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Gardaí already shopping for body cams as tech is approved by government

The cameras being procured will have facial recognition software, pending this technology being legislated for in a separate Bill, also approved by Cabinet on Tuesday.

Irish Mirror

Government confirms that historic convictions for homosexual sex will be quashed

Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in 1993 but the Government has just confirmed that historic convictions will now be quashed

Irish Mirror

Minister Helen McEntee says you will still be free to offend others under new hate speech laws

Minister McEntee told Newstalk’s On the Record with Gavan Reilly that the Bill is an attempt to modernise existing incitement-to-hatred laws

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Helen McEntee denies new hate speech legislation will have a 'chilling effect'

Justice Minister McEntee said that new hate speech legislation will not prevent people from expressing their views.

Irish Mirror

Helen McEntee is sure 'some people didn't approve' of her taking maternity leave

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has taken maternity leave twice for the birth of her children in April 2021 and December 2022

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach says Ireland cannot 'realistically or legally' stop accepting asylum seekers

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that Ireland cannot stop accepting asylum seekers as he made his way into a Cabinet meeting to discuss whether Ireland should make a €1.5 million contribution to the EU rather than accept 350 international protection seekers

Irish Mirror

Over 800 prisoners left waiting for addiction services in Irish prisons

Sinn Féin’s spokesman for mental health Mark Ward warned that people who do not get proper care are more likely to reoffend when they leave prison.

Irish Mirror

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Senator Fiona O’Loughlin: 'A lack of maternity leave should not be a barrier for women in public life - we can and should do better'

'Questions have been raised about whether a politician should be able to return to positions such as committee chairs after their maternity leave..Senator Fiona O’Loughlin outlines the case for legislation to protect and support members of the Oireachtas.'

Irish Mirror

Helen McEntee returns to work amid adorable toddler mishap

The Fine Gael TD was back at the office on Thursday following the birth of her second child Vincent in December.

Irish Mirror

Nursing home fees: Everything you need to know about latest government controversy

There have been allegations that an elaborate legal strategy was undertaken by successive Governments to ensure that those who were wrongly charged for nursing homes did not receive a full refund

Irish Mirror

Mum paralysed in shooting in front of young daughter vows to 'not let the scumbags win'

Sinead Connolly was shot three times in an attack in her home in Dublin and was given an 8% chance of survival by doctors - but the brave mum is now waiting to go home

Daily Mirror

Justice Minister Helen McEntee gives birth to second child

Fine Gael Minister Helen McEntee has welcomed a second son several weeks after taking maternity leave from her Cabinet position.

Irish Mirror

Legislation for gardai's body-worn cameras 'will address civil liberties concerns', says Justice Minister Helen McEntee

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said any issues around civil liberties have been addressed by other European countries

Irish Mirror

Number of garda recruits lagging significantly behind number that have resigned or retired

In total, 827 gardai have left the force over the last two years

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Over 45,000 domestic violence calls made to gardai so far in 2022

The figures were collated nationwide from the Garda Pulse system up until 1.30am on November 11

Irish Mirror

Staggering 45,000 calls reporting domestic abuse to gardaí already this year

New figures have been released by Minister Helen McEntee

Irish Mirror

Family of murdered Irish boxer Kevin Sheehy protesting killer's move to UK prison outside the Dáil

The next court hearing date of the transfer application is next Thursday

Irish Mirror

When will Ireland's new pub and drink sales laws kick in? Earlier supermarket sales and 6am closing on the way

Supermarkets and off-licences will be able to sell alcohol from 10.30am every morning - including Sundays - and nightclubs can stay open until 6am

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Gardai 'concerned' about new pub opening hours as AGS chief claims they weren't consulted

Ordinary pubs will have new standardised opening hours, from 10.30am to 12.20am, seven days a week

Dublin Live

Major change to alcohol sale hours in Tesco, SuperValu, Lidl, Dunnes, and other supermarkets

The new proposals are expected to give a much-needed boost to Ireland's night-time economy

Irish Mirror

Government to deregulate pubs industry and put no limit on licences in bid to 'revitalise and reinvigorate' rural Ireland

The plan is part of Justice Minister Helen McEntee’s massive overhaul of the country’s antiquated licensing laws

Dublin Live

Irish nightclubs to stay open until 6am under new licensing laws to be approved today

There will be a special new licence that will allow alcohol to be served in licensed venues and nightclubs until 5am, with one further hour’s drinking-up time

Irish Mirror

Irish pubs opening hours overhaul means pints can soon be served until 6am

Pubs will be open until half twelve every night of the week, clubbers can drink in a nightclub up to six in the morning and late bars will all serve until 2:30am under new laws to be agreed by ministers on Tuesday morning

Irish Mirror

Ireland has accepted 'stark' domestic violence figures for too long, says Justice Minister Helen McEntee

Helen McEntee gave a run-through of her strategy to combat gender-based violence on Thursday

Irish Mirror

Money seized by gardaí from criminals to be invested in community safety projects across the country

€2 million was allocated to it under Budget 2022 - and this will increase to €3 million next year under Budget 2023

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