We are appealing to all those that will be taking to the roads this long weekend to slow down, take extra caution and to give your driving your full attention. #KeepingPeopleSafe

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly this morning hosted a ceremony to award deceased, retired and serving members of An Garda Síochána with Scott Medals for bravery at Walter Scott House. The ceremony was attended by The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration @OCallaghanJim

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Statement by the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration @OCallaghanJim TD https://t.co/QO0PmdjBm0

Statement from Minister of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, @OCallaghanJim on Saggart Incident. https://t.co/5WvIuhCyzJ

Cabinet has today approved the drafting of legislation to establish ‘Jennie’s Law', a publicly accessible Domestic Violence Register of Judgements to be published by the Courts Service. More info: https://t.co/uqazfEZwBr @OCallaghanJim

Ireland signed an Operational Plan with the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) that aims to assist the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) with processing appeals. Read more: https://t.co/Z9h4WI6RiH @OCallaghanJim

It has been confirmed that over 11,100 people applied to join An Garda Síochána in 2025. There have been two Garda recruitment competitions in 2025. The recent competition had 4,334 applications while the previous had 6,784. More info: https://t.co/OBl9RpBIPh @OCallaghanJim

Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) today celebrates fifty years since it was established. Speaking at the event, Minister @OCallaghanJim hailed FSI for the role it has played in the criminal justice system over the last half century. Read more: https://t.co/en8ga0gNlX

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EU Ministers responsible for Justice and Home Affairs met over two days to discuss the return of third-country nationals, internal security of the Union, and better supports for Member States responding to emergencies. Read more: https://t.co/fZISs8q4HU @OCallaghanJim

Significant progress was made today in securing a new refuge facility for Cavan-Monaghan, as the funding application successfully passed its first stage. The refuge will include 12 accommodation units and essential ancillary services. https://t.co/cEuqq74J3f @OCallaghanJim

Minister @OCallaghanJim has today announced the completion of a successful removal operation of 23 Romanian citizens on grounds of criminality. Read more:

A new nine-unit refuge to provide accommodation for approximately 36 families per year has opened. The refuge was funded by Cuan, and will be operated by the Sonas Domestic Violence Charity. Read More: https://t.co/VumR31Q2ia @OCallaghanJim @SonasDVCharity

Record allocation of over €6.17 billion for the Justice Sector in Budget 2026. Read more: https://t.co/lLZ4HdHdeE @OCallaghanJim @brophytalks @NiallCollinsTD

Watch the live-stream of our press conference at 2pm today covering the main Justice, Home Affairs and Migration areas of Budget 2026. Watch here: https://t.co/8RvYMIQtus @OCallaghanJim @brophytalks @NiallCollinsTD

A social media awareness campaign to reinforce maximum compliance with child maintenance orders launched today. Child Maintenance is the regular financial support parents give to ensure the security and stability of their children. More: https://t.co/aCmc4tBWur @OCallaghanJim

For a limited time, people who were in the International Protection process before 28 September 2025, will be offered increased reintegration assistance if they choose to avail of voluntary return at an earlier stage in the process. More: https://t.co/btIss1EUZg @OCallaghanJim

A new stream of the ‘Always Here’ awareness campaign to inform and reassure victims and survivors of sexual violence that help is always available was launched today. https://t.co/Y2ZAexSIMM @OCallaghanJim

The appointment of Dr Ciarán Seoighe as the new Director General of Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) has been announced. Dr Seoighe will take up his new role on 6 October. Read more: https://t.co/RgxWsUmp6y @OCallaghanJim