The Irish Times

Graham Dwyer court victory has potential consequences for crime across Europe

Few expect Dwyer to benefit personally from ECJ’s mobile phone metadata ruling

Tue Apr 05 2022 - 10:50

Convicted rapist challenges sanction imposed on him by prison authorities

Michael Murray threw bible at judge during sentencing hearing

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 19:41

Rapist is chief suspect in bomb hoax targeting Minister for Justice

Former escort agency owner Michael Murray (50) has a ‘depraved’ and violent history

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 23:00

Rapist sentenced to 16 years for harassing victim, threatening barristers

Judge calls Michael Murray’s actions an ‘unprecedented’ abuse of process

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 17:09

Convicted rapist cross-examines barrister he is accused of threatening

Michael Murray (50) denies harassing lawyers who prosecuted him for rape

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 20:46

Convicted rapist accused of making death threats to barristers

Michael Murray (50) told gardaí he ‘put out a hit’ on lawyer who prosecuted him

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 18:03

Last orders for Berlin D2 bar as judge refuses to renew licences

Footage of customers and staff flouting Covid-19 guidelines went viral after brunch event last year

Wed May 26 2021 - 16:16

Man accused of possessing child abuse images seeks to prevent trial

Daryle Singh (52) claims lengthy delays in the investigation make it unfair to place him on trial

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 16:00

Party host could be liable if visitor gets Covid-19, says barrister

AGSI general secretary says hard for gardaí to practically police private gatherings

Sun Aug 30 2020 - 18:07

Closure of courts sees income stream 'turned off' for many barristers

Stalled property market and the prospect of another economic downturn have badly hit solicitors

Tue May 05 2020 - 02:02

Covid-19: Questions raised over Garda response to Debenhams and Four Courts protests

Rally by former workers was broken up, but large gathering was let remain in courts building

Wed Apr 22 2020 - 06:00

Irish judges to condemn Polish government’s judicial policy

Association of Judges of Ireland will join protest in Warsaw against ‘threats’ to rule of law

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 00:30

Irish judge will join protest march over curbs on Polish judiciary

Mr Justice John MacMenamin will join ‘silent' protest in Warsaw against reforms by PiS party

Tue Jan 07 2020 - 03:06

Jim Mansfield jnr granted legal aid by Special Criminal Court

Businessman facing charges relating to false imprisonment and perversion of justice

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 13:24

Businessman Jim Mansfield Jnr faces fresh charges

DPP recommences proceedings against Mansfield after withdrawing earlier charges

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 16:35

‘Unreasonable’ belief consent was given is defence to rape, court ruled

Supreme Court ruling in 2016 considered ‘mental element’ of rape

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00

‘The trial was on a par with the rape, but I’m glad I testified’

Are rape trials as they currently stand a fair way to deal with the crime? Victims share their experiences of the legal system

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 05:00

Defendants have ‘no right’ to discuss trial on social media - judge

Contempt law ‘hopelessly inadequate’ in curbing online comment, says Jobstown trial judge

Fri Jul 28 2017 - 20:39

Jobstown trial garda: Paul Murphy ‘smiling and chuckling’

Garda tells court he was verbally abused for helping woman who stumbled

Mon May 29 2017 - 13:56

Jobstown trial: Garda says protest most hostile he had seen

Officer says demonstrators had been ‘deferring’ to Solidarity TD Paul Murphy

Wed May 17 2017 - 18:48

Garda accused of giving false evidence at Jobstown trial

Defence disputes Gavin Cooke’s account of TD Paul Murphy’s actions during water protest

Tue May 16 2017 - 19:39

Legal community worried about influence of internet on juries in criminal trials

Second major case collapses as juror admits researching witness

Wed May 03 2017 - 01:00

‘Ripped off’ CHC investors should not have to pay for inquiry, court told

Liquidator of failed investment firm seeking costs of director disqualifications

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 17:38

Thomas ‘Slab’ Murphy withdraws appeal against prison sentence

Prominent republican was sentenced last year to 18 months in prison for tax evasion

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 17:26

Woman who stole €100,000 using sister’s welfare card avoids jail

Former women’s rights campaigner was detected via facial recognition technology

Fri Oct 28 2016 - 16:03

Boy said he was sorry for stress he caused Joan Burton

‘Joany in your ivory tower – this is called people power’

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 19:50

Garda tells trial that Jobstown protest was like a ‘rugby maul’

Teen is accused of falsely imprisoning Joan Burton during water charges demonstration

Tue Sept 20 2016 - 19:25

Judge warns against recording water protesters’ trial on phones

AAA TD and 18 others facing charges of falsely imprisoning Joan Burton during protest

Wed Jul 20 2016 - 17:45

Thomas ‘Slab’ Murphy gets date for appeal against conviction

Prominent republican jailed for 18 months last February for tax evasion

Fri May 27 2016 - 15:10

Jobstown water charge protesters to have separate trials

To try Paul Murphy and 18 others together would be demanding on jurors, rules judge

Thu May 12 2016 - 12:54

Trial date yet to be set over Jobstown water protest

TD Paul Murphy among a group charged with falsely imprisoning Joan Burton

Mon Apr 04 2016 - 13:19

Pensioner stole €100,000 in social welfare payments

Marie McMahon collected her sister’s benefits for 12 years after she had emigrated to US

Wed Mar 09 2016 - 16:52

Paul Murphy trial date over Jobstown protest may be set next month

TD and 8 others face charges of falsely imprisoning Joan Burton during water charges demonstration

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 13:36

Paul Murphy to seek trial date on false imprisonment charge

Anti-Austerity Alliance TD to seek Circuit Criminal Court trial over Joan Burton incident

Fri Jan 22 2016 - 14:16