Jim O'Callaghan TD

Thanks to Paul Kelly, Liz Halpin and the Dublin team at Fáilte Ireland for the update today on their tourism plans for Dublin. Keep up the great work @FailteIreland

The first review of the Civil Legal Aid scheme since its introduction in 1979 was published today. Read more: bit.ly/4lKxNLr @OCallaghanJim

"We need to keep updating and changing our laws to ensure that we can remain on top of these organised crime gangs so that we never get them in the situation where they feel comfortable about their accumulation of wealth." Minister @OCallaghanJim

We were privileged to host two exceptional events @iiea today. The morning began with an address by Minister @OCallaghanJim @DeptJusticeIRL who, with Chair @AlexWhiteSC and the audience, discussed the challenge of balancing competing human rights in justice, home affairs and…

I will soon be bringing forward proposals to create a Domestic Violence Register. This will be known as Jennie's Law, to signify the campaign championed by Jennie's brother Jason in her memory. @OCallaghanJim

CAB to receive greater powers under new Bill introduced by Minister @OCallaghanJim CAB will be able to seize assets within two years, as opposed to waiting seven years, as is the case at present. Making it tougher for criminals to flaunt their assets & giving more power to CAB.

Cuan, the state agency tackling domestic violence, has just announced €3.2 million in available funding for service providers to help combat this issue in Ireland. Got a proposal? Apply now via the Cuan website. Deadline: August 4th. Recipients will be announced this autumn.

Another major cocaine seizure worth up to €35m by @GardaInfo this morning. Excellent cooperation involving Gardaí, @defenceforces and Revenue, and another example of our work to disrupt the criminal gangs involved.

FLAC was delighted to welcome a fantastic turn-out for the launch of its 2024 Annual Report, “Do Something About It!” At the event, we heard from Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan TD, Eilis Barry FLAC CEO, and Dr Fiona Donson FLAC Vice Chair. Report: encr.pw/bYRi2

I have signed the regulations to allow for new Local Community Safety Partnerships to be established in every local authority area across the country.

Today is the 29th anniversary of the murder of Veronica Guerin. Her murder was a watershed moment for Irish politics and policing. Her influence is still present and she has not been and will not be forgotten.

We were delighted to welcome Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghantd , to MQI’s Riverbank Centre today. The Minister received a tour of our homeless services in Riverbank, taking in the catering, medical, mental health, and showering facilities with our CEO, Eddie Mullins.

Fianna Fáil understands that while both men and women can be victims of domestic, sexual and gender based violence, women and girls are disproportionally affected. Today @OCallaghanJim highlighted the importance of men emphasing that violence against women is never acceptable.

A targeted implementation plan for the final phase of Zero Tolerance, the Third National Strategy on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, has been published. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-… @OCallaghanJim

A positive meeting with my colleague @OCallaghanJim on progressing the Transport Security Force, a key commitment in the Programme for Government for Fianna Fáil. @fiannafailparty

Tune in: I’m on @PatKennyNT from 10am.

EU Ministers responsible for Justice and Home Affairs met for two days in Luxembourg. Agenda items included combatting organised crime, internal security and migration. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-… @OCallaghanJim

Great to meet Commissioner Michael McGrath at today’s meeting of Justice ministers.

Cabinet approves priority drafting of a new bill to establish the Criminal Justice International Cooperation Office and set out its powers in line with the EU e-Evidence Regulation and Directive. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-… @OCallaghanJim

Minister @daracalleary has today opened applications for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance! 👗📚 📅 Most payments will be made automatically from 14th July – check your MyWelfare account or post for confirmation. 🖥️ Apply now at 👉 MyWelfare.ie