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Voting Rights

Human rights court rules that prisoners should be allowed to vote

Yesterday, 1:38 PM 1,497 Views 24 Comments

In Ireland prisoners currently have the right to vote, but it’s not the same story across the EU. The ECHR has ruled that a blanket ban is illegal.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Thursday 12 April, 2012

Incest

European court upholds German ban on incestuous relationship

12/04/12 9,503 Views 62 Comments

The European Court of Human Rights said it was within Germany’s rights to stop a brother and sister from having a family life.

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GALLERY: Protesters oppose proposed new abortion bill

12/04/12 5,533 Views 228 Comments

Youth Defence, Life Institute and Precious Life gathered at Leinster House to proposed legislation for the result of the X Case.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Tuesday 10 April, 2012

Terrorism

Radical cleric Abu Hamza can be extradited to US, court rules

10/04/12 1,506 Views 12 Comments

The London-based cleric has been charged with trying to establish a jihad training camp in Oregon and kidnapping 16 western tourists in Yemen.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Wednesday 4 April, 2012

Abortion

No interim measures in place to deal with life-threatening pregnancies

04/04/12 2,800 Views 188 Comments

Minister James Reilly has confirmed that nothing has changed for women with life-threatening pregnancies despite a 2010 European Court ruling against Ireland.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Saturday 25 February, 2012

Abortion

Government unlikely to vote for independent TDs’ abortion bill

25/02/12 2,376 Views 109 Comments

A group of independent TDs introduced a bill to legislate for abortion in Ireland this week but the government will likely reject it before introducing its own legislation.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Tuesday 7 February, 2012

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Poll: Should it be legal to have an abortion in Ireland?

07/02/12 12,499 Views 506 Comments

Twenty years on from the X case, is now the time to look at Ireland’s stance on abortion?

# european-court-of-human-rights - Monday 23 January, 2012

ECHR

€8,500 damages for priest over human rights abuse in trial

23/01/12 1,140 Views 2 Comments

An Irish priest, whose trial for alleged sexual abuse took almost 13 years, wins damages at the European Court of Human Rights.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Friday 13 January, 2012

Abortion

Expert group established to report on ECHR abortion ruling

13/01/12 5,182 Views 111 Comments

The group of 14 medics, lawyers and civil servants have six months to report back on how to implement the ECHR judgment.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Wednesday 16 November, 2011

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The Daily Fix: Wednesday

16/11/11 3,649 Views No Comments

Catch up on the day’s main stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…

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Bus campaigners to take fight to European Court of Human Rights

16/11/11 4,486 Views 27 Comments

The Save the 19 Bus campaign is lodging a complaint against Dublin Bus, the National Transport Authority and the Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar at the ECHR.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Thursday 15 September, 2011

Abortion

Government’s response to ECRH abortion ruling ‘wholly inappropriate’

15/09/11 894 Views 29 Comments

The government has been criticised by interest groups over its failure to propose “efficient measures” regarding abortion access in Ireland – despite a ruling by Europe’s top court compelling the state to address the issue.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Tuesday 19 July, 2011

Take 5

Take 5: Tuesday

19/07/11 1,795 Views 2 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’ clock.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Thursday 16 June, 2011

Abortion

Expert group to examine if change in Irish abortion legislation is needed

16/06/11 453 Views 5 Comments

The group will be set up by the government in response to a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights last year.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Tuesday 24 May, 2011

Abortion

Over 4,400 Irish women travelled to England and Wales for abortions in 2010

24/05/11 1,976 Views 46 Comments

New statistics from UK Department of Health show that 12 Irish women a day sought terminations. The European Court of Human Rights ruled last December that the country’s regulation breached a woman’s rights.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Tuesday 10 May, 2011

European Court

Max Mosley loses European court bid over press coverage

10/05/11 605 Views 1 Comment

Former F1 boss had wanted change of law to force newspapers to warn individuals before publishing details about their private lives.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Wednesday 27 April, 2011

Courts

Cork woman’s appeal against school sexual abuse may be set for Europe

27/04/11 891 Views 1 Comment

A Cork woman is appealing a ruling that the State is not liable for the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her teacher.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Friday 18 March, 2011

Education

Religious symbols permitted in classrooms: European Court

18/03/11 1,252 Views 20 Comments

In a landmark case that on religious symbols in schools that will be binding across Europe, the European Court of Human Rights has said that crucifixes should be permitted in Italian classrooms.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Tuesday 18 January, 2011

ECHR

Daily Mirror wins European appeal over Campbell damages

18/01/11 446 Views No Comments

The Daily Mirror wins its argument that being made to pay Naomi Campbell’s legal “success fees” is unlawful.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Friday 17 December, 2010

Abortion

Government concedes it must legislate for abortion

17/12/10 301 Views 1 Comment

But Cardinal Seán Brady says the European ruling instead gives Ireland a chance to rethink its policy on the unborn.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Thursday 16 December, 2010

Abortion

Ireland may legislate for abortion following European court ruling

16/12/10 1,026 Views No Comments

One of the three women who claimed that her rights were violated by Ireland’s ban on abortion wins a landmark legal challenge.

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Poll: Should Ireland’s abortion laws be changed?

16/12/10 1,226 Views 3 Comments

The European Court of Human Rights is to rule on whether Ireland’s abortion laws violate women’s human rights. Have your say on whether Ireland’s abortion laws should be revisited.

Abortion

European court to rule on Ireland’s abortion laws

16/12/10 287 Views No Comments

The case of A, B and C versus Ireland could have ramifications for not just Ireland, but 47 countries all across Europe.

# european-court-of-human-rights - Friday 10 September, 2010

Courts

McFarlane wins human rights case against the state

10/09/10 295 Views No Comments

The state has been ordered to pay compensation to Brendan McFarlane, a former senior IRA member.

referendum

fiscal compact

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


Poll Results:





Read: How good is life in Ireland?


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David Hall
Column: The mortgage crisis is stoked by mistrust. Here’s how we might fix it.
By David Hall - @davidhall75

Aggressive banks are making mortgage resolution impossible, writes David Hall of New Beginning – and suggests a way to restore trust between lenders and borrowers.

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Column: ‘Women are digging up anthills for the tiny grains inside’
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Children mine for gold in home-made pits, while parents risk their lives for food – Jim Clarken describes the harrowing scenes as a crisis unfolds in west Africa.

Michael Taft
Vote No: The Treaty will bring the EU together – in economic stagnation
By Michael Taft - @notesonthefront

Confidence and stability will be the last things to emerge from this dangerous experiment, writes Michael Taft.

Naoise Nunn
Vote Yes: EU funds are like our credit union. Let’s not go to the loan sharks.
By Naoise Nunn - @naoisen

A Yes to the Stability Treaty will give Ireland access to the ESM, writes Naoise Nunn – and keep us out of a potentially lethal game of chicken.

Seamus Breslin
Column: Parents bringing their children to be kneecapped. Yes, this is Ireland.
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Self-styled republican vigilantes are terrorising a city, writes Seamus Breslin – and perceived neglect by authorities is fuelling the fire.

Mike Morris
Column: Another Priory Hall is coming down the tracks. Here’s why.
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Phil Hogan is planning to introduce new regulations which are meant to make for better buildings. He’s making a major mistake, writes Mike Morris.

Jane Suiter
Column: Who are the winners and losers in the referendum campaign right now?
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With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

Micheál Martin
Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
By Micheál Martin

Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

Lisa McInerney
Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
By Lisa McInerney - @SwearyLady

Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

Lynn McDonald Byrne
Column: Some talk about the ‘magic’ of childbirth. To me, it was horrific.
By Lynn McDonald Byrne

For new mothers, the pressure can be so overwhelming it makes you ill. Lynn McDonald Byrne describes her experience of postnatal depression.

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