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Donna O’Leary, a former solicitor at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP, has been appointed director and head of Newcode AI Ireland. Originally from Cork City, Ms O’Leary founded an AI consultancy in April 2025, after identifying a growing need for practical AI literacy and upskilling within t

Police Ombudsman reports which identified collusive behaviour by RUC officers in a number of loyalist murder investigations must carry a notice acknowledging that the watchdog exceeded its legal powers, the High Court has ruled. Mr Justice Scoffield held that the reports should not be formally quash

Hon. Justice David Barniville, president of the High Court of Ireland; Rosemary J. Loftus, president of the Law Society; Enda Kenny; Attorney General Rossa Fanning SC and Mark Garrett, director general of Law Society Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been appointed chairperson of Ireland for Law, a Go

New research led by Trinity College Dublin’s AI Accountability Lab pinpoints the growing threat posed by the influence AI companies have over the rule of law and people's lives. The international team behind the work, which comprised researchers based in Ireland, the United States, Scotland an

A spectacular blue-green diamond known as the "Ocean Dream" has shattered records at Christie's in Geneva, selling for 13.6 million Swiss francs (c. £13m; 14.9m) and setting a new world auction benchmark for diamonds of its colour. Weighing 5.5 carats and cut into a striking triangular shape,

A major new study aims to help African nations harness international law to navigate the increasingly complex threats to their cyber security. The project, “Advancing the Application of International Law in the Cyber Context in Africa”, is led by Dr Talita Dias from the University of Exe

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has said the Government should urgently progress critical safeguarding legislation, as well as immediately progressing the Inspection of Places of Detention Bill and extend its scope to disability residential services and other health and social

In 2025, Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) recorded the busiest year in its 47-year history, with growth across every frontline service. The organisation publishes its annual report this lunchtime and outlines the unprecedented levels of demand met by its teams.

Ulster University has launched a new research and educational collaboration with StructureFlow, a platform for mapping, modelling and managing complex legal structures.  Led through Ulster University’s Centre for Legal Technology, the collaboration is focused on research, teaching and ski

Leading figures from the legal, medical and financial sectors have gathered in Belfast for a major specialist conference examining best practice and emerging challenges in personal injury and healthcare litigation in Northern Ireland.

Coleraine-based Turley Legal has announced the acquisition of Martin King French & Ingram. The deal marks a significant milestone for Turley Legal as it expands its geographic footprint into Limavady, strengthening its presence across the North West and complementing its existing offices in Cole

Pope Leo XIV encountered trouble with his banking after the customer service line hung up on him. Two months into his papacy last year, Pope Leo XIV called his bank in Chicago to change his phone number and address, USA Today reports.

Gore & Grimes Solicitors has appointed Eoin Cunneen as a partner in its litigation and dispute resolution team. The firm has also welcomed Sara Hantash to its corporate team. Mr Cunneen joins its litigation team as partner. With over 25 years of post qualification experience, he has built his pr

Flynn O’Driscoll has announced that its charity partner for 2026-2028 is the Irish Youth Foundation. It is Ireland's leading charity committed to levelling the playing field for children and young people, focusing on physical and mental wellbeing, skills and employment.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has noted the adoption by the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers of a political declaration reaffirming member states’ commitment to the European Convention on Human Rights and the independence of the European Court of Human Rights.