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The Longford Leader’s original court report attracted widespread attention across national and international platforms, while prompting a strong reaction over how a defendant who had pleaded guilty to deception could seek a second adjournment before sentencing, “to allow him to complete his Irish citizenship.”

Citizenship rules addressed after Longford case sparks online storm

Garda Graduation

Dozens of defendants granted criminal legal aid at least 20 times in 2025

The Garda trainees at today's passing out ceremony in Templemore

No new Gardaí assigned to Longford

Person pulling a suitcase seen from legs down

Urban and more affluent areas have higher proportions of migrants – research

Ipas centre in Drogheda

More than 2.0m euro spent on security at closed asylum accommodation centres

Jim O'Callaghan speaking to the media

Lawyers tell justice minister: We’ll give you ideas until you choke on them

Longford court

Longford courts system in crisis

General view of Dublin Central Criminal Court

‘People are going to get hurt’ amid legal aid dispute, judge predicts

The Law Society has made a call to Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan for the appointment of an independent mediator to help resolve the impasse

Longford justice system 'in crisis' as legal aid certs collapse

Seán Canney

Longer prison sentences for drivers convicted of driving wrong way – Canney

Dubai Police sign

Irish authorities preparing for Daniel Kinahan’s extradition from Dubai

A large number of cases at Longford District Court have been adjourned over recent weeks with solicitors withdrawing their services as part of an ongoing dispute

Law Society and Justice Minister meeting 'positive'-Longford solicitor

The removal of these six individuals, all convicted of offences in this jurisdiction, supports ongoing operations by An Garda Síochána nationwide

Six convicted offenders removed from Ireland and deported to Nigeria

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan arriving ahead of the Garda College graduation ceremony at McCan Barracks in Templemore, Co Tipperary

Flat fee to remain as O’Callaghan announces changes to legal aid scheme

The Government has agreed to phase out accommodation that has been provided to people from Ukraine since 2022 Picture: Katie Godowski from Pexels

Three Longford centres with 66 Ukrainians will return to private use

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan

Justice Minister calls on solicitors to ‘be reasonable’ amid legal aid dispute

PICTURES: Major milestone for youth services in Longford
Minister Catherine Ardagh TD visited Longford to officially open Foróige’s new premises at Grafton Court.
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Longford Judge: Strike impact on custody cases 'disappointing'

The late Jennifer Poole

Domestic violence offenders to be named and shamed with 'Jennie's Law'

Over 30 Polish and Lithuanian men deported due to 'criminality'

Pic: Garda Colllege Templemore

Anger as Longford misses out on Garda allocation

29 year old Mohammed Ahmed Nur who resides at the IPAS Centre in the Mullingar's Columb Barracks

IPAS resident (29) appears before Longford District Court

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'Imbalance must be addressed': Number of gardaí in Longford at lowest point in a...

Defence Minister examining protections for victims of military crime

Change to rape trial counselling notes law is patronising, say campaigners

25 non-Irish sex offenders removed from Ireland since 2025 in 'critical' Garda o...

Asylum seeker applications fall by thousands in 2025 following record surge in I...

‘Day of reckoning’ for man who fled €305 taxi fare in Longford
The case was heard at a recent sitting of Longford District Court
Longford Leader Reporter

In 2024, the national rate of prisoners sleeping on mattresses increased by 156%, while the intake of prisoners rose by almost 10% in comparison to 2023’s figures

‘A tragic event’: Hundreds sleeping on mattresses on the floor in Irish prisons ...

Portlaoise Prison has had an army presence since 1973.

‘Deeply concerning’: Drug seizures in Irish prisons on the rise

Longford based Garda Keith Dunleavy

Garda recruitment: the former ex-pat - Longford based Garda Keith Dunleavy

Longford based Garda Joanna Klutkowska

Garda recruitment: the parent - Longford based Garda Joanna Klutkowska

The cage fighter: Longford-based trainee Garda, Mark Isbotis

The cage fighter: Longford-based trainee Garda, Mark Isbotis

Mary Donovan, Marian Moriarty Owen, Maurice Patton O’Connell and Mary Dunleavy Green protest outside Leinster House.

‘Extreme concern’ for hunger strikers outside Leinster House as protest continue...

UK and Irish governments to publish framework on dealing with legacy of Troubles

Tanaiste to meet with Ireland India Council over ‘spate of horrific attacks’

GAA Palestine travels to Jordan after Irish tour is cancelled

Migrants more likely to be in work than Irish-born population, report finds

NI Assembly calls on Irish Government to start inquiry into Omagh bomb

Man found with drugs worth €1,000 following search conducted by Longford Gardaí

Missing Persons Day marked with move to improve database of human remains

Internet companies could face huge fines over content glorifying terrorism

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has welcomed the development | FILE PHOTO

Government seeks tenders for provision of charter flights to deport people from ...

Mixed review from Hiqa on Tusla foster services covering parts of Tipperary

Thirty-four children are currently missing from State care, Tusla report reveals

Tents for asylum seekers to be put at Thornton Hall site ‘in near future’

‘Have a heart and let us bring our families here’: Change to reunion laws urged

Photo credit: Brian Lawless/PA Media

'Have a heart' Migrant workers protest for change to reunion laws

Major operation to clear tents from Grand Canal now underway

Department of Justice stands by assessment on Northern Ireland asylum seekers

Tanaiste says 80% figure for asylum seekers from NI not based on evidence

Doubt cast on claims majority of asylum seekers in Ireland had crossed NI border

Irish householders warned over dodgy locksmiths after number of incidents

Irish householders warned over dodgy locksmiths after number of incidents

Scheme aiming to reduce court appearances for drug possession ‘arbitrary’ – TD

Rosslare Harbour

Migrants found in shipping container in Rosslare missing from State services

The Criminal Courts of Justice | FILE PHOTO

Judge convicted of sexually abusing six young men resigns with immediate effect

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee | FILE PHOTO

Minister for Justice condemns arson attacks at properties earmarked for asylum s...

'172 people killed on Irish roads so far this year': New campaign aims to reduce...

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