15 h. ago ‘Probably too many people’ being sent to prison in State, says O’Callaghan

Prison officers assured by Minister for Justice that electronic tagging of prisoners in place this year to ease overcrowding

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19 h. ago Electronic tags to monitor people convicted or accused of crime to be rolled out this year

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan said it is “embarrassing” that existing legislation has not yet been fully implemented.

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20 h. ago Justice Minister confirms he's now responsible for IPAS during Galway visit

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has confirmed during his visit to Galway his department is now responsible for IPAS. The brief has been moved from the Department of Integration, and today is the first day of the transfer. Minister O’Callaghan is attending the Prison Officers’ Association conference in […] The post Justice Minister confirms he's now responsible for IPAS during Galway visit appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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23 h. ago Five children among 39 people returned to Georgia on deportation flight from Dublin

Those on board had not complied with deportation orders, according to Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan

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25 h. ago Minister wants to 'secure our borders' as 39 people deported to Georgia on chartered flight

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said that further ‘enforced removal’ operations will take place this year.

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26 h. ago 39 people including 5 children deported from Ireland overnight

The Justice Minister confirmed they had been sent back to Georgia after receiving, but failing to comply with, deportation orders.

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7 d. ago Work on legislation to introduce facial recognition technology ‘well advanced’, says Minister

Law will allow only retrospective use initially, Minister for Justice says

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7 d. ago Junior Minister places doubts on reversal of contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Junior Minister Sean Canney says it’s hard to see the contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara being rescinded. It comes as residents in Kinvara says they’re aiming to seek a judicial review on the granting of a contract to house 98 asylum seekers at the Merriman Hotel. […] The post Junior Minister places doubts on reversal of contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Claims made in Dáil about protesters being stripped searched ‘false’, Minister for Justice says

TDs alleged members of Mothers Against Genocide group faced ‘strip searches, degrading treatment and cavity search’

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2 w. ago Justice Minister: Footage shows Dáil allegations about strip

Jim O’Callaghan says he had asked that ‘bodycam footage’ be used to examine the claims.

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2 w. ago No evidence to date of foul play in Michael Gaine disappearance, says Minister for Justice

Mr Gaine, whose sheep farm is located just outside Kenmare, was seen on Thursday, March 20th

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2 w. ago Garda group attacks Justice Minister for 'inaction' and failure to listen to their concerns

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors begin its three day annual conference in Killarney today – Minister Jim O’Callaghan will speak at the event today.

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2 w. ago Justice Minister to speak at AGSI conference but the garda group say he's 'not listening'

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors begin its three day annual conference in Killarney today – Minister Jim O’Callaghan will speak at the event today.

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2 w. ago IPAS centre not going ahead in former Oughterard nursing home

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An IPAS centre at the former Oughterard Manor nursing home will not be going ahead. There were widespread concerns in the local community, with a public meeting this week drawing hundreds of people. Until now, the home has been used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees. Fianna Fail TD […] The post IPAS centre not going ahead in former Oughterard nursing home appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Concerns raised over new law that can strip someone of Irish citizenship in serious cases

The Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan this week signed an order to recommence legislation allowing for naturalised Irish citizenship to be revoked in serious cases

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3 w. ago Asylum system overhaul: What is changing beyond all the talk of reform?

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has signalled a new Bill will be the most significant reform of the asylum system in the State’s history

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3 w. ago Law allowing naturalised Irish citizenship to be revoked in serious cases recommenced

The signing of this order reestablishes the important and necessary power, Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said.

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3 w. ago 300 people attend Oughterard meeting over potential IPAS plans

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Over 300 people attended a meeting last night to voice their opposition to the former Oughterard Manor Nursing Home being used as an IPAS centre. It’s understood that an application to use the site – which has been used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees – is under consideration […] The post 300 people attend Oughterard meeting over potential IPAS plans appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Minister won't attend GRA conference as Commissioner hasn't been invited

The Garda Representative Association did not to invite the Garda Commissioner again this year.

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3 w. ago Garda union leader slams Commissioner Drew Harris and Justice Minister over new disciplinary rules

Garda union leader slams Commissioner Drew Harris and Justice Minister over new disciplinary rules  Irish Mirror

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