The Oireachtas committee set up to investigate alleged misconduct by Judge Brian Curtin is meeting in private session at Leinster House today.

The chairman of the Oireachtas committee set up to investigate alleged misbehaviour by Circuit Court Judge Brian Curtin has welcomed the Supreme Court's rejection of his challenge to the inquiry.

An Oireachtas inquiry into how Circuit Court Judge Brian Curtin came to be charged with possession of child pornography will make no judgments, the Supreme Court heard today.

An Oireachtais Committee set up to probe the conduct of Circuit Court Judge Brian Curtin was doomed to failure, a court heard today.

Circuit Court Judge Brian Curtin is to begin a High Court case today to prevent an Oireachtas Committee investigation into his conduct from going ahead.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern confirmed today that Judge Brian Curtin’s name was on a list of suspected paedophiles before his appointment to the bench.

Calls to adjourn an Oireachtas investigation into the case of Judge Brian Curtin on the grounds of ill health were rejected today.

The Oireachtas committee established to investigate the case of Judge Brian Curtin is due to make a decision today on whether the judge is medically fit to answer questions.

The Oireachtas committee investigating the actions of Judge Brian Curtin has reportedly ordered his doctors to present it with medical reports about his condition.

The Oireachtas committee investigating the actions of Judge Brian Curtin is reportedly set to ask the judge to hand over evidence and co-operate with its inquiry.

Agriculture Minister Joe Walsh has revealed details of the legal challenge being taken against the State by Circuit Court Judge Brian Curtin.

The Government’s efforts to remove Circuit Court Judge Brian Curtin from the bench are due to continue today.

The Government proposed a motion today calling for Judge Brian Curtin to be removed from office.

The judge acquitted of possessing child pornography launched legal proceedings tonight against the State, the Attorney General and the Garda Commissioner.

The Government and the Oireachtas face into an anxious 48 hours amidst speculation that Judge Brian Curtin will take legal action against his impending impeachment.

The Government is expected to table a Dáil motion in the coming days establishing an Oireachtas committee to investigate the conduct of Circuit Court judge Brian Curtin.

The Government is believed to have received correspondence from solicitors for Judge Brian Curtin in relation to the on-going efforts to impeach their client.

The Dáil has passed legislation that will force Judge Brian Curtin to appear before an Oireachtas committee investigating his affairs.

The Government has tabled legislation in the Dáil aimed at forcing Judge Brian Curtin to appear before an Oireachtas inquiry investigating his conduct.

The Government is due to table legislation in the Dáil today forcing Judge Brian Curtin to appear before an Oireachtas inquiry investigating his conduct.

Emergency legislation is due to be introduced in the Dáil today which will prevent TDs and senators facing criminal charges as a result of fulfilling their constitutional functions during the impeachment process of Judge Brian Curtin.