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in these proceedings as Notice Parties, if it considered that to be appropriate under Order 84. In the present proceedings, the Court found that each child had a vital interest in the outcome of the judicial review.

Sean Fleming, Fianna Fáil's spokesperson for public expenditure and reform Reports that the abolition of water charges in Ireland would be contrary to European law have been challenged by opposition politicians.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has announced that Ireland will provide assistance to Greek asylum authorities in implementing the controversial EU-Turkey migration deal.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald The latest crime figures published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show a reduction in eight of the fourteen recorded crime categories in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Justice Minister David Ford Northern Ireland's Justice Minister David Ford and Health Minister Simon Hamilton are jointly consulting on the health and social care needs of people who come in contact with the criminal justice system.

The Derry offices of the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) were evacuated yesterday due to concerns over a suspicious package. Bomb disposal officers attended the scene at around 1pm before declaring that there was "nothing untoward" about the package.

Karen Bradley, parliamentary under-secretary of state in the Home Office The remaining provisions of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 will not enter force until at least May, The Guardian reports.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled 13-4 that there was no violation of article 2, the right to life - investigation, of the European Convention on Human Rights, regarding the UK's failure to prosecute anyone after police fatally shot Jean Charles de Menezes, a Brazilian national mi

Martha Spurrier The British civil liberties organisation Liberty has today announced the appointment of its new director – campaigner and barrister Martha Spurrier.

. He further found that the Oireachtas has not conferred any function or role on the Minister of Arts in relation to defining what could be considered a national monument.

Deirdre Burke The Law Society of Ireland has nominated Deirdre Burke as a candidate for Seanad Éireann.

Dr Eamonn G. Hall Finalists in the AIB Private Banking Irish Law Awards have been announced, with leading law firms, legal practitioners and in-house legal teams across Ireland making the shortlist.

The UK government's Minister for Europe took part in a discussion about Brexit at an event hosted by Pinsent Masons.

Professor Emeritus, Nicholas Canny Professor Emeritus, Nicholas Canny, will deliver this year's Annual Distinguished Lecture hosted by the School of Law at NUI Galway.

Health Minister Simon Hamilton The Northern Ireland Executive has approved guidance for health and social care professionals which will provide clarity on abortion law.