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Tightening urged of test needed for not guilty by reason of insanity verdict

A taskforce has recommended tightening the three-part test needed to find a defendant not guilty by reason of insanity. The recommendation was made in a report by the High Level Taskforce set up to consider the mental health and addiction challenges ...

30 Sept 2022 at 14:14

National News

Action under way to avoid further cancellation of emergency calls, vows McEntee

Everything will be done to ensure emergency calls are not incorrectly cancelled again, the Minister for Justice has vowed. Helen McEntee said work is under way to ensure a “robust structure” is in place so that when someone calls 999, they receive ...

30 Sept 2022 at 17:02

National News

Social Justice Ireland calls for fuel allowance to be extended

The Fuel allowance payment should be extended to 32 weeks in the upcoming Budget, according to Social Justice Ireland (SJI). The payment should also be 'rebranded', SJI proposes. The allowance is currently paid for 28 weeks, starting this year on ...

19 Sept 2022 at 10:35

National News

Man in his 20s charged over serious assault in Co Wicklow

A man has been charged after a man was attacked at a house in Co Wicklow, gardai said. Two men were arrested on Thursday over the serious assault, which happened on the Ashfield Estate in the early hours of Tuesday August 2. The victim, in his ...

19 Aug 2022 at 22:02

National News

Almost €5m to provide 'vital' services to victims of crime announced by McEntee

The Justice Minister has announced almost €5million in funding for organisations supporting victims of crime in Ireland. Minister Helen McEntee said she was "pleased" to make the announcement today (Friday March 25), with funding set to ...

25 Mar 2022 at 12:11

National News

'It’s never too late' - Family of journalist killed in Derry riot issue appeal for justice

The sister of murdered journalist Lyra McKee has made a fresh appeal for information to bring her killer to justice. Vigils were held in memory of the 29-year-old in Belfast and Derry today (Monday April 18) the third anniversary of ...

18 Apr 2022 at 15:42

National News

'We stand with the Ukrainian people' - Justice Minister lifts visa rules for all Ukrainians

The Justice Minister has today (Friday February 25) lifted visa requirements for Ukranian nationals following the invasion of the country by Russia. The announcement was made earlier by the government, with Minister Helen McEntee ...

25 Feb 2022 at 16:45

National News

Justice system not enough to deter anti-social behaviour, Oireachtas committee hears

Solutions to preventing anti-social behaviour in Ireland cannot be found solely in the criminal justice system and require a Government response, an Oireachtas committee has been told. The Joint Committee on Justice heard from a ...

23 Feb 2022 at 10:24

National News

UK prime minister must 'sit down and listen' to stories of Troubles deaths - campaigner

The UK Prime Minister and Northern Ireland Secretary must meet families of Troubles victims, according to a campaigner opposed to the UK Government’s introduction of controversial legacy legislation. Raymond McCord, whose son ...

24 May 2022 at 12:39

Local News

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 ...

21 Apr 2022 at 15:53

National News

Irish lawyers protest over 'pitiful' rates of pay for legal aid in criminal cases

A group of defence lawyers gathered across Ireland this morning for the second time in as many months to protest low rates of pay for legal aid in criminal cases. Both junior and senior lawyers stood outside ...

04 Apr 2022 at 16:05

National News

Undocumented mother-of-two looks forward to reuniting with children after 14 years apart

An undocumented worker in Ireland has spoken of her joy at being reunited with her children after 14 years, following the opening of a Government-backed scheme. Irene Jagoba, a mother-of-two, is one of ...

31 Jan 2022 at 15:04

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