The Latest Breaking News from Helen McEntee

A new Bill will create, for the first time in Ireland, specific hate crime offences

“It is expected that the new aircraft will become operational in 2024”

The most dangerous jails for staff in 2021 were Mountjoy and Limerick jails with 15 incidents

'He had the courage to fight the British empire despite overwhelming odds, and to force it to the negotiating table'

Helen's Bar in Kilmackillogue in Co Kerry has often been praised as having the cheapest pint of Guinness in the country, costing punters just €3.90 for a sup of the black stuff. However, a new contender for a bargain pint has now entered the running

'The need for greater late-night services across the public transport network is being kept under review'

The current commissioner Helen Dixon is to be made chairwoman of the Data Protection Commission.

The proposal is expected to get the green light from Ministers as Minister McEntee wants to strengthen the law on consent in rape cases and to support victims in sexual violence cases.

Ms Jacob was 18 years old when she disappeared near her home in Roseberry, Newbridge, Co Kildare at approximately 3pm on Tuesday, July 28 1998