Government secured approval for new measures in relation to Ukrainian citizens with Temporary Protection status. Find out more: https://bit.ly/42WY5lS

Minister Jim O’Callaghan calls on those with information about The Disappeared to provide it to the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains. Read More: https://bit.ly/4uE3ydA

Yesterday, in preparation for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in July, Minister Jim O’Callaghan met with French Minister for Justice Gérald Darmanin in Dublin. Read more: https://bit.ly/4f3a2O7

Today Minister Jim O'Callaghan and Minister Colm Brophy are launching upgraded eGates facilities at Dublin Airport marking an important investment in Ireland’s border management infrastructure and passenger processing systems. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tVogV6

Cabinet approval to publish ‘Valerie’s Law’ to remove guardianship rights from one guardian/parent convicted of killing the other guardian/parent. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

When families change because of separation or divorce it can be a difficult and confusing time for everyone, especially children. A series of videos have been developed to help them understand family justice processes like separation, mediation and the family courts. Visit gov.ie/FamilyChanges

The first Annual Report of the Building Pathways Together: Criminal Justice Reintegration Through Employment Strategy was been published. Read more: https://bit.ly/4w9ED2v

Today Minister Jim O'Callaghan launched multimedia resources aimed at children aged 8-12 years, experiencing family change such as separation or divorce, or whose parents are navigating the family courts system. Resources: gov.ie/FamilyChanges PR: bit.ly/42fKdmo

Today saw the attestation of 193 new Gardaí at a ceremony in the Garda College in Templemore. The new probationer Gardaí will be assigned to Garda Divisions across the country by the Garda Commissioner. Read more: https://bit.ly/4uhouGr

The sod was turned today on the second phase of the Castlerea Grove Housing Development Project. Construction of the project is underway and will deliver 126 spaces across 21 new housing units. Read more: https://bit.ly/4u8JaAz

Today saw the launch of the DERG Youth Diversion Project in East Clare and North Tipperary. The project will operate from bases in Nenagh and Killaloe and serve a catchment area with a population of approximately 62,750 people. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tZzXdG

Details of the Implementation Plan for the Family Courts Act 2024 were announced today. The Act will introduce important changes to the delivery of family justice in Ireland. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tW8IAG

€4.3 million in funding has been announced for organisations supporting victims and survivors of crime. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vHvgHb

Today saw the publication of Judicial Guidelines on the Commissioning, Preparation, Content and Usage of Expert Reports in Family Law Proceedings. Read more: https://bit.ly/48SDSki

Today, the appointment of Mr. Doncha O’Sullivan as Secretary General of the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration was announced. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tbLAy4

Applications for the 2026 Community Safety Fund now open! Find out more: https://bit.ly/3OoyDBT Read press release: https://bit.ly/4tbNPBJ

Due to ongoing pressure on fuel, travel and transport, the Department made the decision to postpone next week’s citizenship ceremonies in Killarney. In the coming days the Department will confirm event dates in June to facilitate people that were due to receive their citizenship.

Statement by the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O'Callaghan. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

The graduation ceremony of 159 Recruit Prison Officers took place today in the Hogan Suite of Croke Park. The new officers have already been placed in prisons throughout the prison estate. Read more: https://bit.ly/4drJvsV

The progress report on the implementation of the Third National Strategy on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) for 2025 was published today. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bHLisC

Minister O’Callaghan is in Paris today for high level meetings with his French counterparts. This visit comes ahead of Ireland assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on 1 July. Read more: https://bit.ly/4c9gZuZ

The Recorded Crime Statistics for 2025 by the Central Statistics Office provides an important analysis of crime trends across the country. Read More: https://bit.ly/41s5zML

Government has approved in principle a new approach to applications for consideration of a Presidential pardon. Only convictions imposed after the foundation of the State in 1922 would be eligible for consideration. Read more: https://bit.ly/47qbFAJ

Government approval to strengthen Ireland’s ability to detect suspicious air travel patterns through Passenger Name Record data. Read more: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Operation Encompass will provide for information sharing between Gardaí and school authorities to strengthen protections for children impacted by violence in the home. It has operated in schools across Northern Ireland since 2021. More: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Expressions of interest are being sought from suitably qualified and experienced persons for consideration for appointment as the Irish member on the Council of Europe's European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI). Read more: https://bit.ly/4sPyzd7

Statement by the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs & Migration Jim O'Callaghan on the Sean McGovern case. Read more: https://bit.ly/3NGwQYD

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan publishes International Co-operation (Omagh Bombing Inquiry) Bill 2026 Read more: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

The visit to Athens comes at a time of ever-closer partnership and cooperation between Ireland and Greece in the approach to Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Read more: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

The Bill is designed to enable the taking of oral testimony before the Irish courts for the purposes of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. Read more: https://bit.ly/40gVu4S

EU Ministers responsible for Justice and Home Affairs met over two days to discuss justice, security and migration. Read more: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Minister Jim O’Callaghan today met with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn to discuss and update each other on shared priorities of security cooperation, addressing the legacy of the Troubles and supporting the work of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. Read more: https://bit.ly/3MKMC4m

Today saw the launch of an innovative new online Child Maintenance Calculator. The calculator is intended to help parents in coming to arrangements on child maintenance payments. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tUijJ6

Today marks 10 years since the creation of Ireland’s national DNA database. An event to mark the anniversary took place at Forensic Science Ireland HQ. Read more: https://bit.ly/47a1Y9i

📣 Closing Tomorrow 📣 Help shape Ireland’s first National Strategy for Improving Community Safety by completing our anonymous survey. This is an opportunity to help public service agencies and communities to work together to make communities safer. https://bit.ly/3Zx2gTH

Minister Jim O’Callaghan signs Defamation (Amendment) Act (Commencement) Order 2026. Read more: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Minister O’Callaghan has expressed his deep sense of regret for the suffering experienced by those detained in industrial schools, and he has confirmed in the Dáil that survivors of these schools do not have a criminal record. Read more: https://bit.ly/4sbslEa

Government has been informed of proposals to reform the criminal legal aid fee structure in the District Court. The reform will lead to greater efficiencies in the District Court and a more sustainable Criminal Legal Aid Scheme. Read more: https://bit.ly/4s37G4Y

The sod was turned today at a new domestic violence refuge facility in County Louth. The development, which was identified as a priority under the Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV), is being led by Women’s Aid Dundalk. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Osqkow

Statement by the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan on Provisional Crime Statistics Year-end 2025 Read here: https://bit.ly/3OuJgTw

The report contains a review of progress on 2024/25 actions and objectives of the National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR) 2023-2027 and makes recommendations to address challenges in implementation. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rzC32Y

Minister Jim O’Callaghan announces details of Stardust Recognition Payment Scheme. Read more: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

The Defamation (Amendment) Bill has passed through both houses of the Oireachtas. The General Scheme of the Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation Bill has also been published. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rP3nKA

Government today approved Phase Two recognition payments for injured survivors of the Stardust fire. Each survivor will be eligible for a recognition payment of €20,000 and the scheme will be straightforward to access. Read more: https://bit.ly/3MnZfBZ

📣 Help shape Ireland’s first National Strategy for Improving Community Safety by completing our anonymous survey. We want to hear from people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences living in the Republic of Ireland today. https://bit.ly/4kLR7Z7 Survey closes 27 February 2026.

100 men and 67 women have been attested and will be assigned to Garda divisions across the country by the Garda Commissioner. Over 200 new trainees are due to enter the Garda College next week. Read more: https://bit.ly/45RZz2E

Significant progress on the nationwide roll-out of Local Community Safety Partnerships has been achieved with members now appointed to 34 Safety Partnerships. An online national community safety survey also launched today. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qiegmU

Government approval to introduce amendments to the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, to address disclosure of counselling notes, disregard of certain historical convictions, and refusal of bail. Read more: https://bit.ly/4c70gsD

A commencement order, allowing the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland to begin issuing remote and in-person betting licences, was signed yesterday by Minister O'Callaghan Read More: https://bit.ly/3M5g6JW

Charter Removal Flight to remove 33 Polish and Lithuanian nationals from the State. Read more: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...