A number of key themes emerged over the day as regards the system of direct provision. Firstly, the posts from … More
Category: Irish Law
Direct Provision: On the Limits of Rights, on the Limits of Law, on the Limits of Politics
The system of direct provision is 13 years old this month. In April 2000, the system was established as a means of dealing … More
The Rule of Law, Judicial Independence & Ireland
The rule of law is an important concept in most western democracies, however precisely what it means is hotly debated. … More
The Direct Provision System: The Time for Change is Now
Over recent weeks, the issue of direct provision has been raised on several occasions within and outside the Irish Parliament (see here, here and here). Breda O’Brien’s … More
The Rule of Law & Access to Justice in Ireland
On Saturday, 2 March 2013 the Department of Justice and Equality hosted a seminar on Constitutional Reform in relation to the Courts in … More
The State We Are Currently In: Institutionalisation of Asylum Seekers in the Direct Provision System
There has been much focus and comment, but no full State apology, for the role that institutions of the State and the … More
Liam Thornton 