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The Immigrant Council of Ireland is urging Galway TDs and senators to show their support for the publication of the heads of the Criminal Law [Sexual Offences] Bill 2014 which proposes wide ranging reforms of the current law.

Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring has been informed by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Alan Shatter, that Bridget Togher of Knockmoyleen, Ballycroy has been appointed as a Peace Commissioner for the north Mayo area.

The Minister of Justice has been slammed for backing the decision of the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) to close a Galway asylum accommodation centre with Sinn Fein senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh accusing him of being “absolutely ignorant to the fears and concerns of residents”.

An Athlone councillor was forced to back down this week after his proposal of a vote of no confidence in Minister for Defence Alan Shatter was rejected by his fellow councillors.

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Justice, Dara Calleary has said that more Garda stations in Mayo could face closure in the next few months after the Justice Minister Alan Shatter launched a fresh attack on rural Garda stations. Minister Shatter has confirmed that the closure of Glenisland, Tourmakeady, Mulranny and Bellacorrick Garda Stations, along with dozens of others across the country, is just the beginning of a sustained attack on community policing.

Fine Gael TD for Mayo Michelle Mulherin has this week welcomed the commitment given by Minister Justice, Equality and Defence Alan Shatter, that he will introduce more modern administrative procedures to the legal system.

The failure of the Government to have the referendum on Oireachtas inquiries passed at last week's Presidential election raises major issues for the coalition parties, according to Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary.

A refreshing reminder of the change in government came in unexpected guise yesterday with the arrival of an email from the Department of Justice.

Enda Kenny is due to announce his new front bench next week and Paddy Power are betting that it’s a two horse race to be deputy leader.