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Sentences for knife crime increase

These changes in the law follow recommendations from the knife crime sub-group of the Expert Forum ...

Featured stories

  • Funding for pilot project to support voice of children
    Funding for pilot project to support voice of children

    €3 million has been allocated in Budget 2025 to support the implementation process

  • DNA Database System Oversight Committee Annual Report 2023
    DNA Database System Oversight Committee Annual Report 2023

    The database has assisted in 730 investigations throughout 2023

  • Chairs of Local Community Safety Partnerships announced
    Chairs of Local Community Safety Partnerships announced

    This is the first step in the development of a Community Safety Plan in every Local Authority Area

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

  • DNA Database Oversight Committee Annual Report 2023

    10 October 2024

  • Criminal Assets Bureau Annual Report 2023

    8 October 2024

  • Local Community Safety Partnership Pilot: Final Evaluation Report

    7 October 2024

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Press releases

  • Minister McEntee publishes the DNA Database System Oversight Committee Annual Report 2023

    10 October 2024

  • Statement from Minister McEntee on Organised Crime

    10 October 2024

  • Minister McEntee welcomes progress in implementing recommendations of the Family Law Expert Reports ...

    9 October 2024

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  • 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 and Head of Operations

  • Neil Ward

    Head of Transparency,  Head of European Affairs

  • David Gilbride

    Head of Immigration Service Delivery

  • Rachel Woods

    Head of Legislation

  • Ben Ryan

    Head of Policy, Policy Division

  • 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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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

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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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