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# Separation of Powers

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Ireland's former chief justice blasts UK plans to override British and European court judgments
Frank Clarke said the UK Government’s proposals represented a ‘serious attack’ on the rule of law.
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Nov 23rd 2021, 10:45 PM
Chief Scientific Adviser's dual role to be 'decoupled' following concerns over independence
Minister Simon Harris announced a public consultation on science advice will take place early next year.
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Nov 10th 2021, 3:22 PM
Chief Scientific Adviser's dual role should be separated 'to protect independence'
A review of the role is underway, with concerns over a conflict of interest raised since the head of the Government’s science funding agency was appointed.
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Oct 1st 2021, 6:30 AM
Judge didn't know of second function room behind partition: What Seamus Woulfe said about Golfgate dinner
The full report into the Supreme Court judge’s attendance at the event was released today.
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Oct 1st 2020, 7:40 PM
Irish Water to split from Ervia within five years
The water body is to become a standalone utility by the year 2023.
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Jul 16th 2018, 9:46 AM
Column: Why has it taken so long for the DPC to investigate Shatter's Prime Time comment?
It was almost a year ago that a complaint was made about the Minister for Justice telling Prime Time about Mick Wallace being cautioned by a garda over using his mobile phone while driving, writes William Campbell.
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