11 h. ago Creeslough families hoping for answers in New Year as Minister rules out immediate public inquiry

Justice Minister Jim Callaghan met with the parents of Leona Harper, one of the 10 victims killed following an explosion at a filling station in Creeslough in October 2022.

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41 h. ago Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan visits Donegal Garda stations

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan visited a number of Garda stations across Donegal as part of a visit to the… The post Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan visits Donegal Garda stations appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 d. ago Minister must commit to reopening Donegal courthouse ‘as soon as possible’

A local councillor has called on the Minister for Justice to give a commitment to reopen Donegal Town Courthouse as… The post Minister must commit to reopening Donegal courthouse ‘as soon as possible’ appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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5 d. ago Prison system ‘at breaking point’ with urgent action needed to tackle overcrowding 

Penal reform group calls on Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan to publish prison inspection reports

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5 d. ago Uniformed gardaí could be armed with Taser stun guns by Christmas

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan to bring proposal to Cabinet on Tuesday

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6 d. ago Ibec alarmed at plans to set minimum contributions on staff pensions

Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary promising urgent legislation to prevent alleged abuse of auto-enrolment system by some employers

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7 d. ago 'Divisive and Wrong': Ireland's Prime Minister Calls to Withdraw Dublin's Herzog Park Name Change Proposal

'Divisive and Wrong': Ireland's Prime Minister Calls to Withdraw Dublin's Herzog Park Name Change Proposal  Haaretz

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7 d. ago Clarinbridge and Craughwell receive major funding increase for wastewater infrastructure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Clarinbridge and Craughwell are receiving a major increase in funding for wastewater infrastructure. The funding will see an increase of 8 million euro bringing it to €29.9 million under the multi-annual Rural Water Programme. This increase will allow for substantial wastewater solutions for both communities. Galway East […] The post Clarinbridge and Craughwell receive major funding increase for wastewater infrastructure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel's president, says corruption trial is 'tearing us apart'

The prime minister’s office called it an “extraordinary request” with “significant implications”.

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1 week ago Call on Minister to bring Inishbofin and Cleggan airstrips into use

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Gaeltacht Minister Dara Calleary is being called on to help bring Inishbofin and Cleggan airstrips into use. Councillor Eileen Mannion has put forward the proposal to County Council, saying the sites – built at a cost of ten million euro – are basically lying idle. The […] The post Call on Minister to bring Inishbofin and Cleggan airstrips into use appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Proposed new standards for psychotherapists will 'place the public at great risk'

Organisations representing psychotherapists are calling on the Minister of Health to reexamine the proposed new standards.

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1 week ago Gerry Hutch may have to pay €800,000 tax bill if he wins Dublin Central byelection

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan said if a person has an outstanding bill, it ‘has to be met’

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1 week ago Donegal councillors repeat call for public inquiry into Creeslough tragedy

Donegal County Councillors have unanimously agreed to reissue a call to the Justice Minister to establish a public inquiry into… The post Donegal councillors repeat call for public inquiry into Creeslough tragedy appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago New plans will ensure Ireland not seen as a 'soft touch' on immigration, says Michael Healy

Minister of State Micheal Healy-Rae said today he has ‘confidence’ in Minister Jim O’Callaghan to ‘protect Ireland’s interests’.

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2 w. ago Dara Calleary, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, visits DCU

Dara Calleary, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, visits DCU  Dublin City University | DCU

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2 w. ago Minister Calleary announces €4.9m in funding for Irish Language digital projects in Dublin City University

Minister Calleary announces €4.9m in funding for Irish Language digital projects in Dublin City University  gov.ie

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2 w. ago Paschal Donohoe’s worst sin: being ‘a wee bit scabby on nights out’

On RTÉ Radio 1, Oliver Callan mourns the departure of the minister for finance in winning style

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2 w. ago Government must take stock of true number of DCB buildings – Cllr Beard

Donegal County Councillor Joy Beard has called on the Housing Minister to commission a full national analysis of how many… The post Government must take stock of true number of DCB buildings – Cllr Beard appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Minister Calleary to address the National Hub Summit in Ballinasloe

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister for Community and Rural Development Dara Calleary is to address the National Hub Summit in Ballinasloe this afternoon The Summit in the Shearwater Hotel will allow international and Irish speakers, hub teams, representative bodies, state agencies and government departments to discuss the future direction of […] The post Minister Calleary to address the National Hub Summit in Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Odds slashed on Jim O'Callaghan to be next Fianna Fáil leader amid pressure on Taoiseach

Bookies have slashed odds on Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan being the next Fianna Fáil leader amid pressure on Taoiseach Micheál Martin

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