Family of murdered Irish boxer Kevin Sheehy protesting killer's move to UK prison outside the Dáil The next court hearing date of the transfer application is next Thursday Irish Mirror · Nov 4, 2022
When will Ireland's new pub and drink sales laws kick in? Earlier supermarket sales and 6am closing on the way Supermarkets and off-licences will be able to sell alcohol from 10.30am every morning - including Sundays - and nightclubs can stay open until 6am Irish Mirror · Oct 28, 2022
Gardai 'concerned' about new pub opening hours as AGS chief claims they weren't consulted Ordinary pubs will have new standardised opening hours, from 10.30am to 12.20am, seven days a week Irish Mirror · Oct 26, 2022
Major change to alcohol sale hours in Tesco, SuperValu, Lidl, Dunnes, and other supermarkets The new proposals are expected to give a much-needed boost to Ireland's night-time economy Dublin Live · Oct 26, 2022
Government to deregulate pubs industry and put no limit on licences in bid to 'revitalise and reinvigorate' rural Ireland The plan is part of Justice Minister Helen McEntee’s massive overhaul of the country’s antiquated licensing laws Irish Mirror · Oct 25, 2022
Irish nightclubs to stay open until 6am under new licensing laws to be approved today There will be a special new licence that will allow alcohol to be served in licensed venues and nightclubs until 5am, with one further hour’s drinking-up time Dublin Live · Oct 25, 2022
Irish pubs opening hours overhaul means pints can soon be served until 6am Pubs will be open until half twelve every night of the week, clubbers can drink in a nightclub up to six in the morning and late bars will all serve until 2:30am under new laws to be agreed by ministers on Tuesday morning Irish Mirror · Oct 24, 2022
Ireland has accepted 'stark' domestic violence figures for too long, says Justice Minister Helen McEntee Helen McEntee gave a run-through of her strategy to combat gender-based violence on Thursday Irish Mirror · Oct 20, 2022
Money seized by gardaí from criminals to be invested in community safety projects across the country €2 million was allocated to it under Budget 2022 - and this will increase to €3 million next year under Budget 2023 Irish Mirror · Oct 18, 2022
Landlords warn of exodus from market as evictions ban being considered by Government A proposal has been brought to the Attorney General Dublin Live · Oct 11, 2022
Taoiseach Micheal Martin offers update on when plan to allow Irish pubs open until 6am could happen In April, Tanaiste Leo Varadker said the reforms would be in place this year in time for Christmas parties. Irish Mirror · Oct 4, 2022
Dublin pubs and clubs: Plans to allow opening until 6am 'won't be delayed too long' The Taoiseach has said changing the legislation is 'complex' Dublin Live · Oct 4, 2022
Public can now send complaints about a judge's conduct under new legislation It's the first time ever that complaints can be made by members of the public Irish Mirror · Oct 3, 2022
Irish pubs Christmas update as Government issues disappointing news about new booze bill The new Sale of Alcohol Bill was due to be introduced by Justice Minister Helen McEntee in the coming months. It would see a major transformation to Ireland’s nightlife, including pubs and clubs staying open until 6am. Irish Mirror · Oct 3, 2022
Irish Mirror · Oct 2, 2022 Currently 1,756 convicted sex offenders living in communities across Ireland New legislation drawn up by the Justice Minister Helen McEntee will give gardai the power to electronically tag high risk rapists and paedophiles who have done their time
Dublin Live · Oct 1, 2022 Job loss fears as CAB prepares to move to smaller offices It is understood a number of civilian personnel have already left the bureau in recent months, with more applying to transfer out
Dublin Live · Sep 30, 2022 Bigots, racists and homophobes face up to five years in jail if convicted under Ireland's new hate laws It comes after a spate of attacks against members of the LBGTQI community in Dublin over the summer and a growing number of other hate crimes around the country
Irish Mirror · Sep 29, 2022 Bigots, racists and homophobes will get up to five years in jail if convicted under Ireland's new hate laws A new Bill will create, for the first time in Ireland, specific hate crime offences
Irish Mirror · Sep 28, 2022 Gardaí to get new 'spy plane' to keep an eye on gangland criminals “It is expected that the new aircraft will become operational in 2024”
Dublin Live · Sep 26, 2022 More garda recruits could be on the way after patrol car was rammed One of the cars rammed a Garda patrol twice in Cherry Orchard, with two female officers inside
Irish Mirror · Sep 26, 2022 Minister Helen McEntee says gardai could recruit beyond planned 15,000 officer limit following patrol car ramming She was responding to a serving garda’s claim that a lack of new recruits is leaving massive shortages
Irish Mirror · Sep 18, 2022 New Garda recruits could face drug tests as force aims to stamp out corruption “The unique nature of policing means it is one which is open to the threat of corruption."
Irish Mirror · Aug 31, 2022 Serious crime offenders could face minimum of 30 years in prison without parole under proposed reforms Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said she believes judges should have the option of setting a higher minimum tariff for the most 'heinous' crimes
Irish Mirror · Aug 14, 2022 Most dangerous jails in Ireland as attacks on prison officers on the rise The most dangerous jails for staff in 2021 were Mountjoy and Limerick jails with 15 incidents
Irish Mirror · Aug 14, 2022 Leo Varadkar pays tribute to 'remarkable legacy' of Michael Collins at his graveside 'He had the courage to fight the British empire despite overwhelming odds, and to force it to the negotiating table'