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New Irish laws could make stalking a criminal offence

A pledge by the Irish Government to make stalking a standalone criminal offence has been welcomed by victims. Una Ring and Eve McDowell, backed by Fianna Fail senator Lisa Chambers, have led calls to make stalking a standalone crime under Irish law. ...

21 Apr 2022 at 15:53

National News

Judge convicted of sexually abusing six young men resigns with immediate effect

A Circuit Court judge who was convicted of the sexual abuse of six young men following a trial, which concluded just before Christmas, has resigned from the bench with immediate effect. Gerard O’Brien, aged 59, of Old School House, Slievenamon Road,...

06 Jan 2024 at 17:06

National News

Minister for Justice condemns arson attacks at properties earmarked for asylum seekers

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has moved to strongly condemn recent criminal acts of arson at properties which had been earmarked to house asylum seekers. In a strongly-worded statement, issued this Saturday she said people need to ...

06 Jan 2024 at 15:10

National News

Internet companies could face huge fines over content glorifying terrorism

Internet companies will face massive fines for hosting content that glorifies terrorism, under new powers for the media regulator. Coimisiun na Mean has been designated as the authority to impose the penalties which fall under EU ...

29 Sept 2024 at 00:01

National News

National database and agency should be established for reporting violent family deaths, study recommends

A national database should be established for reporting on violent family deaths, also known as familicide. That's the recommendation made by a recent review, which was chaired by solicitor Maura Butler. The independent report ...

31 May 2023 at 11:36

National News

Government seeks tenders for provision of charter flights to deport people from Ireland

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has welcomed the launch of a formal procurement process for the provision of charter flight services for the purpose of deporting and returning individuals who no longer have ...

17 Jun 2024 at 19:52

National News

SCAM ALERT: Justice Department warns Irish public to ignore fake extradition letters

The Department of Justice is warning the general public of fake extradition letters currently circulating in communities. The letters, which claim to be from the Department, have been confirmed as fraudulent. If ...

13 Sept 2023 at 10:15

National News

Tougher laws for sex offenders come into effect

Gardai will now be able to disclose information about sex offenders to others if there is a threat to public safety, as part of a range of laws which came into effect on Monday. The Department of Justice said ...

13 Nov 2023 at 00:01

National News

NI Assembly calls on Irish Government to start inquiry into Omagh bomb

The Irish Government should start its own public inquiry into the Omagh bombing, according to a motion passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly. Dublin has said it will fully co-operate with the UK inquiry ...

11 Mar 2025 at 20:09

National News

Migrants more likely to be in work than Irish-born population, report finds

Foreign-born residents in Ireland are more likely to be employed, active in the labour market and well-educated compared to the Irish-born population, a report has found. However, migrants also have ...

28 Mar 2025 at 00:01

National News

Government launches awareness campaign on intimate image abuse

A new awareness campaign highlighting that threatening to share intimate images of another person is a crime is to be launched by the Government. The Serious Consequences campaign – which will run ...

22 May 2023 at 00:01

National News

Man pleads guilty to smuggling 1,700 animals

A California man who smuggled more than 1,700 wild animals into the United States, including 60 reptiles hidden in his clothing, has pleaded guilty to federal charges. Jose Manuel Perez, 30, of ...

25 Aug 2022 at 11:48

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