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Operation Thor successful in combatting burglaries

A reduction of approximately 75% in residential burglaries has been recorded between 2016 and 2023

Featured stories

  • 8% increase in criminal legal aid fees comes into effect
    8% increase in criminal legal aid fees comes into effect

    This increase in fees paid to barristers and solicitors comes under the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme

  • Campaign on supports for victims of domestic and sexual violence
    Campaign on supports for victims of domestic and sexual violence

    When someone takes that brave step to seek help they will be given the support they need

  • Garda national crackdown on organised retail crime
    Garda national crackdown on organised retail crime

    Over 8,000 arrests recorded in association with Operation Táirge between Dec 2023 and Nov 2024

Consultations

  • Consultation on developing a strategy to combat Economic Crime and Corruption - Written Submissions

    4 October 2024

  • Coroner Reform Consultation

    20 October 2023

  • Public Consultation on the development of strategies to combat Economic Crime and Corruption (Phase 1: ...

    13 October 2023

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Publications

  • Report on the Gender Pay Gap Department of Justice 2024

    20 December 2024

  • Irish Prison Service Annual Report 2023

    13 December 2024

  • Private Security Authority Annual Report 2023

    5 December 2024

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Press releases

  • Minister McEntee announces complete civilianisation of immigration registration, freeing up Garda ...

    9 January 2025

  • Criminal legal aid fees increase comes into effect

    1 January 2025

  • New hate crime legislation comes into force

    31 December 2024

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Policies

  • Justice - What we do
  • Your Community Safety
  • How we tackle crime
  • Immigration to Ireland

Services

  • Report illegal online content
  • Book an appointment for immigration registration
  • Request proof of residence
  • Apply for an Irish visa

Ministers

  • Image:Helen McEntee
    Helen McEntee

    Minister for Justice

  • Image:James Browne
    James Browne

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

Senior management

  • Oonagh McPhillips

    Secretary General of the Department of Justice

  • Doncha O'Sullivan

    Deputy Secretary, Civil Justice

  • John O'Callaghan

    Deputy Secretary, Criminal Justice

  • Louise Jevens

    Chief Information Officer

  • Neil Ward

    Head of Transparency,  Head of European Affairs

  • David Gilbride

    Head of Immigration Service Delivery

  • Rachel Woods

    Head of Policy for Criminal Justice

  • Ben Ryan

    Head of Legislation for Criminal Justice

  • Yvonne Furey

    Head of Corporate

  • 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

  • Deirdre McDonnell

    Head of Governance for Civil Justice

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To advance community and national security, promote justice and equality and safeguard human rights, to achieve our vision of a safe, fair and inclusive Ireland.

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Contacts

Department of Justice

Address:
51 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 HK52
Website:
www.gov.ie/justice/
Email:
info@justice.ie
Phone number:
00 353 1 602 8202
1800 221 227
Fax:
00 353 1 661 5461
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Smarter Travel Options for visiting us

Website:
www.gov.ie/en/publication/59504-smarter-travel-options-for-visiting-us/
Summary:
Click the link above for information about Smarter Travel Options for visitors to 51 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 HK52

Access Officer

Address:
Department of Justice, 51 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 HK52
Website:
www.gov.ie/en/organisation-information/a209e7-access-officer/
Email:
accessofficer@justice.ie
Phone number:
00 353 1 602 8202

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