The Irish Times

‘Shocking’ that just three portraits of women lawyers hang in King’s Inns

More portraits of women ‘vital’ 100 years after first female judges called to Bar

Sun Dec 12 2021 - 18:43

Oireachtas should not interrogate mother and baby homes inquiry members – Martin

Members of commission have not replied to calls to appear before Oireachtas committee

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 04:09

Judge resigns from law reform body seven months into five-year term

Mr Justice Richard Humphreys was appointed in October

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 21:38

No grand conspiracy to protect those responsible for mother and baby homes

Without such confidentiality there would be no Ryan, Murphy, Cloyne or Magdalene reports

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 00:01

Indemnity deal with congregations over redress was mistake, says Martin

Mary Laffoy tells documentary government ‘resistance’ led to resignation from abuse commission

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 11:03

Citizens’ Assembly is an example to the world, says chairwoman

Two changes to the constitution were made following deliberations by 99-person juries

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 19:22

The Citizens’ Assembly – a canny move on the road to repeal

Assembly was a portent of shifting public attitudes on abortion

Sun May 27 2018 - 16:53

Citizens’ Assembly calls for more rigorous efforts to reduce plastic

Report outlines extra recommendations to the Government on tackling climate change

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 10:15

Retirement of Ryan report judge an ‘enormous loss’

Attorney General says Mr Justice Seán Ryan’s work inquiring into child abuse a lasting legacy

Fri Mar 23 2018 - 14:03

Abortion: Temperatures rising

Those who oppose change have seized on an improper, recent recruitment event within Red C to discredit and derail the entire process

Fri Feb 23 2018 - 18:18

Citizens’ Assembly chair has ‘full confidence’ in recruitment process

Incident linked to recruiter’s suspension unrelated to abortion deliberations – judge

Thu Feb 22 2018 - 17:54

Curious case of the President's pistols: missing from Kildare mansion

Dublin law firm offers reward for missing guns linked to George Washington

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 06:00

Citizens’ Assembly to debate how referendums are held in Ireland

Issue of media coverage expected to be raised at next meeting of the assembly in January

Mon Dec 18 2017 - 19:55

Citizens’ Assembly vote for comprehensive climate change regime

Members want urgent State action including spending more on public transport than roads

Sun Nov 05 2017 - 17:33

Citizens’ Assembly to make recommendations on tackling climate change

Government’s hypocritical stance on climate change must come to an end, says Trócaire

Sat Nov 04 2017 - 10:21

Voting system of Citizens’ Assembly may distort, says analysis

Independent critique of advisory body says voting procedures fail to measure collective will

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 03:01

Citizens’ Assembly to hear presentations from flooding experts

‘Our starting point must be that climate change is here and ... must be tackled’ - Laffoy

Fri Sept 29 2017 - 18:42

Committee to hear from people with experience of abortion

Oireachtas group discusses witness list and schedule at private meeting

Wed Sept 13 2017 - 21:32

New legislation to stop murderers inheriting victims’ property

Legislation clarifies succession laws in bid to ensure murderers do not benefit from crime

Mon Aug 14 2017 - 01:00

Citizens’ Assembly votes to end mandatory retirement age

The forum also recommends forcing all workers to join a pension scheme

Sun Jul 09 2017 - 16:38

Why did Citizens’ Assembly take liberal view on abortion?

For the first time, members of the assembly talk publicly about the process

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 01:00

Citizens’ Assembly members warn politicians over ‘delaying tactic’

Members who voted in favour of more liberal abortion regime want issue put to a vote

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 13:14

Cases of non-EEA students who wish to remain in Ireland to be heard

Supreme Court says it’s ‘self-evident’ issues raised are of general public importance

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 11:38

Tributes paid to ‘immense’ contribution of Ms Justice Mary Laffoy

She was appointed High Court judge in 1995 and became Supreme Court judge in 2013

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 15:42

Supreme Court rules Shell acted in contempt over Corrib land access

Court overturns High Court finding that Shell had access due to share in commonage

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 19:14

Man living in ‘floating home’ wins reprieve against council

Supreme Court cites lack of proof that the 100 tonne vessel ‘Portisham’ is in Fingal area

Thu May 25 2017 - 16:02

Supreme Court rules student with dyslexia was not discriminated against

Special explanatory notes were attached to complainant’s Leaving Certificate

Wed May 24 2017 - 18:18

Citizens’ Assembly to meet next month to consider Ireland’s ageing population

Two weekends in June and July will be devoted to topic to give it due consideration

Wed May 17 2017 - 20:25

Was Citizens’ Assembly best way to deal with abortion question?

Oireachtas group row looms after shockwaves over liberal abortion law suggestions

Sat Apr 29 2017 - 08:01

Ivana Bacik: Even a positive change to Constitution on abortion risks unforeseen consequences

Measure aimed at preventing a legal challenge to new abortion legislation will have to be carefully considered

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 10:14

Citizens’ Assembly: reaction from both sides of abortion debate

Pro-choice camp hails vote to change law as anti-abortion groups slate ‘one-sided’ process

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 20:24

Abortion vote: Citizens’ Assembly agrees a ‘clear map’ for politicians

Two days of balloting gives Oireachtas a mandate to change Eighth Amendment

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 19:36

Citizens’ Assembly backs abortion rights in wide range of circumstances

Two-thirds (64%) of participants support no restrictions on abortion under term limits

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 18:19

Assembly votes to mandate Oireachtas to legislate for abortion

Members earlier voted not to retain Eighth Amendment in its current form

Sat Apr 22 2017 - 19:25