The Irish Times view on legal costs: a system built for the wealthy few
A decision on reforming costs must be informed above all by the needs of those who must use the court system rather than those who work in it
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’
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
Barristers say they are losing out on work to retired judges
Legal firms suggesting judges as mediators for ‘more lucrative’ mediations, say barristers
Legal status of Covid measures still uncertain
Dismissal of charges against four men in Golfgate case has brought little clarity
Justice Brian Murray nominated for appointment to Supreme Court
Constitutional law expert represented State in opposing Graham Dwyer data case
Retired chief justice Frank Clarke to resume work as a barrister
Clarke will be barred from appearing before all Irish courts under Bar Council rules
Supreme Court has signalled ‘new direction’ for claims under ECHR - Chief Justice
Donal O’Donnell addresses Immigration, Asylum & Citizenship Bar Association conference
A UK move to override European court would be ‘direct attack’ on rule of law, says former chief justice
Issues over member states recognition of primacy of EU law ’must be addressed’, Frank Clarke says
Extraditions between Ireland and EU can continue after Brexit, CJEU says
Two men who faced being sent to Britain challenged lawfulness of arrangements
New Supreme Court initiative on formal judgment summaries welcomed
Legal advice body says move will increase public confidence in the judicial process
Daniel O’Connell used contradictions in his own life to achieve goals says historian
Public perception of O’Connell influenced as much by folklore, mythology as by history
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’
Courts Service still using IT system from 1990s, says chief executive
Angela Denning tells conference much of technology being used not fit for purpose
Ireland near bottom of international table for investment in justice, Clarke says
Minorities, marginalised groups run a real risk of having less effective access to justice
Supreme Court rules former harbour master not entitled to salary payments
Court previously found decision to dismiss Patrick J Kelly should be quashed
Graham Dwyer phones used as ‘personal tracking devices’, lawyer argues at European Court
European Court of Justice hears submissions from 14 EU states on aspect of data law
Graham Dwyer phone data ruling due before European court
Ruling could have impact on killer’s bid to overturn conviction for murder of Elaine O’Hara
Power to decide on release of life sentence prisoners taken from minister for justice
Independent Parole Board now responsible for decisions after enactment of legislation
Maintaining public confidence in the judicial system is crucial
The work of the Judicial Council can enhance consistency and transparency
IHRB to advertise ‘shortly’ for new chief executive
Denis Egan to take early retirement in September after almost 20 years in the post
Judge in Clifden adjourns ‘Golfgate’ court case until October 28th
Independent TD Noel Grealish and former Fianna Fáil senator Donie Cassidy face charges
The Irish Times view on the Judicial Council: getting there
New guidelines on judges’ conduct and discipline cannot come soon enough
Ethical guidelines for judges to be considered in bid to close ‘accountability gap’
Framework for judicial conduct to pave way for new disciplinary regime for judges
Failure to convene citizens’ assembly on biodiversity criticised
To delay further ‘long-fingers an existential crisis’, warns Climate Case Ireland
Flac sees increase in employment and family law queries amid Covid-19 measures
Chief executive Eilis Barry highlights concerns over lack of legal aid in employment cases
Call for establishment of constitutional protection for environment
Climate Case Ireland has urged politicians to act observation by Chief Justice
Judges are easy target of populism, warns Chief Justice designate
Social media has completely altered public affairs, Bar Council conference hears
Twelve solicitors granted ‘patents of precedence’ lifting them to senior counsel status
Ex-Law Society president Stuart Gilhooly and child protection expert Geoffrey Shannon recognised
State opposes investigation of Garda inquiry into Séamus Ludlow murder
Séamus Ludlow was murdered in 1976 in a ‘a random, sectarian killing’, a judge has said
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
Judge in charge of personal injury litigation in High Court opposed new award guidelines
Mr Justice Kevin Cross spoke against the proposals at key Judicial Council meeting
Gerard Hogan nominated to Supreme Court by Government
Procedures approved to appoint chief justice to succeed Frank Clarke
Supreme Court has cleared backlog of cases during pandemic
Waiting time for appeal hearing down to 14 weeks but Chief Justice warns reduction could be short-lived
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Workplace Relations Commission
Employment disputes body’s powers ‘not offensive to Constitution’
Court says parts of marathon flood case between UCC and ESB must be reheard
Decision likely to leave 400 other cases against ESB on hold
Helen McEntee outlines process of appointing next Chief Justice
Mr Justice Frank Clarke due to retire this October when he reaches the age of 70
Supreme Court to rule later on State’s appeal over striking down of building sector pay law
Appeal is against High Court decision that Minister of State acted outside his powers
Judges’ meeting on personal injuries plan set to be delayed again
Isme chief airs concerns over crunch meeting on personal injury awards
Senior judges argue against proposed guidelines on personal injury awards
Judicial Council guidelines would lead to reductions in personal injury awards
Judicial Council adjourns for fortnight to further consider damage awards guidelines
Guidelines are expected to propose major reductions in personal injury awards
Judicial Council set to reduce general damages awards
Meeting expected to approve new guidelines for judges dealing with personal injury cases
Séamus Woulfe sits for first time as Supreme Court judge today
Woulfe will also sit as member of Court of Appeal next month
Séamus Woulfe is not listed for any Supreme Court hearing up to early March
New judge is, however, listed to deal with leave to appeal matters
Brexit talks continue but at this stage prayers may be more useful
Inside Politics: Taoiseach misses point when it comes to student nurses and well-off public servants
Ireland’s Edge live: Day 2 of Dingle festival features conversation with Chief Justice
‘Thinkers, changemakers, inventors, advocates and artists’ at west Kerry event
How Ireland's judges are made: a glimpse inside a closed system
The unorthodox process for choosing Séamus Woulfe has shone a light on a defective system
McEntee Woulfe controversy: What has happened now, what will the minister be asked and how did we get here?
Coalition say Minister met obligations by contacting colleagues with single name
‘I can’t live with the thought of being locked down with him’
Nearly 3,500 women contacted a domestic violence service for the first time during the initial lockdown; is this lockdown any better?
McEntee’s refusal of full Q&A on Woulfe ‘dangerous for democracy,’ SF TD says
Pádraig MacLochlainn asks if committee accepts ‘this precedent’ where would it stop?
Miriam Lord: Chastened celebs mortified in Montrose
RTÉ social distance, McEntee in Dáil, Woulfe pack, pints in public and moving statues
Legal profession views Woulfe affair damaging to perception
Judiciary relieved conclusion arrived at and ready to operate around ‘workplace dispute’
Séamus Woulfe’s selection for Supreme Court 'differed from normal practice'
Ex-government insiders indicate taoiseach would usually discuss candidates for role
Government under pressure to have Minister answer questions on Woulfe appointment
Legal academics say Coalition’s concerns over such a Dáil session are overstated
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