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RTÉ Investigates on Thursday reports on landlords in Ireland seeking sex in exchange for reduced rent, or free accommodation.

Do we need a law to stop landlords seeking sex from renters?

Some landlords in Ireland are seeking sex from often vulnerable prospective tenants in exchange for reduced rent, or free accommodation, RTÉ Investigates has found

RTÉ Investigates • 26 Jul

Shane O'Farrell was knocked down by a repeat criminal, Zigimantas Gridziuska

Family of hit-and-run victim criticise judge's report

The family of hit-and-run victim Shane O'Farrell have hit out at a Department of Justice report, exclusively obtained by Prime Time, that they say has …

Prime Time • 30 Jun

Should nightclubs be allowed to open until 6am?

As part of The Conversation from RTÉ's Upfront with Katie Hannon, we asked Sheila Gilheany and Sunil Sharpe to join our WhatsApp group to discuss …

Upfront • 13 May

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said she believed the proposals could be enacted before the end of the month (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

New Bill to strengthen sex offender laws - McEntee

Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee has said she will be bringing a bill before the Dáil next week aimed at strengthening the law in terms …

Ireland • 06 Oct 22

Helen McEntee said that all coroners were written to last year (File: RollingNews.ie)

Coroners' data shows 27 unidentified remains in State

A first-of-its-kind Government analysis of coroners' data has shown there are 27 unidentified remains of people in the State.

Ireland • 04 Aug 22

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said investments made under the IIP must be beneficial to Ireland

265 approved for Immigrant Investor Programme last year

The State last year approved investments totalling €186m in its Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) as Chinese nationals continued to dominate the numbers of those participating.

Business • 06 May 22

Minister Helen McEntee said the first successful applicants have been informed of the 'life changing news'

250 undocumented migrants receive approval to stay

The Department of Justice has approved 250 applications under the regularisation Scheme for long-term undocumented migrants.

Ireland • 04 Apr 22

Brendan Murphy is making his way out of Ukraine with his family

Irish man leaves Kyiv on 'arduous' journey to border

An Irish man living in Kyiv has said he has managed to get out of the Ukranian capital in a packed car with his family, …

Ireland • 26 Feb 22

The Dept of Justice is to make the Irish forms easier to find on its website

Chinese couple secure Irish language citizenship forms

An Irish language version of the current application form for Irish citizenship is available to download on the Department of Justice website from today.

Ireland • 26 Apr 21

The strategy, called 'Working to Change', has been published by the Department of Justice

New strategy to help ex-offenders find employment

A new strategy for increasing the employment options for people with criminal records has recommended the establishment of a network of business mentors to support …

Ireland • 20 Nov 20

Covid-19: Prison Service considers temporary release

The Prison Service is seeking to release more than 200 prisoners on a temporary basis to reduce the risk of the coronavirus spreading to the …

Coronavirus • 13 Mar 20

Many of the families have spent a number of years in refugee camps in Lebanon having fled their homes during the deadly Syrian civil war

Eleven Syrian refugee families arrive in Ireland

Eleven refugee families have arrived in Ireland from Syria, via a refugee camp in Lebanon.

Ireland • 30 Dec 19

An Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality said the current system of direct provision is flawed

Stanton says Direct Provision system 'transformed'

Minister of State at the Department of Justice David Stanton has said the Direct Provision system has been "radically transformed" over the past five years.

Ireland • 12 Dec 19

A group representing promoters, venues and DJs has called for more flexible licensing laws and more support for night-time businesses

Consultation process on licensing laws planned

Rules governing how long nightclubs and bars can stay open are going to be reviewed by the Government.

Politics • 13 Nov 19

The strength of the northern region as of 28 February was 1,402 gardaí in border counties, which is an increase of 8% since 2016

Increased number of gardaí deployed to border counties

There has been an increase in the number of gardaí deployed to the border region since 2016.

Ireland • 03 Apr 19

The funding in question was provided by COSC, an agency under the ambit of the Department of Justice

Dept investigates misuse of abuse support funds

The Department of Justice has carried out an investigation into claims that almost €90,000 in funding was misused by a non-government body working in the …

Ireland • 10 Apr 19

Plans for the disused hotel in Rooskey will not now go ahead

Plans for Rooskey asylum centre will not go ahead

The Department of Justice has confirmed that a plan to provide an accommodation centre for asylum seekers at a disused hotel in Rooskey, Co Leitrim, …

Ireland • 21 Mar 19

There are currently 6,308 people in the Direct Provision system

Sharp rise in number of asylum seekers placed in hotels

The number of asylum seekers living in emergency accommodation has more than trebled over the past five months.

Ireland • 12 Mar 19

Alan Shatter claimed Sean Guerin should have interviewed him

Barrister's appeal over Shatter decision dismissed

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by a senior barrister against a decision upholding a challenge by former justice minister Alan Shatter to a …

Courts • 26 Feb 19

Mosney Direct Provision centre in Co Meath, one of many centres around the country

Numbers in direct provision above capacity

The number of people in Direct Provision in Ireland for this month has risen above the Government's contracted capacity.

Ireland • 24 Jan 19

The Immigrant Investor Programme was introduced in April 2012 to encourage inward investment to create business and employment opportunities in the State

10% of 2018 immigrant investor applications processed

The Department of Justice and Equality has processed just 10% of the applications it received in 2018 for grants under the immigrant investor programme.

Business • 23 Jan 19

The Justice Minister said the funding will be made available to support services making a vital contribution in Irish society

€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

Tusla says unaccompanied children were predominantly from countries such as Afghanistan, Syria, Eritrea, Iraq and Albania

15 unaccompanied minors given international protection

Fifteen unaccompanied children coming into Ireland have been granted international protection so far this year, according to figures obtained by RTÉ News.

Ireland • 11 Dec 18

40% of asylum seekers spend at least two years in DP

More than 40% of asylum seekers living in direct provision in Ireland are spending two or more years in accommodation centres, new figures show.

Ireland • 03 Dec 18

Department of Justice says Grand Hotel in Wicklow town is to be opened as a direct provision centre in the next two weeks

Wicklow hotel to become direct provision centre

The Irish Refugee Centre has said that hotels are not suitable long-term accommodation for people seeking asylum.

News • 12 Nov 18