News - Justice Minister

Over 300 attend reinterment of Liam Farrell

A guard of honour was formed at Bornacoola this morning as a mark of respect and support for the family.

Apr 23, 2026 12:56

There are ongoing disputes over who should have been consulted before Minister Jim O'Callaghan's unexpected announcement last Thursday.

Apr 14, 2026 13:07

Jim O'Callaghan is in Strokestown this afternoon, where he will meet Roscommon Safe Link.

Mar 30, 2026 14:02

Local senator Paraic Brady told the Seanad there used to be two superintendents in Co Longford, but now there's only one.

Feb 12, 2026 09:38

Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice says he hope's to raise some local issues with Minister Jim O'Callaghan in Dublin today.

Feb 5, 2026 07:25

The Longford-Westmeath politician served as minister in the cabinets of Liam Cosgrave and Garrett Fitzgerald.

Dec 6, 2025 16:55

There was a significant increase in this offence in the Shannonside region.

Nov 30, 2025 13:46

They are some of the total of 459 drivers who appeared before the District Court.

Nov 13, 2025 17:19

Minister Jim O'Callaghan was speaking at the opening of the Garda Water Unit in Athlone on Friday.

Nov 8, 2025 14:17

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has signed regulations that will allow community safety partnerships to be set up around the country.

Jun 30, 2025 08:13

Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Transport Martin Kenny has called on the Justice Minister to explain why this isn't already the case.

May 16, 2024 12:45

Councillor Paddy Farrell raised the issue at yesterday's Leitrim County Council meeting.

May 8, 2024 13:19

It's understood Gardaí regarded the alert with the 'utmost seriousness'.

Apr 27, 2024 07:49

The IT system collects, processes and shares information relevant to external border management.

Mar 14, 2024 17:53

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