This article was originally published on RTE News website. The first meeting of the new Cabinet has taken place at Áras an Uachtaráin The Dáil had earlier approved the Cabinet nominations made by Taoiseach Enda Kenny by 59 votes to 36. Ministers arrived at the Áras shortly after 11pm after which they received their seals of office from President […]
Minister for Justice Statements on Crime
Statements on Crime Dáil Éireann Minister Frances Fitzgerald’s Opening Remarks 5th May 2016 At the outset I must say that I very much welcome the opportunity that this debate provides to discuss the measures we’ve taken to tackle crime in all its forms and to look at how to improve our strategies to protect and […]
Pay Commission Proposed in new Government Agreement
This article originally appeared in the Irish Times A commission to examine pay levels across the public sector, including for new entrants, is proposed in the agreement to allow Fianna Fáil to facilitate a Fine Gael-led minority government. The commission, to be established within six months, is cast by sources as a mechanism for preventing […]
Minister announces the commencement of The Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act 2016
Minister for Justice and Equality announces the commencement of The Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act 2016 and The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 29th April, 2016 The Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald T.D., today announced the commencement of two Acts: · The Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions […]
O’Higgins Commission of Investigation submits report
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 […]
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 […]