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People overdosing on heroin would receive more government help if they were farm animals, says Labour TD
Helen McEntee
Minister McEntee got Cabinet approval on Tuesday to repeal the century-old Censorship of Publications Acts
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Just 57 out of 924 jailed sex offenders participated in treatment programme
Prison Service
There was a 37 percent increase in the number of people imprisoned for sex offences last year, but an average of just 11 undergo treatment each year
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'Life without parole' being considered for heinous crimes under new provisions drafted by Justice Minister
Helen McEntee
Currently, every prisoner in the State, no matter how heinous the crime, is entitled to an automatic parole hearing after 12 years
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Gardaí still owed €500,000 for policing private events last year
An Garda Siochana
Despite regularly sending invoices and reminders, just €166,000 has been recouped in the past four months and €498,000 remains outstanding
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Current number of Gardaí off work 'really worrying' says Fianna Fail TD Niamh Smyth
An Garda Siochana
Across the seven policing divisions in Dublin, there are at least 90 people out on long-term sick leave
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Nearly 300 gardaí have taken sick leave due to mental illness since 2018
An Garda Siochana
Meanwhile, 24 investigations are currently underway in relation to allegations of harassment, sexual harassment and bullying within the force
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Garda Commissioner Drew Harris denies exodus of officers is proof of no confidence in him
An Garda Siochana
Drew Harris was responding to the latest recruitment problems in the force
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Helen McEntee targets infamous 'escort' websites to battle trafficking
Helen McEntee
Helen McEntee acknowledges it's tough to keep up with the moving sites, but vows to keep trying
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Publicans and drinkers disappointed as later closing time laws now delayed
Pubs
Legislation underpinning proper closing times as late as 6am won't be with us until next summer at the earliest
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Government to make it more difficult for citizens of 'safe' countries to claim refugee status in Ireland
Helen McEntee
The move was confirmed by the Justice Minister Helen McEntee amid growing concern about the numbers from these two states landing here when there is no war in either country.
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CAB hits suspected criminals with tax bills for €8.9 million
Criminal Assets Bureau
The agency's annual report shows that it returned €6.3 million in cash to the Exchequer last year that it had seized from suspected criminals
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No increase in number of drug counsellors in prisons in nearly a decade
Prisons
In response to a parliamentary question to Green Party TD Patrick Costello, Justice Minister Helen McEntee said that 70 per cent of prisoners who are committed to custody have difficulties associated with addiction to substances
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Justice Minister in talks with Dubai officials in bid to get Daniel Kinahan back to Ireland for trial
Helen McEntee
The Department of Justice yesterday confirmed that Ms McEntee had held phone talks with Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi – and Daniel Kinahan and his cohorts hiding out in the desert state were top of the agenda
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Irish prisons: 70% of current inmates have previously served time for another crime says Justice Minister
Irish Prison Service
The 'shockingly high' rate of recidivism has been described as 'worrying' by Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín
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No public inquiry into hit and run victim Shane O'Farrell's death, Justice Minister confirms
Helen McEntee
The Irish Mirror understands that the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party could be asked at its meeting on Wednesday evening to support a motion calling for a public inquiry into Shane O'Farrell's death.
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Justice Minister confirms 31,000 citizenship applications in system
Helen McEntee
Justice Minister McEntee confirms that citizenship applications take a median turnaround time of 19 months.
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Concern older Garda recruits may not be able to afford to join force as age limit raised
Gardai
Despite confirmation in Tuesday’s budget that the allowance will be increased to €304, up from €184, there have been calls for the allowance to be increased again as Justice Minister Helen McEntee confirmed that the recruitment cap will be increased to 50.
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Justice Minister admits €500 million cocaine haul seized by Army Ranger Wing just 'tip of the iceberg'
Helen McEntee
The 2.2 tonne find, made last month after a massive Garda and Defence Forces operation off the south coast of Ireland, is the biggest seizure by weight in Irish history
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Helen McEntee calls for resolution to Garda Commissioner Drew Harris roster system dispute
An Garda Siochana
Meetings are taking place between Mr Harris and those organisations this week in the standoff over the roster system.
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Expert claims 'Ireland is Europe’s weakest link' for defence, intelligence and security
Helen McEntee
'Ireland has not generated any intelligence since the Troubles'
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Justice Minister Helen McEntee orders Dail security review after Leinster House protests
Helen McEntee
Ms McEntee is willing to bring in new legislation if necessary to make politics safer
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Helen McEntee 'felt safe' during Leinster House protest as she knew gardai 'had a plan in place'
Helen McEntee
McEntee 'felt safe' during Leinster House protest as gardai 'had plan in place'
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Stark increase in number of people contacting helpline about hate crimes
Hate crime
The Crime Victim Helpline recorded 5,828 contacts in 2022, up 17.3 per cent on the previous year.
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Gardai in Dublin have seized over €12.5 million in drugs and charged 23,000 people since Operation began in late 2021
An Garda Siochana
Figures released today by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee also reveal the presence of eight garda patrol vehicles in the capital at all times as officers work to tackle crime in the city
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