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Minister McEntee appoints Independent Review Group to examine the Offences Against the State Acts
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Minister McEntee appoints Independent Review Group to examine the Offences Against the State Acts
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Mr Justice Michael Peart, former Judge of the Court of Appeal, will chair six person expert review group
The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has appointed a group of six experts to review the Offences Against the State Acts - Ireland’s primary counter-terrorism legislation.
The Group will be chaired by Mr Justice Michael Peart, former Judge of the Court of Appeal and will examine all aspects of the legislation, taking into account the current threat posed by domestic and international terrorism and organised crime.
Speech by Minister McEntee Private Members Bill – Children (Amendment) Bill
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Private Members Bill – Children (Amendment) Bill
Check against Delivery
I would like to thank Senator McDowell and the other proposing Senators for bringing this Bill before the Seanad.
This Bill is in response to issues from the recent decision of the courts in DPP and E.C V. Irish Times and others.
Section 252 of the Children Act 2001 contains mandatory reporting restrictions where the trial relates to “an offence against a child or where a child is a witness in any such proceedings.
Mr Justice Birmingham in the Court of Appeal on 29 October 2020 upheld the High Court’s interpretation of section 252 to mean that the reporting restrictions in relation to offences against children also apply in circumstances where the child is deceased or has turned 18 years of age. The identity of the person responsible for the child’s death cannot be published
Minister of State James Browne convenes special meeting on misuse of scramblers and quad bikes
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Minister of State James Browne convenes special meeting on misuse of scramblers and quad bikes
The Minister of State with responsibility for Law Reform, James Browne TD, today hosted a special meeting of a subgroup of the Forum on Anti-Social Behaviour to consider community-based approaches to address the misuse of scramblers and quad bikes.
The meeting was convened in order to gather information and insight to help produce proposals for community-based interventions as part of the overall package of measures which the Government will be advancing to tackle the issue. The group has been tasked with presenting proposals, which can be considered by Government, within 4 weeks.
Government approves nominations to the Policing Authority
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Government approves nominations to the Policing Authority
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Shalom Binchy, Elaine Byrne, Donal de Buitléir and Stephen Martin nominated following an open state boards process
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9 February 2021
The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has today received Government approval for the appointment of four new nominees to the Policing Authority, following an open competition through the State Boards process run by the Public Appointments Service.
The four successful candidates are Shalom Binchy, Elaine Byrne, Dr Donal de Buitléir and Stephen Martin.
Minister McEntee said:
“I am delighted to be nominating four such eminent candidates for appointment to the Policing Authority. The four nominees will bring a breadth of skills, knowledge and experience to their roles and ensure the continuing effectiveness of the
Bill to outlaw the grooming of children into crime announced by Ministers McEntee and Browne
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Bill to outlaw the grooming of children into crime announced by Ministers McEntee and Browne
New offences will lead to up to five years in prison
Bill will deliver on Programme for Government commitments to criminalise coercion of children to sell and supply drugs and the grooming of children to commit crimes
Legislation a key part of efforts to prevent gangs leading children into a life of crime
The Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD and the Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne TD today announced the publication of the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Exploitation of Children in the Commission of Offences) Bill, which will outlaw the grooming of children into crime.