Justice report

EY: Connecting citizens, transforming services

Around the world, law enforcement, policing, and justice have undergone transformation over the last few decades. Ireland is now at…

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A time of flux in Ireland’s justice sector

The Irish justice sector is undergoing significant change in every area under the aegis of A safe, fair and inclusive…

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Judicial Appointments Bill to face Supreme Court

Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D Higgins has referred the Judicial Appointments Bill, passed by both houses of the Oireachtas, to…

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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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