Judicial misconduct complaints procedure needs to be ‘more transparent’
Authors of ICCL report welcome progress on issues but suggest Act requires further work
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’
The Irish Times view on the Judicial Council: getting there
New guidelines on judges’ conduct and discipline cannot come soon enough
Judicial Council set to reduce general damages awards
Meeting expected to approve new guidelines for judges dealing with personal injury cases
Judicial Council unable to deal with judges’ behaviour for another nine months
Council has no power to hold disciplinary hearings or complaints against judges
Miriam Lord: Micheál Martin struggles with hauling his carcass out of the comfy seats
Martin Kenny’s contribution to Leaders’ Questions had a few squirming in their seats
Delays in fully implementing 2019 Judicial Council Act brought into focus by Woulfe
Analysis: Still no clear structure for addressing issues concerning conduct of judges
Judicial conduct code must be introduced as ‘matter of urgency’ – Denham
‘Highly unlikely’ Woulfe situation would have occurred if guidelines had been in place
How can a judge be removed from office?
No Irish judge has ever been formally unseated from their position
The Irish Times view on the Judicial Council: a system in need of an overhaul
An idea first proposed 20 years ago is finally coming to fruition
Judiciary sought ‘legal aid’ for judges under investigation
Ex-chief justice lobbied for judges facing misconduct inquiries to be able to recoup costs
Standoff between Ross and Fine Gael over new laws on judges
Promised legislation on appointment and conduct of judiciary has been delayed
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