Person: Helen McEntee

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Testing begins on new average speed cameras at collision blackspots
Testing begins on new average speed cameras at collision blackspots
Similar camera were previously installed in the Dublin Port Tunnel in 2017 and on the M7 in 2022 between Junction 26 and Junction 27

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Cabinet meeting
Decision to drop hate speech legislation a  'missed opportunity'
Move raises important concerns for minorities and minoritised groups in the country, warns race relations consultant

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Life Sentences Bill 2024
Cabinet approves plans to drop contentious hate speech laws
Justice Minister Helen McEntee confirmed last week tha incitement to hatred and violence elements are being dropped

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

2024 Cross Border Police Conference on Organised & Serious Crime
Government to drop plan for hate speech laws, justice minister confirms
The incitement to hatred element does not have a consensus and will be dealt with separately, the minister said

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

Ireland experiencing 'epidemic' of domestic and gender-based violence
Ireland experiencing 'epidemic' of domestic and gender-based violence
Helen McEntee says a long-awaited review of 2017 sexual offences legislation, which made paying for sexual services a criminal offence, should be ready within weeks

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Children who commit murder but turn 18 before sentencing will no longer face a life sentence 
Children who commit murder but turn 18 before sentencing will no longer face a life sentence 
The High Court previously ruled that a child who commits murder but turns 18 before sentencing should not be subject to the mandatory life sentence for murder

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Irish citizenship
McEntee seeks approval for laws to ban wearing of face masks at protests
People wearing masks, such as balaclavas, have been seen at anti-migrant and far-right protests over the last year.

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

GRA dismisses increase in garda training allowance as 'a paltry crumb'
GRA dismisses increase in garda training allowance as 'a paltry crumb'
Justice Minister Helen McEntee announced a rise in the allowance from €305 per week to €354.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Bodies found in north Cork
Guns and grenades on the northside bring scenes of horror to innocent people in Cork
Even before Helen McEntee arrived in Cork on Thursday to launch a victim support service, violent incidents have been exacerbating simmering tensions in the city

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Tiger kidnapper alleges he was 'sexually abused' by psychologist while in prison
Tiger kidnapper alleges he was 'sexually abused' by psychologist while in prison
Paschal Kelly  is currently serving an 18-year sentence for carrying out a ‘tiger’ kidnapping

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

New legislation will allow stalking victims to apply for court orders
New legislation will allow stalking victims to apply for court orders
Under the legislation, a new system of civil orders is being introduced to help provide an earlier intervention for victims

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Technology Stock - Social Media
TDs and ministers targeted for intimidation after far-right agitators leak home addresses
Garda chief Drew Harris has told Justice Minister Helen McEntee that the threat of an attack by a far-right extremist is now considered substantial

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

Defence Forces, firefighters, and prison guards can defer retirement by two years from today
Defence Forces, firefighters, and prison guards can defer retirement by two years from today
Justice Minister Helen McEntee said a similar measure entitling gardaí to retire later is due to follow in the early autumn

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

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Airlines and ferry firms face steeper fines for passengers without correct documents
Helen McEntee said the move is 'one of a number of steps which I am taking to deliver a fair, but firm immigration system'

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

BRITAIN Riot 3
Helen McEntee bids to ban balaclavas and other masks 'designed to intimidate'
Justice Minister is consulting with Attorney General Rossa Fanning and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris about how such a law would work

Mon, 05 Aug, 2024

Crown Paints factory asylum seeker plans
Drew Harris: Body-worn cameras open to abuse by rogue gardaí
Commissioner warns gardaí will face dismissal and potential criminal prosecution if found to have shared or leaked footage of incidents

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

Garda stock
Gardaí to examine actions to combat drug supply in prison after petrol bomb attack
The attack took place overnight on Monday, during which a front window was smashed and a petrol bomb thrown in, but no injuries were sustained

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

Gardaí make 20 complaints of bullying and five of sexual harassment about colleagues 
Gardaí make 20 complaints of bullying and five of sexual harassment about colleagues 
Separately, 11 gardaí are currently suspended in relation to investigations into sexual assaults and eight in relation to investigations into domestic violence and coercive control

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

Coronavirus - Tue Jan 26, 2021
Armed military personnel will no longer be stationed at Portlaoise Prison
Cabinet discussed more than 60 items on Wednesday including a measure to allow mothers defer maternity leave for up to 52 weeks if they are dealing with serious illness

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

'Victorian' garda station in Macroom to be replaced after four decades of campaigning
'Victorian' garda station in Macroom to be replaced after four decades of campaigning
Tender is out to build modern divisional headquarters to replace the 'not fit for purpose' station built for the RIC in the 1850s

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Graduation Ceremony, Garda College, Templemore
Assassination attempt puts security for politicians back in spotlight
A taskforce on safe participation in political life was established with a view to determining what measures need to be introduced to ensure politicians can work safely

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

North Dublin fire
Coolock chaos: Gardaí to investigate if attacks could lead to terrorism charges
The Garda Commissioner indicated more people would be charged overnight in relation to the incidents, and praised the actions of members of An Garda Síochána

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

15 charged after anti-immigration rioting in Coolock appear in court
15 charged after anti-immigration rioting in Coolock appear in court
Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said those involved in the violent protests in North Dublin on Monday will face the 'full rigours of the law'

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

Man in prison hands of behind hold Steel cage jail bars. offender criminal locked in jail.
One prisoner has been on remand for five or more years, and a dozen are waiting at least two years
Irish Penal Reform Trust chief says the fact that almost 20% of Ireland's prison population are in pre-trial detention casts doubt on how well the system is functioning

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Divorce
Sarah Harte: We need a more affordable, more compassionate divorce system 
Would-be reformers are sidelined while those seeking divorce have to endure such a long, expensive, and psychologically draining process that it feels like they're being punished

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Irish migration
Amendments to new gambling law include 'flexibility' for GAA and charities 
Helen McEntee's amendments to the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 include flexibility for philanthropic organisations such as the GAA, charities, and other not-for-profit organisations

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Real estate agents hand out keys to customers after signing the lease
Ban on year-long student leases to be pushed through Cabinet
Taoiseach Simon Harris said 51-week leases are not desirable nor affordable for the majority of those in third level education

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Graduation Ceremony, Garda College, Templemore
An Garda Síochána remains under strength despite arrival of new recruits
The number of gardaí at the end of May stood at 13,982, less than at the end of December — despite 166 new recruits joining from Templemore Garda College last March

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Graduation Ceremony, Garda College, Templemore
Prison overcrowding will 'inevitably' cause increased violence, officers warn
Calls for crisis taskforce as prisoner numbers exceed maximum by 500, with trouble predicted in summer

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Victim of sexual harassment, domestic violence or abuse. Young sad woman crying and sitting on the floor at home. Ashamed, scare
Use of counselling notes in rape and sexual assault cases to be reviewed
Legal teams can request counselling notes for a victim of sexual abuse, which has long been an issue for survivors, but Justice Minister Helen McEntee says a review has commenced

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Human trafficking prosecution 'just tip of the iceberg', says McEntee
Human trafficking prosecution 'just tip of the iceberg', says McEntee
Minister Helen McEntee was speaking in Cork at the two-day Senior Leadership Summit on Collectively Combatting Human Trafficking Conference

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Irish migration
Groups warn of 'rough justice' in family courts unless changes are made
Bill is currently going through the Seanad

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

Gerry Hutch court case
Sinn Féin to abstain again from voting on Special Criminal Court
Party's justice spokesperson Pa Daly was critical of the Government’s failure to act on a recent review, saying the existing Special Criminal Court provisions were 'outdated' and required improvements

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Irish Examiner view: EU migration pact may founder on false premise
Irish Examiner view: EU migration pact may founder on false premise
Ireland’s political leaders are being asked to make decisions on projections which some critics say are unrealistic

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Prisoners on best behaviour get to swap cell block for garden shop
Prisoners on best behaviour get to swap cell block for garden shop
An open prison in Cavan offers greater freedom and responsibility to inmates, while also helping prepare them for life after their release

Sat, 22 Jun, 2024

Irish migration
Justice Minister urged to 'stop delaying' enactment of hate crime legislation
It comes after an alleged attack on three gay men in Phoenix Park on Monday

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

EU Migration Pact vote in Dáil put off until next week after rare Government intervention
EU Migration Pact vote in Dáil put off until next week after rare Government intervention
Dáil approves Chief Whip's proposal to extend debate into next week — amid opposition claims that it was a tactic to avoid a tight vote

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

McEntee seeks to bring Ireland in line with EU through new immigration laws
McEntee seeks to bring Ireland in line with EU through new immigration laws
The minister for justice will also ask Cabinet approval to revoke certificates of citizenship in very limited circumstances

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

The pain game: Families being forced to search for truth in pursuit of justice for loved ones
The pain game: Families being forced to search for truth in pursuit of justice for loved ones
Why are some families forced to wait years for inquests into the deaths of their loved ones to be carried out?

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

Launch of new insurance detection system for Gardaí in partnership with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI)
Garda-mental health intervention teams' future uncertain amid further discussions
The HSE Mid West has said it is developing a 'crisis resolution team', which would be a 'community-based multidisciplinary team' providing support for people in a mental health crisis

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Dublin Airport T2 Checkin
Airlines face higher fines for passengers without valid travel documents
The proposal will also see both the Department of Justice and the Garda National immigration Bureau draw up new guidelines for airlines to carry out checks for travel documents

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Father of murdered Garda Colm Horkan says new memorial is 'so uplifting' for his family 
Father of murdered Garda Colm Horkan says new memorial is 'so uplifting' for his family 
Marty Horkan was speaking at the new facility at Charlestown Sarsfields GAA Club dedicated to his son, who was murdered in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, in 2020 

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

Helen McEntee: Gardaí will not use body cameras for live surveillance
Helen McEntee: Gardaí will not use body cameras for live surveillance
Gardaí in Dublin begin pilot phase of bodyworn cameras, to be followed shortly by their colleagues in Waterford and Limerick

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Over 3,000 have had social welfare payments reduced this year, cabinet to hear 
Over 3,000 have had social welfare payments reduced this year, cabinet to hear 
Those who do not engage or who are not making a 'genuine attempt' to find a job will see their payments reduced

Tue, 28 May, 2024

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