An Garda Síochána (The Irish Police) has new and comprehensive procedures governing the investigation of sexual crime which places an emphasis on tackling crimes against children...
In February 2014, the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs published ‘Tackling Youth Crime: Youth Justice Action Plan 2014-2018'. The...
Trends: The number of offences/crimes committed by juveniles, reported over the last 3 years (2011-2013) has substantially remained stable, with a minimum decrease, on average, by...
Trends: The number of sexual crimes reported over the last 3 years (2011-2013) has decreased, on average, by 5%. Relevant legislation: Law No 66 of 15 February 1996, Regulations...
The effect of declaring a substance controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 (as amended), either in the Schedule to the Act or by Government Order, is to make it an offence...
Drug law enforcement is a key priority area for An Garda Síochána and the Government. In line with its Policing Plan, An Garda Siochána continues to prioritise tackling drugs and...