Neil Ward

Work @DeptJusticeIRL. Eisenhower Fellow ‘19 @EF_Fellows. Member @PRII_ie. Director @oakleehousing. Occasional cook and photographer. @LUFC fan

[Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration @DeptJusticeIRL]

Today Minister @OCallaghanJim launched multimedia resources aimed at children aged 8-12 years, experiencing family change such as separation or divorce, or whose parents are navigating the family courts system.

Resources: https://t.co/28LFRe65Na
PR: https://t.co/jJ2AqTI2WT

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade @HMcEntee today delivered a keynote address on Ireland’s Place in the EU. 🇮🇪🇪🇺

Read the full speech here 👉 https://t.co/gg5JcvQzYL

[RTÉ News @rtenews]

A new domestic violence refuge is to be built in Dundalk, Co Louth, after securing funding from the Government
https://t.co/Q9M6eegeOa

[Garda Info @gardainfo]

Have your say on the Body-Worn Cameras Code of Practice before 13 January 2026.
A form is live on the Garda website which allows the public to provide feedback on the new draft Code of Practice. You can view the code and complete the form here: https://t.co/ZAglr6Qz8L...

[Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration @DeptJusticeIRL]

The Child Law Project, under the executive directorship of Dr Carol Coulter, has been commissioned by the Department to deliver a Family Law Reporting Project.

Read more: https://t.co/69ae3yq1Iu

@OCallaghanJim @ChildLawProject

[Ireland In The EU @IrelandInEU]

Minister @OCallaghanJim is in Brussels for the Home Affairs Council 🇮🇪🇪🇺

On the agenda:
🔷 EU migration & asylum policy
🔷 Civil Protection Mechanism
🔷 Internal EU security

🎥 Watch more

[Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration @DeptJusticeIRL]

Cabinet approval for €2.18 billion Sectoral Investment Plan for Justice 2026-2030.

The funding allocation will support major capital projects in the Justice sector from 2026-2030.

https://t.co/kHjwBl9dh8

@OCallaghanJim

[Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration @DeptJusticeIRL]

The National Cyber Security Centre today launched its 2025 National Cyber Risk Assessment. This is a comprehensive review of the cyber threats, systemic risks, and sectoral vulnerabilities facing the State.

Read more: https://t.co/m9bbHHbnlb

@OCallaghanJim @ncsc_gov_ie

[Neil Ward @NeilPWard]

Was stuck “watching” that on the radio. Fair play to @RTEsport for getting every second of tension across. #COYBIG

[The Irish Times @IrishTimes]

About 1,500 restraining order applications made since anti-stalking provisions introduced https://t.co/lv6BC2m1Pd

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

Hearing from You, on the EU! 🇮🇪🇪🇺

A public consultation on Ireland’s 2026 EU Presidency is now open for submissions!

Let us know what you want to see achieved during our EU Presidency.

See ➡️ https://t.co/LhTXbo4KaP

[Courts Service of Ireland @CourtsServiceIE]

The Courts Service online Court Portal available for probate applications online. The Courts Service is working with a handful of solicitors initially to make improvements before rolling out more widely. Full update: https://t.co/dUwJMPnaTk

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

The Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD today obtained Government approval for 18 Ambassadorial nominations.

With the nominations announced today, 53% of 🇮🇪 diplomatic missions will be led by women, including Washington DC, the EU, London, Berlin and Paris.

https://t.co/cWLo2jz57N

[Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration @DeptJusticeIRL]

Record allocation of over €6.17 billion for the Justice Sector in Budget 2026.

Read more: https://t.co/lLZ4HdHdeE

@OCallaghanJim @brophytalks @NiallCollinsTD

[Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration @DeptJusticeIRL]

A social media awareness campaign to reinforce maximum compliance with child maintenance orders launched today. Child Maintenance is the regular financial support parents give to ensure the security and stability of their children.

More: https://t.co/aCmc4tBWur

@OCallaghanJim

[Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration @DeptJusticeIRL]

New Rural Safety Plan launched today at the #NationalPloughingChampionships by @NiallCollinsTD

It aims to build safer rural communities across Ireland with a focus on Community Safety, Property Crime, Roads Safety and Animal & Wildlife Crime

Read more: https://t.co/aUO43B90wm

[Garda Info @gardainfo]

The latest Garda recruitment competition will open this Thurs 18th Sept 2025 and will run until 3pm on Thurs 9th Oct 2025. Interested applicants should visit https://t.co/zEpVXExwYk to submit your application.
https://t.co/YRZj0S4jGe

[Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration @DeptJusticeIRL]

Minister @OCallaghanJim today met with representatives of the Ireland India Council and the Federation of Indian Communities in Ireland to discuss recent racist attacks on members of the Indian community.

Read more: https://t.co/ChGOsb57Np

@iic_info

[Garda Info @gardainfo]

An Garda Síochána is currently recruiting for a Chief Information Officer.

➡️ Deadline: Thursday 4 September 2025 at 3pm
➡️ Location: Garda HQ, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
➡️ Starting salary: €168,138

More info here ➡️ https://t.co/fQD7fUpiNE

[Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration @DeptJusticeIRL]

The Government has appointed Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly to the post of Garda Commissioner for a term of five years from 1 September next.

Read more: https://t.co/Y15Q5I9ZY8

@OCallaghanJim @MichealMartinTD @gardainfo