Critics say the justice minister's decision is a step backwards

The unprecedented scenes on the streets of Dublin last week heaped pressure on Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and Minister for Justice Helen McEntee.

While this wasn’t a vote of confidence and the Government’s future did not depend on it, TDs and the Justice Minister fought like it did

Justice minister says the Policing Authority will now provide clarity on what is permitted

The Sinn Féin leader said the only people who didn't see the unrest in the capital coming were 'those in charge'

The bill proposed that those accused of rape would have to convince a jury they took steps to get consent — but that section has now been dropped

A vote of no confidence is unlikely to be tabled but the Justice Minister is under sustained pressure from the opposition

The technology would be used to quickly prosecute offenders involved in violence and looting

Justice Minister says 'trawling through thousands of hours of CCTV footage' to identify suspects should not take gardaí months of work

"What happened raises serious questions for her and garda management,” a senior Fine Gael source said.

There have been more than enough red flags but it appears those in Leinster House were unaware how quickly the far-right rhetoric could escalate into destruction

Drew Harris asserts 'no one could have anticipated' the violence but to reporters on the scene it was clear major trouble was afoot and the siren call was out on social media since 2.30pm

The Sinn Féin leader joins Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon in expressing no confidence in Helen McEntee and Drew Harris

Here is how the the events of the last 24 hours unfolded

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said a 'complete lunatic faction driven by far-right ideology' is behind disorder in Dublin 

New proposals to repeal archaic censorship laws are due to come before Cabinet today. Justice Minister Helen McEntee will seek Cabinet approval to draft legislation that would allow for the Censorship of Publications Act to be repealed.

The Taoiseach has called for more prison spaces in a bid to allow judges impose minimum sentences.

Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking Bill to be amended to outlaw sex-for-rent proposals

Justice Minister spoke on Two Norries podcast about Coco's Law and her father Shane's death by suicide

On Tuesday, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said he wanted to introduce static speed cameras and the wider use of average speed cameras across Irish roads.

The Justice Minister has warned the public to be aware of where they access information amid a Russian threat of interference in upcoming local, European and general elections.

Dedicated accommodation for victims of human trafficking is set to be provided under the plan which is also set to provide trafficking victims with protection from deportation

Corruption has moved beyond finance to include abuse of power for sexual gain

Justice Minister Helen McEntee announced that the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 introduces a range of new criminal offences, and tougher sentencing, has now come into effect

No decisions have yet been made about changing entitlements to those coming into the country

Among today's letter-writers, the director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust welcomes developments at Limerick Women's Prison but says diversion ought to be the priority

The portal, introduced on Tuesday, will be made available to those who want to complete their application, upload supporting documentation, and pay fees online

One reader challenges Mary McAleese's comments about the Catholic Church, while others consider issues including the conflict in the Middle East

Some of the community safety initiatives being funded are in the sexual and domestic violence area; building relationships between the migrant communities and Gardaí; and sporting projects

One reader questions the attractiveness to older recruits of a belated career in An Garda Síochána, while others write about aspects of the Israel-Palestine conflict

GRA president is not convinced people in their 40s with children and mortgages would be enticed into joining the force at entry level

Referring a draft law to the Supreme Court for his first time, President Higgins said special attention should be given to 12 sections of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022

Concerns were expressed in the Seanad today at the powers in proposed legislation being given to Garda oversight bodies including a new national security watchdog.

The leader of the Garda Representative Association said the prospects of a breakthrough in the roster dispute with the Garda Commissioner were “quite bleak”.

GRA says the problems 'simmering under the surface' were always likely to 'boil over' 

The Garda Representative Association have said the November 6 deadline was “a major inhibiting factor” in progressing the talks

A total of 2,253kg of cocaine was found on the Panamanian-registered vessel after an elite Irish army unit stormed it by abseiling from a helicopter

A fresh security and protection review of all people working at the Oireachtas is being conducted after the scenes of intimidation seen last Wednesday.

Irish people lose €300m a year in phone or text scams and now artificial intelligence could give fraudsters an extra edge

Ms McEntee has also asked officials to examine whether existing legislation is sufficient to deal with 'intimidation centred on our democratic institutions'

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said Wednesday's aggressive protests have 'no place in a democratic society'

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said it had been a 'really awful summer' concerning deaths on Irish roads, with worrying trends going in the wrong direction

Justice minister says the review of Ireland's existing prostitution laws is being expedited, after the Ban on Sex for Rent Bill was rejected

Justice Minister Helen McEntee is preparing legislation to establish the agency, which was promised as part of the Government’s zero-tolerance strategy