89 m. ago ‘Robust’ garda response to any continued disorder at Citywest

Locals angry at riot but concerned over international protection accommodation in former hotel

Politics

3 h. ago Martin calls for ‘civilised debate’ on migration issues amid disorder warning

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns expressed concerns that asylum seekers living in the Citywest Hotel had been left ‘terrorised’ by the disorder.

Events

5 h. ago Justice Minister says more people will be prosecuted after disorder at Citywest as six arrested

A garda van was set alight and demonstrators launched bricks, glass bottles and fireworks at gardaí.

Politics

1 week ago Tibetan monk challenges asylum claim rejection, saying he will face persecution in China

The man is taking a legal challenge against the International Protection Appeals Tribunal and the Minister for Justice.

Events

1 week ago Irish Minister of Justice says country won't reintroduce hate speech legislation

Irish Minister of Justice says country won't reintroduce hate speech legislation  The National Desk

Politics

1 week ago NI justice minister says 'line was crossed' when 'mob' showed up at her home last night

Naomi Long, whose home was targeted, said it amounted to “intimidation”.

Politics

1 week ago Catherine Connolly ‘broke rules’ over former Eirigí member, says Minister for Justice

Jim O’Callaghan says controversy not about person with convictions, but failure to follow procedure

Politics

2 w. ago Justice Minister says Connolly broke rules by signing Ní Shionnáin in daily at Leinster House

Jim O’Callaghan was speaking at a press conference today in which he criticised Connolly for, what he said, was a failure to follow Oireachtas rules.

Politics

2 w. ago I would like to lead Fianna Fáil at some stage, says O’Callaghan

However the Justice Minister said it is ‘not an immediate concern for me’.

Politics

2 w. ago O’Callaghan not inclined to allow third parties to fund legal actions

Minister for Justice considers third-party funding as ‘enriching lawyers’

Politics

2 w. ago Lawyers on collision course with Justice Minister over reforms to judicial review process

Lawyers on collision course with Justice Minister over reforms to judicial review process  The Irish Independent

Politics

2 w. ago Practice of leaving asylum seekers to sleep rough must end, over 100 groups demand

More than 100 organisations nationwide urge Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan to act

Events

2 w. ago Practice of leaving asylum seekers to sleep rough must end, groups demand

More than 100 organisations nationwide urge Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan to act

Events

2 w. ago 'This is cowboy stuff': Government questioned on significant overcharging by Ipas providers

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan clashed on Ipas accomodation charges during Leaders’ Questions today.

Politics

3 w. ago 'I'm saving the state money': Minister defends €10,000 offer to families to drop asylum claims

The justice minister says it costs the state €30,000 per annum to accommodation an international protection applicant.

Economics

3 w. ago Justice Minister says ‘we need to do better’ as new sexual violence awareness campaign launched

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said a ‘fundamental priority’ is to ensure victims and survivors ‘feel encouraged and empowered to speak out and to seek support’.

Events

3 w. ago Ireland open to using deportation hubs outside EU borders, Jim O’Callaghan says

Minister for Justice said proposal would have to be good value and respect human rights of deportees

Politics

3 w. ago Ireland open to using deportation hubs outside EU borders, says Jim O’Callaghan

Minister for Justice says proposal would have to be good value and respect human rights of deportees

Politics

3 w. ago Justice Minister ‘surprised’ Irish Prison Service paid ‘2 Johnnies’ €24,600 for podcast

Jim O’Callaghan says sum was ‘a lot of money to spend on a podcast’

Events

4 w. ago Jim O'Callaghan says families refusing transfers from Ipas centres are 'abusing' the system

The Justice Minister also TDs about dozens of renegotiations on Ipas centre contracts this year.

Events