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New Irish laws could make stalking a criminal offence

A pledge by the Irish Government to make stalking a standalone criminal offence has been welcomed by victims. Una Ring and Eve McDowell, backed by Fianna Fail senator Lisa Chambers, have led calls to make stalking a standalone crime under Irish law. ...

21 Apr 2022 at 15:53

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Push for higher grants for community CCTV in Leitrim

There have been calls to increase the grant assistance of community led CCTV schemes in the Carrick-on-Shannon and Mohill areas. At September’s Carrick-on-Shannon M.D. meeting, Cllr Sean McGowan sought the support of members in again calling on ...

15 Sept 2024 at 09:00

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No longer any excuse for delay in delivering new Garda station for Sligo

Sligo/Leitrim TD Marian Harkin has called on the Minister for Justice for political support in speeding up the construction of a new Garda station for Sligo. Speaking in the Dáil Ms Harkin said that there was an urgent need for the new station ...

22 Sept 2023 at 13:01

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Local domestic violence issues fundraising call

Roscommon Safe Link, the front-line domestic abuse service for the region, is issuing a special seasonal request to individuals, social groups, sports clubs and organisations to organise a fundraising event to support the charity. The local ...

15 Dec 2023 at 12:30

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Judge convicted of sexually abusing six young men resigns with immediate effect

A Circuit Court judge who was convicted of the sexual abuse of six young men following a trial, which concluded just before Christmas, has resigned from the bench with immediate effect. Gerard O’Brien, aged 59, of Old School House, ...

06 Jan 2024 at 17:06

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Minister for Justice condemns arson attacks at properties earmarked for asylum seekers

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has moved to strongly condemn recent criminal acts of arson at properties which had been earmarked to house asylum seekers. In a strongly-worded statement, issued this Saturday she said ...

06 Jan 2024 at 15:10

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Internet companies could face huge fines over content glorifying terrorism

Internet companies will face massive fines for hosting content that glorifies terrorism, under new powers for the media regulator. Coimisiun na Mean has been designated as the authority to impose the penalties which fall ...

29 Sept 2024 at 00:01

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Crime Victims Helpline to operate service offer Christmas holiday season

The National Crime Victims Helpline (CVH) will operate throughout the 2023 festive season to provide information and support to those impacted by crime in Leitrim and across the country. The service will be closed on ...

25 Dec 2023 at 18:00

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National database and agency should be established for reporting violent family deaths, study recommends

A national database should be established for reporting on violent family deaths, also known as familicide. That's the recommendation made by a recent review, which was chaired by solicitor Maura Butler. The ...

31 May 2023 at 11:36

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Government seeks tenders for provision of charter flights to deport people from Ireland

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has welcomed the launch of a formal procurement process for the provision of charter flight services for the purpose of deporting and returning individuals who no ...

17 Jun 2024 at 19:52

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SCAM ALERT: Justice Department warns Irish public to ignore fake extradition letters

The Department of Justice is warning the general public of fake extradition letters currently circulating in communities. The letters, which claim to be from the Department, have been confirmed as ...

13 Sept 2023 at 10:15

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Tougher laws for sex offenders come into effect

Gardai will now be able to disclose information about sex offenders to others if there is a threat to public safety, as part of a range of laws which came into effect on Monday. The Department of ...

13 Nov 2023 at 00:01

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