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When a worker puts an end to their employment relationship they are entitled to an allowance if they could not use up all or part of their right to paid annual leave, the Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled. Hans Maschek, a civil servant of the city of Vienna, retired, at his own reques

The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) has introduced a new online booking system for immigration appointments at its Dublin Burgh Quay office. The new system, launching today, enables people registering with immigration to book an appointment for a time that suits them.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald Muslim community leaders across Ireland have expressed concerns over Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald's recent remarks about the deportation of suspected Islamic extremists.

Pictured (l-r): Partners Brian Gill, Christopher Callan, Roger Murray, John Duggan, John Kelly and Niamh Ní Mhurchu Two partners at Sligo-based firm Callan Tansey have celebrated "an important watershed" in their professional lives, reaching 50 years of combined legal experience.

The father of three children aged 13, 10 and 9, who were born in the jurisdiction of England and Wales, has succeeded in his application to the High Court for their return pursuant to Article 12 of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of Child Abduction 1980. In April 2016, the three children w

The High Court has ruled that retired judge Barry White can return to work as a barrister, The Irish Times reports. Following Mr Justice Max Barrett's ruling, Mr White, 71, will be allowed to practice before the Circuit Courts and beyond once more, without having to be a member of the Law Library.

Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) has called on the State to take a human rights based approach to budgeting in its 2017 pre-budget submission to the Department of Social Protection. Ciarán Finlay, FLAC's legal and policy officer, said: “Such a framework would ensure that budget

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald A "strong and competent team" is now in place at the head of the new Legal Services Regulatory Authority following Oireachtas approval, Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has said.

Malicious prosecution can exist in civil proceedings as between private individuals, the UK Supreme Court has ruled. Mr Gubay controlled a leisure company, Langstone, of which Mr Willers was a director. Mr Willers was later dismissed as director of Langstone and in 2010 Langstone sued Mr Willers for

In a speech entitled “People and principle in the developing law”, delivered at the University of Cambridge, Lord Carnwath of the UK Supreme Court discusses three cases he heard while a judge in the Chancery Division. He said: "I find it interesting to revisit my assessment of the people concern

Maya Foa UK Foreign Office concerns over Egypt’s human rights record have led to a “step-change” in the UK’s approach to that government, according to a new FCO human rights report.

An Irish language solicitors' group raised £350 in support of the Law Society of Northern Ireland's chosen charity for 2016.

Although the State’s appeal was ultimately dismissed due to the absence of any substantive effect flowing from the decision, the Supreme Court has unanimously agreed with the State that legislation should not amount to legitimate expectation that can be breached and therefore result in the pursuan

TDs today approved the appointment of eleven members to the new Legal Services Regulatory Authority. Appointments to the Authority must be approved by both Houses of the Oireachtas before they take effect.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald A bill to provide Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) officers with the power to seize and detain property suspected to be the proceeds of crime has been approved by the Oireachtas.