# Justice Minister

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You'll be able to read Alan Shatter's novel from next week

Due to public demand, the Justice Minister’s novel about a politician’s affair with his secretary is being reprinted by Poolbeg.

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Jun 20th 2013, 10:32 AM

# No Confidence

Shatter: ‘Do I think it was a mistake to mention the incident surrounding Deputy Wallace? ...Of course I do’

Alan Shatter admits to an error of judgement, but defends his record, as the Dáil begins debating a motion of no confidence.

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May 28th 2013, 8:51 PM

# Leaders' Questions

Kenny: 'The difference is Wallace broke the law, and Shatter didn't'

The Taoiseach is pressed on why a report exists of Mick Wallace’s encounter with Gardaí, but none of Alan Shatter’s.

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May 28th 2013, 4:14 PM

# Checkpoint

Shatter: 'No garda report generated on breathalyser incident'

An official statement from the Justice Minister came after inquiries made by the Garda Commissioner to local garda management.

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May 28th 2013, 7:46 AM

# wallace vs shatter

Wallace admits gardaí used discretion when caught on phone while driving

The Wexford TD called for an investigation into how the justice minister found out the information.

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May 20th 2013, 12:09 PM

# shatter vs wallace

Shatter rubbishes Wallace and upholds view he had penalty points quashed

Shatter said that Wallace was “making a pretence, for political purposes”.

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May 17th 2013, 7:52 PM

# Protest

Abortion protesters gather outside Justice Minister's home

Between 20–25 protesters gathered outside the Justice Minister’s home this morning to protest against abortion.

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May 17th 2013, 10:04 AM

# Veterans

Ireland’s World War II veterans move one step closer to amnesty

Thousands of Irish servicemen were dismissed or prosecuted for fighting with the Allies during World War II.

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Apr 24th 2013, 6:45 AM

# Bethany Home

'Mixed feelings' as Bethany Home survivors meet Shatter

They met the Minister for Justice and Junior Minister Kathleen Lynch about getting a state apology and redress for their time in the home.

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Apr 17th 2013, 1:24 PM

# Not happening

'Unworkable': Shatter rejects vetting idea from teachers

Around 42,000 serving teachers will have to be vetted retrospectively under new legislation, which one teachers’ union says will create long delays.

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Apr 5th 2013, 8:17 AM

# Time Travel

IMPORTANT REMINDER: We're all getting less sleep tonight

Get to bed early because the clocks will go forward one hour at 1am.

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Mar 30th 2013, 8:00 PM

# Repossession

Shatter publishes bill with safeguards for repossessions

The legislation will mean that a court can adjourn repossession proceedings in order to allow for the drawing up of a personal insolvency agreement.

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Mar 28th 2013, 8:15 PM

# Crime

Rise in number of homicides and sexual offences in 2012

Justice Minister Alan Shatter said the overall drop in crime lat year provides reassurance that “efficiencies” are making a real contribution to public safety.

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Mar 28th 2013, 5:29 PM

# garda stations

Closure of 95 garda stations to go ahead today

Last night the Dáil voted down a motion tabled by Fianna Fáil to stop the closures.

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Jan 31st 2013, 7:38 AM

# Ireland's Past

Report on Magdalen Laundries to be published soon

Justice Minister Alan Shatter said the report will be submitted to him within 10 days.

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Jan 9th 2013, 2:05 PM

# Abortion

Alan Shatter condemns 'obscene and insensitive' anti-abortion posters

The posters which specifically target the Minister for Justice were erected overnight in Alan Shatter’s constituency of Dublin South.

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Dec 12th 2012, 3:22 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should abortion be available where there is a risk of suicide?

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has made it clear that abortions will be allowed in the case where the woman involved is at risk of suicide. What do you think?

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Nov 28th 2012, 10:45 AM

# david black

Justice Minister: "There can be no justification of any nature" for Black murder

Minister Alan Shatter said that “all ordinary, normal, sane people do not want to see us return” to the time of the Troubles.

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Nov 2nd 2012, 9:04 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Oct 31st 2012, 4:50 PM

# crime stats

Crime is falling - but kidnapping and burglaries have risen sharply

The single biggest drop came in the category of weapons and explosives offences, which fell by more than 15 per cent.

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Sep 28th 2012, 3:42 PM

# Out of jail

Double killer Malcolm MacArthur released after 30 years

MacArthur was jailed in 1982 after he killed a nurse in the Phoenix Park and shot dead a farmer.

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Sep 19th 2012, 8:11 AM

# alan ryan

Alan Ryan funeral scenes: "Wholly unacceptable and belongs in the past" - Mayor

The Mayor added his voice to people who have spoken out against the paramilitary-style funeral in Dublin at the weekend.

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Sep 10th 2012, 12:38 PM

# Phoenix Park

Phoenix Park: Shatter promises 'developments' in event security licensing

The Justice Minister has said that he’s concerned about the “series of disturbing incidents” which took place on Saturday night.

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Jul 9th 2012, 6:37 PM

# need to know

The Evening Fix: Friday

Things we learned, loved and shared today.

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Jul 6th 2012, 8:06 PM

# Prostitution

New laws on prostitution 'must address trafficking problem'

A Fine Gael TD has said there are a number of shortfalls in the current laws which are being taken advantage of by traffickers.

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Jun 24th 2012, 7:45 AM

# loan sharks

The number of people jailed for illegal money-lending since 2005? Zero

New figures show no-one has been successfully prosecuted over the past seven years, despite the increase in families turning to loan sharks for financial help.

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Jun 23rd 2012, 7:45 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you agree with the early release of prisoners?

The plans for more temporary releases were unveiled by Minister Shatter yesterday. Do you agree with them?

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May 1st 2012, 10:02 AM

# Alan Shatter

Alan Shatter statement: I am not participating in INM agenda

Full statement released by Justice Minister says there is an “unethical media project” to “condemn” or imply “guilt by association” with Michael Lowry – and that it has echoes of McCarthyism in the 1950s.

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Apr 12th 2012, 3:59 PM

Man charged over burglary at Minister Alan Shatter's home

A second man is in custody after being arrested in Dublin yesterday afternoon.

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Mar 20th 2012, 9:29 AM

# Break In

Man arrested over burglary at home of Justice Minister Alan Shatter

The Minister is currently in Australia for St Patrick’s Day festivities.

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Mar 19th 2012, 1:34 PM

# Dáil

Shatter criticises Kelleher no-show for Friday Dáil debate

But the Fianna Fáil TD who had criticised the government over Friday sittings said he didn’t have to attend today’s Dáil debate and repeated his criticisms.

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Feb 3rd 2012, 6:20 PM

# Crime

Jump in number of burglaries happening across Ireland

Meanwhile, Justice Minister Alan Shatter has said new CSO figures give a “positive picture” of Ireland as there were decreases in 12 of the 14 crime groups.

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Oct 28th 2011, 12:29 PM

# Lebanon

McAleese to meet Irish troops in Lebanon on final official trip

The President will meet with members of the 104th Battalion today, visit Camp Shamrock, and lay a wreath in memory of those who have lost their lives.

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Oct 15th 2011, 9:36 AM

# Wig Out

Judges to lose the wigs from today

Starting this morning, judges will no longer be required to wear horsehair wigs – a tradition dating back to 1660 – in court.

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Oct 14th 2011, 7:15 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Ireland's new gambling laws allow for 'super casinos'?

Justice Minister Alan Shatter has effectively ruled out developments like the proposed Twomileborris large-scale casino. Has he done the right thing? You tell us…

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Sep 22nd 2011, 10:32 AM

# Legal Fees

Legal aid lawyers have fees cut by another 10 per cent

Almost one-third has been knocked off solicitor and counsel fees in criminal legal aid scheme since 2009.

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Jul 14th 2011, 2:11 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the Garda Síochána be armed?

An incident in which a young Garda was splashed with boiling oil has highlighted the dangers faced by officers on duty – so should they be given guns to protect themselves?

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Jul 4th 2011, 9:17 AM