Clogging up prisons with minor offenders is expensive and can compound crime. The €7,000 monthly cost could be more constructively spent
Criminal Courts
Mohamed Mohamud Mohamed (26) asked the woman why she was screaming during the attack, telling her ‘I am saying please’
Men arrived in Australia in the last six months, say police, and broke into homes in Melbourne, stealing cash, jewellery and designer bags
Accused man Tie Yuen Seng (46) discovered with Taiwanese passports for two women who had travelled on the same flight to Dublin
Judge imposes restrictions due to ‘heightened’ social media activity around case
One man wore a wetsuit and snorkel to swim to an offshore net to capture salmon
Survivor says it is ‘impossible to say’ how his life would have turned out had he not been abused by Gerard O’Brien
Leading criminologist says life terms are rarely imposed
Mark Foley, who stepped down on Monday, is due before the District Court in October
Court told further charges brought against Ciaran Donovan relate to investigator's subscription being renewed in March
Court told Padraig Delaney (43) and deceased were related as judge grants defence legal aid to seek independent examinations
Judge adjourns to July bid to put questions to former solicitor who is serving five-and-a-half years for theft from banks
Ion Barbolescu (34) jailed for breaking into CEX stores, stealing mobile phones and laptops
Former Fianna Fáil TD accused of driving under influence of cocaine
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