Minister McEntee believes stronger sentences are needed in Ireland Every woman in Ireland will agree that the current sentencing, particularly for violent abusers, is far too lenient. We’re seeing way too many people walk out of court with barely a slap on the wrist. These abusers have committed unthinkable crimes but their sentences don’t come […]
1 year ago
Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee has shared that she is “sure” some people were not happy when she took maternity leave for a second time. The minister made this comment as she spoke about returning to work following the birth of her second child, and while she is “delighted” to be back, there is a […]
2 years ago
It’s hoped that the new Bill will offer more protection to victims. The Irish Government has approved the Criminal Justice Bill, which makes stalking a standalone offence. The Bill will allow victims of stalking behaviour to issue civil restraining orders without a criminal prosecution. This, as Minister for Justice Helen McEntee notes, will facilitate earlier […]
3 years ago
The package has been described as the Government’s “most ambitious” plan to date. The Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has announced a package worth €363 million to target domestic violence, and gender and sexual-based violence in Ireland. Describing the strategy as the Government’s “most ambitious” plan to date, Minister McEntee has said that the plan […]
3 years ago
Official plans could be announced by next week. Irish households will be paid up to €400 a month for hosting Ukrainian refugees, according to reports. The measure is designed to help with the overall cost of the process, including household utility bills, with plans to implement the payment currently being discussed at Government level. Sources […]
3 years ago
The new emergency measure will take immediate effect. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has announced the lifting of visa requirements for Ukraine nationals entering Ireland. The Department of Justice said people who are leaving Ukraine amid the Russian attack and travelling to Ireland may, for now, do so without a visa if they judge it safe to travel. […]
4 years ago