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Irish nightclubs to stay open until 6am under new licensing laws to be approved today

There will be a special new licence that will allow alcohol to be served in licensed venues and nightclubs until 5am, with one further hour’s drinking-up time

Dublin Live

Irish pubs opening hours overhaul means pints can soon be served until 6am

Pubs will be open until half twelve every night of the week, clubbers can drink in a nightclub up to six in the morning and late bars will all serve until 2:30am under new laws to be agreed by ministers on Tuesday morning

Irish Mirror

Ireland has accepted 'stark' domestic violence figures for too long, says Justice Minister Helen McEntee

Helen McEntee gave a run-through of her strategy to combat gender-based violence on Thursday

Irish Mirror

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Money seized by gardaí from criminals to be invested in community safety projects across the country

€2 million was allocated to it under Budget 2022 - and this will increase to €3 million next year under Budget 2023

Irish Mirror

Landlords warn of exodus from market as evictions ban being considered by Government

A proposal has been brought to the Attorney General

Dublin Live

Taoiseach Micheal Martin offers update on when plan to allow Irish pubs open until 6am could happen

In April, Tanaiste Leo Varadker said the reforms would be in place this year in time for Christmas parties.

Irish Mirror

Dublin pubs and clubs: Plans to allow opening until 6am 'won't be delayed too long'

The Taoiseach has said changing the legislation is 'complex'

Dublin Live

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Public can now send complaints about a judge's conduct under new legislation

It's the first time ever that complaints can be made by members of the public

Irish Mirror

Irish pubs Christmas update as Government issues disappointing news about new booze bill

The new Sale of Alcohol Bill was due to be introduced by Justice Minister Helen McEntee in the coming months. It would see a major transformation to Ireland’s nightlife, including pubs and clubs staying open until 6am.

Irish Mirror

Currently 1,756 convicted sex offenders living in communities across Ireland

New legislation drawn up by the Justice Minister Helen McEntee will give gardai the power to electronically tag high risk rapists and paedophiles who have done their time

Irish Mirror

Job loss fears as CAB prepares to move to smaller offices

It is understood a number of civilian personnel have already left the bureau in recent months, with more applying to transfer out

Dublin Live

Bigots, racists and homophobes face up to five years in jail if convicted under Ireland's new hate laws

It comes after a spate of attacks against members of the LBGTQI community in Dublin over the summer and a growing number of other hate crimes around the country

Dublin Live

Bigots, racists and homophobes will get up to five years in jail if convicted under Ireland's new hate laws

A new Bill will create, for the first time in Ireland, specific hate crime offences

Irish Mirror

Gardaí to get new 'spy plane' to keep an eye on gangland criminals

“It is expected that the new aircraft will become operational in 2024”

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Dublin Live

More garda recruits could be on the way after patrol car was rammed

One of the cars rammed a Garda patrol twice in Cherry Orchard, with two female officers inside

Irish Mirror

Minister Helen McEntee says gardai could recruit beyond planned 15,000 officer limit following patrol car ramming

She was responding to a serving garda’s claim that a lack of new recruits is leaving massive shortages

Irish Mirror

New Garda recruits could face drug tests as force aims to stamp out corruption

“The unique nature of policing means it is one which is open to the threat of corruption."

Irish Mirror

Serious crime offenders could face minimum of 30 years in prison without parole under proposed reforms

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said she believes judges should have the option of setting a higher minimum tariff for the most 'heinous' crimes

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Irish Mirror

Most dangerous jails in Ireland as attacks on prison officers on the rise

The most dangerous jails for staff in 2021 were Mountjoy and Limerick jails with 15 incidents

Irish Mirror

Leo Varadkar pays tribute to 'remarkable legacy' of Michael Collins at his graveside

'He had the courage to fight the British empire despite overwhelming odds, and to force it to the negotiating table'

Irish Mirror

New cheapest Irish pub contender with pints for less than €3.50 but you won't be allowed in

Helen's Bar in Kilmackillogue in Co Kerry has often been praised as having the cheapest pint of Guinness in the country, costing punters just €3.90 for a sup of the black stuff. However, a new contender for a bargain pint has now entered the running

Irish Mirror

Later pub openings move a step closer as plans for new extended Nitelink routes announced by Transport Minister Eamon Ryan

'The need for greater late-night services across the public transport network is being kept under review'

The Independent UK

Ireland to get two new data protection commissioners

The current commissioner Helen Dixon is to be made chairwoman of the Data Protection Commission.

Irish Mirror

People accused of rape will have to 'prove' to jury they had consent under major new laws before Cabinet

The proposal is expected to get the green light from Ministers as Minister McEntee wants to strengthen the law on consent in rape cases and to support victims in sexual violence cases.

Irish Mirror

'No stone left unturned' as Deirdre Jacob murder investigation remains 'live'

Ms Jacob was 18 years old when she disappeared near her home in Roseberry, Newbridge, Co Kildare at approximately 3pm on Tuesday, July 28 1998

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