Flanagan proposal for new sexual abuse, violence study Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said that he will bring proposals to Cabinet by the end of this month to commence a second major study on sexual abuse and violence in Ireland. Politics • 17 Nov 18
Flanagan proposal for new sexual abuse, violence study Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said that he will bring proposals to Cabinet by the end of this month to commence a second major study on sexual abuse and violence in Ireland. Politics • 17 Nov 18
Renewed calls for transport police following incident Bus and rail passengers could face transport disruption as staff may refuse to work in certain "flashpoints" because of an increased risk of assaults and anti-social behaviour, according to the National Bus and Rail Union. Ireland • 31 Oct 18
Renewed calls for transport police following incident Bus and rail passengers could face transport disruption as staff may refuse to work in certain "flashpoints" because of an increased risk of assaults and anti-social behaviour, according to the National Bus and Rail Union. Ireland • 31 Oct 18
Kelly asks if gardaí provided personal data to CSO The Minister for Justice has been asked whether An Garda Síochána has ever provided information to the Central Statistics Office that contained the personal details of crime victims. Politics • 04 Oct 18
Kelly asks if gardaí provided personal data to CSO The Minister for Justice has been asked whether An Garda Síochána has ever provided information to the Central Statistics Office that contained the personal details of crime victims. Politics • 04 Oct 18
Eighth Amendment repealed after bill signed into law The Eighth Amendment has been repealed after President Michael D Higgins signed the Thirty-Sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018. Politics • 18 Sep 18
Eighth Amendment repealed after bill signed into law The Eighth Amendment has been repealed after President Michael D Higgins signed the Thirty-Sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018. Politics • 18 Sep 18
Garda graduates told they must be 'upfront with people' Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has told over 180 new gardaí graduating this afternoon that they must act with integrity and honesty. An Garda Síochána • 07 Sep 18
Garda graduates told they must be 'upfront with people' Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has told over 180 new gardaí graduating this afternoon that they must act with integrity and honesty. An Garda Síochána • 07 Sep 18
Flanagan rejects criticism of new garda commissioner The Minister for Justice has rejected any criticism of incoming Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, and said much of the negativity is politically motivated. Politics • 02 Sep 18
Flanagan rejects criticism of new garda commissioner The Minister for Justice has rejected any criticism of incoming Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, and said much of the negativity is politically motivated. Politics • 02 Sep 18
Minister officially opens €28m Kevin St Garda Station The new €28m garda station at Dublin's Kevin Street has been officially opened by Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan. Dublin • 30 Aug 18
Minister officially opens €28m Kevin St Garda Station The new €28m garda station at Dublin's Kevin Street has been officially opened by Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan. Dublin • 30 Aug 18
Minister says new Garda Commissioner is not an outsider Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has rejected claims that incoming Garda Commissioner Drew Harris is an outsider, describing him as an Irishman. Garda Commissioner • 30 Aug 18
Minister says new Garda Commissioner is not an outsider Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has rejected claims that incoming Garda Commissioner Drew Harris is an outsider, describing him as an Irishman. Garda Commissioner • 30 Aug 18
No one has 'veto' on appointment of judges - Flanagan The Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan, has said he rejects any assertion that anybody has a veto over the appointment of judges. News • 17 Jul 18
No one has 'veto' on appointment of judges - Flanagan The Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan, has said he rejects any assertion that anybody has a veto over the appointment of judges. News • 17 Jul 18
'Buck stops nowhere' in Department of Justice - report An expert group examining issues within the Department of Justice has recommended splitting it into two divisions, saying "it is as if the system has naturally evolved to ensure that the buck stops nowhere". Politics • 10 Jul 18
'Buck stops nowhere' in Department of Justice - report An expert group examining issues within the Department of Justice has recommended splitting it into two divisions, saying "it is as if the system has naturally evolved to ensure that the buck stops nowhere". Politics • 10 Jul 18
Magdalene Restorative Justice Scheme to be widened The Magdalene Restorative Justice Scheme is to be widened to include 14 adjoining institutions. News • 02 Jun 18
Magdalene Restorative Justice Scheme to be widened The Magdalene Restorative Justice Scheme is to be widened to include 14 adjoining institutions. News • 02 Jun 18
Donohoe and Golden remembered at garda ceremony The 88 members of An Garda Síochána who have died in the line of duty were remembered at a ceremony held at Dublin Castle. Crime • 19 May 18
Donohoe and Golden remembered at garda ceremony The 88 members of An Garda Síochána who have died in the line of duty were remembered at a ceremony held at Dublin Castle. Crime • 19 May 18
Data on non-EU air passenger arrivals to be collated A new body to collate information about passengers coming to Ireland from non-EU countries is to begin work next week as part of international measures to combat terrorism. News • 16 May 18
Data on non-EU air passenger arrivals to be collated A new body to collate information about passengers coming to Ireland from non-EU countries is to begin work next week as part of international measures to combat terrorism. News • 16 May 18
Flanagan says controversial bill 'in a difficult place' Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said he will be bringing dozens of amendments to the Judicial Appointments Bill. Ireland • 27 Mar 18
Flanagan says controversial bill 'in a difficult place' Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said he will be bringing dozens of amendments to the Judicial Appointments Bill. Ireland • 27 Mar 18
Government criticised over delay in Kenneally inquiry Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin has criticised the Government for the delay of an inquiry into how a paedophile was allowed to operate for so long. Ireland • 04 Jan 18
Government criticised over delay in Kenneally inquiry Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin has criticised the Government for the delay of an inquiry into how a paedophile was allowed to operate for so long. Ireland • 04 Jan 18
Conor Hunt: Questions over department's role continue Frances Fitzgerald has resigned, a Christmas election averted, but the fallout from this political crisis will continue, writes Conor Hunt. News • 28 Nov 17
Conor Hunt: Questions over department's role continue Frances Fitzgerald has resigned, a Christmas election averted, but the fallout from this political crisis will continue, writes Conor Hunt. News • 28 Nov 17
Cabinet briefed on refugee family reunification plan Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has briefed the Cabinet on a proposal to allow 530 refugees to apply to be reunited with family members who are already living in Ireland. News • 14 Nov 17
Cabinet briefed on refugee family reunification plan Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has briefed the Cabinet on a proposal to allow 530 refugees to apply to be reunited with family members who are already living in Ireland. News • 14 Nov 17
Ireland to take extra 330 refugees in 2018 Ireland has told the EU that it will accept an additional 330 refugees next year as part of its response to the migration crisis facing people fleeing war-zones in Syria, Yemen and some other states. Ireland • 15 Sep 17
Ireland to take extra 330 refugees in 2018 Ireland has told the EU that it will accept an additional 330 refugees next year as part of its response to the migration crisis facing people fleeing war-zones in Syria, Yemen and some other states. Ireland • 15 Sep 17
Minister expresses surprise at GRA response to report The Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said he was surprised by comments made by the Garda Representative Association in relation to the breath test controversy. Garda breath test • 15 Sep 17
Minister expresses surprise at GRA response to report The Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said he was surprised by comments made by the Garda Representative Association in relation to the breath test controversy. Garda breath test • 15 Sep 17
Internal appointment not ruled out for top garda job Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said Nóirín O Sullivan's decision to retire as garda commissioner was entirely her own, and said that he is not ruling out the possibility of someone from within the force replacing her. Ireland • 14 Sep 17
Internal appointment not ruled out for top garda job Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said Nóirín O Sullivan's decision to retire as garda commissioner was entirely her own, and said that he is not ruling out the possibility of someone from within the force replacing her. Ireland • 14 Sep 17
O'Sullivan's retirement was 'flagged' to Taoiseach A spokesperson for the Taoiseach has said the possibility of former garda commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan retiring was flagged with him in the middle of last week. Politics • 13 Sep 17
O'Sullivan's retirement was 'flagged' to Taoiseach A spokesperson for the Taoiseach has said the possibility of former garda commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan retiring was flagged with him in the middle of last week. Politics • 13 Sep 17
Dept clarifies Garda Commissioner's leave request The Department of Justice has confirmed that Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan initially sought seven weeks leave this summer. Ireland • 27 Jul 17
Dept clarifies Garda Commissioner's leave request The Department of Justice has confirmed that Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan initially sought seven weeks leave this summer. Ireland • 27 Jul 17
Potential for 'acceptable solutions' to NMH controversy The Minister for Health Simon Harris has said there is potential to devise "acceptable solutions" to the controversy surrounding the ownership of the planned National Maternity Hospital. Health • 01 May 17
Potential for 'acceptable solutions' to NMH controversy The Minister for Health Simon Harris has said there is potential to devise "acceptable solutions" to the controversy surrounding the ownership of the planned National Maternity Hospital. Health • 01 May 17
UK election complicates 'fragile nature' of NI talks Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan has said a general election in the UK complicates the "fragile nature" of the situation in Northern Ireland as efforts continue to form an executive. Politics • 18 Apr 17
UK election complicates 'fragile nature' of NI talks Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan has said a general election in the UK complicates the "fragile nature" of the situation in Northern Ireland as efforts continue to form an executive. Politics • 18 Apr 17
New online portal for passport renewals A new online application service has been launched for passport renewals. Ireland • 30 Mar 17
New online portal for passport renewals A new online application service has been launched for passport renewals. Ireland • 30 Mar 17
