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Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan yesterday launched the Government's new multi-annual Strategy to Combat Economic Crime and Corruption. The Strategy will strengthen Ireland’s ability to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute economic crime and corruption while protecting public

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has launched a new policy statement on hate, warning that the rise of hate and hate-driven incidents in Ireland is threatening human rights and equality, democracy, the rule of law and social cohesion. The Policy Statement on Hate was launched a

From Saturday 12 September, a new access by design requirement will apply to connected products and related services placed on the EU market, making it easier for users to access their own data.

Solicitor Eimear Nugent has been elected as chairperson of the Irish Immigration Lawyers Association (IILA) for 2026/2027. She is the principal of Nugent Solicitors, a firm specialising in immigration law based in Dublin. She succeeds Carol Sinnott, solicitor, and former chair of IILA for 2025/2026.

Addleshaw Goddard joins Clinch Wealth Management in supporting Dublin Gallery Weekend’s 2026 edition, which will bring four days of contemporary visual art to locations across the capital from Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 November. The three-year partnership will ensure the continued growth of the a

PG McMahon Solicitors has welcomed Gráinne Linnane to the firm as their first trainee since 1998. John Molyneaux, partner at PG McMahon Solicitors said: “We are delighted to welcome Gráinne Linnane from Tralee as our new trainee solicitor.

Millar McCall Wylie has welcomed five new trainees. Joining are Susannah Wallace, Owen McElroy, James McLean, Rebecca McKimm and Eva Hempstead.  Christopher McCandless, chief executive at Millar McCall Wylie said: "Bringing five trainees into our team is proof of our commitment to identifying a

Former Irish international rugby player Ronan O’Gara ‘cut the ribbon’ at the launch of Philip Lee LLP’s new offices in Cork. David O’Keefe, partner at Philip Lee thanked Mr O’Gara for his time, energy and honesty and extended a “huge thank you to our clients

An Italian man faces a fine of up to €200,000 (£172,000) or a possible prison term after the dried head of a critically endangered crocodile was found in his luggage at Turin’s Caselle airport.

Northern Ireland solicitors are seeking further clarification from the Law Society of Northern Ireland on the disciplinary process into beleagured chief executive, David Lavery, as a letter to members suggests that the finding of gross misconduct may not have arisen solely from the character referen

The Law Society of Ireland welcomes comments from Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris yesterday on the need for direct engagement on the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme. Solicitors have been withdrawing their services since June in opposition to the “one accused, one fee

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan has announced the appointment of Enda O’Neill as the Chief Inspector of Asylum Border Procedures. Mr. O’Neill will head the Office of the Chief Inspector of Asylum Border Procedures with effect from 11 September 2026 for a period of five years.

Professor Kathryn McNeilly of QUB School of Law has been elected as a fellow to the Academy of Social Sciences Professor McNeilly’s research intersects the areas of public international law, international human rights law and international legal theory, with recent research leading development

Justice minister Jim O'Callaghan and minister of state for migration Colm Brophy have secured government approval for the priority drafting of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026. The 2025 Programme for Government contains a commitment to continue to implement a firmer m

On Monday 7 September 2026 21 pupil barristers were called to the Bar of Northern Ireland.  The pupil barristers will now undertake 12 months of vocational training under the guidance of a qualified pupil master. The pupil masters are qualified barristers who undertake this mentorship on an ent