Courts will be able to issue civil restraining orders against stalkers as part of a new Bill from the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD. These orders do not require a criminal prosecution and are easier for victims to obtain. Minister McEntee has secured Government approval for the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022. The Bill…
The Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022, which was signed by the President and has become law, underpins Ireland’s shift from a “take-make-waste” linear model to a more sustainable pattern of production and consumption, that retains the value of resources in our economy for as long as possible and that will to significantly reduce…
The Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., launched the National Report of Ireland on the Conference on the Future of Europe today, which documents Ireland’s citizen engagement and participation with the Conference. The Conference on the Future of Europe was a European Union wide participative democracy exercise that offered citizens across Europe the…
The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has today announced that she is amending her approach to the forthcoming Incitement to Hatred and Hate Crime Bill – the Hate Speech and Hate Crime Bill – to make it easier to secure prosecutions and convictions for crimes motivated by hate. The new law will legislate for…
This year we commemorate the sixth anniversary of the failed coup attempt in Türkiye thwarted by courageous sacrifices of the Turkish people. This coup attempt was the worst act of terror witnessed in the history of Türkiye. It will never be forgotten. Civilians protesting the coup attempt were shot at on the night of 15…
His Excellency, Mr. Bernardo Lucena, Ambassador of Portugal, His Excellency, Mr. Ruggero Corrias, Ambassador of Italy and Her Excellency, Ms. Gurly Gibson Schwarz, Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia, presented their Letters of Credence to President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin today. His Excellency, Mr. Bernardo Lucena, Ambassador of…
Many Irish consumers will travel for a sun holiday abroad this summer. The travel situation in terms of disruption at present is much different from one year ago, but summer 2022 comes with its own set of problems, including flight cancellations due to airport staff shortages, COVID-19 outbreaks and airline staff strikes; for Irish consumers this is…
Sabina and I offer you the warmest of welcomes to Áras an Uachtaráin. The celebration of community in all its diversity and sense of connection is a central element of the garden party season in the Áras. During our garden party season we welcome many groups and organisations who contribute in myriad ways to our shared…
Funding to purchase vehicles that will provide essential transport services for cancer patients and people with mobility issues Support for community groups that transport blood samples and medication Mountain Rescue Teams, Air Ambulances and Sub-Aqua Groups also to receive funding Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (Wednesday, June 22nd)…
On this day, we remember all those who lost their lives in the course of the Troubles. The profound loss felt by the families who lost loved ones, and by their communities, is immense. These deaths not only changed the course of history on this island, they also left a legacy of loss and pain…