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‘State cannot be trusted on mother and baby homes’

A Donegal born man who spent the first few months of his life in care in Inishowen in the 1970s says the State “cannot be trusted” on the mother and baby homes issue. Graham Monaghan, who was adopted by a couple from Sligo when he was 11 months old, ...

19 Nov 2020 at 13:57

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New Irish laws could make stalking a criminal offence

A pledge by the Irish Government to make stalking a standalone criminal offence has been welcomed by victims. Una Ring and Eve McDowell, backed by Fianna Fail senator Lisa Chambers, have led calls to make stalking a standalone crime under Irish law....

21 Apr 2022 at 15:53

Northern Ireland

Summerland fire campaigners seek fresh inquest into 50 deaths in 1973

Tina Brennan stood at the top of a cliff on the Isle of Man overlooking the Summerland leisure complex as a huge blaze engulfed the building. The images of what she witnessed that day almost 51 years ago are as clear today as they were in 1973. ...

09 Jul 2024 at 17:58

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Justice Minister Helen McEntee to seek Cabinet approval on banning masks at protests

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee is set to seek Cabinet approval this week for legislation to ban the wearing of masks at protests where there is an intention to intimidate others. Having consulted the Garda Commissioner and Attorney General,...

16 Sept 2024 at 07:30

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Minister urged to address facial recognition technology concerns

A parliamentary committee has urged the Justice Minister to address concerns about the accuracy and bias in the use of facial recognition technology by gardai. Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) has been cited as a way of speeding up Garda ...

28 Feb 2024 at 20:43

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'Pets can be terrified' - ISPCA urges people in Carlow to consider effect of fireworks on animals

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is asking people in Carlow and across Ireland to consider the affect illegal fireworks has on animals this Halloween. According to the ISPCA's Chief Executive Officer, Dr ...

06 Oct 2022 at 21:53

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Humphreys relieved of extra duty following Justice Minister's return from maternity leave

Heather Humphreys has been relieved of extra ministerial duties after the return of Justice Minister Helen McEntee from maternity leave. McEntee took leave in April just before her son Michael was born, making her the first minister in ...

01 Nov 2021 at 11:47

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Minister for Justice gives update for women's refuge in Carlow

Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee has given an update in relation to plans for a women's refuge in County Carlow. When asked about the women's refuge by Deputy Murnane O'Connor the minster had this to say: "As the Deputy will be ...

25 Apr 2024 at 15:50

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'Pets can be terrified' - ISPCA urges people in Carlow to consider effect of fireworks on animals

08 Oct 2022 at 22:53

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Action under way to avoid further cancellation of emergency calls, vows McEntee

Everything will be done to ensure emergency calls are not incorrectly cancelled again, the Minister for Justice has vowed. Helen McEntee said work is under way to ensure a “robust structure” is in place so that when someone ...

30 Sept 2022 at 20:23

Arts & Entertainment

Covid campaigners fly plane with 35ft banner over I'm A Celeb jungle

Campaigners flew a plane over the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! jungle with a message for former health secretary Matt Hancock, which read: “Covid bereaved say get out of here!” The plane bearing a 35ft banner ...

15 Nov 2022 at 17:40

Northern Ireland

Head of new legacy body hopes Irish Government will participate in process

The former judge who will lead a new legacy body in Northern Ireland has said he hopes that the Irish government will work with the commission. Former Lord Chief Justice for Northern Ireland, Sir Declan Morgan, is ...

12 Jun 2023 at 10:17

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