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Retiring Supreme Court judge calls for new appointment system to make up for shortfall in judges

A Supreme Court judge is warning that there is a "real risk" the courts will be unable to administer justice in line with the Constitution and European Convention on Human Rights unless more resources, including judges, are provided.

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Supreme Court judge warns lack of judges and other resources a 'real risk' to justice

Ms Justice Mary Finlay Geoghegan said delays in having appeals heard by the Court of Appeal are "not acceptable" and are a result of an insufficient number of judges.

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Former chief justice Thomas Finlay dies aged 95

Tributes have been paid to former chief justice Thomas Finlay, one of Ireland's best known legal figures, who has died at the age of 95.

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Council of State convenes to discuss abortion bill

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Lansdowne Road riots left a black mark on the beautiful game

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Geoghegan appointed as commission’s chair

Taoisigh, ministers and presidents pay respects

FIVE former taoisigh were among the mourners who attended Garret FitzGerald’s funeral — three Fianna Fáil office-holders, Brian Cowen, Bertie Ahern and Albert Reynolds, along with John Bruton and Liam Cosgrave of Fine Gael.

Mon, 23 May, 2011

Referendum body gets record budget

THE independent body responsible for informing the public on referenda has been given a record budget for the second round of the Nice Treaty campaign.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2002

Business chief urges reversal of EU referendum

An Irish business chief today underscored the importance for industrial investment of reversing last year’s shock referendum rejection in Ireland of the Nice Treaty for the expansion of the European Union.

Tue, 09 Jul, 2002

Finlay to head Referendum Commission

Former Chief Justice Thomas Finlay is to head up the Referendum Commission for the Nice Treaty.

Tue, 09 Jul, 2002

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