The Irish Times view on legal costs: a system built for the wealthy few
A decision on reforming costs must be informed above all by the needs of those who must use the court system rather than those who work in it
Judge John Cooke an ‘exceptional man’ who never lost sense of fairness, funeral told
Late High Court justice believed purpose of law is ‘to treat everyone fairly and ensure voice of everyone is heard’
Chief Justice warns about access to justice and importance of independent courts
Situation in US shows what happens when legal system becomes disconnected, says Donal O’Donnell
Barristers say they are losing out on work to retired judges
Legal firms suggesting judges as mediators for ‘more lucrative’ mediations, say barristers
Legal status of Covid measures still uncertain
Dismissal of charges against four men in Golfgate case has brought little clarity
Justice Brian Murray nominated for appointment to Supreme Court
Constitutional law expert represented State in opposing Graham Dwyer data case
Retired chief justice Frank Clarke to resume work as a barrister
Clarke will be barred from appearing before all Irish courts under Bar Council rules
Supreme Court has signalled ‘new direction’ for claims under ECHR - Chief Justice
Donal O’Donnell addresses Immigration, Asylum & Citizenship Bar Association conference
A UK move to override European court would be ‘direct attack’ on rule of law, says former chief justice
Issues over member states recognition of primacy of EU law ’must be addressed’, Frank Clarke says
Extraditions between Ireland and EU can continue after Brexit, CJEU says
Two men who faced being sent to Britain challenged lawfulness of arrangements
New Supreme Court initiative on formal judgment summaries welcomed
Legal advice body says move will increase public confidence in the judicial process
Daniel O’Connell used contradictions in his own life to achieve goals says historian
Public perception of O’Connell influenced as much by folklore, mythology as by history
New Chief Justice takes over at an exciting time for Supreme Court
Donal O’Donnell described as a cautious innovator and a ‘rock of common sense’
Courts Service still using IT system from 1990s, says chief executive
Angela Denning tells conference much of technology being used not fit for purpose
Ireland near bottom of international table for investment in justice, Clarke says
Minorities, marginalised groups run a real risk of having less effective access to justice
Supreme Court rules former harbour master not entitled to salary payments
Court previously found decision to dismiss Patrick J Kelly should be quashed
Graham Dwyer phones used as ‘personal tracking devices’, lawyer argues at European Court
European Court of Justice hears submissions from 14 EU states on aspect of data law
Graham Dwyer phone data ruling due before European court
Ruling could have impact on killer’s bid to overturn conviction for murder of Elaine O’Hara
Power to decide on release of life sentence prisoners taken from minister for justice
Independent Parole Board now responsible for decisions after enactment of legislation
Maintaining public confidence in the judicial system is crucial
The work of the Judicial Council can enhance consistency and transparency
IHRB to advertise ‘shortly’ for new chief executive
Denis Egan to take early retirement in September after almost 20 years in the post
Judge in Clifden adjourns ‘Golfgate’ court case until October 28th
Independent TD Noel Grealish and former Fianna Fáil senator Donie Cassidy face charges
The Irish Times view on the Judicial Council: getting there
New guidelines on judges’ conduct and discipline cannot come soon enough
Ethical guidelines for judges to be considered in bid to close ‘accountability gap’
Framework for judicial conduct to pave way for new disciplinary regime for judges
Failure to convene citizens’ assembly on biodiversity criticised
To delay further ‘long-fingers an existential crisis’, warns Climate Case Ireland
Flac sees increase in employment and family law queries amid Covid-19 measures
Chief executive Eilis Barry highlights concerns over lack of legal aid in employment cases
Call for establishment of constitutional protection for environment
Climate Case Ireland has urged politicians to act observation by Chief Justice
Judges are easy target of populism, warns Chief Justice designate
Social media has completely altered public affairs, Bar Council conference hears
Twelve solicitors granted ‘patents of precedence’ lifting them to senior counsel status
Ex-Law Society president Stuart Gilhooly and child protection expert Geoffrey Shannon recognised
State opposes investigation of Garda inquiry into Séamus Ludlow murder
Séamus Ludlow was murdered in 1976 in a ‘a random, sectarian killing’, a judge has said
Next chief justice ‘a believer in judicial restraint’ but not a conservative
Observers cite brilliant intellect and creativity of Donal O’Donnell, and willingness to act
Judge in charge of personal injury litigation in High Court opposed new award guidelines
Mr Justice Kevin Cross spoke against the proposals at key Judicial Council meeting
Gerard Hogan nominated to Supreme Court by Government
Procedures approved to appoint chief justice to succeed Frank Clarke
Supreme Court has cleared backlog of cases during pandemic
Waiting time for appeal hearing down to 14 weeks but Chief Justice warns reduction could be short-lived
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