Search Results for 'Minister for Justice Helen McEntee'
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Garda crackdown on retail crime welcomed as more than 8,000 people arrested
The Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD has welcomed the progress made by Gardaí under Operation Táirge, which has resulted in a significant crackdown on retail crime in its first year. Over 8,000 people have been arrested and over 20,000 charges and summons issued over the last 12 months.
Knife crime sentencing reforms are welcomed by TD Rabbitte
East Galway TD Anne Rabbitte has welcomed longer sentencing plans for serious knife crimes convictions like possession with intent to cause injury, and the import and sale of knives.
O'Reilly welcomes proposed law changes around character references in sexual assault cases
Galway-based Green Party Senator Pauline O’Reilly has welcomed the publication of The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023, in particular the changes in relation to the use of character references in sexual assault cases.
Scholarship aimed at giving people a ‘second chance’ launches at TUS
A new scholarship aimed at helping former prisoners and those with a criminal past access higher education has launched at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Athlone Campus.
The conundrum of our drink laws
Covid - not just about crushing the curve - continues to throw us a few curved balls.
