Convention opts to consider TD numbers and size of Dáil constituenciesStrong support for Electoral Commission proposals among members of constitutional conventionSun May 19 2013 - 18:44
Constitutional convention rejects motion on SeanadConvention votes not to discuss abolition of the upper house before referendum on its futureSat May 18 2013 - 17:05
Constitutional convention to consider Dáil reformCitizens body to look at alternatives to proportional representation systemSat May 18 2013 - 02:00
Judicial holidays under scrutiny from ShatterMinister for Justice broaches possibility of shortening court holidaysMon May 13 2013 - 01:00
Lawyers’ concerns to be reflected in amended draft law, says ShatterFar-reaching Bill on legal profession to reappear in JulyMon May 13 2013 - 01:00
A court creaking under the weight of modern society’s demandsMinister to consult on size of future courtsWed May 08 2013 - 06:00
Two judges to be appointed to Supreme Court in move to cut backlogWaiting times for non-priority cases running at up to four yearsTue May 07 2013 - 16:28
Supreme Court judge says Oireachtas should have more powerMr Justice Frank Clarke says Constitution envisaged active role for parliamentMon May 06 2013 - 06:00
‘The State spared no resource in denying Marie a dignified death'Interview: Tom Curran reflects on the Supreme Court’s ruling against his partnerSat May 04 2013 - 06:00
Government nominates barrister for appointment at European courtAnthony M Collins to take up Luxembourg role later this yearWed May 01 2013 - 07:00
Section of Bill on suicide risk will be most closely parsedAnalysis: Proposed legislation will look familiar to anyone following tortuous debate since X caseWed May 01 2013 - 06:22
Right to die appeal rejected by Supreme CourtMarie Fleming fought landmark legal battle to be helped take her lifeTue Apr 30 2013 - 06:00
Fleming’s partner reflects on ‘very difficult’ process after Supreme Court rejects assisted suicide appealMarie Fleming and Tom Curran disappointed with yesterday’s court decisionTue Apr 30 2013 - 06:00
Marie Fleming partner says he would be willing to help her die‘We will now go back to Wicklow and live our lives until such time as Marie makes up her mind that she has had enough’Mon Apr 29 2013 - 13:00
Garda summonses down 22% on last yearDecline will fuel suspicions of a link to the Garda campaign against proposed pay cutsMon Apr 29 2013 - 06:00
High Courts to extend sittings into summer holidaysPlan will be seen as gesture after public row with GovernmentSat Apr 27 2013 - 07:00
Abortion ‘suicide test’ hurdle still to be overcomeAnalysis: James Reilly has calmed the latest controversy on abortion – for nowTue Apr 23 2013 - 06:00
Passing on the keys to your personal digital legacy can be problematicUncertainty over privacy and ownership rights can leave online data in legal limboMon Apr 22 2013 - 06:00
Misadventure verdict often used where complications arise in medical proceduresInquest may feed into debate on future of coroner serviceSat Apr 20 2013 - 05:00
New forum has been created for judges and Government, says Chief JusticeMrs Justice Susan Denham pays tribute to ‘energy and commitment’ of colleaguesThu Apr 18 2013 - 07:00
Chief Justice announces new forum for judiciaryForum to facilitate communication between judiciary and GovernmentWed Apr 17 2013 - 17:30
Judges say take-home pay has fallen by a third since 2009Shatter seeks longer court working hoursWed Apr 17 2013 - 06:38
Taoiseach stresses independence of judiciary but will not intervene in rowFF leader warns of ‘full-blown constitutional crisis’Wed Apr 17 2013 - 06:36
Divergent views: judges vs the GovernmentWhat are the issues on which the two sides have different perspectives?Wed Apr 17 2013 - 06:00
Law reform proposals merit serious considerationIntegrity of the jury system is critical to retaining and renewing public confidence in the State’s courts systemTue Apr 16 2013 - 06:00
Judges concerned at erosion of autonomyJudges’ association gives ‘full support’ to comments by Mr Justice Peter KellyTue Apr 16 2013 - 06:00
Cheers and tears from gay rights activists as convention votes for same-sex marriageRemarkable finale to weekend straining the convictions of ardent convention-scepticsMon Apr 15 2013 - 07:00
Commission report calls for reform of jury serviceReport says some foreign nationals should be eligible, proposes scrapping blanket right of public servants and professionals to opt out of dutyMon Apr 15 2013 - 06:00
Shatter defends Government’s handling of judicial independenceIntervention follows comments by High Court judge Mr Justice Peter KellyMon Apr 15 2013 - 06:00
Constitutional convention may consider extra topics, says chairmanArnold hoping for ‘fair and open’ discussionFri Apr 12 2013 - 06:00
Same-sex marriage moves centre-stage at constitutional conventionBody receives more than 1,000 submissionsFri Apr 12 2013 - 06:00
New body could handle judicial nominations and pay, judge suggestsJudicial Commission could include politicians, lawyers and ordinary citizensThu Apr 11 2013 - 06:00
European court finds Turkey in breach of human rights conventionMedics failed to provide appropriate treatment to woman experiencing miscarriageWed Apr 10 2013 - 06:00
FG will not take party position on gay marriageTwelve party members at Constitutional Convention ‘free to vote according to their wishes’Mon Apr 08 2013 - 06:00
Case studies: Emergency care order for three very young children‘I saw three kids in a very dishevelled state. No one was present’Fri Apr 05 2013 - 06:08
Childcare court reports will fill ‘void’, says judgeCourt reporting project to reveal workings of childcare proceedings for first timeFri Apr 05 2013 - 05:00
Mediation is 'common sense' not a sign of weakness, says Commerical Courts chiefMr Justice Peter Kelly says mediation is on the rise but still underutilisedMon Apr 01 2013 - 13:26
Analysis: Familiar ring to findings on prisons but they may help tunnel way outConsensus emerging across main parties and agencies as to how to solve age-old problemsThu Mar 28 2013 - 06:00
Prison numbers should be cut by a third, says Oireachtas committee reportTDs and Senators call for change in ‘penal culture’Wed Mar 27 2013 - 20:21
Bewley’s case turned on ambiguities around leaseThe win by Bewley’s will not sound the death knell for upward-only rent clauses yetTue Mar 26 2013 - 00:00
Youth website defends sex adviceFine Gael TD criticised 'inappropriate' material on HSE-funded Spunout.ieSun Mar 24 2013 - 19:00
States should not intervene to save struggling media outlets, says Rabbitte‘Fettered’ media leaves democracy worse offFri Mar 22 2013 - 19:53
Claims of ’Wild West’ social media at odds with reality, committee toldMinister will receive a report on the hearingsWed Mar 20 2013 - 12:00
Media to be given access to family courtsDraft law extends remit of Circuit and District courtsTue Mar 19 2013 - 17:00
Manslaughter report sheds light on vexed question of inconsistencies in sentencingCourts Service analysis may reignite debate on sentencing guidelines for judgesTue Mar 19 2013 - 06:00
President Higgins extends ‘best wishes’ to new popeArchbishop of Dublin speaks of ‘surprise and delight’ at election of Bergoglio as pontiffWed Mar 13 2013 - 19:51
Word arrives as judge puts full stop on rulingNear empty courtroom hears from doctor on speaker phoneSat Mar 09 2013 - 18:06
Woman agrees to caesarean after hospital goes to courtHospital said there was risk to woman and unborn child if natural birth attemptedSat Mar 09 2013 - 14:10
