Why Irish republican Art O'Brien took on British courts in 1923 O'Brien's legal action against his deportation had the unintended effect of strengthening British civil liberties legislation History • 03 Mar 23
Why Irish republican Art O'Brien took on British courts in 1923 O'Brien's legal action against his deportation had the unintended effect of strengthening British civil liberties legislation History • 03 Mar 23
All you need to know about Financial Fair Play regulations You can trace the origins of these regulations back to 1995 and the Bosman case, but they've evolved hugely since then Soccer • 14 Feb 23
All you need to know about Financial Fair Play regulations You can trace the origins of these regulations back to 1995 and the Bosman case, but they've evolved hugely since then Soccer • 14 Feb 23
Is the proposed 'Fagin's law' an actual change to Irish law? The new law concerns the grooming of children into crime, but it's open to question if it actually fills a particular gap in Irish law Ireland • 09 Feb 23
Is the proposed 'Fagin's law' an actual change to Irish law? The new law concerns the grooming of children into crime, but it's open to question if it actually fills a particular gap in Irish law Ireland • 09 Feb 23
Is there such a thing as an official cover band? It's one thing to do cover versions of a famous band, but what's the story when it comes to the legal ins and out? law • 03 Feb 23
Is there such a thing as an official cover band? It's one thing to do cover versions of a famous band, but what's the story when it comes to the legal ins and out? law • 03 Feb 23
What's the new legislation on assisted decision-making about? Rather than presuming someone can't make their own decisions because they have a diagnosis of a cognitive impairment, we have to support them law • 25 Jan 23
What's the new legislation on assisted decision-making about? Rather than presuming someone can't make their own decisions because they have a diagnosis of a cognitive impairment, we have to support them law • 25 Jan 23
So you've found some priceless treasure buried in the garden... How has Ireland addressed the moral and legal questions around the discovery of treasures within the State? Ethics • 19 Jan 23
So you've found some priceless treasure buried in the garden... How has Ireland addressed the moral and legal questions around the discovery of treasures within the State? Ethics • 19 Jan 23
Can behavioural science improve the Irish justice system? While the application of behavioural insightts to justice policy is at an early stage, there are examples worldwide of how this could work law • 19 Dec 22
Can behavioural science improve the Irish justice system? While the application of behavioural insightts to justice policy is at an early stage, there are examples worldwide of how this could work law • 19 Dec 22
Why the US and Europe differ when it comes to job security The US favours the 'at-will' approach when it comes to job security and layoffs, while Europe champions the 'just cause' model Work and careers • 23 Nov 22
Why the US and Europe differ when it comes to job security The US favours the 'at-will' approach when it comes to job security and layoffs, while Europe champions the 'just cause' model Work and careers • 23 Nov 22
All you need to know about employment contracts As there is no one-size-fits-all employment contract, here's a guide to the various contracts which employees may be offered Workers rights • 23 Nov 22
All you need to know about employment contracts As there is no one-size-fits-all employment contract, here's a guide to the various contracts which employees may be offered Workers rights • 23 Nov 22
Will we see 'robot judges' in Irish courtrooms in the future? While other jurisdictions are trialing law by artificial intelligence, there are many reasons why this might not be a good idea law • 10 May 23
Will we see 'robot judges' in Irish courtrooms in the future? While other jurisdictions are trialing law by artificial intelligence, there are many reasons why this might not be a good idea law • 10 May 23
What are my rights when it comes to redundancies and layoffs? Any business that is based in Ireland is legally obliged to comply with comprehensive laws on redundancies Work and careers • 14 Nov 22
What are my rights when it comes to redundancies and layoffs? Any business that is based in Ireland is legally obliged to comply with comprehensive laws on redundancies Work and careers • 14 Nov 22
Dialogue can help gardaí better understand diverse communities A project in west Dublin has brought young black adults and gardaí together to create meaningful dialogue between police and community An Garda Síochána • 19 Oct 22
Dialogue can help gardaí better understand diverse communities A project in west Dublin has brought young black adults and gardaí together to create meaningful dialogue between police and community An Garda Síochána • 19 Oct 22
What does the Constitution have to say about a ban on evictions? The proposed eviction moratorium is a classic example of how the Constitution says no far less frequently than the Government claim law • 11 Oct 22
What does the Constitution have to say about a ban on evictions? The proposed eviction moratorium is a classic example of how the Constitution says no far less frequently than the Government claim law • 11 Oct 22
The secret world of the Irish witness protection programme What makes the Irish witness protection scheme stand out is that there is no legislation governing the programme itself. Crime • 03 Oct 22
The secret world of the Irish witness protection programme What makes the Irish witness protection scheme stand out is that there is no legislation governing the programme itself. Crime • 03 Oct 22
Why the State should provide early legal advice for refugees Early legal advice and assistance for refuges and asylum seekers would benefit both State and applicants Refugees • 08 Sep 22
Why the State should provide early legal advice for refugees Early legal advice and assistance for refuges and asylum seekers would benefit both State and applicants Refugees • 08 Sep 22
Why we should be concerned about new hate crime legislation We are not convinced that punishment-based hate crime legislation is the best way to end abuse motivated by hate or prejudice law • 08 Sep 22
Why we should be concerned about new hate crime legislation We are not convinced that punishment-based hate crime legislation is the best way to end abuse motivated by hate or prejudice law • 08 Sep 22
How should Ireland's new sentencing guidelines operate? Sentencing guidelines can help create a smarter criminal justice system if we have the courage to seize this opportunity law • 16 Aug 22
How should Ireland's new sentencing guidelines operate? Sentencing guidelines can help create a smarter criminal justice system if we have the courage to seize this opportunity law • 16 Aug 22
Why are legal costs in Ireland so high? Lack of competition, cumbersome procedures and a reluctance to change combine to keep costs high Legal Costs • 20 Jul 22
Why are legal costs in Ireland so high? Lack of competition, cumbersome procedures and a reluctance to change combine to keep costs high Legal Costs • 20 Jul 22
Parental alienation: the 'psychological manipulation' of children In parental alienation cases, one parent purposely turns the child or children against the other parent Parenting • 29 Mar 23
Parental alienation: the 'psychological manipulation' of children In parental alienation cases, one parent purposely turns the child or children against the other parent Parenting • 29 Mar 23
Why families fight over inheritances – and how to avoid it Here are four reasons why families end up in dispute with oneanother over inheritances and wills Society • 23 May 22
Why families fight over inheritances – and how to avoid it Here are four reasons why families end up in dispute with oneanother over inheritances and wills Society • 23 May 22
Can medical negligence cases be resolved through mediation? Restorative justice can lead to more positive outcomes for all who find themselves involved in medical negligence cases law • 09 May 22
Can medical negligence cases be resolved through mediation? Restorative justice can lead to more positive outcomes for all who find themselves involved in medical negligence cases law • 09 May 22
How Ireland can play a role in prosecuting aggression in Ukraine The State's support for the International Criminal Court can go much further in seeking accountability for Russia's invasion of Ukraine War Crimes • 29 Apr 22
How Ireland can play a role in prosecuting aggression in Ukraine The State's support for the International Criminal Court can go much further in seeking accountability for Russia's invasion of Ukraine War Crimes • 29 Apr 22
What Irish judges should be taught before they go on the bench We need judges with the skills and training to deal with complex litigation in a timely fashion to ensure our rights are protected law • 24 Mar 22
What Irish judges should be taught before they go on the bench We need judges with the skills and training to deal with complex litigation in a timely fashion to ensure our rights are protected law • 24 Mar 22
How the EU is helping Ukrainians fleeing war This is the first time the EU has provided temporary protection for people displaced from their homeland Refugees • 09 Mar 22
How the EU is helping Ukrainians fleeing war This is the first time the EU has provided temporary protection for people displaced from their homeland Refugees • 09 Mar 22
Is Ireland really a neutral state? It is easy to argue that Ireland has never truly been impartial or truly neutral, but merely unaligned Neutrality • 26 Feb 22
Is Ireland really a neutral state? It is easy to argue that Ireland has never truly been impartial or truly neutral, but merely unaligned Neutrality • 26 Feb 22
