293 incidents of prison escape since 2010 Latest figures from the Department of Justice show that 15 prisoners who have absconded from prisons since 2010 remain unlawfully at large. News • 03 Apr 15
Prison service savings not achieved - Fitzgerald Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald has said significant savings and reforms set out in the Haddington Road Agreement for the prison service have … News • 03 Mar 15
Cabinet approves child and family bill Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald has received Cabinet approval for the Children and Family Relationship Bill. News • 17 Feb 15
Child and family bill due before Cabinet next week Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has said that five months of detailed work had been spent on drafting the Child and Family Relationships Bill and … News • 11 Feb 15
Commissioner 'determined' lessons will be learned Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan has said she is determined that An Garda Síochána learn lessons from the past. News • 10 Feb 15
Judge to oversee operation of penalty points The Government has appointed a judge to independently oversee the operation of the penalty points system. News • 27 Jan 15
Drug use labelled as main issue in Irish prisons Drug use and staff shortages continue to be major issues within the Irish prison system, according to annual reports published today. News • 18 Aug 14
Review finds 'secretive culture' in Justice Dept A review of the Department of Justice has found that it had significant leadership and management problems and recommends a programme for organisational and cultural … News • 02 Dec 16
Fitzgerald defends Ireland's human rights record Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has defended Ireland's redress scheme for survivors of symphysiotomy at the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva. News • 14 Jul 14
Process to appoint garda commissioner set to begin Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has said the process of appointing a new garda commissioner will begin next month. News • 20 Jun 14
Pearse Doherty names whistleblower in Dáil debate Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty has named Garda Keith Harrison as the latest whistleblower, during a Dáil debate on the Guerin Report. News • 02 Dec 16
Dept of Justice review in wake of Guerin Report The Government is to review the performance of the Department of Justice following adverse findings in the Guerin Report last week. News • 02 Dec 16
Profile: Frances Fitzgerald Frances Fitzgerald has been nominated to succeed Alan Shatter as Minister for Justice. News • 08 May 14
Minister: Neknomination censorship not the answer The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has said she does not believe censorship is the answer following the emergence of the Neknomination internet challenge … News • 12 Feb 14
Minister 'concerned' over online drinking game Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald has said she is very concerned about the online drinking game known as ‘NekNomination’. News • 02 Feb 14
Minister says Child Care Act may be re-examined Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald has said Section 12 of the 1991 Child Care Act, which is used to remove children at risk from their … News • 26 Oct 13
Dublin event discussing early childhood Six hundred delegates from around the world are taking part in a three-day Global Gathering for Early Childhood at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin today. News • 17 Oct 13
Supervision regime at creches to be strengthened Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald is to strengthen the supervision regime in Irish creches and childcare facilities. News • 24 Sep 13
Minister welcomes cancellation of pageant booking Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald has welcomed a Dublin hotel's decision to cancel the booking of a child beauty pageant, which was due to take … News • 20 Sep 13
Concern over lack of garda vetting of crèche staff Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald has said she is concerned that so many crèche and pre-school staff had no garda vetting when they were last … News • 13 Jul 13
Govt passes second stage of abortion legislation The Dáil has passed the second stage of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill by 138 votes to 24. News • 02 Jul 13
Creche inspection reports to go online from July Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald has confirmed that all inspection reports of creches will be published online from 1 July. News • 11 Jun 13
Créche reports to be online 'within weeks' Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Frances Fitzgerald has said parents will be able to go online "within a matter of weeks" to look at … News • 30 May 13
Minister responds to juvenile detention criticism Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Frances Fitzgerald has said there has been an increase in demand for places for juvenile offenders in recent years. News • 10 May 13
'Financial issues' around free pre-school Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald has said there are a range of financial issues that need to be addressed before a second year of free … News • 09 May 13