Murder victim’s brother welcomes proposed law to remove guardianship rights from wife killers
Minister for Justice says guardianship is issue of ‘child protection and welfare’
Jim O'Callaghan
Majority of Irish homeowners to see property tax increases this year
Paschal Donohoe expected to brief colleagues on proposed changes to LPT charging mechanism to limit the impact of rising property values on householders
People convicted of killing their spouse face losing guardianship rights
Minister for Justice to seek Cabinet approval for Bill known as ‘Valerie’s Law’ this week
Leo Varadkar recalls grandfather’s death as he welcomes new law aimed at keeping disqualified drivers off roads
Technology problems mean not all of the new legislation can be enacted on Monday
Office of DPP has played ‘pivotal role’ in criminal justice system for 50 years - Taoiseach
Independence of service is embedded in society, but is not a shield from scrutiny, says Director of Public Prosecutions
Lack of up-to-date knife crime statistics criticised as ‘quite incredible’
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín makes remarks after Minister for Justice unable to provide information on such incidents
GRA ‘shocked’ at Minister for Justice move on new Garda regulations and vows to take action
Garda Representative Association looks set for head-on dispute with Jim O’Callaghan when relations with Garda chief Drew Harris already poor
Law criminalising buying of sexual services has proven difficult to enforce, review finds
Just 15 convictions recorded in seven years out of 161 prosecutions directed by the DPP
Private sector workers to be allowed to work until 66 under new legislation
Bill will remove requirement for workers to retire at 65, one year before eligibility for State pension
More than two-thirds of injury claims under employers’ and public liability policies were settled through litigation
Central Bank finding comes despite law reforms designed to reduce need for legal action in such cases
Gardaí raise ‘grave concerns’ over new discipline regulations
Measures if approved by Government pose ‘significant and detrimental threat’ to rights of gardaí, says GRA chief
Public order gardaí reluctant to use force due to lack of numbers, report finds
Policing Authority report says Garda needs to update policy and procedures after 2023 riots
Government to establish National Security Council
Taoiseach to chair group comprising Cabinet Ministers, Garda and Defence Forces chiefs and senior officials
Register of convicted sex criminals and domestic abusers will not be made available to public
Names of some offenders will be released to carefully selected people such as new partners following security reviews
James Donovan obituary: Groundbreaking scientist who refused to be cowed by criminals
The founder of the State’s first forensic laboratory provided evidence in some of the most notorious cases in the history of the State
More than 15,000 international protection appeals could be lodged this year, Minister told
Department of Justice to face challenges getting personnel to operate the appeal system
Second Omagh inquiry not necessary to establish the truth – O’Callaghan
Minister expects agreement over inquiry co-operation soon – but no separate process
Miriam Lord: Maga senator Sharon Keogan would only love to take Taoiseach’s place at shamrock jamboree
Independent senator wrote to the White House seeking a St Patrick’s Day invite
Garda chief ‘very reluctant’ to stop force using Israeli-made Cellebrite tech
Technology is used to extract data from phones and computers to solve crimes, including murders
UK-Ireland summit: How it sought to repair diplomatic damage of recent years
The two governments on message as joint initiatives on everything from wind energy to security abound at convivial UK-Ireland summit
Explainer: What is the purpose of deportation flights out of Ireland?
Videos of people being loaded on to aircraft are much more potent than statistics, writes Conor Gallagher
Thirty-two people, including child, deported to Georgia as charter-flight deportations recommence
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan warns those not entitled to asylum: ‘don’t come to Ireland’
Jim O’Callaghan’s register of sex offenders would be a gift to vigilantes
Given the mileage online commentators got out of ‘unvetted males of military age’, it is terrifying to think where this might end up
List of convicted sex offenders to be published publicly like tax offenders list
Minister for Justice will also move to remove guardianship rights from parent who kills child’s other parent
Motion on tackling gender-based violence will not be opposed by Government
Proposal calls for number of measures to tackle domestic violence including training of judiciary and juries
Criminals obtained shotgun after it went missing from ‘skip-like container’ at Garda Headquarters
Labour TD Alan Kelly calls on Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan to provide statement to Dáil
Can Jim O’Callaghan live up to his brand as the law and order politician?
In Justice, political ambition quickly collides with political reality
Payment for accommodating Ukraine refugees set to be cut
Minister seeks review of provisions for excluding people convicted of non-political crimes from being granted refugee status
Multi-agency protocol to speed up rape, murder cases involving children launched by Minister for Justice
Provisions include right of child defendant to youth justice worker to support them and explain every stage of court proceedings
The Irish Times view on Jim O’Callaghan: challenges ahead in Justice
How well the new Minister fares will be a major contributory factor in how this Government is ultimately judged
Idea that Dublin city is a lawless wasteland must be countered
Dublin businesses appear to have realised that banging on about the capital not being safe is counterproductive
State will be ‘buying seats’ on deportation flights run by EU Frontex border agency, O’Callaghan says
Minister for Justice says there ‘has to be a consequence’ for people refused asylum
‘Groundbreaking’ former State forensic scientist James Donovan dies aged 80
Dr Donovan provided crucial evidence for several high-profile cases and survived a car-bomb assassination attempt by criminal Martin Cahill
‘Dublin isn’t as safe as it should be’: Traders demand action after fatal stabbing
Call to improve level of policing, help for vulnerable people and use of derelict spaces
Dublin stabbing: Gardaí seized 2,150 knives last year
Jim O’Callaghan condemns city-centre violence that led to the death of an asylum applicant
Man (34) killed in Dublin stabbing is named as asylum seeker from Nigeria
Minister for Justice says those responsible for fatal attack on South Anne Street will be tracked down
‘Too many people’ not entitled to International Protection applying in Ireland, Minister for Justice says
Some 14,000 applications processed last year, with more than 65 per cent of these rejected in first instance
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan signals tougher line on immigration and increased deportations
Efforts needed to reduce the number of people applying for international protection, O’Callaghan says
Family of student killed in hit-and-run want sentencing law changed
Joe Drennan’s family seeking change in law to ensure concurrent sentences cannot be imposed in cases involving a death
UAE extradition treaty targeting Kinahan cartel should be in force by ‘end of February’
Bilateral treaty with UAE signed by Helen McEntee in October, but arrangement not yet in place
Defamation Bill among planned laws to be revived in new Dáil
Taoiseach briefs Cabinet on plans to restore 11 proposed laws to Dáil order paper
Death of Shane O’Farrell: Government MEP calls for public inquiry into killing of cyclist
Regina Doherty writes to Jim O’Callaghan, reminding him of Dáil motion he brought calling for full inquiry into cyclist’s killing
Barristers urged to strike again over criminal legal-aid pay cuts
Special meeting of barristers convened for Monday as anger mounts over pay issues
High noon for developer Paddy Kelly, who faces run-in with the sheriff over unpaid rent arrears
Plus: Imma cafe operator departs over contract changes; former Ponzi schemer takes up golf; and Patagonia wants to shut the world out
New Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan to give up practising law during time in Cabinet
Fianna Fáil TD has been a barrister since 1994 and a senior counsel since 2008
Who’s in the Cabinet? All the Ministers appointed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and their roles
Simon Harris takes Foreign Affairs, while Helen McEntee moves to Education, making way for Jim O’Callaghan at Justice
Micheál Martin finally appoints his new Cabinet amid temporary Dáil ceasefire
Political wounds may take some time to heal in 34th Dáil after acrimonious 24 hours
Ireland’s next Cabinet: Who are the frontrunners and how do they rank?
Who is likely to end up where after the confabulations are done and dusted?
Only certain ministerial job appointments so far are the five Independent TDs
Speculation intensifying six days ahead of formal appointment of new Cabinet next Wednesday
Five things to watch in 2025 as the next government takes shape
Year ahead promises no shortage of intrigue and challenge for the political classes as they look to digest a new reality brought about by the year of elections
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael open to Labour coalition with opinions split on Independents
Jim O’Callaghan talks up Independents option while Bacik expected to speak separately with Martin and Harris this week
Dublin Bay South: Jim O’Callaghan (FF)
Fianna Fáil TD Jim O’Callaghan (56) has made no secret of his ambition to be minister for justice
Dublin Bay South constituency candidates list: Ryan departure will ease pressure on Bacik and O’Callaghan
Election 2024: Fine Gael’s chances of taking two seats will suffer from decision of Kate O’Connell to run as an Independent
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