Watchdog says Ireland yet to implement recommendations to prevent corruption in politicians and judiciary Failure to rank judicial candidates in new Bill ‘could lead to politicised decisions’ says Council of Europe bodyWed Jul 13 2022 - 09:00
People found with small amounts of illegal drugs should not be criminalised, committee toldHealth-focused approach could remove stigma and help those needing treatment, groups urgeWed Jul 13 2022 - 05:00
Taoiseach expresses sympathy on death of judge and former Fianna Fáil TD Séamus HughesDistrict Court judge and former State solicitor for Mayo (69) was due to retire in SeptemberTue Jul 12 2022 - 19:40
Chief State Solicitors Office paid €17.5m to barristers last year Identities of highest paid earners cannot be disclosed “for GDPR reasons” - government information serviceMon Jul 11 2022 - 20:43
Lack of sufficient eating disorder specialist services ‘deeply troubling’, says High Court presidentTributes paid to retiring judge Ms Justice Mary Irvine by lawyers in wards of court listMon Jul 11 2022 - 19:04
Former Garda stations, banks among 36 vacant properties to be developed into community hubsRedevelopment scheme worth €7.5m aims to tackle ‘scourge of dereliction’ in rural Ireland, says MinisterMon Jul 11 2022 - 07:00
Ireland basks in sunshine and good weather set to continue this weekSea fog thwarts some swimmers on north Co Dublin beachesSun Jul 10 2022 - 19:24
Good news from Scotland for Thalidomide survivors but fight continues for Irish campaigners“It is hard to believe the Irish State still won’t accept its hand, act and part in the Thalidomide story”Sat Jul 09 2022 - 06:00
Lawyers caution against reading too much into first ruling on phone evidence after Dwyer victory New Bill over phone metadata retention expected to become law next weekFri Jul 08 2022 - 20:17
UK Bill of rights ‘aims to reduce courts impact on government decisions’Irish Supreme Court tried to distance landmark 1973 McGee ‘right to contraception’ decision from Roe v Wade, Chief Justice saysWed Jul 06 2022 - 20:19
New chair of Bar council notes changing environment for barristersKilkenny native elected to lead council for next two yearsWed Jul 06 2022 - 19:24
State’s opposition to action seeking public inquiry over Covid-19 deaths in nursing homes contrasts with Ministers’ statements, High Court toldRelatives want court to direct full public inquiry into circumstances of deaths and the State’s responseTue Jul 05 2022 - 18:09
Legal costs dispute prompts Bar Council’s move for appointment of receiver over retired judge’s pension fundsCouncil application adjourned on consent at High Court after ‘some agreement’ reachedMon Jul 04 2022 - 15:33
Unwell woman detained after wandering on busy road in dishevelled stateSituation 'sad and poignant', court toldSun Jul 03 2022 - 18:00
Newstalk presenter apologises to Eoghan Harris over Twitter postHarris claimed post by Kieran Cuddihy last month was defamatorySun Jul 03 2022 - 16:51
High number of prisoners with mental health issues raised as State faces exam over human rights record Almost one third of prison population were on waiting list for in-prison psychology service in July 2021Sun Jul 03 2022 - 15:06
Attorney General says Ireland must always be on alert against threats to rule of lawDevelopments in other countries ‘extremely worrying’, Paul Gallagher tells Bar Council dinnerFri Jul 01 2022 - 17:04
Barristers ‘abandoning criminal and family law work for other cases’First independent review of the Bar of Ireland described as ‘historic’Fri Jul 01 2022 - 07:00
Ireland has too many barristers, with many suffering financially, report finds Low fees, high attrition rate, lack of diversity - some of the findings of EY report into professionFri Jul 01 2022 - 06:00
Lewis Mooney (31): becoming a barrister ‘not for the faint hearted’Junior counsel says access issue is a priority and for young members to be able to build their practicesFri Jul 01 2022 - 05:00
Too many barristers in Irish legal system, report findsMost barristers believe their have a future in profession buy many younger ones leave after five to 10 yearsFri Jul 01 2022 - 00:01
Chief Justice says global events show “fragility” of independent justice systemChief Justice Donal O’Donnell describes the review group on civil legal aid as a very positive stepMon Jun 27 2022 - 22:43
Surge in calls to Flac shows ‘ongoing crisis in unmet legal need’Calls to Free Legal Advice Centres in 2021 highest number since 2015, with most seeking advice on family or employment law issuesMon Jun 27 2022 - 01:00
Banks ‘could turn nasty’: Retired court official reflects on dealings with sectorFormer High Court master reflects on absence of whistleblowers in wake of tracker scandalSat Jun 25 2022 - 04:02
Warrant for arrest of convicted brothel keeper overturned Martin Morgan alleged to be in contempt of order to pay €243,000 brothel profits to StateFri Jun 24 2022 - 09:43
Garda Commissioner and Minister appeal finding that 35-year age limit for Garda trainees is discriminatoryCommissioner to give evidence to Labour Court in support of age limit, which was the subject of long-running litigationThu Jun 23 2022 - 21:18
Three men jailed in connection with sexual assaults on teenage girl in midlands lodge appeals over severity of sentencesMen who 'behaved like animals' were jailed for terms of up[ to 19 yearsThu Jun 23 2022 - 17:22
David Barniville nominated as president of High CourtGovernment names popular Court of Appeal judge for third most senior judicial postTue Jun 21 2022 - 12:13
Cab to seek autumn hearing for case against Kinahan and Kavanagh over Dublin propertyDaniel Kinahan and Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh did not participate in remote case hearingTue Jun 21 2022 - 11:30
Action against Fingleton over INBS collapse deferred to MarchFormer Irish Nationwide Building Society chief executive has appealed refusal to halt caseMon Jun 20 2022 - 17:28
Graham Dwyer appeal over murder conviction may be heard this yearDwyer side to lodge submissions next month for appeal over 2012 conviction for murder of Eliane O’HaraMon Jun 20 2022 - 10:50
Sum of €93,000 found in shoebox in boot of car stopped by gardaí is declared proceeds of crimeEncrypted mobile phones commonly used by criminals also found in Robert Noctor’s car, High Court toldSun Jun 19 2022 - 22:00
Accommodation limits must not lead to vulnerable Ukrainian refugees ‘falling through the cracks’ Refugee rights group warns against ‘blanket’ limit of two accommodation offersSun Jun 19 2022 - 16:44
Judge to rule on woman’s challenge to €11,000 award under new personal injury guidelinesOther challenges pending over alleged lack of reasons for awards under guidelinesThu Jun 16 2022 - 22:30
Cab to serve court proceedings on Daniel Kinahan over Dublin mansionKinahan given 35 days to enter appearance in case aimed at seizing 10 Coldwater LakesThu Jun 16 2022 - 15:02
Supreme Court to hear final arguments in Ceta trade deal appeal Green Party TD fears ratification could affect environmental regulation in RepublicThu Jun 16 2022 - 00:15
McEntee to publish Bill allowing barristers and solicitors provide legal services jointly Decision on number of judges required to be based on report of working group, says MinisterWed Jun 15 2022 - 19:00
Murder charge acquittal on basis of self-defence rareNo definition in law of reasonable force, so juries obliged to decide on individual caseWed Jun 15 2022 - 04:00
Chief Justice notes State still has lowest number of judges per capita in EU Irish legal system held in high regard internationally, conference hearsTue Jun 14 2022 - 21:39
Helen McEntee pledges to deliver on new action plan for ‘zero tolerance’ of domestic violenceMen and boys have important role in calling out unacceptable behaviour, Women’s Aid webinar toldTue Jun 14 2022 - 18:56
Horn of Africa drought: Ireland ‘should lead’ aid mobilisationDóchas chief says 23 million people are at risk with crisis levels of hunger in Ethiopia, Somalia and KenyaTue Jun 14 2022 - 09:58
Give me a crash course in... the Lisa Smith trialSmith is the first person in the State to be convicted of membership of Islamic State terrorist group IsisSat Jun 04 2022 - 06:00
Major reforms in how judges are to be appointed ruffle feathers in the Four CourtsJudicial reformsSat Jun 04 2022 - 05:00
Insurers urged to deliver cuts after challenge to guidelines slashing minor injury awards failsPersonal Injuries Assessment Board hopes ruling will lead to more cases resolved without litigationThu Jun 02 2022 - 20:47
High Court rejects lead challenge over new guidelines slashing awards for minor injuriesCase by Bridget Delaney closely watched by claimants, lawyers, insurers and the StateThu Jun 02 2022 - 11:23
High Court ruling on criminal prosecutions by gardaí may mean ‘a lot’ of adjournmentsDecision that gardaí involved in case must prosecute will significantly impact on working of District CourtWed Jun 01 2022 - 21:25
High Court to rule on lead challenge over new guidelines slashing awards for minor injuriesDecision has potentially huge implications for claimants, lawyers, insurers and the StateWed Jun 01 2022 - 11:44
Coroner Service set-up ‘not fit for purpose’, says senior practitionerAll-party support sought by civil liberties group for ‘professional’ coroner serviceTue May 31 2022 - 20:52
Chief Justice criticises aspects of new Bill for reform of judicial appointments systemLack of judicial majority on new commission may ‘weaken’ appointments process, says Donal O’DonnellTue May 31 2022 - 05:00
Man cleared to seek compensation for 16 years in prison before conviction for murder of son overturnedSupreme Court rules mntally ill man entitled to certificate of miscarriage of justiceMon May 30 2022 - 13:00
