Lessons learned from Eighth Amendment on abortion over unintended consequences

‘Thinkers, changemakers, inventors, advocates and artists’ at west Kerry event

Direct provision expert group head confident cases could be ruled on in six months if resources provided

Judicial independence means judges are independent from government – and each other, says Patrick O’Brien

Legislation ‘is very weak compared to leading climate laws adopted elsewhere’ – environmental law expert

TD says if Government is going to ‘roll over’ any regulations they need to be debated

Analysis: Still no clear structure for addressing issues concerning conduct of judges

A graduate explains what students might expect from blended learning when they start this autumn

Ecocide – the deliberate destruction of ecosystems – must be seen as the worst crime against humanity and nature

Competition is not included in Broadcasting Act’s ‘listed’ events, which needs updating

One judge recalls jury members being bribed

The Government has invited a legal challenge to a clear breach of 1992 Act

Paschal Donohoe will discuss how global economy might affect Irish budgetary policy

Data Protection Commissioner’s report found documentation retention unlawful

Sinn Féin Bill would give mortgage owners a veto on the sale of their loan to a so-called vulture fund

Report acknowledges ‘deep uncertainties’ about how to tackle climate change

Academic says Belfast Agreement being disrespected on a ‘sustained basis’

If you wish to alter your career path, a conversion course might be the right option

Installation of CCTV helps, but criminals simply move on to the next area, Oireachtas committee hears

There are lots of options – but costs are steep, so be sure to do your research

Oberstown needs support from the community to ensure the critical and diverse needs of children are met

Delays in asylum process ‘hampering integration prospects’, conference told

Department of Justice produces Data Protection Bill which will undermine privacy rights in Republic

Concern expressed at Citizens Assembly over holding multiple polls on the same day

So deep are the problems that actions for damages may be brought and convictions quashed

Ditching of costly databases in UK suggests more care needed with public services card

The judges did not shirk their responsibility to act as guardians of constitutional rights, but neither did they arrogate political power to themselves

Jihadists routed on Twitter but pressure needed to keep them offline

Structural and market trends have made US coal uncompetitive. This won’t change

Human rights lawyer Noleen Blackwell and former Gsoc member Conor Brady selected

Fifty organisations protest at change that means residency would be subject to review

Charlie Flanagan says negotiators should agree on principle of settlement, not figure

If you wish to alter your career path, a conversion course might be the right option

US president told reporters on Air Force One he may issue new ban early next week

The right not to be defamed cannot trump the value of open parliamentary debate

Institution needs to prosecute more cases beyond Africa and connect more with victims

Minister for Children says review ‘timely’ in ensuring safety of all at Oberstown

Obama administration escalates transatlantic dispute with warning of retaliation

Job prospects for gaeilgeoirí boosted by Languages Act and EU recognition of Irish along with Government pledge on public service