court. Politics • 17 Nov 20
Ceremony held to remember 88 gardaí who died on duty The annual Garda Memorial Day took place at Dublin Castle this afternoon. Ireland • 16 May 20
Garda powers were to protect public health - Flanagan Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said that the temporary powers given to An Garda Síochána were necessary and in the interests of the protection … Coronavirus • 13 May 20
Expiring visas extended for two months due to virus The Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan, has announced that immigration permissions due to expire between now and 20 May will be automatically extended for two … Ireland • 21 Mar 20
Minister says gang crime in Dublin not out of control Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said gang-related crime in Dublin is not out of control. Crime • 28 Nov 19
Minister hoping to introduce hate speech laws next year Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said he would like to see new legislation on hate speech introduced next year. Politics • 24 Oct 19
Flanagan outlines divorce proposals to Cabinet Legislative proposals on divorce will be considered by the Cabinet when ministers gather in Dublin this morning. Politics • 08 Oct 19
New law to pave way for gardaí to wear bodycams Plans to allow gardaí to use body-worn cameras have been given the green light by the Government following a Cabinet meeting. Politics • 25 Jun 19
Open competition for Deputy Garda Commissioner post Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said the next Deputy Garda Commissioner is to be appointed by open competition. Ireland • 19 Jun 19
Flanagan apologises to former garda over investigation Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has issued an apology to a former member of An Garda Síochána who was subject to an investigation and threatened … Ireland • 17 Jun 19
Minister asked to explain decision to ban US pastor The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has called on the Minister for Justice to explain why he used executive powers to exclude a US pastor … Ireland • 14 May 19
Flanagan concerned over prison surveillance report Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said he is concerned by the contents of a report into alleged unauthorised surveillance in the prison service. Ireland • 03 May 19
Harris says gardaí will end Drogheda gang feud Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has promised the people of Drogheda that the effort being made to tackle the ongoing feud in the Co Louth town … Leinster • 02 May 19
Cabinet approves plan aimed at tackling 'revenge porn' The Cabinet has approved planned legislation aimed at tackling the non-consensual distribution of intimate images. Politics • 01 May 19
New law criminalising offences abroad comes into effect A new law criminalising serious offences committed abroad by Irish citizens or residents comes into effect today. Crime • 29 Apr 19
McGrath withdraws comments over political policing Minister of State for disability issues Finian McGrath has said he was wrong to suggest gardaí were involved in political policing and had an agenda … Politics • 31 Mar 19
UK seems to be reneging on Brexit deal - Flanagan Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said the British parliament seems to be reneging on the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement agreed with the European … Brexit • 11 Mar 19
Minister to establish research into family homicides The Minister for Justice is to establish independent research into family homicides. Ireland • 28 Feb 19
Cabinet approves Bill to support distressed borrowers Courts will have to take a detailed look at all the circumstances in cases where lenders are seeking a possession order on a person's home, … News • 26 Feb 19
Harris declines to comment on O'Farrell investigation The Garda Commissioner has declined to comment on the revelation that three members of An Garda Síochána are facing possible disciplinary action over the investigation … Crime • 14 Feb 19
Gardaí may face action over death of Shane O'Farrell Three members of An Garda Síochána are facing possible disciplinary action on foot of a recommendation by the force's ombudsman, which investigated the controversial death … Crime • 13 Feb 19
Most users of mortgage arrears service keep homes The majority of people who avail of the free mortgage arrears support service, Abhaile, are staying in their homes. Ireland • 28 Jan 19
Coercive control offence in new domestic violence law A new law on domestic violence comes into effect today, with the creation of a new offence of coercive control being one of the key … Ireland • 02 Jan 19
€1.7m announced for groups supporting victims of crime Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan has announced funding supports for victims of crime in 2019. Ireland • 26 Dec 18
Govt set to lift garda entry age barrier Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said the Government is to lift the age barrier for entry to An Garda Síochána. Ireland • 05 Dec 18
