News - Helen McEntee
Roscommon paired with Slovenia for Ireland's EU presidency
Ireland will preside over the European Council for six months, from July to December 2026.
Jan 19, 2026 07:42
Ban on mobile phones in primary schools starts today
Secondary schools will have a restrictive phone-use policy for the duration of the school day, which they'll develop in consultation with students, parents and staff.
Jun 13, 2025 09:23
Minister Helen McEntee appointed as new Fine Gael Deputy Leader
Justice Minister Helen McEntee will step into Cavan-Monaghan TD Heather Humphreys' former role.
Oct 20, 2024 09:46
Roscommon councillors call for urgent meeting with Justice Minister
It follows several burglaries throughout the county, which were highlighted in a protest in Castlerea last weekend.
Oct 2, 2024 16:48
Investigation launched following bomb-scare at home of Justice Minister
It's understood Gardaí regarded the alert with the 'utmost seriousness'.
Apr 27, 2024 07:49
Local TD will not be drawn on Taoiseach's replacement
The Sligo-Leitrim Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan would not be drawn on his own choice, but believes all 6 are strong candidates
Mar 20, 2024 13:42
Arrests 'imminent' following arson attacks on accommodation centres
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said it's her belief the cases are progressing.
Jan 11, 2024 09:23
Justice Minister to face questions on Dublin riots
Helen McEntee will appear before the Oireachtas Justice Committee today.
Dec 7, 2023 09:31
Justice Minister says she won't intervene in Garda roster row
Rank and file Gardaí want Commissioner Drew Harris to defer the November 6th date for reverting back to the old pre-pandemic roster.
Oct 2, 2023 17:21
Justice Minister calls for Gardaí to reconsider decision to pull overtime
The Garda Representative Association will also effectively strike on the 10th of November if there's no resolution to a dispute over rosters.
Sep 28, 2023 10:56
Justice Minister condemns Dail protests
13 people were arrested and security at Government Buildings is to be reviewed.
Sep 21, 2023 11:05
Local TD claims new hate speech legislation will be unenforceable
Deputy Clarke has branded the terminology in the bill as sloppy and not well thought out.
Nov 11, 2022 13:40
Irish Rural Link encourages Shannonside residents to check on elderly and vunerable neighbours
With the clocks going back last weekend and nights becoming longer, the local organisation believes there's now an increased risk of criminality.
Nov 3, 2022 13:24Shannonside Newsletter
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