The Irish Times

Supreme Court to hear final arguments in Angela Kerins case

Court will decide if PAC acted unlawfully in its treatment of former Rehab CEO

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 07:06

Public finances watchdog may have some of its teeth pulled

Kerins case raises fundamental questions as to the extent of the powers of Oireachtas committees

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 02:00

Oireachtas faces major decision on PAC’s powers in April after Kerins ruling

Court rules public accounts committee acted outside remit when questioning ex-Rehab chief

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 00:19

The Irish Times view on the PAC: out of bounds

The Public Accounts Committee is a vital body, but in recent years it has become a contrived, hostile – and, crucially, less effective – place

Wed Feb 27 2019 - 17:00

The Irish Times view on criticism of the PAC: On the money

Politicians have reacted angrily to O’Brien’s depiction of the PAC but should consider their own behaviour

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 00:02

Supreme Court may rule on Denis O’Brien and Angela Kerins appeals before Christmas

Appeals centre on constitutional separation of powers

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 20:16

High Court to rule on Graham Dwyer phone data appeal in October

Appeals by Denis O’Brien and Angela Kerins also likely to loom large in next law term

Sun Sept 30 2018 - 16:37

Supreme Court to hear Denis O’Brien appeal over Dáil statements on Monday

O’Brien appealing dismissal of action over TD’s comments on bank affairs

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 11:07

Charlie Flanagan says judicial Bill ‘in a difficult place’

Attorney General described legislation championed by Shane Ross as dog’s dinner

Mon Mar 26 2018 - 12:41

Angela Kerins case raises ‘important and difficult’ issues: Chief Justice

Supreme Court finishes hearing appeal by ex-Rehab boss for damages over PAC hearings

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 18:02

Victims of parliamentary privilege ‘a part of life’, court hears

Former Rehab chief executive Angela Kerins appealing rejection of her claim for damages

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 18:00

State says Kerins victory would undermine ‘core principle of democracy’

Courts are not entitled to vet what is said in Dáil or its committees, Supreme Court told

Wed Mar 14 2018 - 17:43

Graham Dwyer, Denis O’Brien, Angela Kerins taking 2018 cases

David Drumm and Michael Lowry are expected to be tried in the coming year

Sat Dec 30 2017 - 00:00

The high-profile cases scheduled for the new legal year

Catherine Nevin, Michael Lowry, Ian Bailey and the ‘unborn’ all face upcoming hearings

Mon Oct 02 2017 - 01:00

Oireachtas committees: A fair hearing is essential

New Dáil forum should look into code of behaviour for committees as part of remit

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 00:02

Former aide to Princess Diana named on Ireland’s tax defaulters list

The founder of Dean Waste makes biggest settlement on latest list

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 20:47

Denis O’Brien to appeal court ruling over Dáil comments

High Court said what businessman wanted would have ‘chilling effect’ on parliamentary speech

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 13:23

Angela Kerins to appeal finding in case against Dáil committee

State likely to appeal costs decision in case of ex-Rehab boss which are estimated at over €700,000

Mon May 08 2017 - 22:06

Parliamentary privilege: rights and wrongs

Witnesses may not be willing to appear at future Public Accounts Committee hearings

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:41

The week’s news: Attacks in Syria, Pepsi and property prices

Who had a good or bad week? What were the big stories? Who said what?

Fri Apr 07 2017 - 17:00