News - Justice Minister Helen McEntee
Over 700 drug driving tests carried out by local Gardaí at checkpoints this year
In her response to Deputy Martin, Justice Minister Helen McEntee cited Garda figures up to and including September 30th.
Oct 18, 2024 08:17
Roscommon Councillors seek meeting with Minister for Justice
It was revealed at the meeting that the amount of Gardaí stationed in the Castlerea/Boyle district has decreased by 50% since 2012.
Sep 26, 2024 07:22
Justice Minister to face questions on Dublin riots
Helen McEntee will appear before the Oireachtas Justice Committee today.
Dec 7, 2023 09:31
Local TD's preparing for this evenings no confidence vote in the Dáil
Minister Helen McEntee is set to comfortably survive the Sinn Fein motion today with the support of Government TDs and independent deputies.
Dec 5, 2023 13:28
Tougher sentences introduced to tackle violent crime
Justice Minister Helen McEntee says ensuring the safety of Gardaí and all other frontline workers has been one of her main priorities
Nov 1, 2023 10:16
Michael D Higgins to honour Gardaí who died in service
The ceremony in Dublin's Phoenix Park will honour over 1,800 Gardai who lost their lives over the past 101 years.
Sep 16, 2023 10:19
Farmers are asking for increased Garda numbers to tackle rural crime
IFA Deputy President Brian Rushe is seeking a meeting with the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee.
Oct 29, 2022 14:07
Large crowd expected at Night and Day Festival this weekend
The festival begins today with a variety of headlining acts taking to the stage both nights.
Sep 24, 2022 10:24
Local Domestic Violence Advocacy welcome new 'zero tolerance strategy'
The sentence for assault causing harm could increase from five years to ten years.
Jul 3, 2022 09:43
Extra funding to be made available for domestic violence support groups
The extra funding comes to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Nov 25, 2021 12:16
Proceeds of crime could cover cost of CCTV cameras in Longford
Justice Minister Helen McEntee has confirmed that funding will be available for the county through a special application process for designated projects
Apr 24, 2021 09:26
Justice Minister says granting Gardai powers to close pubs will help return to more open society
The Justice Minister believes granting Gardai the power to close pubs breaching covid-19 guidelines will help the country return to a more open society
Sep 2, 2020 17:22Shannonside Newsletter
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