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Alert for people to scam calls they may receive claiming
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Check out the recently launched
Justice Plan & Strategy Statement

These contain our plans across the Justice Sector
to build a safe, fair and inclusive Ireland
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These contain our plans across the Justice Sector to build a safe, fair and inclusive Ireland

Supporting a Victim's Journey

A plan to help victims and vulnerable
witnesses in sexual violence cases
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A plan to help victims and vulnerable witnesses in sexual violence cases

Latest News & Events

22/10/2021: Minister Humphreys to extend legislation to allow for pub and restaurant outdoor seating areas
20/10/2021: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill
14/09/2021: Ministers Humphreys and Browne announce final temporary extension of immigration permissions
12/08/2021: Minister for Justice Heather Humphreys publishes Mid-Year Progress Report on Justice Plan 2021
01/01/2021: Archived Latest News and Events

Latest Press Releases, Speeches, Publications & PQs

25/11/2021: Minister McEntee launches public consultation on reform of alcohol licensing laws
25/11/2021: Minister McEntee announces details of funding for organisations supporting victims of abuse and crime to mark 16 days of activism against gender based violence
19/11/2021: Minister McEntee welcomes publication CSO Probation Re-offending Statistics 2017
15/11/2021: Minister McEntee makes customer focused immigration changes
12/11/2021: Ministers welcome allocation of Dormant Accounts Funding for Justice Initiatives
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30/07/2020: Minister Helen McEntee Seanad Statements on Direct Provision
14/10/2021: Address by the Minister for Justice, Heather Humphreys to Association of Garda Superintendents
01/10/2021: Speech by Minister Heather Humphreys to Chief Justice Working Group Conference
29/09/2021: Speech by Minister of State James Browne TD - Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021 - Second Stage - Seanad Éireann
16/09/2021: Speech by Mr James Browne T.D. - Minister of State at the Department of JusticeCriminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021
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17/11/2021: Office of the Inspector of Prisons Death in Custody Investigation Report Mr D 2019
21/10/2021: Legal Aid Board Annual Report 2020
21/10/2021: Office of the Inspector of Prisons Death in Custody Investigation Report Ms O 2019
21/10/2021: Office of the Inspector of Prisons Death in Custody Investigation Report Mr F 2018
20/10/2021: Private Security Authority Annual Report 2020
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