President Michael D Higgins says ‘ideas matter’ as he is inaugurated for second term
‘Anti-intellectualism’ is ‘weapon of anti-democratic forces’, dignitaries at Dublin Castle told
Stormont to vote on changing law to allow same-sex marriage
Support for activists in North accelerated by May’s historic Yes decision in the Republic
Same-sex marriage will be possible from November
Fitzgerald to sign commencement order on the referendum result on November 16th
Judicial shake-up as Court of Appeal to be established
New court aims to clear backlog and allow Supreme Court focus on cases of major importance
Coalition has scope to alter key parts of judiciary
Many questions remain over how new Court of Appeal will operate
New court to begin work next autumn
10 judges to be appointed to appeals court which will cost €3 million annually
What exactly are you being asked to vote on in the upcoming referendum?
The Referendum Commission can explain the basic facts, but can’t referee the debate, writes Judge Elizabeth Dunne
Court of appeal vote could bring about major shake-up of courts system
Waiting time for appeal to Supreme Court is four years
Court of Appeal designed to ease chronic delays at apex of courts system
Proposed court would deal with most cases now dealt with by the Supreme Court
Supreme Court braced for a shake-up but reforms will leave important questions unanswered
Reforms will adjust long-established hierarchy in courts system
Referendum for Court of Appeal to be held in October
President of new court would join Council of State
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