Proposed law could see ‘disruptive’ solicitors barred from client interviews
Oireachtas committee members criticise provisions in new Garda powers bill
Dedicated housing unit for trafficking victims to open in autumn
Department of Justice previously announced unit would open last year
Judge criticises Justice Department for not implementing part of refugee regime
Panel of medics to assess those seeking protection not assembled after almost five years
Covid-19: Public sector workers at home may be asked to foster children
‘No additional capacity’ in existing foster care pool during pandemic, briefing documents say
SDLP acknowledges ‘immense hurt’ after councillors oppose ‘Omagh’ extradition
Liam Campbell, found liable for bombing in civil court, to be extradited to Lithuania
Being open is good for business
Inclusion isn’t just about respect, it’s about improving commercial performance writes, Sandra O’Connell
Eight children from Greek refugee camp resettled in Ireland
The children were due to be resettled in March, but it was postponed due to Covid-19
‘I make myself small and stay quiet’: Experiences of racism in Ireland
Black Irish Lives: The Irish Times asked black people and people of colour to share their stories
Irish advertising firms concerned for future but take positives from crisis
Agencies are remotely producing campaigns in response to crisis that may hit them hard
How can the State support me now I’ve lost my job?
A range of backups are available such as social welfare allowance and sick payment scheme
Coronavirus: All inquests deferred because of outbreak
Coroners and Department of Justice agree move in order to limit exposure to Covid-19
Coronavirus: Aer Lingus cabin crew in self-isolation after passenger’s positive test
Sign of peace is to be suspended at Masses and holy water fonts emptied
2020 Great Place to Work survey shows employee pride on the rise
Flexible working, the environment and rapid technological change among key issues
Department denies asylum seekers leapfrogging social housing lists
Department of Justice denies councillor’s claim it had issuing directive over housing
Department of Justice ‘not fit for purpose’ before recent reforms
Organised crime and terrorism continue to pose challenges, says secretary general
‘Ugly anti-migrant sentiment’ on rise in Ireland – Michael D Higgins
President to attend 75th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi camp
Making ‘outsiders’ feel at home is child’s play
‘Grow from Seeds’ school workshops are piloting practical intercultural education for children
Department defends decision to place 10 beds in hotel room
Video of room with 10 beds deemed ‘staged’ but potential room capacity defended
Video of 10 beds in room not staged, insists asylum-seeker lobby
Video of direct provision centre appeared to show row of beds in room with no windows
Injunction granted against protesters at Ballinamore direct provision centre
Permanent order restrains protesters from interfering with fit out of accommodation
‘There will always be two groups in Achill now’
24-hour protests continue against the acceptance of asylum seekers on Achill Island
Empty direct provision housing in Achill is costing Government €350,000
State is paying for the accommodation while protests prevent 38 asylum seekers moving in
State pledges to consult communities over direct provision centres
Tender documents issued for new regional accommodation centres across 26 counties
Fewer patrol cars for gardaí in most parts of country
Lack of patrol cars in Border region makes policing area impossible, says GRA
Achill residents insist they are not opposed to asylum seekers but have safety concerns
Concern that ‘outside forces’ are ‘piggybacking’ on local protests
Plans to house 13 vulnerable women asylum seekers abandoned after Achill protests
Demonstrations took place at the hotel on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week
Ballinamore residents hold ‘crisis meeting’ over asylum seeker plan
Locals to stage protest outside apartment block expected to be used as accommodation
Is Ireland breaching EU rules by underfunding data regulator?
Complaint filed with European Commission over decision not to give more to watchdog
Gardaí ‘identifying individuals’ behind abuse of Lidl advert couple
New Garda strategy to tackle hate crime and promote diversity is published
Charities charged for donations under Irish residency scheme
Finders’ fees not allowed in Immigrant Investor Programme, department warns
Garda was sacked in 1982 over ‘alleged homosexual activity’, Harris confirms
Former garda says he sees correspondence from commissioner as a vindication
Up to 37,000 freedom of information requests made in 2018
Commissioner’s annual report shows requests increased by 8.5% last year
Former Justice official heads State security threat agency
Centre to analyse intelligence from Garda and Defence Forces about security risks
Your Business Week: mid-year results, CSO stats, gender pay gap briefing
Also a summer school for bankers, and talk by Gert-Jan Koopman on EU budgets
Priest blaming autism on parents has retreat cancelled by Canadian dioceses
Archbishop of Dublin says priest’s invitation to visit Ireland in October should be withdrawn
More passport e-readers for Dublin Airport in bid to cut delays
DAA says it has not been asked to segregate passengers from CTA and rest of world to ease queues
Ireland’s Got Talent finalist Sharyn Ward wins annual Traveller award
The Traveller Pride Awards are co-ordinated by the Irish Traveller Movement
Gender balance in boardroom to be targeted by law
Chambers Ireland lobbying for ‘more business-friendly approach’ to legislation
Legal profession hindering insurance reforms, claims Isme
Some lawyers encouraging false claims, says business body
Rise of the gaming machines: A losing battle against gambling
Councillors in Donegal voted to legalise gaming machines, despite risks of addiction
No time frame for new Sligo Garda station
Local Fine Gael TD says he hopes the budget fallout from the new children’s hospital will not impact on the station
More than 11,600 households seek debt advice from State body
Majority who contact Abhaile about debts and mortgage arrears are in employment
Thornton Hall prison site that cost State €51m offered for housing
Jail housing 2,200 envisaged in 2005 now regarded as ‘counterproductive’
Call for Irish businesses to tap into migrant skills in the workplace
State will lose out if jobs can’t be filled, says Virgin Media boss Tony Hanway
Rights of direct provision resident breached after CCTV footage allegedly disclosed to radio station
Data Protection Commissioner says State agency and contractor Aramark breached duties
Government will not support Bill on citizenship for all Irish-born children
Labour says proposal would help those potentially facing deportation depending on status of parents
Judge heading up investigation into sex abuse case seeks submissions from State
Commission will inquire into former sports coach Bill Kenneally’s abuse of teenage boys
Budget 2019: The full text of Paschal Donohoe’s speech
Minister for Finance announces planned Government expenditure for next year
Surge in children in ‘wholly unsuitable’ direct provision
Latest figures show 1,547 children held in 34 centres, up 37% from 2016
Gardaí warn of industrial unrest unless they get trade union rights
Garda body says planned new industrial relations legislation has inherent defects
FOI files Department of Justice said did not exist are located
Department considered it inappropriate to ask former minister about Gmail account
Women from Magdalene laundries invited to apply to redress scheme
Government opens scheme to adjoining institutions after Ombudsman’s intervention
‘Crucial’ legislation on maternity deaths is held up
Delays are ‘utterly disgraceful’ and ‘beyond acceptable’, says Clare Daly
State agencies refuse to disclose details of foreign intelligence sharing
Civil liberties groups find lack of oversight in Ireland and elsewhere ‘deeply troubling’
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