Do you have an experience in the family law courts in Ireland? Do you have a view on the privacy (in camera) rule? Complete our 10 min. survey: forms.office.com/e/ANkL9pemxK The Wheel Nasc, the Migrant & Refugee Rights Centre Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Immigrant Council.ie Irish Refugee Council AkiDwA INAR - Irish Network Against Racism Crosscare

The Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD has welcomed this week’s European Commission decisions confirming Ireland’s opt-in to seven of the legislative measures in the EU Asylum and Migration Pact. Read more here: bit.ly/4d5mj0p

Taoiseach Simon Harris TD with Helen McEntee TD, & Kieran O’Donnell TD for Limerick City Constituency today announced a €1.5M investment for upgrades to 6 Garda stations, including Bray. These upgrades will enhance facilities for Gardaí and the public, boosting community safety. cutt.ly/ZexCLxnj #Garda #Wicklow

I have secured Government approval for new legislative proposals to give judges the discretion to recommend minimum periods in prison for those sentenced to life imprisonment.

Statement by Helen McEntee TD

A big milestone for Amber Womens Refuge who have submitted their application for funding to deliver a 10-unit domestic violence refuge in Carlow. This is an important 1st step & follows significant work by CarlowCountyCouncil The Housing Agency Ireland & Cuan the DSGBV Agency to advance the project

The National Development Finance Agency has today held a market launch for the Family Courts project at Hammond Lane, Dublin, which will be delivered by Public Private Partnership (PPP). gov.ie/en/press-relea… Helen McEntee TD Paschal Donohoe Kieran O’Donnell TD for Limerick City Constituency Courts Service of Ireland Office of Public Works

📢 Minister Helen McEntee TD today welcomed the publication of the 2023 Annual Report of the Office of the State Pathologist. 🔗 gov.ie/en/press-relea…

📢 Minister Helen McEntee TD has today announced increased penalties for carriers who fail to ensure passengers have appropriate travel documentation. Fines will increase from a maximum of €3,000 to a maximum of €5,000 with effect from 12 August 2024. 🔗 gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Statement from Minister for Justice Helen McEntee Helen McEntee TD 🔗 gov.ie/en/press-relea…

📢 Increase in mandatory retirement age for Prison Officers from 60 to 62 takes effect from today. The increase in the mandatory retirement age was included in the Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law & Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024. 🔗 gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Minister Helen McEntee TD publishes the FSI Annual Report 2023. With the July 2023 completion of FSI’s long-awaited purpose-built facility, the 2023 report reflects on a landmark year for Forensic Science Ireland. Read more: bit.ly/4fKE8UB

Minister of State at the Department of Justice James Browne TD is inviting proposals for community and youth service organisations to establish new Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) in North Tipperary and in East Clare. Find out more: bit.ly/3YZ524T #community #youth

✉️Let us know your thoughts on the National Planning Framework (NPF) by post or via the online consultation portal. The NPF is the overarching policy and planning strategy for the social, economic and cultural development of Ireland. What do you think? 🔗 bit.ly/3S0Tk5C

📢 New measures to protect stalking victims come into effect. Minister Helen McEntee TD announces new provisions to allow a person subjected to stalking behaviour to apply to the District Court for a civil order to prohibit such behaviour from continuing. 🔗 bit.ly/4ga0Ipz

📢 Garda mandatory retirement age increased from 60 to 62 with effect from today. Read more here: bit.ly/3ZgDMyS Helen McEntee TD Simon Harris TD Garda Info

New provisions will allow for someone who has been subjected to stalking behaviour to apply to the District Court for a civil order to prohibit such behaviour continuing.

Waterford is the third of three pilot locations to test the use of Garda Body Worn Cameras before a national rollout. Launched today by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD, alongside Garda Commissioner Drew Harris gov.ie/en/press-relea…