The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Dermot Ahern, today announced that a new system to crackdown on people visiting Ireland who overstay their time will come into effect next year.

The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform said the trial of a man for the murder of a County Wicklow woman was held in London for perfectly good legal reasons.

The Government today announced changes in the recruitment procedures of trainee gardaí.