Jim O’Callaghan

Jim O’Callaghan

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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 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 Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-12
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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 Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-11
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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 Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-11
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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 Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-10
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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 Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-09
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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
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-08-09
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Minister 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 Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-09
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The ruling sent a clear signal to the Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan.

Minister should stick to his guns – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-07
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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 Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-06
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Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has said he would prefer to see a criminal investigation completed before he decides whether a public inquiry is needed.

Health and Safety Authority sends file on Creeslough tragedy to DPP – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-05
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Jim O'Callaghan is the Irish Minister for Internal Affairs who emphasized the shared responsibility of the EU's external borders.

Ceuta je bila še eno opozorilo Evropi
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-08-04
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Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan said the EU borders are a 'shared responsibility' for the bloc, following a video meeting where countries expressed solidarity with Spain despite increasing tensions in recent days.

EU ministers seek tougher migration response after Ceuta crisis – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-04
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He expressed recognition for Spain's quick response to the events in Ceuta.

Die EU bespricht nach Migrationskrise weiteres Vorgehen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-08-04
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Jim O’Callaghan chairs an emergency meeting of EU ministers regarding the migrant crisis in Ceuta.

Ireland to urge solidarity with Spain in aftermath of migrant crisis in Ceuta – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-04
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Jim O’Callaghan is the Irish Minister of the Interior leading the meeting regarding the situation in Ceuta.

EU: Druck auf Spanien wegen Flüchtlingen in Ceuta - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-08-02
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Jim O’Callaghan is the Minister for Justice involved in a dispute over a new criminal legal-aid payment model.

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan under siege as solicitors extend criminal legal aid dispute – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-02
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Jim O’Callaghan will convene a meeting of the EU's Justice and Home Affairs Council as part of Ireland's EU presidency.

Pedro Sánchez demands EU ministers meeting after Ceuta migrant rush
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-08-01
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Jim O'Callaghan will chair the meeting of the EU Council on Justice and Home Affairs.

Рада ЄС з внутрішніх справ збереться для обговорення ситуації в Сеуті
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-08-01
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Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan, who is leading the meeting on behalf of the EU, expressed his solidarity and support to Spain’s interior minister.

Spanish PM calls for urgent EU meeting after ‘selfish’ responses to Ceuta crisis – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-01
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Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan met members of the Law Society on Monday.

Law Society flags remaining issues in dispute over legal aid changes – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-01
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Rosemarie Loftus
Rosemarie Loftus

Ireland’s justice minister, Jim O’Callaghan, who is leading the meeting on behalf of the EU, said he had been in touch with Spain’s interior minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, to express his solidarity and support.

Spanish PM calls for urgent EU meeting after ‘selfish’ responses to Ceuta crisis | Spain
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-01
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Senator Laura Harmon urged Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan to take action.

Protesters gather in solidarity with Gazan students denied visas to Ireland – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-01
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Jim O’Callaghan is the Minister for Justice who proposed amendments to the new criminal legal aid payment model.

Criminal cases face further disruption after solicitors extend withdrawal of services – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-31
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Jim O’Callaghan was mentioned as a Minister for Justice in comparison to the meeting with Taoiseach Martin.

Taoiseach may consider statutory inquiry to produce answers for Creeslough families – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-30
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O’Callaghan is sticking with the flat fee payment of €520 for criminal legal aid cases but, in a bid to break the deadlock, has agreed to pay two-thirds of the fee at the start of a case and the remaining third at the conclusion of the case or 12 months later, whichever comes first.

O’Callaghan’s amended offer in legal aid dispute ‘obviously unsustainable’, solicitor says – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-29
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Michael Finucane
Michael Finucane

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan aimed at resolving the bitter dispute over criminal legal aid payments.

Solicitors to consider Minister’s changes in criminal defence legal fee payments aimed at resolving dispute – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-28
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Rosemarie Loftus
Rosemarie Loftus

Jim O’Callaghan is the Minister for Justice involved in the dispute over changes to legal aid payment structures.

solicitors must accept reform – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-27
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Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan is embroiled in a dispute with criminal defence solicitors regarding cuts to legal aid.

‘I’ve had cases that ended in death’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-25
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Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan met the Commissioner, new regulations were announced.

comprehensive action required – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-25
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Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan said he had been briefed about the two Garda members travelling to Jordan.

Gardaí travel to Jordan as part of Jamey Carney murder investigation – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-24
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