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Justice Minister gets green light for crackdown on face coverings
Helen McEntee
At present there is no clear power for gardai to direct a person to take a face covering off
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Irish government diplomats sought assurances Kinahan associate Sean McGovern would not be harmed or tortured prior to arrest
Kinahan gang
EXCLUSIVE: Department of Justice officials and the minister herself had multiple meetings with top UAE officials to negotiate extradition ground rules over a number of months
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Peacekeeping mission justified 'more than ever', says Irish commander in Lebanon
Defence Forces
Lieutenant Colonel Tom Fox says he is aware of the dangers but has ensured that adequate measures are in place to protect his troops
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Helen McEntee refuses to confirm knowledge of alleged Russian spy still in Irish parliament
Helen McEntee
The Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin said earlier this week that he was never told about an alleged spy
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Gardaí respond to bomb threat at home of Justice Minister Helen McEntee
Helen McEntee
An investigation is underway after a caller phoned the Samaritans and claimed explosives had been planted at the property this afternoon
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Justice Minister to propose removing 'incitement' elements from hate crime bill
Hate crime
The bill aims to overhaul 1989 incitement to hatred legislation and introduce laws that would see "hate" become an aggravating factor in certain offences
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'I'm not sure how anyone could survive on that pay.' Increase in Garda training allowance blasted as 'paltry crumb'
An Garda Siochana
An increase in the Garda training allowance from €305 to €354 has been heavily criticised by the Garda Representative Association (GRA) after it was announced on Wednesday
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Crime figures reveal the huge number of domestic violence incidents Gardai respond to every day
Domestic violence
Gardaí were called to an average of 130 incidents of domestic violence each day during the first quarter of 2024
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Government says 'no conversation' has taken place regarding Garda Commissioner Drew Harris' future
Drew Harris
It was reported on Friday morning that Mr Harris had been approached twice by the Government and asked to consider a further contract extension. The newspaper reported that he turned down these offers
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Judges to impose minimum life sentences over 30 years 'if warranted' under proposed new laws
Helen McEntee
The judge’s recommendation will not affect a person’s eligibility for parole and the Parole Board will “continue to consider the person for parole after 12 years have been served”.
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Helen McEntee opens up about bomb threats made against family home
Helen McEntee
Justice Minister Helen McEntee is one of several politicians who have faced threats against their homes in recent months.
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Wearing balaclavas and masks to 'intimidate' to be banned under new plans
Helen McEntee
It follows recent criticism about masked men demonstrating outside the homes of senior Government ministers, including Taoiseach Simon Harris and Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman.
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Watch as Garda body-worn cameras rolled out for more than 100 officers in Limerick
An Garda Siochana
The cameras used in Limerick differ to the ones rolled out in Dublin earlier this year
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Asylum applications from Jordan to be prioritised alongside those from Nigeria
Helen McEntee
The move by Justice Minister Helen McEntee follows the number of petitions from Jordanians soaring by 1,800 per cent over the past 12 months
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Defamation legislation criticised for leaving out key 'serious harm test'
Helen McEntee
As well as the abolition of juries, the legislation provides against strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP) proceedings, which are recognised internationally as a threat to press freedom and democracy, as well as a new defence for live broadcast where reasonable and prudent precautions have been taken
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Rapist Michael Murray moans that he's being blamed over bomb threats against Taoiseach
Michael Murray
Speaking to us from behind bars, Murray said: 'Every time there seems to be a bomb threat it comes back to my door'
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Family of Shane O'Farrell claim there was 'cover-up, corruption and collusion' in investigation into his death
Monaghan
Shane’s mother Lucia O’Farrell told a gathering in Leinster House that her “smiling” son was killed by someone who should not have been on bail at the time
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Natasha O'Brien urges victims 'not to come forward' to 'unsafe' justice system
Helen McEntee
Hundreds of people gathered outside Leinster House on Tuesday evening to attend a protest highlighting Natasha O’Brien’s case.
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Gardaí to focus on deportations and investigations as immigration processes 'modernised'
Immigration
Gardaí assigned to immigration duties will have more time to focus on deportations and investigations from next month, Justice Minister Helen McEntee has announced.
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Helen McEntee announces fresh recruitment campaign for Garda Reserves
An Garda Siochana
The campaign has been launched to help reach Minister McEntee's goal of 1,000 Garda Reserves by 2026
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'Enoch Burke's family appear to be a law unto themselves - there's no excuse for their behaviour'
Enoch Burke
'But if I was a member of Fine Gael, Fianna Fail or the Greens I'd be putting the hard hat on and preparing for a good kicking'
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Government prepared to introduce new laws to protect politicians from violence, threats and abuse
Helen McEntee
Minister McEntee said the move is under consideration after a spate of reported incidents against public representatives including hoax bomb calls to her home
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New laws on drink spiking under consideration amid fears of increase in women being drugged for sex
Drugs
A Private Members Bill was moved by Fine Gael in the Seanad last year and led by Senators Barry Ward and Regina Doherty, who said spiking is widespread in Irish universities and needs to be dealt with by a new law urgently
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Helen McEntee says plans to means-test asylum seekers aim to ensure system is fair
Helen McEntee
Under the plans, international protection applicants will have their welfare payments cut if they are employed and earning more than €125 a week
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