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Justice Department got no specific legal advice on Magdalene report response
The government has come under fire for failing to provide a full apology on behalf of the State for its role in the Magdalene Laundries.
1982: 'Ireland', 'Éire' and why both aren't written on postage stamps
Government thought that using the word ‘Ireland’ would be problematic as unionists regarded it as referring to the 32 counties.
No mention of Patrick Connolly, GUBU in 1982 State Papers
Although it almost brought the Government down, there was no hint of the double murder and massive manhunt that shocked Ireland in the summer of 1982 in the State Archives.
Seán Quinn to be released from jail for 3 days over Christmas
The decision was taken following talks between the Attorney General, the Prison Service and the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter.
Attorney General applies for new inquests into 96 Hillsborough deaths
Dominic Grieve, the AG for England and Wales, has announced that he will apply to the High Court to have the original verdict in the deaths of 96 football fans 23 years ago quashed.
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Britain blocks publication of Prince Charles letters
The attorney general blocked the letters saying it could be difficult for Charles to fulfil his duties as king if they are released.
Double killer Malcolm MacArthur released after 30 years
MacArthur was jailed in 1982 after he killed a nurse in the Phoenix Park and shot dead a farmer.
Column: The Fine Gael revolt against abortion 'liberalisation' is misguided. Here's why.
The expert group on abortion isn’t looking to loosen the rules about abortion – merely to give effect to what the constitution already says, writes Fiona de Londras.
Ireland's '25 most powerful Irish women' honoured
Former President Mary Robinson and novelist Edna O’Brien were among the 25 women celebrated last night.
Eamon Gilmore defends Stability Treaty website changes
Statements disappeared from the StabilityTreaty.ie site yesterday amid complaints they were biased towards a ‘yes’ vote.
7 barristers paid over €200,000 each for work for Chief State Solicitor
The barristers carried out work for the Office of the Chief State Solicitor, who represents the State in various courts.
New laws for search warrants after court finds them unconstitutional
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said that new law for search warrants is a priority for government after the Supreme Court ruled the existing law was unconstitutional.
The Fiscal Compact Referendum: What are we voting on and why?
Here’s TheJournal.ie’s guide to Ireland’s referendum on the new fiscal treaty.
Taoiseach expects AG decision on EU referendum in 'two to three weeks'
Enda Kenny told the Dáil this week that he expects a decision on whether or not a referendum is needed shortly.
External review of €3.6bn accounting error "under way" - Noonan
The minister says he hopes to publish the results of internal and external inquiries into the error – depending on legal advice.
Buttimer says Fianna Fáil call for referendum on EU treaty is 'two-faced'
The Fine Gael TD has harshly criticised the opposition party for its call on the government to hold a referendum on the EU fiscal compact.
Labour sticks to Government line on EU treaty referendum
A spokesperson for the party said the Government was taking on board the advice of the Attorney General.
AG to decide on need for referendum
Independent TD Richard Boyd Barrett has echoed other opposition parties’ calls for a referendum on the new EU fiscal compact.
EU leaders in Brussels for summit on fiscal treaty
Enda Kenny joins his European counterparts today to discuss the new intergovernmental treaty and job creation in Europe.
Sinn Féin 'will consider legal challenge' to force EU referendum
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn said the party would take the Government to court “if a credible legal challenge can be mounted”.
Shatter indicates pardon on the way for Irish deserters who fought in WWII
Thousands of Irish soldiers fled the Defence Forces to fight for the Allies in World War II. They were persecuted upon their return to Ireland.
Here’s how much the Government spent on legal fees last year...
Enda Kenny said proposals for a competitive tendering process to cut costs have been rejected.
Attorney General to consider need for referendum over EU deal
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny will seek the advice of his AG after the overnight deal in Brussels that it is hoped can put a halt to the turmoil in Europe.
Attorney General's concerns delay Household Charges Bill in the Dáil
The Taoiseach would not be drawn on what concerns the AG has but the bill will now not be debated until after the budget.
Govt committed to Ballymurphy justice campaign
Following the Attorney General’s decision to hold new inquests into the deaths of 10 people who were shot dead in west Belfast in 1971, the Department of Foreign Affairs has reiterated its support for the victims’ families.
Gilmore defends referendums after AGs urge 'No' vote
Eight former attorneys general signed a public letter saying that the two constitutional amendments will endanger individual rights and judicial independence.
Taoiseach pays tribute to former High Court president Declan Costello
Costello passed away in Dublin following a long illness. He is credited with developing Fine Gael’s ‘Towards a Just Society’ policy in the 1960s.
Supreme Court rejects McKillen claims of NAMA unconstitutionality
McKillen can be consulted for input before his loans are acquired, the Supreme Court rules, rejecting his other complaints.
Enterprise Minister Bruton seeks legal advice on closure of Smithfield Horse Fair
The move follows violence at the fair earlier this month.
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