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# Department of Justice

Last week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
‘A long way from normal’: Families say visits to prison still restricted post-pandemic
A report by
Alice Chambers
Some children only get to see their parent in-person once a month and experts are concerned that video calls are replacing visits.
Investigation by Noteworthy finds the number of children visiting prison is 75% of what it was in 2019
Less than a third of prisoners received in-person visits on weeks where data was provided in 2023
Mother-of-two: “I want my kids to know who their father is”
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November 2023
Tougher laws to manage and monitor sex offenders comes into effect today
The Department of Justice is also drafting plans for electronic monitoring of sex offenders.
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Nov 13th 2023, 7:32 AM
Human trafficking victims to be protected from deportation under new plans
Dedicated accommodation for victims of trafficking will also be established.
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Nov 6th 2023, 12:22 PM
Stalking is now a standalone offence and is punishable by up to 10 years in prison
A range of new criminal offences, as well as tougher sentences for existing offences, come into effect from today.
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Nov 1st 2023, 6:15 AM
This year
2023
Irish citizenship application made available online for first time
The online service will allow applicants to complete their application form, upload support documentation and pay their fees.
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Oct 17th 2023, 8:23 AM
'Nowhere to go': How the housing crisis is lethal for domestic violence victims
A report by
Jane Moore
There was an increase in the number of applications last year, along with an increase in the number of court orders being breached.
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Sep 22nd 2023, 12:05 AM
Judge orders Department of Justice official to attend court in child abuse image case
Judge Alan Mitchell directed that the accused come to court on 5 October.
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Sep 21st 2023, 1:43 PM
Senior gardaí to meet with Oireachtas officials today to discuss security review
Thirteen arrests were made yesterday during a protest of 200 people outside Leinster House.
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Sep 21st 2023, 11:09 AM
Statutory agency dedicated to tackling domestic violence to begin operating in January
Justice Minister Helen McEntee will introduce legislation to establish the agency to the Dáil by the end of the month.
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Sep 18th 2023, 7:57 AM
Debunked: Fake government letter used to spread rumour of Ukrainians being extradited to fight
Other forgeries pushing the same narrative have been spread by eastern European pro-Kremlin groups.
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Sep 14th 2023, 2:49 PM
TDs call for expanded legal aid for domestic violence after judge warns 'working poor' lose out
TDs including Fianna Fáil’s Jim O’Callaghan were speaking after a District Court judge called for mandatory free legal aid in domestic violence cases.
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Sep 12th 2023, 12:05 AM
McEntee: Extra gardaí in Dublin will not involve 'people with tasers on the side of the street'
An Garda Síochána yesterday announced that specialist units will be deployed in the centre of the capital on an overtime basis.
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Aug 23rd 2023, 3:45 PM
Weekly reviews of areas 'prone to anti-social behaviour' to take place under new crime action plan
The Garda Air Support Unit and the Garda Mounted Unit will be deployed to Dublin City Centre to enhance Garda visibility.
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Jul 31st 2023, 8:24 PM
Criminal legal aid can be withdrawn or cut from applicants under new oversight structures
The move aims to reduce the amount paid by the state in cases where people can contribute to their own legal costs.
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Jul 19th 2023, 6:30 AM
Government extends suspension of visa-free travel for people with refugee status
Justice Minister Helen McEntee said the decision was ‘carefully considered’ and is ‘necessary to protect the integrity of Ireland’s immigration system’.
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Jul 14th 2023, 11:21 AM
Explainer: Barristers are set to protest at courthouses over pay, what are they looking for?
The Bar of Ireland has recommended that criminal barristers ‘withdraw services’ for one day over pay issues.
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Jul 14th 2023, 7:47 AM
Rise in sex trafficking victims seeking help in Ireland as State is failing on key reforms
Demand for the sex trade is on the rise in Ireland, a charity that works with victims has found.
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Jun 16th 2023, 9:00 AM
Overseas nurses who quit jobs to work in Irish hospitals losing offers over permit delays
“I did not expect this treatment from a developed country,” one nurse said, as others spoke of losing hope and becoming depressed due to their experience.
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Jun 6th 2023, 12:10 AM
Irish officials to review 'safe countries of origin' designation on 8 nations within next year
The designation applies to countries deemed to be safe for the purposes of asylum applications.
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Jun 3rd 2023, 6:00 AM
Harris says family concerns will be 'considered' in domestic violence report recommendations
The study was carried out independently of the Department of Justice.
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May 31st 2023, 12:45 PM
Significant recommendation to make children's voices a 'priority' in family justice system
The recommendation suggests that by including the voice of the child it ensures they are “heard and considered”.
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May 26th 2023, 12:15 PM
Over 400 approvals issued to Afghan refugees through Government's Admission Programme
The programme was set up in the immediate aftermath of the Taliban seizing power in Afghanistan in August 2021.
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May 8th 2023, 6:00 AM
Head of prison officer group says overcrowding is putting staff and prisoners 'at risk'
‘We once again have single cells doubled up, mattresses on floors, prisoner population going through the roof,’ POA leader Tony Power said.
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Apr 27th 2023, 1:16 PM
Govt aims to reform defamation laws to protect public-interest journalism and reduce costs
Ireland’s libel and slander laws have been criticised for creating a chilling effect on public-interest journalism.
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Mar 28th 2023, 3:00 PM
Legislation that would allow gardaí to wear body cameras set to be tabled today
The Bill will allow for recording from body worn cameras, helicopters, aircraft, Garda dogs, drones, mobile devices and tablets.
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Feb 1st 2023, 2:03 PM
Last year
2022
Court poor box donations raise close to €17m for charities over 10 years
A 2004 review by the Law Reform Commission described the system as unfair for offenders who cannot afford to pay for donations.
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Dec 30th 2022, 6:30 AM
Justice portfolio will be my priority in the coming months, says Harris
Harris will serve as Minister for Justice until Helen McEntee returns from maternity leave, as well as retaining his Higher Education brief.
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Dec 18th 2022, 1:57 PM
'We had to eat leftover meat and fish': Modern slavery in the Irish fishing industry
A report by
Maria Delaney and Geela Garcia
Migrant fishers who left vessels due to exploitative treatment ‘ignored’ in recent cross-departmental review.
Inspection reports reveal potential trafficking and deficiencies relating to hours of work and rest
Researcher: "The problems in Ireland can be traced to very specific policies and laws here"
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Are migrant fishers exploited in Ireland?
Navy boardings find 10 fishing vessels almost fully crewed by migrant fishers
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Dec 2nd 2022, 12:30 AM
Irish justice system 'failing' migrant fishing workers who report exploitation
A report by
Maria Delaney and Geela Garcia
Our investigation finds 35 referrals of human trafficking in sector – but no prosecutions.
US report states Ireland has systemic deficiencies in victim identification, referral and assistance
Alleged trafficking victim: "It hurt. I felt the punch land. I told him if he did that again I’d report him."
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Dec 1st 2022, 12:05 AM
Consultation launched on scheme to disregard historic convictions of gay and bisexual men
The criminalisation of consensual sexual acts between men remained in place until 1993.
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Nov 4th 2022, 12:45 AM
No Afghan refugees accepted through Admissions Programme due to 'insufficient information'
A report by
Tadgh McNally
The Department of Justice has asked for DNA testing in some instances.
At least three people killed in mosque blast in Afghanistan capital
Taliban celebrates 'day of conquest' to mark turbulent first year in power
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Oct 27th 2022, 12:05 AM
All recommendations from report on cancelled 999 calls will be implemented, says McEntee
The report found that there were issues where call takers did not properly assess the vulnerability of some callers.
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Sep 30th 2022, 8:50 AM
Ireland's 'onerous' Afghan refugee programme has zero decisions in year since Taliban takeover
The scheme was designed to help Afghans travel to Ireland to stay with family members who are already living in the State.
The scheme was designed to help Afghans travel to Ireland to stay with family members who are already living in the State.
Humanitarian workers say those waiting to hear about applications feel left behind.
The Department of Justice said decisions will be issued “in the coming months”.
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Aug 18th 2022, 12:05 AM
Stronger laws on determining consent in rape cases agreed by Cabinet
McEntee is currently seeking approval to publish a general scheme of the bill and then begin drafting the proposed legislation.
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Jul 27th 2022, 2:06 PM
McEntee says planned new hate crime laws will carry more severe penalties
The new Incitement to Hatred and Hate Crime Bill is planned for the autumn
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Jul 13th 2022, 4:01 PM
Ukraine refugees to be allowed register at regional immigration hubs under new law
The new legislation will remove the current requirement to travel to Dublin.
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Jun 9th 2022, 11:41 AM
Warning of scammers impersonating women on Instagram and posting links to pornography
“But when I saw that it followed my dad, my heart sank. And he was like ‘who did this?’ And obviously I didn’t know, I still don’t know.”
Three women tell their stories of how this happened to them
The harmful phenomenon is so under-researched that it doesn't have an official name, but it's been happening on Instagram for several years
"At the start I thought it was a joke, but then it started to follow my family members," one woman told Jamie McCarron
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Apr 19th 2022, 12:05 AM
McEntee says diversity will be a focus of new process for appointing judges
The new Bill was approved by Cabinet earlier this week and will be published shortly.
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Mar 31st 2022, 11:56 AM
High Court president's comments on judge shortage were 'most unfortunate', senior official said
There was an “implicit criticism” of the government and Áras an Uachtaráin in the comments, senior officials noted.
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Mar 1st 2022, 6:00 AM
McEntee confirms opening date for long-term undocumented scheme
The new scheme will see undocumented migrants get a chance to apply for citizenship.
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Jan 13th 2022, 6:30 AM
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