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# Judicial Pay

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# A House Divided
Let’s figure this out – what’s the real plural of referendum?
It often seems as if the debate on pluralising ‘referendum’ can be as divisive as the issues being voted upon. So who’s right?
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Oct 4th 2013, 6:30 AM
# Referendums
43 per cent of voters didn't understand Oireachtas Inquiries referendum by polling day
Only 57 per cent of voters claimed to understand the proposal, compared to 71 per cent who understood plans on judges’ pay.
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Apr 23rd 2012, 5:55 PM
# Household charge
Household charge legislation to be pushed through ahead of Budget
The final legal measures to cut judges’ pay will also be voted on by the Dáil this week.
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Nov 28th 2011, 8:30 AM
# Referendums
Amendment on Oireachtas inquiries is defeated
However, Brendan Howlin indicated earlier that we haven’t heard the end of the issue – and we may go to the polls on a new version.
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Oct 29th 2011, 8:17 PM
# Referendums
Referendum on judges' pay is passed with huge majority
However, nearly 38,000 votes were spoiled in the vote to change the Constitution to allow the cutting of judicial salaries.
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Oct 29th 2011, 7:43 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Liveblog: Michael D Higgins elected President - as it happened
With the support of over a million voters, Michael D Higgins was named Ireland’s ninth president in Dublin Castle. Here’s how a historical day’s events unfolded.
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Oct 29th 2011, 3:16 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Liveblog: The 2011 Presidential election count, Day 2: 9am-3:15pm
Michael D Higgins creeps towards the quota as the Fourth Count results begin to come in. Keep up with all the results, news and analysis on our continuing liveblog
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Oct 29th 2011, 2:15 PM
# Referendums
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.
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Oct 24th 2011, 9:02 AM
# October 27
Kenny, Gilmore speak out for Yes vote in two referenda
The government leaders come out in force as the Irish Council for Civil Liberties hails declining support for Oireachtas inquiries.
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Oct 23rd 2011, 3:09 PM
Voices
Column: Cutting judges’ pay has a price – and it’s not worth it
A Yes vote on Thursday won’t benefit anyone much – but it will mean a serious compromise to our constitution, writes Sinéad Keogh.
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Oct 22nd 2011, 8:15 PM
# Constitution
Referendums confirmed on Oireachtas inquiries and judges' pay
Minister Phil Hogan has suggested that unemployed people could be given jobs at polling stations during the ballots.
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Sep 26th 2011, 5:45 PM
# Judicial Pay
Retired judge to oversee referendum on judges' pay
Bryan MacMahon, formerly of the High Court, will chair the Referendum Commission overseeing next month’s referendum.
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Sep 6th 2011, 2:25 PM
# Referendum
Top judges face 23pc pay cut if referendum is passed - Shatter
The minister publishes draft legislation to cut judges’ pay, which will be enacted if the public approves October’s referendum.
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Aug 4th 2011, 2:54 PM
# Judges Pay
New Chief Justice rejects €38k pay rise
Chief Justice Susan Denham says the judiciary does not oppose a referendum allowing their pay to be cut – and has refused a pay rise of €38,044.
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Jul 25th 2011, 8:35 PM
# Referendum
Cabinet approves autumn referendum on allowing pay cuts for judges
The Cabinet approves plans for a public vote on removing the safeguard for judges’ pay, alongside the Presidential election.
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Jun 14th 2011, 1:00 PM