Sinn Féin has named its TD for Cavan-Monaghan, Matt Carthy, as chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration. The post was one of seven secured by the party. “This committee ...

The Law Society’s finance team has won two prizes at the Irish Accountancy Awards. At the awards ceremony in Dublin last night (1 May), the team was named ‘Finance Team of the Year’. The division also ...

The Supreme Court has delivered judgment in the case of Sweeney v Minister for Justice, Ireland and the Attorney General. The case relates to a man who was questioned, but not charged, in relation to ...

Law firm McCann FitzGerald has made two appointments aimed at strengthening its senior management team amid what it describes as “significant growth” in recent years and confidence about its long-term ...

It is estimated that as many as 25,000 people currently live in some kind of residential care. It is hoped that their cases will be reviewed by the newly created Decision Support Service, once the ...

The International Bar Association (IBA) has expressed its deepest condolences on the passing of Pope Francis earlier this week. “His unwavering commitment to justice and the dignity of all people ...

Qualified barrister Louise O’Donnell has been appointed as chair of the Labour Court after a Public Appointments Service open competition. O’Donnell, a former trade union official, has previously sat ...

Remote work gives legal professionals more flexibility—but it also requires more responsibility. By building smart digital habits, using secure tools, and staying educated, you can protect your ...

With less than three weeks to go, the Law Society is encouraging all legal professionals to continue to register for Calcutta Run charity partners, Dublin Simon Community and the HOPE Foundation.

MOOCs are free, online courses open to all and are part of the Law Society of Ireland’s Public Legal Education initiative. This year’s MOOC will provide participants with an insight into this rapidly ...