The Latest Breaking News from DPP

Brother of Sandra Boyd says 'I am sorry' as he's charged with killing mum-of-five

He did not apply for bail when he faced an emotionally charged hearing on March 23. He has remained in custody since while gardai sought directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Irish Mirror · Jul 15, 2022

'System is broken': Grieving families seek tougher action on deadly drivers

Three grieving Canberra families have combined their voices to seek a review of the sentencing of repeat offenders by the ACT courts.

The Canberra Times · Jul 15, 2022

Former Labor MP Annabel Digance and husband accused of blackmail granted permission to travel interstate

Annabel and Greg Digance, who are accused of blackmailing the South Australian Premier, are granted permission to travel interstate on the condition they notify the Director of Public Prosecutions and report to police upon return.

ABC News · Jul 13, 2022

Sophie Toscan du Plantier son says he's 'very confident' in new Garda investigation

Pierre-Louis Baudey-Vignaud was only 15 years old when his mother was killed outside her holiday home in west Cork

Irish Mirror · Jun 30, 2022

Joshua Knight, who left pilot Ian Pullen for dead, out of jail next year

A man who left New Zealand helicopter pilot and firefighter Ian Pullen for dead after hitting him with his car outside Singleton will be out of jail in less than 12 months.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 28, 2022

Conor McGregor faces another court date as DPP considers further charges

The 33-year-old cage brawler was before Blanchardstown District Court this morning, arriving in his Rolls-Royce which was driven by one of his security team

Dublin Live · Jun 23, 2022

More court resources for SA Ironside cases

The South Australian government is to allocate more resources to help courts handle a surge of cases from the Operation Ironside organised crime crackdown.

AAP · Jun 21, 2022

Leo Varadkar accuses Pearse Doherty of having 'abused and mistreated' a garda in Dail row

The Fine Gael leader hit back at the Donegal TD after “cheap shots” were exchanged during a debate on the cost of living crisis

Dublin Live · Jun 16, 2022

Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty accused by Tanaiste Leo Varadkar of having 'abused and mistreated' a garda in Dail row

The Fine Gael leader hit back at the Donegal TD after 'cheap shots' were exchanged during a debate on the cost of living crisis

Irish Mirror · Jun 16, 2022

Jennie and Raymond Kehlet mystery: DPP decide not to prosecute murder of amateur prospector

An outback murder. A missing woman. Seven years on, the unsolved mystery of a couple on the hunt for the "$3 million patch" in WA's gold country remains, with family members learning no-one will be charged despite a coroner finding their loved one was violently killed.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2022