# DPP

This month

September 2023

# Coroner's Court

Families of two men killed on M50 question DPP's decision for no criminal prosecution over deaths

British men Paul Ingram and Brian McFarlane died instantly in the collision on 3 June 2022.

28.8k

Sep 5th 2023, 2:39 PM

This year

2023

# Limerick

Trial of Gardaí accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice to last up to 8 weeks

It’s alleged that the five former Gardaí attempted to pervert the course of justice in relation to fixed charge penalty notices.

27.8k

Jun 26th 2023, 8:05 PM

# Shooting

Inquest into George Nkencho death adjourned for fifth time as DPP only received file this week

The coroner adjourned the case until 14 December.

7.7k

Jun 22nd 2023, 1:46 PM

# gsoc

Policing groups slam release of decision to prosecute garda in connection with fatal N7 crash

A Garda being prosecuted for a fatal crash that occurred when he was pursuing three men in 2021 has not been made aware of the exact charge he is facing.

24.0k

Updated

May 11th 2023, 4:00 PM

# Ballyfermot

Gardai get more time for DPP directions in Cherry Orchard car ramming case

Four boys were arrested in connection with the ramming of a Garda car, two 14-year-olds and two 15-year-olds.

6.1k

Jan 10th 2023, 2:00 PM

Last year

2022

# dublin circuit court

Man extradited over alleged sex assault on three-year-old boy denied bail

Gheorghe Rafaila, 32, was extradited to Ireland from the UK on a European Arrest Warrant (EAW).

35.1k

Nov 6th 2022, 4:26 PM

# planning matters

Timeline: How the An Bord Pleanála controversy went from the Dáil to the DPP

The report by senior counsel Remy Farrell has also been sent to Sipo and the gardaí.

15.0k

Aug 16th 2022, 6:26 PM

# Planning

Bord Pleanála report should be published 'as soon as possible', says minister

The minister said it is now a matter for the DPP to decide if a criminal prosecution should be undertaken arising from the findings of the report.

8.0k

Aug 16th 2022, 1:06 PM

# Planning

Minister refers An Bórd Pleanala report to Director of Public Prosecutions

The report by Remi Farrell SC looked in to a number of decisions made by An Bórd Pleanala.

31.0k

Aug 15th 2022, 10:06 PM

# deirdre jacob

DPP recommends 'no prosecution' in latest investigation into murder of Deirdre Jacob

Gardaí upgraded her disappearance to a murder investigation in 2018.

25.3k

Jul 16th 2022, 1:16 PM

# response

Varadkar hits out at 'sworn political opponents' as DPP directs no charges in GP leak affair

Varadkar says allegations against him are “politically motivated and often highly personalised

18.7k

Jul 7th 2022, 9:57 AM

# DPP

Former solicitor Michael Lynn retrial set for October 2023

Lynn pleaded not guilty to 21 counts of theft between in 2006 and 2007,

12.0k

Jun 20th 2022, 2:11 PM

# Donegal

Anti-vaccination campaigner will not face charges over death of Covid patient Joe McCarron

McCarron, 67, died at Letterkenny University Hospital days after he was assisted in leaving against medical advice.

37.3k

May 1st 2022, 10:15 AM

# Tipperary

Eight young men charged over serious assault of a man in Thurles last year

All eight are due to appear before Thurles District Court at 10.30am this morning.

20.0k

Apr 26th 2022, 10:00 AM

# Investigation

Garda file on leaking of GP contract by Tánaiste sent to Director of Public Prosecutions

The issue was upgraded to a criminal investigation in March 2021.

50.5k

Apr 23rd 2022, 1:54 PM

# One in Four

'Slicing myself open': Sexual abuse survivors say making statement to gardaí is re-traumatising

Participants in new research have called for reform within the criminal justice system.

16.4k

Apr 19th 2022, 9:35 AM

# jozef puska

Ashling Murphy murder accused to face trial in Central Criminal Court

Jozef Puska, 31, faced his fifth hearing at Cloverhill District Court today.

25.9k

Mar 9th 2022, 12:43 PM

# Grace case

DPP explanation needed on why no charges brought in 'Grace' case, says McGuinness

FF TD John McGuinness says a change to the law should happen to ensure that agencies and individuals can be held accountable.

16.5k

Jan 31st 2022, 5:21 PM

All time

# Eyre Square

Man arrested over Eyre Square firework incident which injured woman released without charge

A file is now being prepared for the DPP.

9.8k

Nov 18th 2021, 11:16 AM

# Court of Appeal

Sentence for man who allowed handguns to be hidden inside hoover too lenient, DPP tells court

A four-year suspended sentence was handed down in May to Stephen O’Connor.

23.0k

Oct 22nd 2021, 10:45 PM

Voices

Opinion: It was wrong to prosecute a 68-year-old Dublin woman for growing cannabis

Dr Cian Ó Concubhair and Dr Ian Marder say the DPP and Gardaí need a more common-sense approach in their application of certain drug laws.

27.0k

Jul 30th 2021, 7:00 AM

# kevin lunney

Trial of men accused of abducting Kevin Lunney expected to come to a close next week

Four men are being tried for false imprisonment and intentionally causing serious harm.

7.7k

Jul 16th 2021, 3:01 PM

# Social Protection

Gardaí in Cork arrest and charge man for alleged PUP and social welfare fraud

The man is alleged to have claimed €8,000 in fraudulent claims spread across the PUP and social welfare system.

60.9k

May 13th 2021, 6:02 PM

# Clifden dinner

'We'll let the DPP decide': Former Minister Dara Calleary not expecting personal charges from Golfgate

Calleary said he absolutely regrets and apologises for having attended the controversial dinner.

17.0k

Feb 16th 2021, 10:08 AM

# appeal

DPP barrister had 'grave concerns' over cross-examination of 12-year-old rape victim

The child was cross-examined for six days.

30.8k

Jan 12th 2021, 3:51 PM

# North Dublin

Woman arrested in €1.2 million credit union fraud investigation released without charge

A file is to be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

28.9k

Dec 11th 2020, 7:38 PM

# Mr Moonlight

'Mr Moonlight' appeal: Evidence of Pat Quirke's behaviour was necessary to set out context, DPP argues

Pat Quirke was convicted last year of the murder of popular DJ and father-of-two Bobby “Mr Moonlight” Ryan.

11.8k

Oct 15th 2020, 7:34 PM

# DPP

Three men arrested over shooting of teenager in Finglas released without charge

A male in his late teens was shot in Finglas in March.

18.4k

Oct 12th 2020, 7:37 AM

# DPP

Man (50s) arrested in Cork over suspected pension fraud released without charge

Gardaí said a file would be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to the matter.

22.6k

Oct 10th 2020, 9:59 AM

# Dublin Airport

Five people referred to Garda immigration officials for refusing to fill out passenger locator forms

It is a legal requirement for passengers arriving in Ireland from overseas to complete a Covid-19 Passenger Locator Form.

29.3k

Oct 2nd 2020, 6:30 AM

# DPP

Kevin Lunney assault: Accused man challenges jurisdiction of Special Criminal Court to hear trial

The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, claims that the DPP’s decision that he should not be tried before a jury represents a significant curtailment of his constitutional rights.

19.6k

Aug 14th 2020, 4:52 PM