Judge John Cooke an ‘exceptional man’ who never lost sense of fairness, funeral told
Late High Court justice believed purpose of law is ‘to treat everyone fairly and ensure voice of everyone is heard’
Legal world divided on legacy of retiring High Court president
Mary Irvine angered barristers with guidelines slashing minor personal injury awards
Chief Justice to lead tours of Four Courts as part of 1922 centenary events
Donal O’Donnell launches programme to mark impact of 1922 on Irish legal system
Chief Justice warns about access to justice and importance of independent courts
Situation in US shows what happens when legal system becomes disconnected, says Donal O’Donnell
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The Government argues a rent freeze is not constitutionally possible but are they right?
Supreme Court dismisses appeal against €140m Glanbia cheese plant in Co Kilkenny
Court says environmental directive should not be ‘conscripted’ into fight against climate change
Supreme Court to rule later on Glanbia cheese plant permission
An Taisce has appealed order upholding permission for €140m factory
Court hears of ‘serious concerns’ about environmental impact of Glanbia plant
An Taisce argues milk production is ‘significant indirect effect’ of development
Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal by couple being pursued by AIB
Move has potentially significant implications for borrowers seeking to defend claims against them on grounds they are ‘consumers’
New Supreme Court initiative on formal judgment summaries welcomed
Legal advice body says move will increase public confidence in the judicial process
New Chief Justice takes over at an exciting time for Supreme Court
Donal O’Donnell described as a cautious innovator and a ‘rock of common sense’
Retired chief justice Frank Clarke on his life in law: 'I think I found the hole that suited my peg'
The outgoing chief justice was the first member of his family to go to university
Up to 500 relatives of Afghans in State to be offered temporary residency
Cabinet also to consider changes to legislation on freedom of information
Next chief justice ‘a believer in judicial restraint’ but not a conservative
Observers cite brilliant intellect and creativity of Donal O’Donnell, and willingness to act
Gerard Hogan nominated to Supreme Court by Government
Procedures approved to appoint chief justice to succeed Frank Clarke
Government may have to get involved in removal of judge from Supreme Court
Attempt at ‘informal resolution’ of crisis has reached an impasse
Supreme Court quashes Government’s plan to reduce greenhouse gases
Coalition will have to devise new plan following ruling of seven-judge court
Supreme Court to rule later on ‘important and difficult’ climate case
Friends of the Irish Environment challenges Government’s National Mitigation Plan
Trinity students crowned team champions of 60th Irish Times Debate
Individual speaker’s award goes to Rachael Mullally representing UCD Law
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Donal Barrington saw Constitution as ‘living document,’ funeral hears
Former Supreme Court judge stood for a pluralist and tolerant Ireland, son tells mass
The Susan Denham way: low-key, principled and effective
Analysis: The outgoing Chief Justice has reached the end of a remarkable career
Frank Clarke was only name to go to Cabinet
Shane Ross said to be ‘satisfied’ with process for appointing new chief justice
Judge with radical edge may take Supreme Court in new direction
Analysis: Ruadhán MacCormaic on what new chief justice Frank Clarke will bring to role
Donal O’Donnell: Intellectual heavyweight and innovator
Second most senior member of Supreme Court seen as socially liberal and elegant writer
Chief Justice rebukes Varadkar and Martin over Whelan row
Members of judiciary ‘extremely disappointed’ after comments in Dáil about Whelan
Taoiseach asks FF leader to withdraw Máire Whelan remarks
Varadkar claims Martin said he would not go public about Whelan
Taoiseach defends new judge amid Micheál Martin criticism
‘Máire Whelan is no Frank Clarke, is no Adrian Hardiman,’ says Fianna Fáil leader
Máire Whelan appointment is Taoiseach’s first problem
Leo Varadkar response to controversy over Court of Appeal role will signal political path
Direct Provision ruling signals new “dialogue” between Dail and the Judicary
The judges did not shirk their responsibility to act as guardians of constitutional rights, but neither did they arrogate political power to themselves
Lawyers say salary cuts devalue position of judges
Legal professionals agree with Michael McDowell comments on judicial appointments
Irish Times Debate 2017: UCD wins top prize as Leah Morgan takes individual award
Contestants describe using strikes to highlight reproductive rights issues as ‘gesture politics’
Row between Ross and judges shows no signs of abating
Judges angered by Minister’s presence at meeting with Frances Fitzgerald last week
State loses appeal against release of dissident republicans
UK court convicted three Co Louth men of trying to buy explosives for Real IRA
Dubai firm asks Supreme Court to prevent it being sued over Quinn Indian deal
IBRC alleges company is part of alleged conspiracy to put assets beyond bank’s reach
Hotelier wanted two IBRC staff to face court, judge finds
Bank employees succeed in Supreme Court appeal against refusal to block prosecutions
Supreme Court upholds dismissal of medical council ruling against surgeon
Finding of poor professional performance made against Martin Corbally in 2012
Government to choose new Supreme Court judge
Vacancy created by retirement of Mr Justice Nial Fennelly
Figures suggest Supreme Court has a propensity for consensus
A four-year waiting list for appeals puts the Supreme Court under pressure and may discourage dissent
Supreme Court judges disagreed on one in five constitutional cases
Court gave judgments in some 120 cases last year compared to 64 by US supreme court
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