Irish Justice Minister

Irish justice minister praises 'bravery' of woman in Conor McGregor rape case

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said Nikita Hand had shown "there is light at the end of the tunnel".

Justice minister calls on McCartney victims to come forward

Naomi Long says anyone who goes to police about this will be 'treated as a victim and not a criminal'.

Irish prime minister plans to call general election this week

Simon Harris expected to dissolve parliament on Thursday or Friday, with election day likely to be at end of November. The Irish prime minister, Simon Harris, has said he plans to call a general ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Canada reportedly foils Iranian plot to kill former justice minister Irwin Cotler

Tehran alleged to have targeted retired politician, 84, who is also human rights activist and critic of Iran. Canadian authorities foiled an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate a former justice ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Irish general election to be officially called

Taoiseach Simon Harris is expected to announce the date for a general election later.

What's at stake in the Irish general election?

After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election.

Irish cruise, continue to 'utilize' loss to NIU

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman, who saw his Fighting Irish win their sixth straight game on Saturday vs. Navy, told reporters he occasionally shows clips of the team's Sept. 7 loss to Northern ...

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Irish Leader Plans to Call Election Later This Week

Simon Harris, Ireland’s prime minister, said Tuesday that he would dissolve Parliament later this week, setting the stage for a general election by the end of the month.

World - The New York Times - November 5

'We are ready': Irish general election to be called on Friday

Simon Harris, the leader of Fine Gael, told Irish broadcaster RTÉ News that the likely polling day will be Friday 29 November.

Taoiseach announces Irish general election for 29 November

Announcement comes as polls show Simon Harris’s Fine Gael and coalition partners Fianna Fáil in position to win fourth term. Ireland will hold a general election on 29 November, the prime minister, ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

'Unique' Healy set for place in Irish record books

Having drawn level with Brian O'Driscoll on 133 Ireland caps last weekend, Cian Healy's record-setting career has been one characterised by resilience.

Jury finds McGregor liable for sexual assault

A civil jury in Ireland has found that mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

How I Discovered I Was Stolen at Birth

There could have been as many 50,000 babies trafficked out of Chile between the 1950s and the 1990s.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Brown University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine organization

World - Yahoo News - October 27

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Justice Dept. Sues Rocket Mortgage for Appraisal Discrimination

After a white appraiser slashed the value of a Black woman’s duplex, the Justice Department sued all involved in the assessment, including the nation’s largest lender.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Jenrick accepts role in Badenoch's top team

Kemi Badenoch's Tory leadership rival has accepted the role of shadow justice secretary, the BBC understands.

Justice flips Manchin’s West Virginia Senate seat

Popular Gov. Jim Justice (R) rolled to an easy victory to pick up retiring Sen. Joe Manchin’s (I) seat in West Virginia, marking the first time Republicans have won the seat since the 1950s. He ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Matt Gaetz, a Bomb-Thrower for the Justice Department

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be attorney general has set a new bar for in-your-face nominations.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Trump picking Gaetz to head justice sends shockwaves

Picking the outspoken congressman for attorney general is Trump laying down a challenge, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Justice served in Wales draw against Turkey - Bellamy

Wales boss Craig Bellamy says justice was served as Turkey missed a controversial late penalty in their goalless Nations League draw.

What Trump's reelection means for the Justice Department

Donald Trump on the campaign trail repeatedly accused Democrats of using the U.S. Justice Department to indict him for several crimes. So what exactly does this baseless claim signal about how the ...

Musk posts support for Gaetz: 'Hammer of Justice'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk publicly backed President-elect Trump’s pick for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), pushing back against concerns over allegations of misconduct against ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome

The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.

Justice Department targets Google's search engine monopoly

The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department ...

Canes up to No. 5; Irish, BYU, Ags enter top 10

Miami moved up to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 college football poll -- the Hurricanes' highest ranking since 2017 -- while Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M entered the top 10.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Irish school abuse inquiry should cover ‘leathering’, survivors say

Former pupils of Catholic schools say corporal punishment was ‘hourly occurence’ in 60s and 70s. The Irish government has been urged to extend the scope of a statutory inquiry into historical child ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

How Irish-language trio Kneecap conquered hip-hop

With a sold-out tour, knockout album and Oscar-tipped movie, the group is unstoppable right now

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Irish sportsman has 'no fear of dying' after terminal cancer diagnosis

Former Tyrone gaelic footballer Jody Gormley says he has "no fear of dying whatsoever" after revealing he has been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer.

Q&A: Cillian Murphy on following ‘Oppenheimer’ with the Irish drama ‘Small Things Like These’

Cillian Murphy went back to Ireland for his first film after “Oppenheimer.”

Entertainment - ABC News - November 4

Irish PM Harris plans to hold general election on November 29

The 38-year-old coalition government leader hopes to capitalise on bumper corporate tax receipts

World - Financial Times - November 6

Man who went missing in Irish Sea thanks searchers

The alarm was raised when Chris Ellery went missing off Fishguard, with searchers unable to locate him.

'Error-strewn Ireland display may force Farrell into shake-up'

Ireland's error-filled performance in the 23-13 defeat by New Zealand leaves head coach Andy Farrell with much to ponder.

Irish man suspected of killing US nurse arrested in Hungary

Mackenzie Michalski's body was hidden in woodland in the country's west, police say.

Hampers to Show Your Irish Friends Are ‘Thinking About You’

Since 2017, the Paddy Box has dispatched collections of regional favorites like Tayto potato chips and Bisto gravy granules.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

Brooklyn Man Charged With Murdering Father in Luxury Irish Hotel

Henry McGowan, Irish officials said, “did murder one John McGowan, contrary to common law,” on Tuesday night.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Russian spy ship escorted away from area with critical cables in Irish Sea

Yantar intelligence ship was seen operating drones in an area containing subsea energy and internet infrastructure. A Russian spy ship has been escorted out of the Irish Sea after it entered ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Irish actor and comedian Jon Kenny dies aged 66

Best known as one half of D’Unbelievables, Kenny also starred in Father Ted and The Banshees of Inisherin. The Irish prime minister has led tributes to the comedian and actor Jon Kenny, who has ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

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