Political leaders throw support behind Ireland in Brexit row
Inside Politics: Dutch prime minister and senior US democrat arrive in Ireland
Inside Politics: Dutch prime minister and senior US democrat arrive in Ireland
Need for State to be ‘proactive’ in terms of future appointments, says Andrews
At last the Government has published a new Bill to reform this discredited system, but it could have gone further
Minister to ensure new Judicial Appointments Commission is reflective of society
All candidates for judicial appointment and promotion must be interviewed
The outgoing chief justice was the first member of his family to go to university
IHREC recommends increasing number of judges on proposed new body
New rules on transparency or accountability for politicians involved in the process are entirely absent
Ross call for lay role may fall by wayside amid family court plan and perjury hard line
Minister for Justice secures ‘agreement to note that nomination process be put in place’
The Government should face up to the fact that the Bill is not fit for purpose
‘The AG is correct to describe the Bill as a complete dog’s dinner. The reason it’s a dog’s dinner is because the chef is Shane Ross’
Séamus Woulfe says Opposition amendments make it ‘challenge’ to pass Bill
Brussels says the Government’s plan falls short of European standards
Commission says legislation is not in line with European standards
Party claims it is willing to compromise on measures in the Judicial Appointments Bill
Ex-Supreme Court judge says not having Chief Justice as chair says ‘you’re not good enough’
Government must hold fast on its plans for Judicial Appointments Commission
Party says victims of miscarriages of justice and other groups should be part of process
Strong criticism of Bill by president of the High Court Mr Justice Peter Kelly
Frances Fitzgerald is to bring legislation demanded by Shane Ross before Ministers
Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy says Government’s proposals are wrong in principle
Shane Ross says he has ‘no problem’ with repeated delays
Failure to appoint more solicitors to the superior courts cannot be defended
New appointments commission may be hijacked by groups with specific agendas
Reduction in number of State bodies compared to 2011 is 12-17, far from FG promise of 145
Fine Gael had listed 145 quangos which would be terminated when it got into power
Much of the talk about reform is hyperbole, political posturing and attention seeking
Greater public information is required concerning the selection of judges, their professional suitability and their financial interests
Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald says law and procedures need comprehensive research
Stand-off adds to strains within Cabinet
Being a judge for a few years may now just become part of a barrister’s career path
We already have a system that can offer a really good outcome if properly used
‘A Confidence and Supply Arrangement for a Fine Gael-Led Government’
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices