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Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade @HMcEntee today delivered a keynote address on Ireland’s Place in the EU. 🇮🇪🇪🇺 Read the full speech here 👉 gov.ie/en/department-…

A new domestic violence refuge is to be built in Dundalk, Co Louth, after securing funding from the Government rte.ie/news/leinster/…

Have your say on the Body-Worn Cameras Code of Practice before 13 January 2026. A form is live on the Garda website which allows the public to provide feedback on the new draft Code of Practice. You can view the code and complete the form here: garda.ie/.../body-worn-…...

The Child Law Project, under the executive directorship of Dr Carol Coulter, has been commissioned by the Department to deliver a Family Law Reporting Project. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-… @OCallaghanJim @ChildLawProject

Minister @OCallaghanJim is in Brussels for the Home Affairs Council 🇮🇪🇪🇺 On the agenda: 🔷 EU migration & asylum policy 🔷 Civil Protection Mechanism 🔷 Internal EU security 🎥 Watch more

Cabinet approval for €2.18 billion Sectoral Investment Plan for Justice 2026-2030. The funding allocation will support major capital projects in the Justice sector from 2026-2030. bit.ly/3Kgv1QC @OCallaghanJim

The National Cyber Security Centre today launched its 2025 National Cyber Risk Assessment. This is a comprehensive review of the cyber threats, systemic risks, and sectoral vulnerabilities facing the State. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-… @OCallaghanJim @ncsc_gov_ie

Was stuck “watching” that on the radio. Fair play to @RTEsport for getting every second of tension across. #COYBIG

About 1,500 restraining order applications made since anti-stalking provisions introduced irishtimes.com/crime-law/2025…

Hearing from You, on the EU! 🇮🇪🇪🇺 A public consultation on Ireland’s 2026 EU Presidency is now open for submissions! Let us know what you want to see achieved during our EU Presidency. See ➡️ gov.ie/en/department-…

The Courts Service online Court Portal available for probate applications online. The Courts Service is working with a handful of solicitors initially to make improvements before rolling out more widely. Full update: bit.ly/4qTDIAT

The Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD today obtained Government approval for 18 Ambassadorial nominations. With the nominations announced today, 53% of 🇮🇪 diplomatic missions will be led by women, including Washington DC, the EU, London, Berlin and Paris. gov.ie/en/department-…

Record allocation of over €6.17 billion for the Justice Sector in Budget 2026. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-… @OCallaghanJim @brophytalks @NiallCollinsTD

A social media awareness campaign to reinforce maximum compliance with child maintenance orders launched today. Child Maintenance is the regular financial support parents give to ensure the security and stability of their children. More: bit.ly/4pRiSl0 @OCallaghanJim

New Rural Safety Plan launched today at the #NationalPloughingChampionships by @NiallCollinsTD It aims to build safer rural communities across Ireland with a focus on Community Safety, Property Crime, Roads Safety and Animal & Wildlife Crime Read more: bit.ly/47MKp0h

The latest Garda recruitment competition will open this Thurs 18th Sept 2025 and will run until 3pm on Thurs 9th Oct 2025. Interested applicants should visit publicjobs.ie/en/garda-train… to submit your application. youtu.be/OALGreFAP9c

Minister @OCallaghanJim today met with representatives of the Ireland India Council and the Federation of Indian Communities in Ireland to discuss recent racist attacks on members of the Indian community. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-… @iic_info

An Garda Síochána is currently recruiting for a Chief Information Officer. ➡️ Deadline: Thursday 4 September 2025 at 3pm ➡️ Location: Garda HQ, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 ➡️ Starting salary: €168,138 More info here ➡️ garda.ie/!0F4359

The Government has appointed Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly to the post of Garda Commissioner for a term of five years from 1 September next. Read more: bit.ly/4mkMWTy @OCallaghanJim @MichealMartinTD @gardainfo

Record €2.180 billion additional capital funding for the Justice sector under the National Development Plan. It will invest in prison capacity, Garda stations, courthouses, cyber security and technology. gov.ie/en/department-… @OCallaghanJim @NiallCollinsTD @brophytalks