Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

International Protection Act 2026 commences

The objective of the Act is to provide a fair, sustainable and efficient asylum procedure that is consistent with how asylum laws operate across the EU.

New measures in relation to Ukrainian citizens with Temporary Protection status

Catherine Ardagh appointed Minister of State

Upgraded eGate facilities at Dublin Airport

Consultations

Online public community safety survey to inform the development of the first National Strategy for Improving Community Safety 5 February 2026

Public consultation on the development of the Department of Justice Statement of Strategy 2025 - 2028 2 May 2025

Consultation on developing a strategy to combat Economic Crime and Corruption - Written Submissions 4 October 2024

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General Publications

Final Report of the South East Independent Commission 9 June 2026

Mental Health (Criminal Law) Review Board Annual Report 2025 28 May 2026

Office of the Inspector of Prisons Death in Custody Investigation Report and Action Plan Mr J 2022 22 May 2026

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Press Releases

Minister of State Catherine Ardagh discusses the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing with Justice Ministers at the Council of Europe 16 June 2026

Minister Jim O’Callaghan announces commencement of the International Co-operation (Omagh Bombing Inquiry) Act 2026 15 June 2026

Minister Jim O’Callaghan welcomes commencement of the International Protection Act 2026 12 June 2026

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Policies

Justice - What we do

Your Community Safety

How we tackle crime

Services

Report illegal online content

Book an appointment for immigration registration

Request proof of residence

Apply for an Irish visa

Ministers

Jim O'Callaghan

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

Catherine Ardagh

Minister of State with responsibility for International Law, Law Reform and Youth Justice

Colm Brophy

Minister of State with responsibility for Migration

Senior management

Doncha O'Sullivan

Secretary General of the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

John O'Callaghan

Deputy Secretary, Criminal Justice

Louise Jevens

Chief Information Officer

Neil Ward

Head of European Affairs

David Gilbride

Head of Immigration Service Delivery

Rachel Woods

Head of Policy for Criminal Justice

Yvonne Furey

Head of Corporate

Ben Ryan

Head of Legislation for Criminal Justice

Andrew Munro

Head of Legislation for Civil Justice , Head of Policy for Civil Justice

Stjohn O'Connor

Head of Civil Governance, Governance Division

Deirdre Meenan

Assistant Secretary, Security and Northern Ireland

Richard Dixon

Director, International Protection Office

Carole Sullivan

Head of Service Delivery

Stjohn O'Connor

Head of Governance for Criminal Justice (temporary)

Sinéad Kehoe

Assistant Secretary, Finance

David Delaney

Conor Rowley

Head of Temporary Protection, Integration and Resettlement

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