Justice

Supporting access to justice and empowering people, using a user centric design approach

The Courts Service Modernisation Programme is about re-designing our services to meet user needs, leading with a digital first approach.…

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‘I can actually breathe now’: A visit to the new Limerick Female Prison

Ahead of its official opening in October 2023, Ciarán Galway visits the new Limerick Female Prison to speak with Governor…

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Five years of change for An Garda Síochána

Just over five years ago, An Garda Síochána was reeling from a series of significant controversies and failings that resulted…

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Restorative justice: Prison as a last resort

A new bill that aims to place the principle of prison as a last resort in the sentencing process has…

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Unlocking the potential of community service in Ireland

Probation Service Director of Operations, Fíona Ní Chinnéide outlines ambitious plans to increase the use and effectiveness of community service…

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Over 40 new judges to be recruited

The Courts Bill 2023 plans to increase the number of judges in Ireland from 173 to 217, a move that…

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Adapting justice to a new world

As economies and communities adjust to the post-Covid world, policing and justice organisations are undergoing extensive transformation and reform. With…

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Priorities in justice legislation

The Government Legislative Programme for the 2023 autumn session contains within it four justice bills earmarked as priority legislation. The…

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A new strategic plan for the Irish Prison Service

Throughout 2023 the Irish Prison Service has worked on drafting a new strategic plan. It has been informed through extensive…

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Positive assessment of youth diversion projects

In June 2023, the Department of Justice launched the first evaluation project of youth diversion projects which has reported a…

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