Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

Forensic Science Ireland celebrates fifty years

FSI marked the occasion today with a celebratory event at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Kilmainham.

New domestic violence refuge accommodation opens in Dublin city

New nine-unit refuge to provide accommodation for approximately 36 families per year, opened in Dublin city.

Record €6.17 billion for Justice Sector in Budget 2026

Minister Jim O’Callaghan, TD, has announced a total of €5.78 billion in current expenditure and €390 million in capital investment for 2026.

Launch of social media campaign to reinforce compliance with Child Maintenance orders

Child Maintenance is the regular financial support parents give to ensure security and stability for children by assisting with the costs of raising a child.

Consultations

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

Technical Stakeholder Consultation on the draft Electronic Communications (Security Measures) Regulations 2024 24 June 2024

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General Publications

GRAI Strategy Statement 2025-27 launch. Speech by Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan TD 16 October 2025

Office of the Inspector of Prisons Death in Custody Investigation Report Mr T 2024 14 October 2025

Office of the Inspector of Prisons Death in Custody Investigation Report Mr S 2024 13 October 2025

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Press Releases

Minister Jim O’Callaghan announces partnership with EUAA to assist with International Protection Appeals 20 October 2025

Minister Jim O’Callaghan welcomes more than 11,000 applications to join An Garda Síochána in 2025 20 October 2025

Forensic Science Ireland celebrates fifty years since establishment 16 October 2025

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Ministers

Jim O'Callaghan

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

Niall Collins

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

Colm Brophy

Minister of State with responsibility for Migration

Senior management

Oonagh McPhillips

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

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

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

Deirdre McDonnell

Head of Governance for Criminal Justice

Sinéad Kehoe

Assistant Secretary, Finance

David Delaney

Head of International Protection and Integration

Conor Rowley

Head of Ukraine Division

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