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Ireland's absolute ban on letting asylum seekers work is, "in principle", unconstitutional, the Supreme Court has found. The court's finding in NHV v Minister for Justice could have massive legal implications for the State.

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Two key pieces of legislation overhauling the appointment and oversight of Irish judges are set to be discussed by the Cabinet today. Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald will seek her colleagues' approval to proceed with the Judicial Appointments Bill and the Judicial Council Bill.

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The child of a deceased parent should be able to apply to court to make inheritance claims if their parent died intestate, the Law Reform Commission has recommended. The Commission's Report on Section 117 of the Succession Act 1965: Aspects of Provision for Children was launched by Ms Justice Marie

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A bid to clarify questions about the Brexit process through the Irish courts has been dropped. Jolyon Maugham QC had sought to ask the High Court to seek a ruling from the European Court of Justice on whether the activation of Article 50 can be reversed.

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Amnesty International has welcomed news that the Religious Sisters of Charity will give up its role in Ireland's new National Maternity Hospital. In a statement, the religious group said it would transfer ownership of the St Vincent's Healthcare Group (SVHG) to a newly-formed charity called St Vince

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