Jim O'Callaghan

Why has immigration fizzled out as an issue?

Dramatic decline in numbers seeking asylum will be seen by some as evidence that Ireland has become less welcoming. But that’s what the Government wanted

Government nominates senior counsel as new High Court judge

Sean Gillane SC will fill the vacancy left by Mr Justice Denis McDonald

Seized criminal assets to be disposed of more quickly under new measures

Under new Bill, assets seized by Criminal Assets Bureau can be disposed of after two years instead of five

Domestic violence disclosure scheme could expose victims to ‘unacceptable’ risk, department finds

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has committed to setting up a domestic violence register

Plan to hike personal injury awards will lead to higher premiums, warns Aviva

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan is to bring a memo to Cabinet on Tuesday on Judicial Council’s proposal to hike awards by 16.7%

Number of resolved planning and environment cases doubles under new fast-track approach

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan says increase in planning cases heard vindicates new fast-track approach

‘I’m so scared’: Families in limbo after being told to leave international protection accommodation

Many of those affected are working locally, and their children attending local schools

Dáil passes Defamation Bill by 83 votes to 61

Retailers should fight defamation claims ‘and not take easy route’, says Minister

Gardaí question four arrested in connection with the seizure of more than €30m worth of cocaine

Gardaí question four arrested in connection with the seizure of more than €30m worth of cocaine

Police ombudsman investigating circumstances of Evan Fitzgerald’s death

Wicklow man (22) took his own life after discharging a firearm in Carlow shopping centre

Dáil is expected to pass Bill reforming defamation law this week

Sinn Féin’s moves to retain juries in defamation cases were rejected by the Government previously

Kneecap would not face prosecution under new Irish anti-terrorism laws, Minister insists

Band member Mo Chara has been prosecuted for allegedly displaying Hizbullah flag at London concert

Justice plan to overhaul local community safety partnerships to replace joint policing committees

New partnerships a step towards a more collaborative, responsive and locally driven approach, Minister says

Record domestic violence calls to Free Legal Advice Centres

Overwhelming demand points to ‘civil legal aid crisis’, says Flac chief executive

Isme says 17% rise in personal injury payout is ‘capitulation to vested interests’

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan is due to bring proposal to Cabinet next week to legislate for higher payouts

Britain’s ambassador takes Darragh O’Brien’s name gaffe like a diplomat at summer garden party

‘We’ve so fallen in love with the city, country and people,’ says Paul Johnston, announcing he is to stay in Dublin

Minister denies Sinn Féin’s claim anti-terrorism Bill contains a ‘Kneecap’ clause

Jim O’Callaghan says UK charge against ‘Mo Chara’ could not occur in Ireland

Will the EU sanction Israel?

Ireland and other countries favour sanctions against Israel, including suspending a trade agreement

Minister concerned 44% of women are dissatisfied with initial Garda response to abuse

Jim O’Callaghan said gardaí are being continually trained to deal with the issue

Minister to bring memo to Cabinet on plan to raise personal injury awards by almost 17%

Planned blanket hike of 16.7% has been met with resistance from insurers and business lobby groups

New sheriff Jim O’Callaghan took Leaders’ Questions. Expectations were modest…

Some people might have been thinking Jim O’Callaghan was chosen to answer questions precisely because of the topic

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