The Irish Times

Retired chief justice Frank Clarke on his life in law: 'I think I found the hole that suited my peg'

The outgoing chief justice was the first member of his family to go to university

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 06:00

Paul Gallagher appointed as Attorney General for a second time

Barrister previously served as legal advisor to 2007 Fianna Fáil led government

Sun Jun 28 2020 - 13:18

Dáil urged to reconsider refusal to mediate Angela Kerins claim

Kerins willing to engage in mediation to end litigation which has had adverse effect on her

Mon Jan 20 2020 - 17:20

Ex-Rehab chief Angela Kerins seeks mediation over damages

Former chief executive pursuing damages for ‘witchhunt’ treatment during 2014 hearings

Mon Dec 09 2019 - 02:08

Leinster House repair works estimated at €17 million

Survey shows sagging floors creating fire safety issue in parliament building

Thu Jul 11 2019 - 13:18

Ceann Comhairle apologises to Angela Kerins for PAC treatment

Supreme Court found committee acted unlawfully in treatment of former Rehab chief in 2014

Sun Jun 09 2019 - 17:39

HSE urged to reconsider refusal to fund care plan for woman

HSE says plan for woman in vegetative state clinically inappropriate and too expensive

Fri May 31 2019 - 13:26

Rechecks and recounts in Ireland South as battle continues for final MEP seat

Inside Politics: Angela Kerins wins her case in the Supreme Court against the PAC

Thu May 30 2019 - 07:56

New rules for Oireachtas committees to follow Kerins ruling

Working group to report in autumn in wake of Supreme Court ruling

Thu May 30 2019 - 03:04

Supreme Court says PAC treated Angela Kerins in ‘unlawful’ manner

Court says Oireachtas can limit need for court intervention in any similar case

Wed May 29 2019 - 12:54

Oireachtas committees warned to stay within their remit after Angela Kerins case

TDs and Senators given extensive legal advice and told to treat witnesses with respect

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 01:07

Silent John Delaney leaves many questions unanswered

FAI delegation would have been relieved to return to Abbotstown after a long day

Thu Apr 11 2019 - 00:01

Kerins case hovers over work of committee examining Delaney

The Kerins case is significant, but one constitutional law expert believes it does not go as far as some politicians seem to think

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 20:48

Declaration that PAC acted unlawfully would have ‘chilling’ effect

Dáil committee tells Supreme Court it accepts ‘significant’ findings on Angela Kerins case

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 12:49

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