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Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: ‘Chorles wants to turn Lambay Island into a prison for people who don’t pay their water bills’

‘Sorcha reaches for the envelope in front of her. The colour runs out of my old man’s face. He’s from that generation of men who were once aroused by brown envelopes but now live in fear of them.’

By Ross O'Carroll-KellySat Feb 27 2016 - 12:00

Rent allowance tenants face delays over complaints hearings

Kieran Mulvey says plight being ‘off-loaded’ on to Workplace Relations Commission

By Dan GriffinFri Feb 26 2016 - 21:17

Nuala Haughey: Political accountability needs written records of decisions

Election manifestos are strewn with commitments to increase transparency and accountability.

By Nuala HaugheyThu Feb 25 2016 - 00:32

Politicians failing to address migrants’ issues, says group

Organisation seeks end to concentration of immigrant pupils in certain schools

By Sorcha PollakWed Feb 24 2016 - 19:03

Apple takes a stand against becoming Big Brother

Chief executive Tim Cook says US government is seeking ‘a back door to the iPhone’

By Davin O'DwyerMon Feb 22 2016 - 08:19

Apple ratchets up rhetoric in fight with FBI over encryption

FBI wants to compel Apple to unlock encrypted iPhone belonging to San Bernardino

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 14:17

Breda O’Brien: Cutting off the supply of foot soldiers the best way to tackle gangs

For many young people raised in poverty, either numbing out through drug use, or becoming a tiny cog in the criminal machine, can seem like rational options

By Breda O'BrienSat Feb 13 2016 - 00:05

Ethical issues are tripping up tech firms and the backlash can be abysmal

As we race towards new tech there is a need to listen to the philosopher’s take on the impact of new ideas

By Karlin LillingtonThu Feb 11 2016 - 06:00

Miriam Lord: Gerry has answers but not for the questions

Gangland killings have shifted election focus away from where Sinn Féin wants it

By Miriam LordWed Feb 10 2016 - 09:01

Alan Shatter: Taoiseach ‘encouraged me to resign’

Fine Gael TD would like to return to Cabinet if he is re-elected in ‘constituency of death’

By Sarah BardonFri Feb 05 2016 - 15:50

Genteel start to election campaign for Burton in Clontarf

Tánaiste joins Ó Riordáin for canvassing and coffee cake in Dublin seaside neighbourhood

By Fiona GartlandWed Feb 03 2016 - 19:15

Tender issued for bail supervision scheme for young offenders

Proposal first mooted five years ago to help children avoid corosive prison environment

By Mark HilliardMon Feb 01 2016 - 01:00

Policing Authority chief says priorities are appointments and resources

Meetings between authority and Garda Commissioner to be open to public

By Conor LallySat Jan 30 2016 - 01:00

Alleged role of ‘Stakeknife’ in 50 murders to be investigated

Court hears PSNI has decided detectives from outside UK to carry out inquiry

By Alan ErwinFri Jan 29 2016 - 14:55

UK lobbyists have it easy compared to the Irish

Unlike in Ireland, only third-party lobbyists are covered by the British system

By Mark PaulFri Jan 29 2016 - 10:46

Eamonn McCann: State role in killings by IRA changes everything

What justification can be offered now for the conflict that saw almost 4,000 killed?

By Eamonn McCannThu Jan 28 2016 - 17:06

Independence of Data Protection Commissioner questioned

Digital Rights Ireland confirms legal papers to be served on Government in coming days

By Elaine EdwardsThu Jan 28 2016 - 13:32

Sixteen abortions in North over 12-month period

Number of terminations considerably lower than in recent years, Executive figures show

By Gerry MoriartyWed Jan 27 2016 - 20:35

Brussels piles pressure on VW over compensation

Commission says package offered in US should also be provided to European owners

Tue Jan 26 2016 - 21:52

Government websites taken down by sustained cyber attack

HSE, Justice department and CSO websites among those affected by attack

By Elaine EdwardsFri Jan 22 2016 - 13:39

Denis O’Brien group sought State funds for public service content

Communicorp lobbied for financial support for output, new register shows

By Harry McGeeFri Jan 22 2016 - 07:31

Ireland to resist move to scrap ‘first-country’ asylum rule

Calls from southern Europe for regulation to be dropped have intensified recently

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicFri Jan 22 2016 - 01:00

Fifty-nine Syrians, 139 Afghans denied entry to State in 2015

Figures from Minister for Justice show 11 Eritreans and 44 Iranians also refused entry

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicThu Jan 21 2016 - 20:18

Garda granted access to 11,500 phone records over two years

Garda Commisioner says it is effective way to tackle crime and is subject to safeguards

By Sarah BardonThu Jan 21 2016 - 01:00

Forced marriage to be made illegal under new strategy

Proposed offence category which may become active next year follows move in UK

By Ciarán D'ArcyWed Jan 20 2016 - 18:50

Crime office urged for tourists who fall victim in Dublin

Irish Tourist Assistance Service calls for Garda office move to city centre location

By Mark PaulWed Jan 20 2016 - 07:03

Ireland vows to make refugee plan work

Donald Tusk warns Schengen will collapse if EU fails to tackle migrant crisis

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicWed Jan 20 2016 - 01:00

Ireland asked to take only 20 asylum seekers under EU plan

Government acknowledges ‘very low’ number of applications

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicTue Jan 19 2016 - 01:00

DPP says no prosecutions from 1981 Stardust inquiry

Director of Public Prosecutions indicates no action over alleged perjury by witnesses

By Mark HilliardMon Jan 18 2016 - 01:00

‘Eiseamal’ or ‘Samplá’? Conflict over Irish traffic legislation

Translations of word ‘speciman’ could have had ‘serious legal consequences’

By Fiona GartlandMon Jan 18 2016 - 01:00

Burglars to face denial of bail for repeat offences

New legislation allows for consecutive sentences in bid to ‘improve safety of communities’

By Martin WallSun Jan 17 2016 - 20:03

EU could fail if refugee crisis is not tackled, Juncker says

Angela Merkel is under intense pressure as Austria imposes new border restrictions

By Derek Scally, Suzanne Lynch and Ruadhán Mac CormaicSat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00

Children’s ombudsman disputes State claims

Most issues in direct provision centres were best ‘resolved locally’, Government tells EU

By Kitty HollandFri Jan 15 2016 - 01:00

Garda acquitted of expenses fraud by direction of judge

Ciaran Folan was accused of stealing more thant €3,300 from his employer

By David RaleighThu Jan 14 2016 - 11:56

Garda goes on trial for stealing more than €3,300 from work

Ciaran Folan (44), from Co Wexford, accused of thefts while stationed in Clifden

By Andrew CareyWed Jan 13 2016 - 15:24

Obama invites former Garda Inspectorate chief to flagship speech

Kathleen O’Toole asked to be guest of First Lady at President Obama’s state of the union

By Simon CarswellMon Jan 11 2016 - 18:29

John O’Brien: New policing authority lacks independence and scope

Coalition should have continued present system if it did not want to cede control

By John O'BrienMon Jan 11 2016 - 01:00

US accuses VW of poor co-operation

US department of justice has sued VW in civil case seeking at least $45bn in penalties

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00

Almost 30 applications for each vacancy in Garda Síochána

Rank-and-file members of force can wait 19 years to reach top of incremental pay scale

By Mark HilliardSat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00

Drink-drivers escape conviction regardless of how data is read

Analysis: Many cases fall by wayside before proceeding to a hearing or are struck out

By Fiona GartlandWed Jan 06 2016 - 01:00

Criminologist who argued for a humane justice system

Paul O’Mahony: September 29th, 1946 - November 11th, 2015

Sat Jan 02 2016 - 01:00

Government considered citing Aids in David Norris case

State was fighting in European Court of Human Rights to retain ban on homosexuality

By Fiona GartlandFri Jan 01 2016 - 01:00

State Papers: Curragh alternative to Spike Island after riot

In 1985, Fort Mitchell used to house offenders due to shortage of prison places elsewhere

By Fiona GartlandThu Dec 31 2015 - 01:00

Legal bodies not reticent about relaying fears about reforms

Opposition to legal profession reforms was expressed to Taoiseach Enda Kenny directly

By Arthur BeesleyThu Dec 31 2015 - 01:00

AP McCoy receives knighthood in honours list

Retired champion jockey one 79 people from Northern Ireland elevated by the queen

Wed Dec 30 2015 - 22:30

Man accused of helping Islamic State granted stay on deportation

Goverment alleges the 52-year-old father of four is the main recruiter for Isil in Ireland

Tue Dec 29 2015 - 18:13

Sinn Féin wants to maintain misery in Ireland, Rabbitte claims

Ex-Labour leader rules out coalition and says his party have concerns over running of SF

By Sarah BardonTue Dec 29 2015 - 16:07

Powerless Dáil makes for bad law and flawed politics

The guillotining of Bills shows up the Government’s failed promise to ‘enhance the democratic process’

By Michael McNamaraMon Dec 28 2015 - 13:01

US strives to aid South Africa in fight against illegal poachers

Strategies diverge as trafficking by gangs decimate elephant and rhino populations

By Ron NixonWed Dec 23 2015 - 15:44

NZ court says Megaupload’s Dotcom can be extradited to US

Tech entrepreneur loses extradition bid four years after police raid Auckland mansion

Wed Dec 23 2015 - 07:30

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