On Saturday, 2 March 2013 the Department of Justice and Equality hosted a seminar on Constitutional Reform in relation to the Courts in … More
Category: Law & Politics
Human Rights & the Irish Government’s Legislative Agenda 2012 and Beyond
The Department of An Taoiseach has published the overly ambitious legislative agenda for the current Dáil and Seanad session. The Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill … More
The Lost Lives of Children in Ireland
Once again, another report on the conditions of the ‘soul destroying‘ direct provision system. This time on the horrible institutionalisation of children who … More
Declan Costello (1926-2011) & Irish Socio-Economic Rights Jurisprudence
“… my contemporary, Declan Costello, committed to social justice, was a potential force within the party. … Our two fathers … More
The EU Citizen Child & Non-EU National Parents: A Fundamental Right to Reside
The Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union(CJEU) has today issued its judgment in Zambrano v Office National … More
Bye Bye Justice, Equality & Law Reform; Hello Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs
The Irish cabinet reshuffle (see here, here, here and here) has resulted in the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform , being divested of issues relating … More
Liam Thornton 