The Irish Times

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

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 10:00

Supreme Court rules former harbour master not entitled to salary payments

Court previously found decision to dismiss Patrick J Kelly should be quashed

Wed Sept 15 2021 - 17:01

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

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 22:11

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

Tue Aug 31 2021 - 18:02

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

Wed Aug 11 2021 - 13:20

Maintaining public confidence in the judicial system is crucial

The work of the Judicial Council can enhance consistency and transparency

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 01:31

IHRB to advertise ‘shortly’ for new chief executive

Denis Egan to take early retirement in September after almost 20 years in the post

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 15:59

Judge in Clifden adjourns ‘Golfgate’ court case until October 28th

Independent TD Noel Grealish and former Fianna Fáil senator Donie Cassidy face charges

Thu Jul 22 2021 - 12:13

The Irish Times view on the Judicial Council: getting there

New guidelines on judges’ conduct and discipline cannot come soon enough

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 18:45

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

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 20:19

Failure to convene citizens’ assembly on biodiversity criticised

To delay further ‘long-fingers an existential crisis’, warns Climate Case Ireland

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 18:21

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

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 01:05

Call for establishment of constitutional protection for environment

Climate Case Ireland has urged politicians to act observation by Chief Justice

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 12:26

Judges are easy target of populism, warns Chief Justice designate

Social media has completely altered public affairs, Bar Council conference hears

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 22:37

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

Tue Jun 15 2021 - 21:21

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

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 17:23

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

Sat May 29 2021 - 01:00

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

Tue May 04 2021 - 01:55

Gerard Hogan nominated to Supreme Court by Government

Procedures approved to appoint chief justice to succeed Frank Clarke

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 00:01

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

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 14:08