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# judges - Wednesday 20 March, 2019
Court of Appeal to get more judges to deal with backlog of cases
The number of judges in the court is set to be increased from nine to fifteen.
# judges - Saturday 24 November, 2018
89% of people think legal professionals should have mandatory education in consent and rape myths
A barrister’s comments sparked outrage and led to protests last week.
# judges - Wednesday 21 November, 2018
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.
# judges - Saturday 29 September, 2018
Here are just some of the government's priorities for the months ahead
Renting, judge’s appointments, microbeads and noise at the airport – just some of the issues the government plan to tackle.
# judges - Wednesday 18 July, 2018
'No place in a modern justice system': Poor box receipts up despite minister's promise to scrap it
Minister Charlie Flanagan said the system “is no longer a fit place in justice administration”.
# judges - Wednesday 11 July, 2018
Taoiseach says he'll consider law banning convicted sex offenders from using dating apps
Leo Varadkar said he would examine the proposal in detail.
# judges - Saturday 7 July, 2018
Judge releases 50 people from jury service - because there was no judge or courtroom available
Mr Justice Bernard Barton discharged over 50 people in Dublin’s Four Courts this week.
# judges - Friday 6 July, 2018
Ireland gives its support to Poland's judges caught up in retirement 'purge'
There have been grave concerns that the Polish government is trying to take control of its judiciary.
# judges - Saturday 9 June, 2018
'Dog's dinner' judges Bill is going to be passed by summer, says Ross
When passed, the law will ensure there is a “fair system of how judges are appointed”, said Shane Ross.
# judges - Tuesday 17 April, 2018
Whatever is happening to that 'dog's dinner' of a Bill?
Ministers signed off on 50 proposed amendments to the Judicial Appointments Bill today.
# judges - Monday 9 April, 2018
Three Nobel prize judges quit in protest over sexual assault allegations
A high-profile figure associated with the Swedish Academy has been accused by 18 women of sexual assault and harassment.
# judges - Thursday 15 March, 2018
Irish judges defend High Court judge against 'unacceptable' personal attacks from Polish media
It stems from a decision made by Justice Aileen Donnelly this week.
# judges - Saturday 17 February, 2018
George Groves suffers suspected dislocated shoulder but successfully defends title against Chris Eubank Jr
The judges scored the fight 117-112, 116-112 and 115-113 for a unanimous decision.
# judges - Friday 22 December, 2017
'Gardaí are not treated as victims': Man avoids jail after kicking garda who was unconscious on ground
The GRA says there is no comparable occupation where employees are likely to suffer such a debilitating range of injuries while doing their normal duties.
# judges - Thursday 28 September, 2017
Anger in France after court rules that 11-year-old girl 'consented to sex'
The incident happened in an area north of Paris in April of this year.
# judges - Wednesday 26 July, 2017
Ireland has appointed a new top judge
Mr Justice Frank Clarke will take over from the retiring Chief Justice Susan Denham next month.
# judges - Monday 26 June, 2017
Judges say new appointments bill is 'seriously flawed'
Senior judges have written to Leo Varadkar over the “serious implications” the legislative changes could have.
# judges - Friday 23 June, 2017
Judge accuses RTÉ's Joe Duffy of attacking the courts for not sentencing people
The comments were made by Judge Patrick Durcan at Ennis District Court today.
# judges - Tuesday 13 June, 2017
Confused judge awards rounds to wrong fighter in Belfast world title bout
Ryan Burnett dominated Lee Haskins on his way to victory but it was announced as a split-decision win.
# judges - Tuesday 30 May, 2017
'Soon the appointment of judges will be removed from the political arena' - Ross
The Judicial Appointments Commission will have a majority of lay people.
# judges - Thursday 23 March, 2017
Trump's pick for top judge has set US politicians on a collision course
A Supreme Court seat has been open for more than 13 months, since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.
# judges - Tuesday 6 December, 2016
Shane Ross offers a weak apology for saying judges live a 'charmed life'
He went on to say “I know it’s very difficult to change things… They’re very powerful people who don’t like things being moved”.
# judges - Thursday 24 November, 2016
'How can I do the work the Government expects me to do when they wont give me the judges I need?'
The president of the Circuit Court, Justice Raymond Groarke said he would be five judges down in the New Year.
# judges - Monday 21 November, 2016
Ross comes under fire after failing to make one State board appointment since becoming minister
The Transport and Tourism minister has come under fire from opposition politicians.
# judges - Wednesday 26 October, 2016
Daly accuses judge of singling her out and wasting garda time by issuing bench warrant
“A sergeant had to leave his post in Newbridge, drive in a squad car to Swords and spend the day there vacating the order at enormous expense to the State.”
# judges - Tuesday 18 October, 2016
Arkansas judge in the dock for trading lower court fines for sexual favours
Joseph Boeckmann could face up to 20 years in prison.
# judges - Thursday 18 August, 2016
Two boxing judges in controversial Michael Conlan decision still in Rio
Earlier in the day amateur boxing’s world governing body said it had sent home an undisclosed number of officials.
# judges - Friday 8 January, 2016
Judge throws out prisoner's $2 million toilet lawsuit - with a poem
“Neither runs nor constipation can justify this litigation.”
# judges - Wednesday 11 November, 2015
# judges - Friday 6 November, 2015
Judge accused of asking an FBI agent to spy on his family in exchange for free beer
“No no no. You’ve had to take time. And I’m glad to do something…”
# judges - Sunday 30 August, 2015
The X Factor's back, and everyone's actually missing Louis Walsh
“You LOOK like a popstar, you SING like a popstar…” :(
# judges - Tuesday 19 May, 2015
It's 'not possible or appropriate' to adjourn all repossession cases
Thomas Byrne hoped the courts might halt all repossession cases in light of the government’s planned reforms.
# judges - Thursday 19 March, 2015
Natalia Kills has sort of apologised for her mad rant on X Factor New Zealand
“I was encouraged to be outspoken and things got out of hand.”
# judges - Wednesday 18 March, 2015
"New Zealand deserves them": Louis Walsh has his say on fired X Factor judges
The duo, meanwhile, have travelled to LA.
# judges - Tuesday 17 March, 2015
Three judges have been sacked for watching porn in their offices
Not a great idea, to be fair.
# judges - Monday 16 March, 2015
"You make me sick": These comments got X Factor judges fired for 'bullying' a contestant
Natalia Kills and Willy Moon have been given the boot.
X Factor New Zealand judges fired after 'disgusting' rant at contestant
Singers Natalia Kills and Willy Moon called contestant Joe Irvine “disgusting” for wearing a suit. Literally.
# judges - Sunday 25 January, 2015
Here's how much was spent on criminal legal aid in 2014
The expenditure has reduced by about €10 million in the last six years.
# judges - Saturday 6 December, 2014
Tayto crisps, Mary Lou McDonald, and U2: The week in numbers
Plus: How many homeowners are more than two years behind with their mortgage repayments?
# judges - Friday 21 November, 2014
Irish people seem to trust the judges and the legal system...
… although politicians, not so much.
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Poll: Have you had problems getting a doctor's appointment recently?
AN INVESTIGATION BY the Sunday Independent has found that almost half of Ireland’s GP practices are operating at maximum capacity.
According to the newspaper, 44% of surgeries are unable to see new patients because of a lack of GPs.
The constraints are affecting patients across the country, while experts are also warning that they are negatively affecting how doctors are able to treat patients already on their books.
So today we’re asking: Have you had problems getting a doctor’s appointment recently?
Poll Results:
No (4002)
Yes, but I got one eventually (3367)
Yes, and I wasn't able to get one (1460)
I've never needed a GP appointment (533)
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Lynn Ruane: 'You can't treat addiction like a business - and people with addiction like objects'
By Lynn Ruane - @SenLynnRuane
The Irish For: Rising rents mean many prospective tenants are giving Dublin a goodbye 'cíos'
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
From the Garden: How to make the perfect sauerkraut at home
By Michael Kelly
Although the name is German, the probiotic food has its origins in China.
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Judge under fire for asking sexual assault victim "Why couldn't you just keep your knees together?"
Judge Robin Camp has apologised for comments such as “For a person who didn’t want have sex, she spends a long time in the shower with the accused…”
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