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There is something deeply concerning about the idea of an academic and environmental campaigner facing defamation proceedings from a billion-pound company over comments made while discussing his environmental campaign on a university podcast. Yet, that is the position that Professor Geraint Ellis of
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MSM Law has announced the appointment of Lauren Murphy to their family law team, bringing a broad range of legal experience gained in Ireland and Australia, including work in human rights, criminal defence and commercial litigation. Ms Murphy graduated in law from Queen's University Belfast, where s
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Vizlegal, the legal data and intelligence platform, has appointed Cormac Ó Culáin as head of sectoral engagement. In his new role, Cormac will lead Vizlegal’s engagement with solicitors, barristers, the courts, academia, media and public bodies. He will also track how AI is being
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Owen Beattie Solicitors has announced that Ruairí Burns has qualified as a solicitor with the firm, marking an important milestone in both his career and the continued growth of the practice. Founded by Owen Beattie in September 2022, the firm was established with a vision to create a modern
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Callan Tansey Solicitors LLP have announced the appointment of Joanne Leetch as partner and head of the private client department at their Boyle office. A spokesperson for Callan Tansey LLP said: “Joanne's expertise, her commitment to client service and her contribution to the firm over
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The government has decided, on the recommendation of the justice minister Jim O’Callaghan, to nominate Dr Síofra O’Leary for appointment as a judge of the Court of Justice of the European Union. A graduate of University College, Dublin, Dr. O’Leary served as president
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MKB Law has appointed solicitor Michael Houston to its commercial property team. A graduate of the University of Dundee, Mr Houston returned to Belfast in 2022 to join a local firm, where he gained experience across a range of property transactions.
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There is something deeply concerning about the idea of an academic and environmental campaigner facing defamation proceedings from a billion-pound company over comments made while discussing his environmental campaign on a university podcast. Yet, that is the position that Professor Geraint Ellis of
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Independent MLA Claire Sugden has called for greater clarity on the introduction of lasting powers of attorney in Northern Ireland, following renewed calls from Dementia NI for a clear implementation timetable. The East Londonderry MLA has submitted further assembly questions to the health and justi
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MSM Law has announced the appointment of Lauren Murphy to their family law team, bringing a broad range of legal experience gained in Ireland and Australia, including work in human rights, criminal defence and commercial litigation. Ms Murphy graduated in law from Queen's University Belfast, where s
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Justice minister, Naomi Long, and health minister, Robbie Butler have appointed Sir John Gillen to conduct a review into the law and procedures on unfitness to plead and trials of fact. The review will consider issues that affect victims and ensure they are at the forefront of the justice system.
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The Law Society of Northern Ireland transferred the functions of the chief executive to the deputy chief executive on 9 September, according to the minutes of the Council, but members were not informed even in advance of the Special General Meeting (SGM) on 19 October where motions on the leadershi
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The Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) has welcomed a Labour Court recommendation which it says vindicates the trade unions’ insistence that serious negotiations must now take place on precarious employment and working conditions across higher education. The recommendation concerns
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The DCU Law Review is calling for submissions for its inaugural issue on the topic of ‘Law, Society and the Disjuncture Between’. Founded by final year law students and editors in chief, Regina Chow and Darragh McDonald, the Review is the first student-led review at the university since
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Matheson and University College Cork (UCC) recently welcomed a record 90 students to the fourth annual Matheson and UCC Hackathon, held at UCC on Tuesday 13 October 2026. The event, which forms part of the UCC and Matheson Innovation Partnership, brings together students from across a range of disci
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What does it mean to be human, and what are we seeking to protect in the age of AI? On Friday evening, former President of Ireland Mary Robinson joined Centre for Digital Ethics (CDE) founder Niamh Lenihan at Trinity College Dublin for ‘The Human in Human Rights: Dignity, Autonomy and Democrac
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The University of Limerick School of Law is hosting an alumni gathering in Dublin as part of their Silver Jubilee Celebrations.
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Lisa Ann Wilkinson became a barrister after a decidedly varied career path – but like everything else she’s done, she immersed herself in the law with a passion. The Dublin-based Junior Counsel describes herself as a mother, feminist, barrister and entrepreneur and her legal career is fo
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Julie Galbraith, chief business officer and general counsel at Irish insurance broker, Arachas, recently took part in Rory’s Miles 2 Mayo walking nine marathons over nine days and covering 235 miles across Ireland in aid of Cancer Fund for Children. She spoke to Irish Legal News about taking o
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The numbers show that data security incidents have ascended ineluctably during the past five years. And according to the UK’S Cyber Security Breaches Survey, cybersecurity is not necessarily getting worse just because a greater percentage of companies are being attacked, but rather the attacks
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Naoise Nunn tells Emma Hutchinson how Kilkenny Law Festival aims to make the law more accessible, entertaining and relevant to the public. Next weekend will see the Kilkenny Law Festival fill venues across the beautiful city of Kilkenny from Friday to Sunday. Unlike a traditional legal conference, t
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Ireland’s role as one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing hubs dates to 1975, when the billionaire businessman Tony Ryan founded Guinness Peat Aviation (GPA) in 1975. Ryan, of course, was also one of the co-founders of Ryanair in 1984. His venture created a pool of experienced aviati
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