Jim O'Callaghan TD

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: bit.ly/4uhouGr @OCallaghanJim @gardainfo

🚔✅ Fianna Fáil is delivering safer streets for communities across Ireland! Minister Jim O'Callaghan has confirmed that 193 new probationer Gardaí have been assigned to divisions right across the country, strengthening high visibility policing in our communities. 💪🇮🇪 🚔

I am very pleased to be invited to address the Prison Officers’ Association this evening. I took the opportunity to thank delegates for their outstanding public service and the care and professionalism they deliver on a daily basis in difficult circumstances.

📸 The British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference covered legacy, political stability, security, and British-Irish cooperation. Secretary of State @hilarybennmp & Minister @Matthew_Patrick held productive discussions with Irish Government counterparts @HMcEntee & @OCallaghanJim

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: bit.ly/4u8JaAz @OCallaghanJim

New business and operations apprenticeships for the public and private sector. Level 6 qualification combining paid work-based learning with accredited off the job education. Fianna Fáil are committed to creating and offering new pathways to employment through apprenticeships.

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

Today saw the publication of Judicial Guidelines on the Commissioning, Preparation, Content and Usage of Expert Reports in Family Law Proceedings. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-… @OCallaghanJim

Community Monuments Fund From castles and churches to graveyards, towers and forts, €8m funding will help conserve, restore and improve the monuments that shape our local identity. ▪️ 104 projects nationwide ▪️ Funding up €500,000

The International Protection Bill 2026 has passed through the Houses of the Oireachtas. The objective of the Bill is to provide a fair, sustainable and efficient asylum procedure, consistent with asylum laws across the EU. gov.ie/en/department-… @OCallaghanJim @brophytalks

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

Tune in: I will join RTE Six One TV @rte this evening.

Black bags on our streets ❌ As Deputy Lord Mayor, Cllr John Stephens has campaigned for the new compactor system for rubbish. This is being rolled out across the city. Solutions 💯 that’s what John is about. Cleaner streets, practical solutions 📌

Ireland’s Minister for Justice, Jim O‘Callaghan, addressed the legacy of the 1916 #EasterRising during the 2026 Annual #1916RelativesAssociation Commemoration held yesterday in the ‚Garden of Remembrance‘, Dublin 🇮🇪 #Ireland #EU #1916Rising #history @OCallaghanJim