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witness protection

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

The case that throws witness protection programme under the spotlight
The case that throws witness protection programme under the spotlight
Special Correspondent Michael Clifford details a case that provides a rare glimpse into the State’s witness security programme and how the whole process of relocating witnesses is fraught with danger

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

Witness protection costs soared to €1.2m last year
Witness protection costs soared to €1.2m last year

The rate of government spend on the State’s witness protection programme last year increased to €1.21m —double the spend of the preceding two years.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2015

Witness protection case to be heard in private
Witness protection case to be heard in private

A man’s legal action over the State’s alleged failure to live up to promises made to him under the witness protection programme will have to be heard behind closed doors, the High Court ruled yesterday.

Sat, 15 Mar, 2014

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