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National 5 Year Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender–based Violence 2010 - 2014 Launched
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. Dermot Ahern T.D., launched the first ever Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender–based Violence on the 9th March 2010. The Strategy, for the five year period 2010 – 2014, was produced by Cosc–the National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender–based Violence which was established by the Government in June 2007. Read the Strategy...
White Paper on Crime Discussion Document No.2 'Criminal Sanctions' - 24th February 2010
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. Dermot Ahern T.D., today launched the second in a series of discussion documents leading to the production of a White Paper on Crime. It builds on the consultation process commenced last year, including the first discussion document, which dealt with Crime Prevention. Read more...
Major review of gambling in Ireland now underway
Mr Dermot Ahern, T.D., Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, has commenced from within his Department a major review of gambling. The objective is to provide the Government with options for a new and comprehensive legal and organisational framework governing the gambling architecture in the State. Read more...