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# Chief Justice

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No consensus among party leaders after meeting on Seamus Woulfe controversy
Politicians have been warned about publicly commenting on the controversy.
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Nov 13th 2020, 5:00 PM
Seamus Woulfe's meeting with Chief Justice cancelled for fourth time due to medical reasons
The two judges were set to meet to discuss the ongoing fallout over the Golfgate dinner.
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Oct 15th 2020, 4:31 PM
Chief Justice expresses 'very serious concern' at delays as Seamus Woulfe requests third postponement of meeting
The two judges were set to meet to discuss the ongoing fallout over the Golfgate dinner.
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Oct 13th 2020, 4:42 PM
Golfgate: Supreme Court orders report into Seamus Woulfe's attendance at event
Meanwhile, former Kildare junior minister Áine Brady has apologised for her attendance at the event.
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Aug 24th 2020, 7:26 PM
Courts to increase number of video sittings to overcome Covid-19 restrictions
Hearings have been scaled back in recent weeks following the introduction of physical distancing guidelines.
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Apr 9th 2020, 10:44 PM
Trump and US Chief Justice engaged in unprecedented war of words
John Roberts’ criticism is the first time the Republican-appointed leader of the federal judiciary has pushed back against Trump.
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Nov 21st 2018, 10:15 PM
'Cork City now has what are probably the best court facilities in the country'
Cork city’s new courthouse opened today, after going through refurbishments worth €35 million.
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May 28th 2018, 3:06 PM
Ireland's top judge 'surprised' by Shane Ross comments that judiciary will fight change
Judicial appointments has become a hot topic of late.
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Nov 21st 2016, 6:10 AM
Alabama Chief Justice suspended over gay marriage order
The judge vehemently denied the charges against him
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Sep 30th 2016, 6:45 PM
Ireland's top judge is worried about the country's reputation
It’s all down to the lack of a judicial council.
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Sep 26th 2016, 9:15 AM
Ireland's judges are struggling to 'maintain services to which people have a right'
Ireland has the lowest number of judges per capita in Europe.
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Oct 6th 2014, 2:33 PM
Over 80% more people sought legal advice for housing issues last year
The total number of queries to FLAC centres was up more than 10% compared to 2012.
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Jul 7th 2014, 8:40 PM
Tweets are becoming a big problem for Irish judges
Chief Justice: Once false information is out, there is “no putting the genie back into the bottle”.
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May 2nd 2014, 7:15 AM
Extra court sittings to tackle seriously ill judge's backlog
The Chief Justice said the judge will “probably require a lengthy period of convalescence following on his illness”.
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Jan 22nd 2014, 3:11 PM
Significant rise in number of rape cases in front of Irish courts
The vast majority of cases heard in Irish courts were related to road-traffic offences.
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Jul 8th 2013, 12:45 PM
A new Vice President, and other things that happen if the Seanad is scrapped
We have a look at how the constitution may need rewriting if the second House of the Oireachtas is binned.
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May 6th 2013, 8:45 AM
Chief Justice: 'There are currently issues of serious concern'
A forum for discussion about matters of “mutual concern” to the judiciary and government has been established, on the request of Susan Denham.
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Apr 17th 2013, 5:30 PM
In full: Barack Obama's second Inauguration speech
Here’s the full text of the US President’s speech as he ceremonially began his second four-year term.
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Jan 21st 2013, 5:45 PM
Watch live: Barack Obama is inaugurated as US president for the second time
Barack Obama is being inaugurated for the second time – watch it live here.
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Jan 21st 2013, 4:22 PM
Chief Justice launches guide to rights for gay couples
The guidelines point out rights and obligations attached to civil partnerships and protection for cohabiting couples.
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Dec 20th 2012, 6:17 PM
Out with the old: Supreme Court to ditch traditional robes next week
Supreme Court judges believe the current robes, which date from pre-independence, are inappropriate for a modern republic.
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Oct 19th 2012, 6:00 PM
Column: ‘The current situation of the Supreme Court is unsustainable’
Chief Justice Susan Denham pays tribute to the Constitution on its 75th birthday – and examines the case for a drastic overhaul of Ireland’s judicial system.
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Jun 29th 2012, 12:00 AM
Gun salutes, honour guards and fly pasts: today's inauguration ceremony has it all
Plus, a “colour party”, finger food and that new inauguration chair – we have all the details of today’s inauguration ceremony here.
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Nov 11th 2011, 7:40 AM
Susan Denham to become Ireland’s first female Chief Justice
The Honourable Justice Susan Denham, the longest-serving member of the Supreme Court, will be its next president.
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Jul 19th 2011, 5:39 PM