Press Releases – Anti-Corruption and Bribery

Former Director of Public Prosecution to chair new Advisory Council against Economic Crime and Corruption, Minister McEntee announces

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Former Director of Public Prosecution to chair new Advisory Council against Economic Crime and Corruption, Minister McEntee announces

Anti Corruption and Bribery2022-10-06T12:34:08+01:00June 13th, 2022|

Council to be ‘Centre of Excellence’ and develop strategies and actions to combat economic crime and corruption Minister McEntee nominates six members to represent the business and the financial sector, academia, and civil society Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has received Government approval to appoint the independent chair and six ordinary members [...]

Minister Humphreys announces appointment process for Chairperson and ordinary members of the Advisory Council against Economic Crime and Corruption

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Minister Humphreys announces appointment process for Chairperson and ordinary members of the Advisory Council against Economic Crime and Corruption

Anti Corruption and Bribery2022-10-06T12:34:24+01:00September 17th, 2021|

Minister Humphreys announces appointment process for Chairperson and ordinary members of the Advisory Council against Economic Crime and Corruption Advisory Council against Economic Crime and Corruption to be established. Independent Chairperson to be appointed to lead the work of the Council. Ordinary members required at an appropriately senior level in the categories of (i) business [...]

Press release on Implementation plan to tackle economic crime and corruption published by Minister McEntee

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Press release on Implementation plan to tackle economic crime and corruption published by Minister McEntee

Anti Corruption and Bribery2021-04-19T11:32:50+01:00April 19th, 2021|

Implementation plan to tackle economic crime and corruption published by Minister McEntee • Wide-ranging reform to be implemented over the next 18 months • Advisory Council Against Economic Crime and Corruption to be established at centre of Government by the autumn • Continuous training for investigators to be developed by the end of 2021 • [...]

Press release on Hamilton report

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Press release on Hamilton report

Anti Corruption and Bribery2021-01-07T16:42:56+00:00December 8th, 2020|

A new cross-government plan to tackle economic crime and corruption is to be spearheaded by the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, following the publication of the Review of Structures and Strategies to Prevent, Investigate and Penalise Economic Crime and Corruption. The review was led by Mr James Hamilton, the former Director of Public Prosecutions. [...]

Minister for Justice and Equality, Helen McEntee TD, signs Memorandum of Understanding between Ireland and the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the return of forfeited assets

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Minister for Justice and Equality, Helen McEntee TD, signs Memorandum of Understanding between Ireland and the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the return of forfeited assets

Anti Corruption and Bribery2021-01-07T17:06:47+00:00August 13th, 2020|

On foot of an order of the High Court on 15th June last, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Helen McEntee TD, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Republic of Nigeria to facilitate the return of funds misappropriated by the late former Nigerian President, General Sani Abacha. Minister McEntee said “I am [...]

Statement by Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, on the occasion of the first meeting of the Judicial Council

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Statement by Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, on the occasion of the first meeting of the Judicial Council

Anti Corruption and Bribery2021-01-07T17:07:34+00:00February 7th, 2020|

Statement by Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, on the occasion of the first meeting of the Judicial Council 7 February, 2020 “I very much welcome the first meeting of the Judicial Council this afternoon, an historic occasion that is over 20 years in the making. “The Council will be responsible for a number [...]

Minister Flanagan announces the formal establishment of the Judicial Council

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Minister Flanagan announces the formal establishment of the Judicial Council

Anti Corruption and Bribery2021-01-07T17:10:33+00:00December 17th, 2019|

Minister Flanagan announces the formal establishment of the Judicial Council Minister hails historic day for the Irish judiciary Commencement order is signed at the Four Courts in the presence of the Chief Justice Dec 17 2019 The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD, has signed the commencement order for the Judicial Council Act, [...]

Speech by Minister Flanagan to International Fraud Prevention Conference May 17th RDS

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Speech by Minister Flanagan to International Fraud Prevention Conference May 17th RDS

Anti Corruption and Bribery2021-01-07T17:12:03+00:00May 17th, 2019|

Speech by Minister Flanagan to International Fraud Prevention Conference May 17th RDS Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I am very pleased and honoured to open this conference on International Fraud Prevention, and I thank the organisers for inviting me to be here today. You are all most welcome, and I know that your valuable contributions [...]

Review of anti-fraud and anti-corruption structures and procedures – public consultation

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Review of anti-fraud and anti-corruption structures and procedures – public consultation

Anti Corruption and Bribery2021-01-07T17:12:48+00:00March 13th, 2019|

In November 2017, the Government published a suite of measures aimed at enhancing corporate governance, increasing transparency and strengthening Ireland’s response to White Collar Crime. Among these measures was a commitment to review Ireland’s anti-corruption and anti-fraud structures and procedures in criminal law enforcement. The review will assess the extent to which the various State [...]

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2019 approved

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Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2019 approved

Anti Corruption and Bribery2021-01-07T17:14:21+00:00January 3rd, 2019|

Cabinet approves Minister Flanagan’s proposed new legislation to tackle Money Laundering Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2019 approved today 03 January 2019 The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan T.D., has today received Cabinet approval for the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2019. The Bill transposes [...]

Minister Flanagan announces commencement of Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Act 2018

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Minister Flanagan announces commencement of Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Act 2018

Anti Corruption and Bribery2021-01-07T17:15:01+00:00July 30th, 2018|

New anti-corruption Act comes into force today Companies who fail to prevent corruption may face unlimited fines under new law New anti-corruption law creates new offences and tougher penalties The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, today announced that the Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Act 2018 has come into force. [...]

Minister Flanagan announces passage of Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017

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Minister Flanagan announces passage of Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017

Anti Corruption and Bribery2021-01-07T17:15:47+00:00May 30th, 2018|

Minister Flanagan announces passage of Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017 Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018 approved today Preventative measures will help prevent illicit gains entering the Irish economy New Garda powers to gather financial intelligence will facilitate the detection of criminal activity The Minister for Justice and Equality, [...]