• Jennie’s Law will allow those convicted of domestic violence against a partner or former partner to be included on a public register of judgments • Disclosure of counselling notes...
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The callous and cowardly murder of Veronica Guerin revulsed and shocked the country 30 years ago today. It was a heinous act. It was also extremely consequential, as both Veronica’s...
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Domestic Violence (Judgments) Register Bill 2026 to be known as Jennie’s law in honour of murdered Jennifer Poole Abusers convicted of serious domestic violence will have their names included on...
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I was extremely pleased to introduce the Guardianship of Infants (Amendment) Bill 2026 to Dáil Éireann today which will remove guardianship rights from a parent or guardian who kills the...
Read moreNew powers will allow for payment-freezing measures as well as new access orders to compel the disclosure of credentials. JUSTICE MINISTER JIM O’Callaghan wants to strengthen the powers of the...
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19 March 2026 The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, has convened a cross-border meeting in advance of legislation he is introducing to allow for the introduction...
Read moreMinister Jim O’Callaghan launches innovative new child maintenance calculator 26 February 2026 The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan has today (Thursday 26 February) launched an innovative new...
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Tackling crime and making sure everyone feels safe in their own community is one of our key priorities. Supporting safer, cleaner and more resilient urban communities is at the heart...
Read moreSenator Timmy Dooley, Niamh Smyth TD and myself are now introducing a bill that would ban the use of dynamic pricing by primary ticket sellers like Ticketmaster. This would add...
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Thanks to Ireland’s Future for inviting me to speak today at the conference in Belfast. Great crowd and lots of different political perspectives on what unity would look like.
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“This is a problem that will not be solved through violence, it can only be solved through political compromise.” Analyzing Israel-Hamas Diplomacy on The Tonight Show with Claire Brock In...
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With 1 in 6 failing the physical pre-entry exam, I took the test to see how demanding it is. I suggested a review of the fitness test and removal of...
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Jim O’Callaghan TD speaking at “The Citizens Assembly” Podcast with Paul McAuliffe TD and Briege Mac Oscar Listen to the full episode at https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UwQZvdZJG9fhOjIXD73jV
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Speaking with Claire Byrne along with Jason Poole, brother of murdered Jennifer, who was fatally stabbed by her partner published a party policy on tackling violence against women.
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I regret that once again, I have to speak in the Dáil on the level of violence in our capital city. A dangerous level of unprovoked and gratuitous violence is...
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My take on the rising case numbers from the Tonight Show on Virgin Media last night. 22 November 2021
Read moreJim O’Callaghan talk about Sex Offenders Legislation, Article 16 and the Nicaragua Elections.
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Jim O’Callaghan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay South, speaks about the political, economic and legal consequences of Irish Reunification.
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Stop the eco vandalism of the rain forest in Brazil, Jim O’Callaghan of Fianna Fáil calls for the imposition of economic sanctions on Brazil and encourages everyone to lobby their...
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As a Fianna Fáil Deputy it was a great honour for me to see the Minister, Deputy McGrath, present what was a very expansionist budget. It is what the country...
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On the 22nd of July 2020, I spoke on the Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020. This is my contribution.
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In April 2019 I introduced new legislation entitled the Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2019. The purpose of the legislation is to amend the Domestic Violence Act 2018 by introducing a...
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Deputy Jim O’Callaghan – Government Business – 27 Feb 2019
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Deputy Jim O’Callaghan – Private Members’ Business – 16 Oct 2018
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On Tuesday, I will convene a meeting of Justice & Home Affairs Council to discuss developments in Ceuta. This will follow a meeting of the Integrated Political Crisis Response mechanism which my Department hosted earlier today, and a meeting of EU Ambassadors planned for Monday.
I have been in contact with Minister @MarlaskaGrande today to express my solidarity and support to the Spanish Government as they deal with the situation in Ceuta.
RT @DeptJusticeIRL: Minister Jim O’Callaghan confirms completion of deportation operation to Nigeria. Deportation orders were enforced agai…
RT @DeptJusticeIRL: The attestation of 206 new Gardaí took place today at the Garda College in Templemore. This is the largest single attes…
