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Retired judge Mr Justice John Hedigan has been appointed to make decisions on whether or not to disclose information relied upon in citizenship applications refused because of national security concerns. Mr Justice Hedigan, who retired from the Court of Appeal two years ago, will serve for up to thr

The Law Society of Ireland has welcomed yesterday's government announcement on family law reform as "reflective of the vision the Law Society called for". Justice Minister Helen McEntee yesterday announced that government ministers have approved the drafting of a Family Court Bill, which will provid

There is "no evidence" that capping personal injury pay-outs will lead to lower insurance premiums, the Law Society of Ireland has said. The Law Reform Commission yesterday identified two “constitutionally permissible” models for capping personal injury pay-outs in Ireland.

The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against the UK for breaching its obligations under the Brexit deal. A letter of formal notice has been sent to the UK for a response by the end of October, after which the Commission may issue a reasoned opinion.

Legal rights group FLAC assisted around 27,000 people last year as it marked its 50th anniversary, according to its latest annual report. Over the course of 2019, FLAC dealt with over 26,995 requests for legal information/advice through its telephone line and its network of 72 legal clinics.

The amount of money paid to barristers by the Chief State Solicitor's Office (CSSO) rose by 38 per cent last year, according to new figures. According to a new report from the Comptroller and Auditor General, payment of fees to counsel increased from just under €10 million in 2014 to just under

Government plans to limit forestry licensing appeals are compliant with the Aarhus Convention, ministers have said. The Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill introduces fees for different types of appeals and limits who may appeal directly to the Forestry Appeals Committee (FAC) without first taking

The UK Supreme Court will consider next month whether Shamima Begum should be allowed to enter the UK to take part in her appeal over the decision to deprive her of her British citizenship.

The European Commission has published its first EU-wide report on the rule of law, which includes input from every member state and covers both positive and negative developments across the EU. The report shows that many member states have high rule of law standards, but highlights important challen

The 22 prosecutors of the new European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) have taken their oath in a ceremony at the European Court of Justice. The new EPPO will be the first supranational public prosecution office and will investigate and prosecute fraud and other crimes affecting the EU's financial

Ireland's top court has ruled that US sandwich chain Subway uses too much sugar in its dough to meet the legal definition of bread. In a dispute over VAT, the Supreme Court noted that Subway's bread has a sugar content of 10 per cent of the weight of the flour included in the dough.

The Judicial Council has been asked to consider whether or not to publish the completed report by former Chief Justice Susan Denham on Mr Justice Séamus Woulfe's attendance at a controversial dinner which broke Covid-19 rules. The Supreme Court judge and former Attorney General apologised in

Barrister Nuala Butler SC has been nominated by ministers for appointment as an ordinary judge of the High Court. Ms Butler will fill the vacancy arising from the elevation of Ms Justice Teresa Pilkington to the Court of Appeal earlier this month.

Family lawyers have welcomed progress on "long overdue" proposals to establish new dedicated family courts within the existing court structures. Justice Minister Helen McEntee today announced that government ministers have approved the drafting of a Family Court Bill, which will provide for the esta

The Law Reform Commission has identified two "constitutionally permissible" models for capping personal injuries pay-outs in Ireland. In a new report, the law reform body said two of the four models it first detailed in an issues paper last December could be introduced.