Minister for Justice calls for closer EU cooperation to counter the rise of radicalisation and the international terrorist threat

- EU response to rise in radicalisation must be concerted, comprehensive and sustained 

- EU Governments, communities, and Social Media providers must work together to stem the spread of radicalisation“

- Internet is a powerful tool to stem the spread of radicalisation and promote a positive counter narrative”

(Minister Fitzgerald pictured with Věra Jourová, EU Justice Commissioner)

Minister Fitzgerald appoints Judge Matthew Deery as Independent Oversight Authority for the fixed charge processing system

· Minister publishes Garda Professional Standards Unit report on Penalty Points following consideration today by Government

· “There will be no hiding place for members of the public or of An Garda Síochána if they seek to abuse the system.”

Significant progress in civilianising Garda duties at Dublin Airport

- 42 new recruits start public service careers in Immigration Service today as part of civilianisation of border control at Dublin Airport

- Civilianisation of Garda duties at Dublin Airport to be completed this year

Fitzgerald welcomes commitment for 2015 funding for Balgaddy Child & Family Centre

Local TD Frances Fitzgerald, Minister for Justice & Equality, has today (20th January) welcomed the commitment by Tusla, the national Child and Family Agency, to provide funding for the Balgaddy Child & Family Centre for 2015.

She said:

“In October last, I facilitated the visit to Balgaddy Child & Family Centre of Gordon Jeyes, CEO of Tusla, the national Child and Family Agency, in order to assess the best and most viable options for maintaining the Centre's important role in the local community.

Fitzgerald Welcomes Drop in Local Unemployment

- 16% drop in local unemployment in 2014

- CSO figures show 10.6% unemployment rate nationally following continuous decline over the past 3 years

Local TD and Minister for Justice & Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, has welcomed this week’s announcement by the CSO that local unemployment has dropped by 16% in the area in 2014.