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Death of trans woman in direct provision “unexplained” says department of justice

The death of a trans woman in direct provision centre has been described as "unexplained" by the Department of Justice. The woman, known as Sylva...

Taoiseach says Justice Department should talk with people of Oughterard

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that if the Department does intend to put a Direct Provision centre in Oughterard then it should communicate that...

Concerns raised about potential abolition of Department of Children

The potential abolition of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs has prompted  Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon to write a letter to...

Archiving the personal stories of injustice at the Tuam Mother and Baby Home

A fresh archive of the oral history of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home will ensure that the stories of injustice from that place...

Galway groups awarded €400k for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence services

Two Galway organisations have been awarded more than €400,000 for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence services. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee confirmed an additional €6.3...

Galway to host conference on migrants experiencing gender-based violence

A conference exploring the issues facing migrants experiencing gender-based violence, and the supports that are available to them will take place at the Harbour...

Galway support groups benefit from €5.25m victims of crime fund

Multiple charities working in Galway have been awarded more than €400,000 in funding for NGOs supporting victims of crime. Minister for Justice Simon Harris has...

Campaign assures victims of domestic abuse that services are ‘Still Here’ over Christmas

The government is running a public awareness campaign over the holiday period to let to suffering from domestic abuse know that services remain open. The...

International Consent Day: Training to roll out in Galway schools and colleges

A programme has been launched to give educators the information, skills and support they need to promote positive, active consent among learners. The new Active*...

Online Gambling Laws in Ireland

Ireland is an island nation located in Europe. Formerly a British Crown Colony, after numerous civil wars, the island was divided into two parts:...

Galway Minister launches campaign against sharing intimate pictures without consent

Galway TD and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton has launched a government campaign combatting the sharing of intimate images without people's consent. As part of...

The Founder of Paddy Power Finds Gambling to Be a Major Social Issue

Steward Kenny who is the co-founder of Paddy Power recently came out and said that gambling regulations are ineffective in Ireland because of which...

Rules change makes it easier for asylum seekers to find work

Asylum seekers in Ireland will benefit from a change to rules surrounding work eligibility announced by the Department of Justice this week. People seeking international...

EU treaty rights for UK citizens in Ireland post-Brexit

From December 31 the long running Brexit saga will come to a halt one way or another, as the 12 month transition period comes...

Common mistakes made in Irish visa & immigration applications

When people are seeking to move to Ireland, whether it is for work, family, residency, or seeking permanent citizenship, the same common mistakes tend...

Tax clearance now required for citizenship applications

From this month onwards, people applying for Irish citizenship are required to have an up to date Tax Clearance Certificate as part of the...

Direct Provision centre of 35 apartments and townhouses opening in Galway City

The Department of Justice has today announced that it will be opening a direct provision complex with 35 independent homes in Galway City this...

Online immigration application process launched for short term workers

The Department of Justice and Equality has made it easier for many short term foreign workers to handle the immigration process, by launching an...

Women’s EMPOWER entrepreneurship programme heads online this summer

The women's entrepreneurship EMPOWER programme delivered by GMIT across the west of Ireland is going online when it returns this June due to ongoing...

Domestic abuse services need more support during lockdown Senator says

Newly elected Senator Pauline O'Reilly is calling for greater support for domestic abuse victims and services during the Covid-19 crisis. Concerns have been raised that...

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