Jim O’Callaghan
IrelandpoliticianMaleb. 19726.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan is scheduled to visit the Holy See, Malta, and Italy during the ongoing diplomatic engagements in the US.
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Jim O'Callaghan stated that the majority of Georgian citizens live legally in the country and contribute positively to Irish society.
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Georgia· 2026-09-22Jim O’Callaghan became Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in 2024, and he has made illegal immigration one of the Department of Justice’s key priorities.
How much do they cost, how do they work and why have they ramped up? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-21
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has failed to engage in any meaningful way regarding the new payment model for criminal legal aid work.
Criminal legal aid solicitors warn services withdrawal set to run into new legal year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-21Jim O’Callaghan confirmed the completion of the deportation operation on Sunday evening.
Forty-three Georgian nationals deported from Ireland on Sunday – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-21Jim O’Callaghan has managed to adopt sometimes quite extreme anti-immigration policies without having to found a new party.
When two in five Irish people would ‘let it burn’, we’ve got a problem – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-20
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan believes his reforms are a vital part of making the courts more efficient.
Stakes raised during an unusual day in Bray – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-18
Tighter citizenship rules are being drafted by Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan.
Sinn Féin’s immigration policy will need to be tougher than everyone else’s to stand out – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-17
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan criticized the handling of adjournments in court.
Joshua Allen given time to decide on charges including alleged garda assaults – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-17
Jim O’Callaghan had to correct the record regarding when his department became aware of allegations about bad firearms practices in the Garda.
Garda whistleblowers are being ‘penalised and even purged’, Dáil told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-17
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan voted against the Bill to remove the three-day wait.
Fine Gael TD compares three-day abortion wait to duration of hangover during committee debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-16
Jim O’Callaghan is the Minister for Justice urged to engage with solicitors to resolve a pay dispute.
Barristers urge Jim O’Callaghan to ‘engage further’ with defence solicitors to end pay dispute – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-16
Jim O’Callaghan is the Minister for Justice who cut the fees paid to legal aid solicitors appearing in the criminal courts.
a politically toxic challenge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-16
Jim O’Callaghan is the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in Ireland.
Living in Milwaukee with a Mayo granny automatically makes you Irish. Living here doesn’t – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-15
Jim O’Callaghan is the Minister for Justice proposing to make the process of obtaining Irish citizenship more lengthy.
It’s easy to look tough on immigration. It’s much harder to build empathy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-14
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan suggested there was widespread abuse of the previous system.
People who would never normally get bail are walking free because of the legal aid row – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-14
The dispute between criminal solicitors and Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan over the rate of pay for free legal aid work has been continuing since O’Callaghan implemented the new system of a flat €520 fee per case.
Confusion and delays at district court as criminal legal aid dispute drags on – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-12
Jim O’Callaghan is the Minister for Justice who proposed new rules for Irish citizenship.
Oliver Callan shows his acerbic side with short sharp shot at GAA ‘gobshitery’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-11
Ireland’s Justice Minister, Jim O’Callaghan, should start campaigning to that end.
It is not racist to have concerns about economic migrants abusing asylum laws – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-11
Jim O’Callaghan announced proposals to change drastically the laws around immigration and citizenship.
Jim O’Callaghan can look to UK to see if making life hard for immigrants helps integration – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-10
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan received Government approval for priority drafting of the legislation.
Protesters criticise proposed new rules for Irish citizenship – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-09
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan insisted additional security measures for drones would be in place for Ireland’s EU presidency.
Taoiseach says gardaí prepared for Trump visit in wake of reported drone sighting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-09
Jim O’Callaghan chaired an informal meeting of EU justice and home affairs ministers during the Irish presidency of the council of the European Union.
Jim O’Callaghan requested ‘unoppressive’ Irish traditional music for EU ministers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-12
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan also made statements about Kinahan's extradition.
What now for Daniel Kinahan’s wife, children and associates in Dubai? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-11
Jim O’Callaghan described the extradition of Kinahan as a landmark of judicial co-operation.
International money-laundering investigation under way into Kinahan cartel assets – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-11
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan said: 'I would like to express Ireland’s deep appreciation for the support of the United Arab Emirates in handling the extradition request.'
Daniel Kinahan arrested after extradition from Dubai, due to appear at Special Criminal Court this evening – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-10
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan expressed appreciation for the UAE's support in handling the extradition request.
Air Corps flight carrying Daniel Kinahan from Dubai expected to arrive in Dublin shortly – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-09
Jim O'Callaghan is the Minister of Justice of Ireland who communicated with the UAE regarding the extradition of Daniel Kinahan.
بيان مشترك بشأن تسليم دانيل كينيهان إلى السلطات الإيرلندية
United Arab Emirates· 2026-08-09Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan expressed appreciation for the UAE's support in handling the extradition request.
Air Corps flight carrying Daniel Kinahan on way back to Ireland from Dubai – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-09The ruling sent a clear signal to the Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan.
Minister should stick to his guns – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-07
Jim O’Callaghan is noted for presiding at the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council.
Will Trump call to the Áras for an icy courtesy visit with Catherine Connolly? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-06
