Last weekend, the Constitutional Convention received submissions on extending the right to vote to the Irish abroad.

With so many directives/imperatives coming from the EU, troika and self-appointed bureaucrats it’s hard to know what laws and initiatives are coming solely from our own government.

Ian Bailey last night gave a talk on aspects of the law but would not be drawn on his own experiences ahead of a High Court date next Friday when he will continue his efforts to prove his claim that gardaí applied “malice” against him in their investigation of the death of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.

More than 20 leading rights organisations believe Ireland's constitution is outdated in terms of protecting the fundamental human rights of Irish people.

Now that the people have spoken in the fiscal treaty referendum, we should examine some of the lessons learned during the debate.

SO Bob Geldof has ruled himself out as a candidate for the presidency of Ireland (May 26).

LET’S hear it for the North Inner City Alliance, which is determined to drive Peter Stringfellow out of Dublin’s northside.