Séamus Woulfe’s selection for Supreme Court 'differed from normal practice'
Ex-government insiders indicate taoiseach would usually discuss candidates for role
The early morning knock on the door that brought Pat Hickey’s world crashing down
Sporting Controversies: On August 17th, 2016, an Irish Olympic dynasty began to unravel
Women subjected to ‘shocking sexist piffle’ in struggle for equality – McAleese
Event held to mark removal 100 years ago of ban on women entering the legal professsion
Proposal on extra legal protections for court reporters rejected
Law Reform Commission says such a measure could reduce standard of reporting on cases
Law Reform Commission seeks views on ‘absolute privilege’
Changes to rights of bloggers writing about court cases canvassed in paper
Women in law still face a fight for gender equality
Prejudice and representation remain issues for women in the legal and justice sector
Shane Ross happy with his reputation as a troublemaker
Minister for Transport says some senior politicians ‘joined at the hip to the judiciary’
A month-by-month look back at 2017 in Ireland
News review of the year: Border issues, the Garda whistleblower scandal, property prices, the Paradise Papers, Storm Ophelia and the Rescue 116 tragedy were some of the big stories of 2017
Fitzgerald affair brings age-old enmity between parties to surface
Negotiations a bitter reminder that Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have history
All signs suggest Martin will not support vote of confidence in Fitzgerald
Crisis in government takes more serious turn as SF table motion of no confidence
The budget, Brexit and abortion loom over new Dáil term
Leo Varadkar has had a quiet start to his stint as Taoiseach – that's about to change
Continuity, not change, order of the day for Varadkar’s first 100
Early days see directness and caution, and no striking out in any bold new direction
Frank Clarke was only name to go to Cabinet
Shane Ross said to be ‘satisfied’ with process for appointing new chief justice
Cabinet to pick chief justice from three-judge shortlist
Chief Justice Susan Denham to step down after six years as head of judiciary
Noel Whelan: Varadkar regime returns an inconclusive verdict
Taoiseach is open and decisive, but has not yet proved he is a leader of substance
The old Shane Ross would have railed against rugby Bill
The legislation commits significant public resources to Rugby World Cup bid with little scrutiny
Fianna Fáil steps up preparations for an early election
A number of FF TDs believe the Government will fall by the spring of next year
Council of Europe advises against rushing new judges Bill
Law on judicial appointments will avoid future controversies, Jagland hopes
Bill on judicial appointments unlikely to pass in current form
Charlie Flanagan says final vote on proposed Bill may be delayed until October
Miriam Lord: Winston Churchtown missing in action
Shane Ross not present for Leaders’ Questions as Varadkar and Martin manoeuvre
Damaging stand-off on judicial appointments
Allowing chief justice to chair the process could settle ruffled feathers
Q&A: Why is there a row over the appointment of judges?
Judges are opposed to the idea that a lay majority body should appoint judges
Charlie Flanagan sends note to clarify support of judicial reforms Bill
Move comes in the wake of text message criticising Minister for Transport Shane Ross
Flanagan encourages FG TDs to speak out on Shane Ross Bill
Minister ‘disappointed’ at Independent Alliance TD’s comments on judge appointments
Taoiseach warns judges to respect separation of powers
Varadkar says Government pressing ahead with judicial appointments bill
Government moves on judicial appointments ‘ill advised’
Justice Peter Kelly tells private dinner Government is moving with ‘undue haste’
Leo heads off FF ambush with pre-emptive dash to the Áras
Once Máire Whelan’s appointment was rubberstamped, Micheál was shooting blanks
Meet the new politics. Same as the old politics
Pat Leahy: Leo Varadkar has to break the mould to emulate Blair and Macron
Some wonder is it really so bad if politicians appoint judges?
Many barristers believe some political influence is necessary for a healthy judicial branch
Fianna Fáil urged to rethink opposition to Judicial Appointments Bill
Shane Ross says it is time to end political patronage
Noel Whelan: Varadkar and Martin lock horns in dominance fight
New dynamic emerges between parties but not over Whelan appointment
Fianna Fáil cool on Varadkar’s overture to renew relations
Taoiseach attempts to rebuild trust as FF chief moves party closer to election footing
As the controversies stack up, could we be heading for an election?
The confidence and supply agreement has been tested on a number of occasions in the 13 months it has been in existence
Flanagan refuses to reveal who was in room when Whelan decision made
Tánaiste says it is ‘outrageous’ to suggest any undue pressure was put on the President
Stephen Collins: Varadkar right to defend Whelan move
Wobble on inherited appointment decision would have worsened bad situation
Chief Justice rebukes Varadkar and Martin over Whelan row
Members of judiciary ‘extremely disappointed’ after comments in Dáil about Whelan
Chief Justice highlights independence of Attorney General
Susan Denham makes remarks as Máire Whelan becomes a Court of Appeal judge
Taoiseach asks FF leader to withdraw Máire Whelan remarks
Varadkar claims Martin said he would not go public about Whelan
Echoes of Whelehan fiasco in Whelan judicial appointment
Judicial appointments board’s inertia exposed by elevation to Court of Appeal
Row erupts in Dáil after Micheál Martin disparages Máire Whelan
Cabinet meeting hears criticisms over nomination of former attorney general
Taoiseach defends new judge amid Micheál Martin criticism
‘Máire Whelan is no Frank Clarke, is no Adrian Hardiman,’ says Fianna Fáil leader
‘Love Actually’ Leo hits cringey note at Downing Street
Inside Politics: Theresa May gives positive comments on relationship with Ireland
Leo meets Theresa May: It was never going to be about small talk
Cruel contrast: Varadkar full of wide-eyed optimism, May looking exhausted and hunted
Cabinet procedure set for reform in wake of Máire Whelan controversy
Leo Varadkar expected to grant demand that former AG’s appointment be reviewed
Varadkar: ‘I stand over Máire Whelan appointment’
Taoiseach also rejected Fianna Fáil claims that an election may be imminent
Flawed judicial appointments system has had its day
Much of what dismayed onlookers about the Máire Whelan controversy has been standard practice for decades
Varadkar 'would have preferred' if AG controversy had not overshadowed first week
Fianna Fáil question why Fine Gael has gone ahead with 'arrogant' appointment
Minister says lawyers opposing Whelan for ‘selfish reasons’
Finian McGrath suggests others wanted position on Court of Appeal
McGuinness says Whelan nomination could collapse government
Appointment angers Independent Alliance; Murphy insists correct procedures followed
FG backbenchers on warpath if Whelan row unresolved by Tuesday
TDs bypassed for ministries in mood to vent anger at Varadkar over Whelan’s elevation
Máire Whelan appointment is Taoiseach’s first problem
Leo Varadkar response to controversy over Court of Appeal role will signal political path
Independent Ministers demand review of Whelan appointment
Taoiseach insists proper procedures followed and candidate highly qualified for role
Máire Whelan’s appointment raises a number of questions
In her role as attorney general, she had a key part to play in judicial appointments
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