‘Shocking’ that just three portraits of women lawyers hang in King’s Inns
More portraits of women ‘vital’ 100 years after first female judges called to Bar
Oireachtas should not interrogate mother and baby homes inquiry members – Martin
Members of commission have not replied to calls to appear before Oireachtas committee
Judge resigns from law reform body seven months into five-year term
Mr Justice Richard Humphreys was appointed in October
No grand conspiracy to protect those responsible for mother and baby homes
Without such confidentiality there would be no Ryan, Murphy, Cloyne or Magdalene reports
Indemnity deal with congregations over redress was mistake, says Martin
Mary Laffoy tells documentary government ‘resistance’ led to resignation from abuse commission
Citizens’ Assembly is an example to the world, says chairwoman
Two changes to the constitution were made following deliberations by 99-person juries
The Citizens’ Assembly – a canny move on the road to repeal
Assembly was a portent of shifting public attitudes on abortion
Citizens’ Assembly calls for more rigorous efforts to reduce plastic
Report outlines extra recommendations to the Government on tackling climate change
Retirement of Ryan report judge an ‘enormous loss’
Attorney General says Mr Justice Seán Ryan’s work inquiring into child abuse a lasting legacy
Abortion: Temperatures rising
Those who oppose change have seized on an improper, recent recruitment event within Red C to discredit and derail the entire process
Citizens’ Assembly chair has ‘full confidence’ in recruitment process
Incident linked to recruiter’s suspension unrelated to abortion deliberations – judge
Curious case of the President's pistols: missing from Kildare mansion
Dublin law firm offers reward for missing guns linked to George Washington
Citizens’ Assembly to debate how referendums are held in Ireland
Issue of media coverage expected to be raised at next meeting of the assembly in January
Citizens’ Assembly vote for comprehensive climate change regime
Members want urgent State action including spending more on public transport than roads
Citizens’ Assembly to make recommendations on tackling climate change
Government’s hypocritical stance on climate change must come to an end, says Trócaire
Voting system of Citizens’ Assembly may distort, says analysis
Independent critique of advisory body says voting procedures fail to measure collective will
Citizens’ Assembly to hear presentations from flooding experts
‘Our starting point must be that climate change is here and ... must be tackled’ - Laffoy
Committee to hear from people with experience of abortion
Oireachtas group discusses witness list and schedule at private meeting
New legislation to stop murderers inheriting victims’ property
Legislation clarifies succession laws in bid to ensure murderers do not benefit from crime
Citizens’ Assembly votes to end mandatory retirement age
The forum also recommends forcing all workers to join a pension scheme
Why did Citizens’ Assembly take liberal view on abortion?
For the first time, members of the assembly talk publicly about the process
Citizens’ Assembly members warn politicians over ‘delaying tactic’
Members who voted in favour of more liberal abortion regime want issue put to a vote
Cases of non-EEA students who wish to remain in Ireland to be heard
Supreme Court says it’s ‘self-evident’ issues raised are of general public importance
Tributes paid to ‘immense’ contribution of Ms Justice Mary Laffoy
She was appointed High Court judge in 1995 and became Supreme Court judge in 2013
Supreme Court rules Shell acted in contempt over Corrib land access
Court overturns High Court finding that Shell had access due to share in commonage
Man living in ‘floating home’ wins reprieve against council
Supreme Court cites lack of proof that the 100 tonne vessel ‘Portisham’ is in Fingal area
Supreme Court rules student with dyslexia was not discriminated against
Special explanatory notes were attached to complainant’s Leaving Certificate
Citizens’ Assembly to meet next month to consider Ireland’s ageing population
Two weekends in June and July will be devoted to topic to give it due consideration
Was Citizens’ Assembly best way to deal with abortion question?
Oireachtas group row looms after shockwaves over liberal abortion law suggestions
Ivana Bacik: Even a positive change to Constitution on abortion risks unforeseen consequences
Measure aimed at preventing a legal challenge to new abortion legislation will have to be carefully considered
Citizens’ Assembly: reaction from both sides of abortion debate
Pro-choice camp hails vote to change law as anti-abortion groups slate ‘one-sided’ process
Abortion vote: Citizens’ Assembly agrees a ‘clear map’ for politicians
Two days of balloting gives Oireachtas a mandate to change Eighth Amendment
Citizens’ Assembly backs abortion rights in wide range of circumstances
Two-thirds (64%) of participants support no restrictions on abortion under term limits
Assembly votes to mandate Oireachtas to legislate for abortion
Members earlier voted not to retain Eighth Amendment in its current form
The Eighth Amendment: Repeal it? Retain it? Replace it?
The Citizens’ Assembly makes its recommendation on abortion to Government this weekend
Citizens’ Assembly set to deal with ‘contentious’ abortion issue
Body to take critical vote on fate of Eighth Amendment to Constitution this weekend
Government was forced to set up redress scheme, say Oblates
Order claims there are ‘Legitimate grounds for reservations’ about Ryan report findings
Supreme Court to hear appeal over foreign adoption recognition
Case immediately affects status of two children adopted in another country
Citizens’ Assembly chair defends presence of abortion advocates
Ms Justice Mary Laffoy answers accusations of bias from Pro Life Campaign
Oireachtas could have final say on abortion law, Assembly told
Citizens’ Assembly told to consider three possible scenarios for abortion legislation
Citizens’ Assembly rejects claims of ‘pre-determined outcome’
Members putting ‘hearts and souls’ into deliberations on the Eighth Amendment
Breda O’Brien: Citizens’ Assembly is being misled on abortion
The assembly is badly compromised by choice of speakers and framing of issues
Pro Life Campaign says choice of speakers at Citizens’ Assembly not balanced
Anti-abortion speaker suggests refraining from sex until relationship permanent
Citizens’ Assembly underwhelmed by public submissions on abortion
Identical contributions sent by anti-abortion groups ‘did not address complexity’ of issue
Allowing abortion in rape cases ‘may lead to legal problems’
Citizens’ Assembly hears approximately one in 20 rape victims go on to become pregnant
Retired broker loses Supreme Court appeal over €500,000 bond
Hugh Governey had invested in property-based fund promoted by Anglo Irish
Woman entitled to damages over eviction by council
Supreme Court rules Ann Moore thrown out of home in a ‘fundamentally defective’ manner
Citizens’ Assembly asks to hear from women who have had abortions
Members call for range of views from pro-choice and anti-abortion groups
Citizens’ Assembly given framework to deal with ethical questions
Ethics adviser Dr Sheehan talks to assembly about how people arrive at their views
Eighth Amendment not ‘satisfactory,’ doctor tells Citizens’ Assembly
Doctors find provisions of Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act ‘stressful and difficult’
Citizens’ Assembly receives 600 submissions on abortion
Body will discuss Eighth Amendment during its first full-day meeting on Saturday
Joe O’Reilly cannot bring appeal over murder conviction, court rules
Supreme Court refuses bid by man found guilty in 2007 for killing wife Rachel
Garda Commissioner loses appeal over dismissal of sergeant
Officer convicted of assault secures Supreme Court order overturning proposed sacking
Citizens’ Assembly calls for submissions on abortion
Members of the public invited to make submissions by December 16th
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