James Browne

Helen McEntee was first Minister in history of the State to take maternity leave

Betting businesses could face fines of up to €20m if they breach some provisions outlined in Bill

Marian Harkin says Government could offer amnesty for those caught up in ‘exploitation’

Ministers commit to processing all asylum applications and appeals within six months

Extra funds for youth justice budget to be used to target ‘persistent’ young offenders

Agreement on legal funding for inquests into 1981 nightclub tragedy comes undone

Borders should be secured and Afghan people helped to stay in the region, states agree

Bohs cruise past College Corinthians as Cork City shock Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds

Decision yet to be taken whether those subject to deportation orders will be eligible

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue calls on internal Fianna Fáil critics to ‘cop on’

Labour Senator warns of advertising impact on children as no 9pm broadcast watershed

Legislation also gives Government power to appoint five extra High Court judges

Annual renewal debate and Dublin Bay South by-election put SCC back in spotlight

Minister says Government still firmly against non-essential travel

Round-up: Bohemians avenge opening night defeat against Finn Harps

TD stood aside as Minister for Justice but remains a member of Government

Minister for Justice signals need for legislative change in addition to policing reforms

Minister acknowledges lack of gambling controls make Ireland a ‘wild west’

Separate law targeting criminals that encourage children to offend is being developed, but unlikely to be enacted until 2022

Initiatives for tackling and preventing youth criminality will be ‘strengthened’

Heather Humphreys will be minister for justice until October 31st, says Taoiseach

Department of Justice plans most significant reform of courts since State’s foundation

A year after the general election, Martin indicates a sea-change in FF stance

Politicians hold talk with community groups after recent rise in violence and intimidation

The Civil Guard was formed at a meeting in Dublin’s Gresham Hotel in February 1922

Senator warns of ‘significant reputational risk’ to Ireland because of misuse of data

More than €2 million underspend in data protection office over recruitment delays

Sam Kendrick (95) receives medal of remembrance at Enniscorthy ceremony for role in second World War campaign

Deal would see Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael get eight roles each with four going to Greens

Wexford – Elected on the eleventh count

McDonald claimed Varadkar’s government and FG-Labour coalition made cutbacks

Junior minister has said he will run as an Independent in the next general election

Fianna Fáil TD James Browne says HSE data shows ‘extraordinary regional variations’

CEO of CPL says people in restricted area can buy smoky coal elsewhere and bring it home

Junior minister Jim Daly says €170m project will be finished on time in the next few weeks

Lisa McDonald claims Dáil Éireann representation like an ‘out of shape’ soccer team

Pollutants from continental Europe also contributed to air quality breach in February

Parties will pore over results in the coming weeks to discern trends for the next general election

Verona Murphy joins Ministers of State Kehoe and D’Arcy on ticket in five-seat Dáil constituency

Defence Forces had faced challenge over failure to treat soldiers for psychological injuries