Gardaí should be recruited from among Irish emigrants to Australia, and members of the force allowed to work beyond the age of 60 instead of retiring, a TD has said.
Innovative thinking is needed to stop the rise in crime and the decline in garda numbers, according to Fianna Fáil justice spokesman Jim O’Callaghan.
• 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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