Committee urged not to rush decisions on surrogacy law
International surrogacy committee given three-month timeline for recommendations
Taoiseach should offer State apology for illegal birth registrations, says Rapporteur
Long-suspected practice of illegal birth registration was confirmed by Tusla in 2018
Coalition apology for ‘historic wrong’ of illegal birth registrations
Adoption campaigner criticises planned apology arguing it would be too narrow
No legal framework in place for international surrogacy, committee hears
Assisted Human Reproduction Bill will regulate surrogacy, IVF and other reproductive issues
The Irish Times view on illegal adoptions: the State’s slow walk to justice
The State knew about the practice since the 1950s but did almost nothing to investigate it, still less to deal with its fallout
New report calls for State inquiry into illegal adoptions
Illegal registrations saw birth certs falsified to register child as being born to adoptive parents
Covid’s long shadow: how schools are trying to boost students’ wellbeing
The fallout from the pandemic remains - but teachers are responding with health and happiness initiatives
Tusla urged to address child private care placements
Family placements have ‘questionable legal foundation’, says special rapporteur
The Irish Times view on schools and Covid-19: opening safely is the priority
Each situation ought to be dealt with on a school-by-school basis and no effort should be spared in ensuring that the school gates remain open
Coronavirus: Call for staggered school reopening amid Omicron surge
‘Harm’ of school closures on children outlined by Government rapporteur
Constitutional experts back President Higgins over John Bruton
Experts conclude that President did not need to consult Government over Armagh event
Child protection expert is concerned school abuse redress scheme is not fit for purpose
Special rapporteur Conor O’Mahony says qualifying criteria and time limits are issues
Department of Education accused of trying to limit compensation for sexual abuse
Special rapporteur on child protection says department rejected every application
The Irish Times view on adoptions in 20th century Ireland: A thorough reckoning
We don’t know what we do not know about the myriad other ways the State and churches dealt with the “problem” of children born to unmarried parents
Illegal adoptions: Government seeks advice on next steps
Department to engage with Prof O’Mahony to set ‘broad’ terms of reference for report
Illegal adoptions: Government’s next step fraught with difficulty
State has duty of care to subjects of illegal birth registrations but also to their anguish
Micheál Martin describes issue of illegal adoption as ‘shocking’
Adoption-tracing legislation needed, says expert, as case studies to go before Cabinet
Legislation for investigations into child sex abuse ‘unfit for purpose’
Tusla at risk of conducting ‘ineffective investigations’, warns Government rapporteur
Calls for ‘complete review’ of St John Ambulance safeguarding standards
Former senior figure in paramedic organisation found to have abused children
Taoiseach re-affirms commitment to survivors of sex abuse in day school
He made a commitment in opposition to set up an ex-gratia payment system
Louise O’Keeffe calls on Government to honour pledges on school sex-abuse redress
Both Micheál Martin and Leo Varadkar promised to deliver on pledge
‘Significant progress’ in Tusla reforms following critical report
Expert group raises concern around Tusla’s powers to investigate abuse allegations
Calls for improved rights for LGBT families using surrogacy to be examined
Government tasks special rapporteur on child protection with reviewing the issue
Varadkar apology ‘means nothing’ to abuse survivors if no redress update – expert
State is ‘splitting hairs’ in treatment of people sexually abused in day schools says academic
‘Non-compliant State’ turning deaf ear to children in court
Oireachtas Justice group hears submissions from experts on reform of family law system
PAC should be able to examine spending by Office of the President – McDowell
Former Attorney General says expenditure of public monies should be open to scrutiny
Ombudsman and watchdog seek expansion of abuse redress scheme
Judge reviewing compensation scheme to report within two weeks
Referendums can be marked by ‘uninformed opinions’
Concern expressed at Citizens Assembly over holding multiple polls on the same day
High Court challenge unlikely to delay a general election
Joe Costello’s call to raise number of TDs may create Government procedural issues
Revealed: the three-year saga to hire six accountants for ODCE
Records show catalogue of delays and job ad that ‘could have been drafted by a child’
Social workers have to ‘carry the can’ for court decisions
Tusla staff say they are not shown respect in court and are publicly blamed, study finds
‘Baptism barrier’ reforms may hit minority faith schools
Analysis: Richard Bruton’s proposals will not effect the majority of Catholic institutions
How schools’ baptism barrier can be removed without breaching Constitution
‘Imagine the uproar if school admissions laws placed Christian families at a disadvantage for baptising their children?’
The constitutional stance on religious education
The Constitution and European Convention on Human Rights have different parameters
Conor O’Mahony: NI abortion ruling unlikely to affect Republic
Utility of a ruling from our neighbouring jurisdiction lies in realm of political advocacy rather than litigation
Eamon O’Shea could fill a role for Galway hurlers
Prospective Galway boss Michael Donoghue to call on coaching services of Tipp native
Lar Corbett is fourth Tipp player to retire this week
2010 hurler of the year follows Shane McGrath, James Woodlock, Conor O’Mahony
Tipp exodus continues as Corbett steps aside
County stalwart won two All-Irelands, three All Stars and a hurler of year award
Tipperary lose another midfielder as Shane McGrath retires
‘I’ve many great memories and made lifelong friendships over the last decade’
James Woodlock is latest Tipperary hurling retirement
Midfielder returned from a broken leg in 2009 to regain his place against the odds
International competition can help Ireland to restore core skills
Director of Games says that AFL players’ ability to catch and kick has been more consistent
Galway edge Tipperary at the death to reach All-Ireland final
Kilkenny lie in wait for Anthony Cunningham’s side after Shane Moloney seals tie
Polls ‘tinkering at edges’ of vision of family life in Constitution
Relatively few people affected by divorce and marriage equality, summer school hears
‘The heavens have not fallen’ since 1995 divorce referendum
Former judge tells Merriman summer school we now have more equality between spouses
Literary listings: Merriman Summer School, Yeats in Dublin, and Rebellion at Stinging Fly
A round-up of upcoming events in the books world
Despite recent cases, law on assisted suicide unlikely to change
Two key words lie at the centre of problems with the laws on assisted suicide: discretion and guidelines
State risks another ECHR challenge over sex abuse, warns academic
Conor O’Mahony warns of narrow interpretation of Louise O’Keeffe judgement
European Court of Human Rights underused in Irish law - lecturer
Dr Conor O’Mahony says Louise O’Keeffe’s victory helped highlight importance of ECHR
Same-sex marriage referendum: a legal review
Amendment wording is clear, to the point and delivers full equality
Family’s private anguish rekindles Ireland’s strained debate on rights of unborn child - again
Case could present conflict between right to life and right to die a natural death
‘Emergency’ court law rushed through Oireachtas in 2009 has never been used
Holding a trial without a jury addresses intimidation fears. But should the option now be scrapped?
Lar Corbett just keeps on giving
Eamon O’Shea not surprised by performance of Tipperary’s veteran forward
Tipperary’s momentum to prove too much for Dublin
Anthony Daly’s team face a huge task as they attempt to bounce back from heavy Leinster final defeat
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