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Man jailed for animal cruelty acts linked to protests against asylum seeker housing

Man jailed for animal cruelty acts linked to protests against asylum seeker housing

Darren Jackson (40) of Rivermeade, Co Dublin admitted driving four pigs from a farm in Cavan to the site, but said that an accomplice used a scalpel to injure the animals.

Prisons should not be ‘clogged up’ with non-violent offenders, minister says

Prisons should not be ‘clogged up’ with non-violent offenders, minister says

Mr O’Callaghan said it was his belief that laws allowing judges to refuse bail where they believe there is a risk that the person would go on to commit another serious offence are being applied.

Over €114,000 spent on Thornton Hall site in last three years

Over €114,000 spent on Thornton Hall site in last three years

A breakdown of costs between 2022 and 2024 shows expenditure of just over €36,000 on gas network costs.

Thornton Hall asylum seeker plan could cause ‘significant nuisance’, local objectors say

Thornton Hall asylum seeker plan could cause ‘significant nuisance’, local objectors say

Thornton Hall to open this month to house asylum seekers, Taoiseach says

Thornton Hall to open this month to house asylum seekers, Taoiseach says

Woman (54) accused of obstructing vehicle and threatening behaviour near Thornton Hall

Woman (54) accused of obstructing vehicle and threatening behaviour near Thornton Hall

Woman arrested after public order incident at Thornton Hall

Woman arrested after public order incident at Thornton Hall

Thornton Hall protester recorded making ‘clear threat’ to security on site, court told

Thornton Hall protester recorded making ‘clear threat’ to security on site, court told

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Daryl McMahon, 49, of Quilty House, Malahide Road, Dublin 17, was charged with two offences during an alleged incident on August 6th at Thornton Hall, a State-owned vacant 160-acre farm.

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

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

Thu, 16 May, 2024

The Tánaiste has said that he believes the site should be used for tents for asylum seekers to sleep in