Minister for Justice

Sex crime victims could be given access to photos of abusers upon release from prison

Sex crime victims could be given access to photos of abusers upon release from prison

Only where a victim wants it. The Minister for Justice is to explore giving updated photographs to victims of sex crimes of their abusers upon prison release.  Minister for Justice Helen McEntee made the comments at the Justice Committee this week, saying that she would be open to looking at the prospect of allowing victims […]

4 years ago

Minister for Justice against giving children born to non-nationals automatic citizenship

Minister for Justice against giving children born to non-nationals automatic citizenship

The Minister for Justice has ruled out giving children born in Ireland to non-national parents automatic Irish citizenship after three years. A new bill which was set before the Seanad this evening to look at revising the 2004 citizenship referendum has been rejected by the Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan. The legislation put in place fourteen […]

8 years ago