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Justice minister seeks meeting with social media company after Dublin riots
Helen McEntee said that X’s decision not to take some posts down ‘added to and I think fuelled some of what happened’ last week.
Hate speech legislation is not my sole focus – justice minister
‘It is not my sole focus, it is not my sole priority,’ Helen McEntee said of the bill, which is currently before the Seanad.
Helen McEntee will meet with assaulted US tourist’s family if they wish
The justice minister has insisted that Dublin is mostly safe, while pledging to take action to deter violent attacks.
Memo to be brought to Cabinet on increasing sentencing for assaults on Gardai
The legislative proposals will include ramming a patrol car as an assault on a member of An Garda Siochana.
Government launches awareness campaign on intimate image abuse
The Serious Consequences campaign will run on TV, cinema, local and national radio, digital and social media.
Naomi Long named among world's most influential and inspiring women in 2022
NAOMI Long has been named as one of the world's most influential and inspiring women.
Justice Minister Naomi Long promises domestic violence victims their views will 'inform' future policy and legislation
JUSTICE Minister Naomi Long has promised domestic violence victims that their views will "inform" future policy and legislation after hearing their experiences.
Law to combat stalking ‘will help thousands of people across Northern Ireland’
Convictions for the most serious offences would carry a penalty of up to 10 years in prison.
Maghaberry prisoners raise Covid funds for Air Ambulance 'neighbours'
RECYCLING and horticultural projects by staff and prisoners at Maghaberry during the Covid pandemic have raised £5,100 for Air Ambulance NI.
Stalking legislation to be introduced in Northern Ireland before the end of the year
The Justice Minister has announced that legislation to make stalking a specific offence in Northern Ireland for the first time is to be introduced before the end of this year.