‘You know who’s in control’ - How the fuel protests brought the country to a standstill
The seeds of this week’s disruption were sown in meetings in late March and fomented in online forums and WhatsApp groups
Jim O'Callaghan
The Irish Times view on the fuel protests: patience is running out
Yielding to the core demands would undermine the Government’s already fragile credibility as a guardian of the public finances
Fuel price protesters say they will continue blockades despite claiming to have secured meeting
Nationwide disruption continues as petrol station forecourts run low on supply due to ongoing blockades
The three reasons why the Government refuses to meet the fuel protesters
Opposition parties called for engagement with demonstrators but there is distrust of them within Cabinet
Minister to consider starting work on Creeslough inquest before criminal proceedings end
Jim O’Callaghan meets family members of people who died in Co Donegal explosion in 2022
Calling in the Defence Forces against fuel protesters is a huge strategic error
By sending in the army to move tractors, the Government has proved every sceptic of increased defence spending right
An absolute right to protest? How do gardaí weigh that with the rights of those affected?
Obligation of the State to protect peaceful assembly is outlined in the Constitution
Court reports can make for distressing reading. There are good reasons for that
Press Ombudsman’s recent comments on graphic language in court reports highlight an issue court reporters have been attuned to for years
EU states warned extremists could take advantage of war in Iran to cross into Europe
Continental governments anxious about surge in refugees fleeing escalating conflict in Middle East
Family of Canadian peace negotiator John de Chastelain say he is ‘in good health and spirits’
Reports of his death emerged in Canada and were published here, with public figures paying tribute
Plans to strip convicted killers of parental rights to proceed despite Tusla’s concerns
Department of Justice ‘satisfied’ that Valerie’s Law ‘is constitutional in all respects’
Gardaí have resources to enforce Grace’s Law and should not fear prosecution, Canney says
Mother of Grace Lynch calls on Minister for Justice to ensure gardaí can enforce new laws
Staffing issues at State agency led to delay in carrying out parts of plan to end sexual violence
Majority of 95 actions in Government’s own Zero Tolerance strategy were not completed by the end of 2025
Jim O’Callaghan to meet relatives of Creeslough victims
Families hope for public inquiry into 2022 Donegal explosion in which 10 people lost their lives
Infrastructure Bill to fast-track big projects could be enacted by summer
Minister for Infrastructure Jack Chambers will tell Cabinet that all public bodies will be required to identify suitable projects
Investigation fails to determine origin of drones around Zelenskiy’s Dublin flight
Minister for Justice expresses concern at Islamic State-inspired terrorism in Dublin
Minister and commissioner to face criticism at AGSI conference over Garda suspensions
Recent failed investigation over allegations penalty points being illegally ‘squared’ reveals crisis in suspension system, AGSI says
Detention centre for deportees may be considered
Social Democrats justice spokesperson questioned why people were being left at overcrowded jails without prior warning
Alan Kelly to Jim O’Callaghan ... I will look for you, I will find you...
If TDs return to milder spring weather after the recess, then they might be spared a roasting from Opposition over fuel cost interventions
Government to track passenger flight data to help detect ‘suspicious travel patterns’ and terrorists
Cabinet told of 63% rise in people on hospital trolleys over St Patrick’s weekend compared to same period in 2025
New pilot project sees Ireland processing asylum applications in line with EU migration pact
Officials meeting 12-week timeline for ‘safe-country’ cases and those with less than 20 per cent acceptance rate
The Oscar for best Fianna Fáil Minister in a supporting role goes to ... Jim O’Callaghan
It was a 'real advantage' to have Micheál there as leader of a non-Nato European country, he burbled
Experience of being born in mother and baby home informed TD’s decision to oppose Bessborough development
‘That’s part of my history’, Richard Boyd-Barrett tells demonstration outside Dáil
Government finalising ‘appropriate intervention’ in response to rising fuel and oil costs
Tánaiste Simon Harris told the Dáil it would be agreed at the next Cabinet meeting, likely on Tuesday
The cost of defending cases: solicitors push back on plan to change how lawyers are paid through criminal legal aid
‘There’s a world of difference between theft of a Creme Egg and mortgage fraud,’ says one lawyer
Minister’s plan to reduce criminal legal aid fees will lead to solicitor ‘exodus’ – Law Society
Plan for €455 ‘one flat fee’ in breach of Programme for Government commitments, society says
Taoiseach denies claims Government not providing information to Troubles legacy bodies
Micheál Martin says UK-Ireland legacy framework a ‘generational opportunity’ to make progress for survivors and bereaved families
Political failings leave women prisoners ‘warehoused’ in inhumane conditions
Report from Dóchas Centre visiting committee submitted to Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan notes overcrowding ‘worst' to date
Some gardaí working until age 64 for the first time in history of force
Mandatory retirement age for gardaí, sergeants and inspectors previously 57 years but increased to 62 in 2024
Senior Apple leaders ‘alarmed’ by Jim O’Callaghan’s comments on data security
Tech giant told officials data privacy and security are ‘core values for the company’
Plans for electronic tagging of criminal offenders delayed after tender attracts no bids
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan previously called delays ‘embarrassing’ and said system would be rolled out by the end of last year ‘at the very latest’
Garda to exhume body of Liam Farrell as part of review into ‘suspicious’ Co Leitrim death
Garda review ‘active and ongoing’ as Farrell family welcome the development
Irish officials were warned in advance that Irish travellers would have faces scanned at Holyhead
Minister for Justice says his department was advised in advance of facial recognition technology trial by UK immigration officers
‘My job is not to be sensitive’, says O’Callaghan, after rejecting Creeslough families meeting
Mother of explosion victim Leona Harper (14) says move was a ‘slap in the face’
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