Newstalk presenter apologises to Eoghan Harris over Twitter postHarris claimed post by Kieran Cuddihy last month was defamatorySun Jul 03 2022 - 16:51
High number of prisoners with mental health issues raised as State faces exam over human rights record Almost one third of prison population were on waiting list for in-prison psychology service in July 2021Sun Jul 03 2022 - 15:06
Attorney General says Ireland must always be on alert against threats to rule of lawDevelopments in other countries ‘extremely worrying’, Paul Gallagher tells Bar Council dinnerFri Jul 01 2022 - 17:04
Barristers ‘abandoning criminal and family law work for other cases’First independent review of the Bar of Ireland described as ‘historic’Fri Jul 01 2022 - 07:00
Ireland has too many barristers, with many suffering financially, report finds Low fees, high attrition rate, lack of diversity - some of the findings of EY report into professionFri Jul 01 2022 - 06:00
Lewis Mooney (31): becoming a barrister ‘not for the faint hearted’Junior counsel says access issue is a priority and for young members to be able to build their practicesFri Jul 01 2022 - 05:00
Too many barristers in Irish legal system, report findsMost barristers believe their have a future in profession buy many younger ones leave after five to 10 yearsFri Jul 01 2022 - 00:01
Chief Justice says global events show “fragility” of independent justice systemChief Justice Donal O’Donnell describes the review group on civil legal aid as a very positive stepMon Jun 27 2022 - 22:43
Surge in calls to Flac shows ‘ongoing crisis in unmet legal need’Calls to Free Legal Advice Centres in 2021 highest number since 2015, with most seeking advice on family or employment law issuesMon Jun 27 2022 - 01:00
Banks ‘could turn nasty’: Retired court official reflects on dealings with sectorFormer High Court master reflects on absence of whistleblowers in wake of tracker scandalSat Jun 25 2022 - 04:02
Warrant for arrest of convicted brothel keeper overturned Martin Morgan alleged to be in contempt of order to pay €243,000 brothel profits to StateFri Jun 24 2022 - 09:43
Garda Commissioner and Minister appeal finding that 35-year age limit for Garda trainees is discriminatoryCommissioner to give evidence to Labour Court in support of age limit, which was the subject of long-running litigationThu Jun 23 2022 - 21:18
Three men jailed in connection with sexual assaults on teenage girl in midlands lodge appeals over severity of sentencesMen who 'behaved like animals' were jailed for terms of up[ to 19 yearsThu Jun 23 2022 - 17:22
David Barniville nominated as president of High CourtGovernment names popular Court of Appeal judge for third most senior judicial postTue Jun 21 2022 - 12:13
Cab to seek autumn hearing for case against Kinahan and Kavanagh over Dublin propertyDaniel Kinahan and Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh did not participate in remote case hearingTue Jun 21 2022 - 11:30
Action against Fingleton over INBS collapse deferred to MarchFormer Irish Nationwide Building Society chief executive has appealed refusal to halt caseMon Jun 20 2022 - 17:28
Graham Dwyer appeal over murder conviction may be heard this yearDwyer side to lodge submissions next month for appeal over 2012 conviction for murder of Eliane O’HaraMon Jun 20 2022 - 10:50
Sum of €93,000 found in shoebox in boot of car stopped by gardaí is declared proceeds of crimeEncrypted mobile phones commonly used by criminals also found in Robert Noctor’s car, High Court toldSun Jun 19 2022 - 22:00
Accommodation limits must not lead to vulnerable Ukrainian refugees ‘falling through the cracks’ Refugee rights group warns against ‘blanket’ limit of two accommodation offersSun Jun 19 2022 - 16:44
Judge to rule on woman’s challenge to €11,000 award under new personal injury guidelinesOther challenges pending over alleged lack of reasons for awards under guidelinesThu Jun 16 2022 - 22:30
Cab to serve court proceedings on Daniel Kinahan over Dublin mansionKinahan given 35 days to enter appearance in case aimed at seizing 10 Coldwater LakesThu Jun 16 2022 - 15:02
Supreme Court to hear final arguments in Ceta trade deal appeal Green Party TD fears ratification could affect environmental regulation in RepublicThu Jun 16 2022 - 00:15
McEntee to publish Bill allowing barristers and solicitors provide legal services jointly Decision on number of judges required to be based on report of working group, says MinisterWed Jun 15 2022 - 19:00
Murder charge acquittal on basis of self-defence rareNo definition in law of reasonable force, so juries obliged to decide on individual caseWed Jun 15 2022 - 04:00
Chief Justice notes State still has lowest number of judges per capita in EU Irish legal system held in high regard internationally, conference hearsTue Jun 14 2022 - 21:39
Helen McEntee pledges to deliver on new action plan for ‘zero tolerance’ of domestic violenceMen and boys have important role in calling out unacceptable behaviour, Women’s Aid webinar toldTue Jun 14 2022 - 18:56
Horn of Africa drought: Ireland ‘should lead’ aid mobilisationDóchas chief says 23 million people are at risk with crisis levels of hunger in Ethiopia, Somalia and KenyaTue Jun 14 2022 - 09:58
Give me a crash course in... the Lisa Smith trialSmith is the first person in the State to be convicted of membership of Islamic State terrorist group IsisSat Jun 04 2022 - 06:00
Major reforms in how judges are to be appointed ruffle feathers in the Four CourtsJudicial reformsSat Jun 04 2022 - 05:00
Insurers urged to deliver cuts after challenge to guidelines slashing minor injury awards failsPersonal Injuries Assessment Board hopes ruling will lead to more cases resolved without litigationThu Jun 02 2022 - 20:47
High Court rejects lead challenge over new guidelines slashing awards for minor injuriesCase by Bridget Delaney closely watched by claimants, lawyers, insurers and the StateThu Jun 02 2022 - 11:23
High Court ruling on criminal prosecutions by gardaí may mean ‘a lot’ of adjournmentsDecision that gardaí involved in case must prosecute will significantly impact on working of District CourtWed Jun 01 2022 - 21:25
High Court to rule on lead challenge over new guidelines slashing awards for minor injuriesDecision has potentially huge implications for claimants, lawyers, insurers and the StateWed Jun 01 2022 - 11:44
Coroner Service set-up ‘not fit for purpose’, says senior practitionerAll-party support sought by civil liberties group for ‘professional’ coroner serviceTue May 31 2022 - 20:52
Chief Justice criticises aspects of new Bill for reform of judicial appointments systemLack of judicial majority on new commission may ‘weaken’ appointments process, says Donal O’DonnellTue May 31 2022 - 05:00
Man cleared to seek compensation for 16 years in prison before conviction for murder of son overturnedSupreme Court rules mntally ill man entitled to certificate of miscarriage of justiceMon May 30 2022 - 13:00
Student criticises ‘shameful’ decision not to investigate TD over tweetSimeon Burke complained after Paul Murphy retweeted NUIG student’s social media postMon May 30 2022 - 01:00
Judgment due today in trial of Lisa Smith for alleged membership of IsisFormer Defence Forces member is first person to be prosecuted for membership of terrorist group acting outside the StateMon May 30 2022 - 00:18
Boy may be adopted against birth mother’s wishes, High Court rulesFoster parents have cared for boy since days after birth with serious addiction issue due to mother’s drug abuse during pregnancySat May 28 2022 - 10:38
Relatives of George Nkencho initiate High Court personal injury actionsActions believed to involve claims for nervous shock over death of 27-year-old who was shot dead by gardaíThu May 26 2022 - 11:07
Graham Dwyer clear to appeal murder conviction as State concedes data rulingSupreme Court dismisses data appeal by consent with Dwyer now expected to seek early hearing dateThu May 26 2022 - 10:57
The Kinahan cartel and the mystery of 10 Coldwater LakesInvestigation into control of mansion in west Dublin gives gardaí valuable insights into notorious crime gangWed May 25 2022 - 01:00
Cab seeks Daniel Kinahan’s location in bid to seize Dublin mansion, court toldCriminal Assets Bureau believes property came under control of Kinahan cartel in 2014Tue May 24 2022 - 11:23
Supreme Court majority ruling clarifies requirements for proving sexual assaultJudges say no evidence of sexual motive necessary if assault took place in indecent circumstancesMon May 23 2022 - 17:58
Former prisoner challenges HSE over refusal of community mental health servicesMan (30s) has history of violent offending and fears relapse due to lack of servicesMon May 23 2022 - 16:11
Key decision on legal costs in major plan for justice system reform deferredTimelines for rollout of 90 recommendations for reform of legal system to be announcedMon May 23 2022 - 00:00
Parents in court battle over access to intellectually disabled babyWoman previously obtained a protection order against the manFri May 20 2022 - 19:07
Businessman challenges prosecution over selling CBD productsProsecution in breach of EU law, man claims as product is widely available in other marketsFri May 20 2022 - 17:15
Defamation case brought against Eoghan Harris’s wife, Gwen Halley, over tweetsJournalist Aoife Moore lodges proceedings in High Court over posts from Twitter accountWed May 18 2022 - 12:48
Pay for hosting Ukrainian refugees same regardless of number housed – MinisterRoderic O’Gorman hopes ‘opt-in’ payment will be made available from the end of MayTue May 17 2022 - 13:22
