Jim O'Callaghan
Escort website ‘makes a mockery’ of Ireland’s law criminalising purchase of sex
Individuals linked to platform have ‘past criminal convictions for pimping’ says Senator Sharon Keogan
‘Anonymous cowards’ found threatening gardaí will face full force of law, says Minister
Convictions would be strong deterrent to abuse, says Jim O’Callaghan at Garda rank-and-file conference
Defence Forces have been called in to confront citizens since early days of the State
Troops deployed numerous times to streets and prisons to deal with disorder and violence
Garda chiefs ‘overzealous’ and too quick to suspend officers, GRA says
Gardaí are ‘afraid to pursue fleeing suspects’ due to fear of disciplinary action, according to representative group
Jim O’Callaghan crossed a dangerous line when he threatened to call in the Army
Even in critical circumstances such as the destruction of the British embassy in 1972 or in various prison riots, the State has never sent in its military to confront the citizenry
Micheál Martin survives week of internal Fianna Fáil dissent, but is a bigger heave on the way?
The Government’s response to the fuel protests exposed a fissure within the party, ‘loss of connectivity’ with grassroots supporters, and accusations of top-down leadership
New law will undo hundreds of historic gay sex convictions
Dáil debate hears of horrific penal system and climate of fear in which gay men lived or left Ireland to escape
Micheál Martin has enough support to resist FF leadership challenge, survey suggests
Ministers and TDs rally behind Taoiseach, but 25, mostly rural, TDs did not respond to Irish Times poll
Micheál Martin probably wasn’t anticipating a second surprise attack from within
Opposition politicians watch on as cracks in the Government’s resolve deepen
International Protection Bill passed in Dáil vote after three-hour debate
Most significant reform of immigration law in State’s history passed and now goes to President
Fuel protests: Why did it take so long for Garda to act?
In the News podcast: Dublin city centre blocked, national roadways disrupted and vital fuel depots under siege for days
Government survives confidence vote after surprise Michael Healy-Rae resignation
Sharp exchanges in Dáil debate as Coalition accused of ‘abandoning the Irish people’ by Mary Lou McDonald amid fuel crisis
Gardaí concerned radicalised fuel protesters may confront or attack senior politicians
Security being tightened for Taoiseach and Ministers amid concerns around hardliners and far-right agitators
Simmering Government tensions over O’Callaghan’s request for Army help with fuel blockades
Helen McEntee twice declines to confirm if Minister for Justice consulted her before Defence Forces announcement
‘You know who’s in control’ - How the fuel protests brought the country to a standstill
The seeds of this week’s disruption were sown in meetings in late March and fomented in online forums and WhatsApp groups
The Irish Times view on the fuel protests: patience is running out
Yielding to the core demands would undermine the Government’s already fragile credibility as a guardian of the public finances
Fuel price protesters say they will continue blockades despite claiming to have secured meeting
Nationwide disruption continues as petrol station forecourts run low on supply due to ongoing blockades
The three reasons why the Government refuses to meet the fuel protesters
Opposition parties called for engagement with demonstrators but there is distrust of them within Cabinet
Minister to consider starting work on Creeslough inquest before criminal proceedings end
Jim O’Callaghan meets family members of people who died in Co Donegal explosion in 2022
Calling in the Defence Forces against fuel protesters is a huge strategic error
By sending in the army to move tractors, the Government has proved every sceptic of increased defence spending right
An absolute right to protest? How do gardaí weigh that with the rights of those affected?
Obligation of the State to protect peaceful assembly is outlined in the Constitution
Court reports can make for distressing reading. There are good reasons for that
Press Ombudsman’s recent comments on graphic language in court reports highlight an issue court reporters have been attuned to for years
EU states warned extremists could take advantage of war in Iran to cross into Europe
Continental governments anxious about surge in refugees fleeing escalating conflict in Middle East
Family of Canadian peace negotiator John de Chastelain say he is ‘in good health and spirits’
Reports of his death emerged in Canada and were published here, with public figures paying tribute
Plans to strip convicted killers of parental rights to proceed despite Tusla’s concerns
Department of Justice ‘satisfied’ that Valerie’s Law ‘is constitutional in all respects’
Gardaí have resources to enforce Grace’s Law and should not fear prosecution, Canney says
Mother of Grace Lynch calls on Minister for Justice to ensure gardaí can enforce new laws
Staffing issues at State agency led to delay in carrying out parts of plan to end sexual violence
Majority of 95 actions in Government’s own Zero Tolerance strategy were not completed by the end of 2025
Jim O’Callaghan to meet relatives of Creeslough victims
Families hope for public inquiry into 2022 Donegal explosion in which 10 people lost their lives
Infrastructure Bill to fast-track big projects could be enacted by summer
Minister for Infrastructure Jack Chambers will tell Cabinet that all public bodies will be required to identify suitable projects
Investigation fails to determine origin of drones around Zelenskiy’s Dublin flight
Minister for Justice expresses concern at Islamic State-inspired terrorism in Dublin
Minister and commissioner to face criticism at AGSI conference over Garda suspensions
Recent failed investigation over allegations penalty points being illegally ‘squared’ reveals crisis in suspension system, AGSI says
Detention centre for deportees may be considered
Social Democrats justice spokesperson questioned why people were being left at overcrowded jails without prior warning
Alan Kelly to Jim O’Callaghan ... I will look for you, I will find you...
If TDs return to milder spring weather after the recess, then they might be spared a roasting from Opposition over fuel cost interventions
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