The O’Higgins Commission of Investigation today presented its final report to the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, TD. This Commission was established under the Commissions of Investigation Act 2004 to investigate and report on certain matters relative to the Cavan/Monaghan Division of the Garda Síochána and related issues. The Minister is examining the […]
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Minister Statement in relation to Section 99 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2006
22nd April, 2016 The consequences and implications of Justice Moriarty’s judgement have been the subject of lengthy and detailed consultation between the Department and the Offices of the Attorney General. Following these consultations the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD, will be asking the Government to approve emergency legislation at its meeting next […]
Minister Fitzgerald signs rules of court for the second Special Criminal Court
Download relevant documents below SI 182 of 2016 SCC No.1 Rules SI 183 of 2016 SCC No. 2 Rules Signing the rules of court for the second Special Criminal Court, the Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald TD today confirmed that all the necessary practical and procedural work to enable the second Special […]
Industrial action across other sectors stirring discontent among gardaí
This article is taken from TheJournal.ie and originally posted on March 27 OVER THE PAST month workers from across a range of public and private sectors have proposed industrial action. In the course of the past month there has been public discontent from teachers, train drivers and – most prominently – Luas drivers. Speaking to TheJournal.ie, representatives […]
Statement by Minister for Justice and Equality on Terror Attacks in Brussels
Commenting on the terror attacks today in Brussels Minister Frances Fitzgerald said: “Today’s events in Brussels are another dreadful reminder of the savagery of terrorists who hold our values and democracy itself in deadly contempt. Our sympathies go to all those who have been affected by these attacks. An Garda Síochána are liaising with […]
President Among Mourners at Adrian Hardiman Funeral
Judge’s priority had been the individual and ensuring system did not ‘grind him down’ Originally published in the Irish Times, written by Peter Murtagh The funeral of Supreme Court judge Adrian Hardiman has taken place in Ranelagh, Dublin. President Michael D Higgins, his wife Sabina, and aide de camp, Lt Col Michael Kiernan, attended. Taoiseach Enda Kenny […]
Death of Supreme Court Judge The Hon Mr Justice Adrian Hardiman
Statement by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD on the death of Supreme Court judge The Hon Mr Justice Adrian Hardiman 7 March 2016 It is with great sadness that the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD has learned of the sudden death of Supreme Court judge The Hon Mr […]
Irish Examiner: 16,700 apply for 600 trainee garda positions
By Cormac O’Keeffe Almost 16,700 people have applied for the 600 trainee garda positions being filled this year. The Public Appointments Service said it would take months before the first batch of successful candidates, numbering up to 150, are sent to An Garda Síochána. “We have received just under 16,700 [applications[ for the Garda Trainee […]
Dáil Debate: 317 outstanding compensation claims by members of an Garda Síochána for injuries received in the line of duty
The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to update the Dáil on the progress made in the 317 outstanding compensation claims by members of an Garda Síochána for injuries received in the line of duty – Bobby Aylward Reply by the Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar TD, on behalf of the Minister for Justice […]
RTÉ: “An Garda Síochana resistent to change – Garda Inspectorate chief”
An Garda Síochana is a “very insular organisation” which is resistant to change, according to Garda Inspectorate chief Bob Olson. Speaking on RTÉ’s This Week programme, Mr Olson said now is the time to implement major reforms proposed by the Garda Inspectorate in their latest report published last week. He said previous reforms identified following the […]