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Defence Forces, firefighters, and prison guards can defer retirement by two years from today
Defence Forces, firefighters, and prison guards can defer retirement by two years from today
Justice Minister Helen McEntee said a similar measure entitling gardaí to retire later is due to follow in the early autumn

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

BRITAIN Riot 3
Helen McEntee bids to ban balaclavas and other masks 'designed to intimidate'
Justice Minister is consulting with Attorney General Rossa Fanning and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris about how such a law would work

Mon, 05 Aug, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Progress of Defamation Bill falls short of gold standard
Irish Examiner view: Progress of Defamation Bill falls short of gold standard
There is now doubt over whether the long-awaited and much-needed legislation will make it over the finishing line before a general election is called

Sat, 27 Jul, 2024

Tax discs to become thing of the past if new law is approved
Tax discs to become thing of the past if new law is approved
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan got Cabinet approval for the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill on Tuesday

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Coroner Standing in Morgue
Coroners may go to High Court to restore pay
Criminal barristers will withdraw their services again this Monday in their continuing action to have pay cuts imposed in 2009 reversed

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

Winning an online bet on a football game
Register will let problem gamblers self-exclude from betting online 
Companies that allow people to bet despite being on register could face fines of up to €20m

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

Man in prison hands of behind hold Steel cage jail bars. offender criminal locked in jail.
One prisoner has been on remand for five or more years, and a dozen are waiting at least two years
Irish Penal Reform Trust chief says the fact that almost 20% of Ireland's prison population are in pre-trial detention casts doubt on how well the system is functioning

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Divorce
Sarah Harte: We need a more affordable, more compassionate divorce system 
Would-be reformers are sidelined while those seeking divorce have to endure such a long, expensive, and psychologically draining process that it feels like they're being punished

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Two Irish Examiner journalists awarded merit certificates at Justice Media Awards
Two Irish Examiner journalists awarded merit certificates at Justice Media Awards
Among the key topics covered by award-winners were the Ashling Murphy murder trial, public interest investigative journalism, court delays, and law-reform issues

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

‘The Taliban flogged my mum’: The Irish-based lawyer from Afghanistan who is fighting for women's rights worldwide
‘The Taliban flogged my mum’: The Irish-based lawyer from Afghanistan who is fighting for women's rights worldwide
Irish-based lawyer Mahbooba Faiz tells Máiréad Sheehy how her family had to flee their home in Afghanistan, and how it inspired her to campaign against ‘gender apartheid’

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

The MET Gala 2024 - New York
Jude Law reveals he turned down playing Superman
British actor Jude Law has revealed he turned down the role of Superman as it “felt like a step too far”.

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Helen McEntee: Gardaí will not use body cameras for live surveillance
Helen McEntee: Gardaí will not use body cameras for live surveillance
Gardaí in Dublin begin pilot phase of bodyworn cameras, to be followed shortly by their colleagues in Waterford and Limerick

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom
Man charged with having sword during dangerous driving incident
A garda was injured during the incident in Castleknock in Dublin on Monday. The accused man has been released on bail pending 'possible further charges'

Fri, 24 May, 2024

POLICE Taser 1
€1.1m spent on taser 'stun-guns' for An Garda Síochána
Tasers have been used 30 times in the year up to last September, including on seven occasions last July

Fri, 03 May, 2024

Passing of harsh anti-LGBT+ law in Iraq sparks diplomatic backlash
Passing of harsh anti-LGBT+ law in Iraq sparks diplomatic backlash
Human rights groups and diplomats have criticised a law quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people.

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Irish Examiner view: An adversarial litigation system that needs reform 
Irish Examiner view: An adversarial litigation system that needs reform 
Cases of alleged medical negligence feature regularly in media coverage, and little wonder. Such cases are often shocking in their details, with heartbreaking revelations that make readers sympathetic for the distressed families involved.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Man in prison
Prisoners 'at risk of harm' from critically low number of mental health staff
Inspector of Prisons warns Government neglect in the treatment of prisoners with psychiatric difficulties results in potential suffering which could 'be construed as ill-treatment' 

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Review group rejects proposal to end prosecution role of gardaí
Review group rejects proposal to end prosecution role of gardaí
Government had agreed in principle to the proposal by the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland  — but now a high-level review group has rejected the proposal

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

Oireachtas committee to tease out what assembly means by drugs decriminalisation
Oireachtas committee to tease out what assembly means by drugs decriminalisation
Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use report recommends 'political leadership' on the drugs issue, led by a Cabinet committee chaired by the Taoiseach

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Garda
Ireland in bottom half of European murder rate table
The figures are contained in the Global Study on Homicide 2023, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

Threads app
EU ads about child protection excluded Sinn Féin supporters
Targeted Twitter ads promoting the scanning of EU citizens' electronic devices excluded people interested in far-right groups such as AfD — but also Ireland's most popular party

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Insurance Company Fraud, Bogus Claims Under Investigations
Brian Hanley: Premiums remain stubbornly high going into the new year despite reforms
The spring of 2024 is an important time in insurance reform particularly in the context of the legal costs associated with personal injury claims

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

New plans would see drivers hit with multiple penalty points in a single incident
New plans would see drivers hit with multiple penalty points in a single incident
New law will also legislate for default speed limits recommended by the Speed Limit Review

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Close up on woman legs feet standing on the electric kick scooter on the pavement wearing jeans and sneakers in summer day
Irish Examiner view: E-scooters give shoplifters the means to make a fast getaway
Thieves no longer need to leg it now they can leap on a scooter and whiz away on the footpath with their ill-gotten gains

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

The Equality and Human Rights Commission report
Hate crime: Two fifths of Irish people surveyed believe hate is on the rise
UL and QUB study is likely to increase pressure on Government to move on its proposed new hate crime legislation

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Social media platforms allow hate and harassment fester
Irish Examiner view: Social media platforms allow hate and harassment fester
Senator Micheál Carrigy's case is the latest example of the kind of appalling abuse that tech giants profit from

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

Criminal Courts of Justice
Hatchet murderer who beat dog breeder to death in row over pups appeals conviction 
Lawyers for the convicted man claim the trial judge erred in respect of the defence of provocation and of self-defence

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

POLICE Parade_Ireland 5
Stephen Moore: Dublin riots highlight lack of leadership and support for An Garda Síochána
Former garda writes that tolerance of antisocial behaviour and under-resourcing of An Garda Síochána contributed to Dublin's 'night of shame'

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

Press Ombudsman warns politicians over suing media
Press Ombudsman warns politicians over suing media
It comes as Sinn Féin TD Chris Andrews is suing both the 'Irish Times' and its political correspondent Harry McGee personally over an article published last month

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Criminal Justice Act 2023 is as welcome as it is overdue
Irish Examiner view: Criminal Justice Act 2023 is as welcome as it is overdue
Stalking, domestic abuse, and assaults on emergency personnel including gardaí are addressed with new offences and tougher sentences in the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

Libya conflict
Proposed reform of Ireland's defamation law can be seen in action in England and Wales 
The Oireachtas justice committee wants a ‘serious harm test’ applied to defamation claims. Here, SAYRA TEKIN describes the effect the test has had since it was introduced in Britain

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

Joe and Helen O'Toole Community Nursing Unit in Tuam opening
Israeli government refused to permit Tánaiste visit Gaza or Israeli-controlled areas of the West Bank during recent visit 
Micheál Martin visited Israel, the West Bank and Jordan last month

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Explosion at Donegal service station
Michael D Higgins criticises Von der Leyen's comments on Israel
President says head of European Commission 'wasn't speaking for Ireland'

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023

Euro Currency As Sovereign Debt Crisis Continues
Irish competition watchdog gets more teeth today as new law takes effect 
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission can now levy fines of €10m or 10% of a firm's global turnover, and can unwind mergers or acquisitions arranged without its clearance

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

CITIZENS' ASSEMBLY
Citizens' Assembly hears health ministry leadership ‘key’ to Portuguese drugs model
EMCDDA drug legislation chief Brendan Hughes urges assembly not to get 'hung up on' the word decriminalisation when considering how to address issues regarding illicit drugs

Sun, 03 Sep, 2023

Reforms to give courts power to restrict criminal legal aid
Reforms to give courts power to restrict criminal legal aid
The General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Bill 2023 will also extend free legal advice to more victims

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

Knowledge of the law is crucial for a fair trial
Criminal barristers to withdraw services for one day in pay dispute 
The Council of the Bar of Ireland says the failure of successive governments to restore fee cuts has left it with 'no choice' but to recommend its members withdraw services in October 

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Irish stalking bill amendments
Persons providing character reference for rapist could face cross-examination
Under the reform of rape laws, the accused will have to convince a jury they took steps to get consent from their accuser

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Teenage mental health stock
Pilot interventions planned to tackle grooming of children into drugs trade
Cross-departmental discussion is underway to identify common risk factors among young people, and areas where interventions could be made 

Fri, 30 Jun, 2023

Crackdown on white-collar crime not begun after 12 months
Crackdown on white-collar crime not begun after 12 months
Plans to tackle anti-competitive practices have not got under way despite being signed into law 12 months ago

Fri, 30 Jun, 2023

Government agrees to 15 'principles' for dealing with legal action against the State
Government agrees to 15 'principles' for dealing with legal action against the State
Attorney General Rossa Fanning said the principles may be best described as a 'codification and public statement of existing best practice'

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

EU court rules Poland has refused to comply with judicial independence rules
EU court rules Poland has refused to comply with judicial independence rules
The European Union has stepped up its rule-of-law fight with Poland after the bloc’s highest court confirmed that Warsaw had refused to comply with EU rules on judicial independence.

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

Business man holding microphone. Public speaking and giving speech in suit for audience concept. Fiance, host or best man giving
Irish Examiner view: Obstacles on the mission to inform
Unavailability of video after Index on Censorship event in Dublin could be another worrying instance of self-censorship

Mon, 01 May, 2023

World premiere of Peter Pan & Wendy
Jude Law: I had to make Captain Hook a believable killer in a kid’s movie
Jude Law says he was faced with the challenge of portraying a “believable killer in a kid’s movie” as he stepped into the role of Captain Hook.

Fri, 21 Apr, 2023

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