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DPP says document disclosure process needs revisiting

The Director of Public Prosecutions has said there is a need to revisit the current approach to the disclosure of documents in criminal prosecutions to make sure the listing of criminal cases for trial is more efficient.

Ireland • 27 Mar

Figures were published after four-year gap

Only 11% of 2018 sex crimes solved by gardaí

The Central Statistics Office has published crime detection figures for last year after a four-year gap in the data.

Ireland • 03 Dec 19

Families of the victims believe the fire started in a storeroom and have disputed the layout of the building given to the original tribunal

New file sent to DPP over fatal 1981 Stardust fire

Gardaí have confirmed that a new file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions in respect of the Stardust fire that killed 48 people in 1981.

News • 06 Apr 16

David Drumm's legal representatives have written to the DPP asking that any bail application is not opposed

Drumm ‘on next plane' home if bail is not opposed

The brother of David Drumm has said if the Director of Public Prosecutions does not oppose a bail request from the former Anglo Irish Bank CEO, Mr Drumm will be “on the next plane to Dublin”.

Business • 02 Feb 16

The inquiry said it had received the legal opinion from the DPP on David Drumm's statement

DPP opposed to publication of Drumm statement

It is understood the Director of Public Prosecutions remains opposed to the publication of David Drumm's statement to the banking inquiry, in an update received by the committee.

News • 30 Jul 15

The DPP, gardaíand the Prison Service will have to hand over information about their cases

Crime victims to be allowed information on cases

The Government has published new legislation to give victims of crime the right to information about their cases from gardaí, the Prison Service and the Director of Public Prosecutions.

News • 14 Jul 15

Claire Loftus said the new court should reduce the number of undue leniency reviews

'New appeal court could solve sentencing issues'

The Director of Public Prosecutions has said the new Court of Appeal due to sit for the first time this month, should bring greater consistency to sentencing.

News • 18 Oct 14

DPP Claire Loftus says new EU directive will give crime victims right to explanations for dropped prosecutions across wider range of offences

New EU law to force disclosures on dropped cases

A new EU directive will give victims of crime the right to be given reasons when a decision is taken not to prosecute.

News • 20 Oct 13

DPP Claire Loftus is concerned at the backlog of Court of Criminal Appeal cases

DPP warns media about fair trial coverage

Director of Public Prosecutions Claire Loftus has warned the media and commentators about interfering with an accused person's right to a fair trial.

News • 18 Sep 13

Growing cannabis a 'multi-million euro industry'

The cultivation of cannabis plants in so-called grow houses has become a multi-million euro industry in Ireland, according to a member of the Garda National Drugs Unit.

News • 21 May 12

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