# Frances Fitzgerald

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# operation mizen

188 arrests at Irish Water protests in the last year

Mostly for public order offences.

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Oct 9th 2015, 11:57 PM

# referendum wait

Marriage Equality jumped another legal hurdle today as marriages move closer

The bill will now move to the Seanad before it is enacted.

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Oct 7th 2015, 1:17 PM

# Crime

We only make €4k a year from each of the 139 closed Garda stations

The most recent crime statistics show burglaries are on the rise.

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Sep 29th 2015, 8:02 AM

Could Enda really go all the way to 2021?

Analysis: The Taoiseach said again this week that he intends to serve a full second term if re-elected. But is that realistic?

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Sep 24th 2015, 9:15 PM

# split down the middle

Farmers want prenups to protect them from 'gold diggers'

The government is considering a new review of prenuptial agreements.

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Sep 24th 2015, 7:05 PM

# big bust

Why have Gardaí and Revenue still not destroyed nearly €500 million worth of drugs?

One TD has called the situation “bizarre.”

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Sep 12th 2015, 10:00 PM

# policing

There's a lot more gardaí on the way, but what will they be used for?

And will they go to rural areas?

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Sep 10th 2015, 10:31 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you support Ireland's plan to take in 4,000 refugees?

Details were announced this morning.

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Sep 10th 2015, 9:54 AM

# Céad Míle Fáilte

'One of the best': Joe Schmidt becomes an Irish citizen

Richardt Strauss and Olly Hodges were also granted citizenship today.

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Sep 2nd 2015, 6:48 PM

# correcting the record

The Garda Commissioner has weighed in on the existence of the IRA

Noirin O’Sullivan tonight took the unusual step of intervening in an ongoing row.

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Aug 26th 2015, 11:00 PM

# kevin mcguigan

Sinn Féin says Frances Fitzgerald may have broken rules with 'political smears'

Meanwhile, the Justice Minister has asked the Garda Commissioner to liaise with the PSNI in assessing the current status of the Provisional IRA.

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Aug 25th 2015, 4:30 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Is too much being done to commemorate the 1916 Rising?

A commemorative event was held in west Cork for Michael Collins yesterday.

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Aug 24th 2015, 9:23 AM

# After Enda

Fine Gael's next leader, from most to least likely

Who succeeds Enda Kenny? We rank the contenders…

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Aug 16th 2015, 10:00 PM

# Analysis

Has Enda become a lame duck Taoiseach?

Analysis: Having been forced to clarify matters at the weekend, has the Taoiseach damaged his political prospects?

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Aug 12th 2015, 9:15 PM

# Crime

'Serious stress and trauma': Are cash-for-gold shops causing burglaries?

The government is under pressure to regulate the sector.

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Aug 5th 2015, 11:55 AM

# Domestic Violence

Getting a barring order against a violent partner is about to get easier

An emergency order can last for eight days and a barring order for up to three years.

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Jul 24th 2015, 10:27 PM

# pulse backlog

'A mockery of the justice system': There are almost 116k outstanding warrants

Many relate to non-payment of fines.

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Jul 22nd 2015, 11:35 AM

# in da club

2,500 people officially became Irish today

Three citizenship ceremonies were held in Dublin earlier today.

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Jul 17th 2015, 3:01 PM

# New Rules

Frances Fitzgerald's new crime bill: What's in it - and what will it mean for victims?

Planned new laws would give victims the right to information about their cases…

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Jul 15th 2015, 12:30 PM

# virtually full

More people have applied for asylum this year than in the entire of 2014

The Direct Provision system is now “virtually full” according to justice minister Frances Fitzgerald.

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Jul 11th 2015, 7:15 AM

# Grooming

Dozens of children moved around Ireland for sexual exploitation

A new bill wants people who groom children to face 14 years in jail.

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Jul 10th 2015, 1:49 PM

# unfair

Sinn Féin wants to stop €4,000 charges on police community events

“Such groups often have to fundraise to make such events happen and to require them to pay for the work of the gardaí on top of this is unfair.”

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Jul 7th 2015, 8:12 PM

# Crystal Ball

Ireland's next Taoiseach, ranked from most to least likely

Enda Kenny is in the hotseat now, but how likely is that to be the case after the next election.

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Jul 5th 2015, 10:00 PM

# project eagle

Mick Wallace won't go to gardaí with Nama info... just yet

The Wexford TD is calling for an independent investigation into concerns surrounding Nama’s Northern Ireland property deal.

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Jul 5th 2015, 9:15 PM

# Asylum Seekers

Here's what needs to be done to help asylum seekers in Ireland

A new report has called for the Direct Provision system to be overhauled.

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Jun 30th 2015, 6:21 PM

# irish crime

There's been a rise in burglary, sexual offences and threats of murder this year

The force is piloting a new incident recording process to ensure reported crimes are recorded consistently.

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Jun 30th 2015, 1:34 PM

# Kingsmill

Gardaí have finally started handing over their files on massacre of Protestants

After months of pressure, criticism, and an order from Frances Fitzgerald.

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Jun 23rd 2015, 10:00 PM

# Nothing changes

For three years, ministers have repeatedly given the EXACT same answer to Moriarty questions

Questions about the garda investigation into the tribunal’s findings have not disclosed much information since 2012.

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Jun 22nd 2015, 10:00 PM

# Penalty Points

Penalty point dodgers who fail to produce a driving licence in court could face prosecution

A report recently highlighted the problem of non-endorsement of driving licences with penalty points.

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Jun 22nd 2015, 2:15 PM

# justice is served

We're spending €135m on new courthouses to help cut waiting lists

Is your area going to get an upgraded building?

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Jun 15th 2015, 2:32 PM

# Speed Cameras

Where in Ireland gets the most penalty points?

We’ll give you three guesses…

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Jun 13th 2015, 6:00 PM

# caught in the crossed wires

'Bureaucracy and ineptitude' leaves Irish-speaking family facing deportation

Zoe Ware is an “exemplary student” at a Gaelscoil in Kerry, and a competitive sean nós singer. But that probably won’t save her…

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Jun 3rd 2015, 6:11 PM

# Hard Times

Almost 200 people have lost their homes to bankruptcy in just over a year

Prior to January 2014, only 10 family homes or Principal Private Residences were surrendered.

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May 31st 2015, 2:40 PM

# Gender Quotas

After Averil's shock departure, how do other parties shape up in terms of women?

We spoke to all of the main parties about reaching the 30% gender quota.

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May 31st 2015, 7:45 AM

# sherlock id

No more being a private investigator just for fun - you now need a licence

Or else you could face jail time.

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May 28th 2015, 2:16 PM

# Rat Trap

Cork gardaí working in stations infested with rats

The Justice Minister was recently asked about the health and safety issues at Glanmire and Macroom stations.

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May 27th 2015, 6:05 AM

# Long Time Coming

Magdalene survivors to get specialised health cards from next month

The women will be eligible for a range of health services from the start of July.

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May 22nd 2015, 8:10 PM

# Grooming

'Be careful what images you post online, they could be used by paedophiles'

Frances Fitzgerald has warned young people to be particularly careful.

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May 22nd 2015, 1:40 PM

# Vacancy

New GSOC chairman will be paid €145,000 - whenever they are hired

The former chairman’s tenure became mired in controversy over reports the office had been under surveillance.

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May 20th 2015, 6:10 AM

# being monitored

There are 1,420 people on the Irish sex offenders register - but none of their details are public

The Justice minister says the gardaí informs her of any breaches.

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May 20th 2015, 6:05 AM