Mary Carolan
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Legal Affairs Correspondent, Irish Times. Any opinions expressed are my own. Interests include ethics, social justice and human rights. And craic!
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High Court has refused permission to John Waters and Gemma O'Doherty to challenge Covid-19 laws.
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High Court has ruled Gemma O'Doherty and John Waters must pay the State and Oireachtas' legal costs of opposing their failed bid for permission to challenge the Covid-19 emergency laws. Costs relate to a two day hearing last month.
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In refusing leave to Gemma O'Doherty/John Waters to challenge Covi-19 laws, the High Court said: "Unsubstantiated opinion, speeches, empty rhetoric and a bogus historic parallel are not a substitute for facts."
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Personal news - I'm delighted to say I've been appointed Legal Affairs Correspondent of
@IrishTimes
. Sincere thanks to all who assisted me during my years of court reporting, I'm hoping for your continued support in my new role.
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As the holder of a degree in classics, I love this letter (from a scientist) published in
@PrivateEyeNews
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The generosity of Irish people is self evident from the huge sums donated via
@RTELateLateShow
But it's not a charity issue. We need to loudly demand that children and vulnerable adults get the services they need, and are entitled to, as a matter of right.
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She's the best of us,head and shoulders above the online trolls.
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High Court has described a parallel drawn by Gemma O'Doherty/John Waters between the Covid-19 laws and Nazi Germany as "absurd and offensive". Court has refused them permission to challenge the laws.
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Got sad news today that my 98-year-old friend Bridgie has died. She had a hard life, was informally adopted, lost two children to suicide. She was stoic and feisty to the end. RIP Bridgie
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Came across this scene this evening, a brave young asylum seeker (in blue blanket) jumped into the Liffey, along with a Garda, to save a woman who had fallen into the river. Dublin fire brigade confirmed all three are ok, thankfully. 🙏
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Congratulations to
@SusanMcKay15
on her appointment as Press Ombudsman. An inspired choice.
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Hoping the Garda declaration that a man arrested following Ashling Murphy's murder has been released and eliminated as a suspect might concentrate minds, including on Twitter, against rushing to judgment in this and other cases.
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I put a lot of work into some of these delisted articles...Google ‘delists’ Irish Times articles and images about Seán Quinn and his family. via
@IrishTimes
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The Marian Finucane documentary gives a great insight into the uphill task facing women seeking equality in so many spheres in Ireland. Women Today was groundbreaking. The struggle isn't over.
#marian
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Can we stop demonising No voters please? They also include mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, nieces etc. A mature society recognises people can have sincere ethical, religious and moral objections to abortion. Let's not go back to the intolerance of 1983.
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Inis Oírr tonight, just two more days on this magical island. Back to Four Courts on Monday for what looks to be a very interesting new law term. All good things..
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There's a simple explanation and all court reporters know it. Addresses of charged persons are published to distinguish them from any person of the same name. Considerations of accuracy and our libel laws dictate this long established practice.
People who brag about the quality of Irish journalism: why was it necessary for the IT to publish the addresses of the 2 women arrested for quarantine violations but not those of the CEO of the Beacon or the Master of the Coombe? "Public interest"? Or classist misogyny?
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Ms Justice Mary Irvine has been nominated by Cabinet as next High Court president, the first female judge to be nominated for that post.
@iwla_ie
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Am hearing the Cabinet has chosen a female judge as the next president of the High Court, which would mark the first time a woman has held the position. Announcement expected later today.
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I remember a judge asking a troubled 16 year old girl in court what exactly did she want. "I just want someone to be there for me, no matter what," was her reply. We all need to be kinder when people are struggling with their demons.
#TheHardestHit
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My mother died in a road collision on a February night 21 years ago. Grief has long tentacles. Please be careful out there.
19 people were killed on Irish roads last February - causing heartbreak for loved ones. Working together, we can save lives.
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Mr Justice Gerard Hogan has been nominated by government for appointment to the Supreme Court. I suspect this news will be very well received.
@TheBarofIreland
@LawSocIreland
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Mother weeps in High Court as judge is told the lack of adolescent psychiatric beds means her suicidal teenage daughter, who suffered 'unspeakable' abuse as a child, must stay in busy A&E bed, then be moved to adult psych bed and hopefully get adolescent bed next week.
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Supreme Court has formally declared the absolute ban on the right to work for asylum seekers is unconstitutional.
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Judges and lawyers turned out en masse at the Four Courts today to say farewell to Chief Justice Frank Clarke, who retires today. Story later
@IrishTimes
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High Court has ordered Twitter to disclose information to Fastway Couriers aimed at helping it identify who is behind an 'abusive' parody account which most recently operated as Fartway Deliveries Ireland.
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Delighted to win merit award in
@LawSociety
Justice Media Awards. Congrats to
@ConorGallaghe_r
on scooping the overall/court reporting awards for Ana Kriegel trial coverage: to Irish Times colleagues
@SorchaPollak
and
@MarkHilliard
and
@KathleenHarris
and all the winners.
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Overwhelmed to have won the overall award with
@SiCarswell
at Justice Media Awards, on top of award in print journalism category, for our feature on the District Courts. Thanks to
@LawSocIreland
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Watching first episode of Mrs America. Cate Blanchett is terrific. The sad bit is that sexist patronising men are still controlling the world.
#MrsAmerica
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Very sad news today - Frank Callanan SC dies aged 65. May he rest in peace. My sympathies to his wife and family. (via
@IrishTimes
)
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Just got permission to tweet this portrait of our only female Chief Justice hanging in Four Courts alongside 10 male Chief Justices.
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Judge has just told Ammi Burke he has never been "harangued" in such a fashion and has, over 30 years, never seen a solicitor conduct themselves as she has in court today when making arguments in the inquiry into her brother Simeon's detention.
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Very happy to be departing the Four Courts today for a much needed holiday in the west. The traditional deluge of last day of term judgments has to be waded through first, including Supreme Court judgment on
@climatecaseire
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Up t 40 judges form guard of honour at Four Courts as Mr Justice Peter Kelly retires today. (via
@IrishTimes
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The High Court has asked Enoch Burke and his school employer to attend before it later today. This might be interesting..
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A welcome development - bualadh bos to the Supreme Court which has begun providing, alongside its detailed judgments, very short summaries outlining core reasons for its decision. Another step towards improving access to justice.
@TheBarofIreland
@LawSocIreland
@flacireland
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Delighted to win a Justice Media Award with
@SiCarswell
for our in depth look at the work of the District Courts.
#JMA
@LawSocIreland
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Congratulations to all 23 barristers taking silk at the Supreme Court today. Special congrats to the five female SCs who get their patents 100 years after women were first admitted to
@TheBarofIreland
Women now make up 40 per cent of the Bar and 17 per cent of SCs.
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It felt very unsafe in the Four Courts today due to the large number of people in and around the Round Hall. This contrasted with the tiny numbers attending hearings over the past few weeks - usually only those directly involved, court staff, lawyers, judges and court reporters.
Statement from the Courts Service: "We are disappointed and appalled that people chose, or organised, today to attend in large numbers, despite not being required to be there - and thus endangered themselves, Gardai, court staff, and court users to infection."
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Happy Christmas to my niece, a nurse,who is working today and who, like all her colleagues, is scandalously underpaid. I hope 2022 will be the year when their work is appropriately valued.
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The attacks on Kitty Holland are appalling and are nothing more than a cynical bid to use misinformation to destroy truth. I totally support Kitty and Dara MacDonaill, colleagues with integrity.
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From what I see in the courts, extra prison spaces are not the answer to the complex crime problem. Adequate resourcing of mental health, addiction and community services should be a bigger priority.
No extra prison spaces will be delivered beyond previous commitments despite a promise from Simon Harris to expand capacity under his leadership.
#TemporaryTaoiseach
Day 2
#prisons
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Last day of law term..at last! Best wishes on a well-deserved vacation to all in the Four Courts. Can't wait to go west.
@TheBarofIreland
@LawSocIreland
@CourtsServiceIE
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Am glad Lidl has a multicultural and diverse team but just wondering when they will get around to recognising their workers' trade unions?
After offensive and racist tweets from Gemma O’Doherty we have decided to block and report her to
@Twitter
. We are proud of our multicultural & diverse team and our customers. We are proud to work with, and serve, each and every one of them. Everyone is welcome in our store.
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Remembering my much missed mother today. All of those who died in road accidents are much more than statistics.
World Day of Remembrance For Road Traffic Victims to be marked globally on Sunday 15 November
#WDoR2020
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My wonderful niece, a newly qualified nurse, got her first vaccine shot today. She and many student nurses worked on the front line for a pittance during the pandemic. If we learn nothing else from Covid-19, I hope we learn whose work is truly valuable. And pay them properly.
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It is now 1pm and Ammi Burke is still making arguments, two and a half hours later, about who shoild have gone first in making arguments in the continuing inquiry into her brother Simeon's detention. The judge has just asked her is that the 26th time she made the same point.
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Totally agree with Fintan O'Toole. Can we now get together to concentrate on tackling and eliminating economic, educational and health inequalities? I hope politicians and Twitterati will be just as enthusiastic about that.
#CBLive
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High Court judge notes not one woman has been appointed an examiner to any company since examinership was introduced here almost 30 years ago. Judge Robert Haughton has strongly encouraged the appointment of women as examiners and liquidators.
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My profile of Mr Justice Peter Kelly who rerires this week: a fearless legal force for half a century
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Gardai have sealed off both entrances to a street to the side of the Four Courts where today's progress report hearing of the Gemma O'Doherty/John Waters action over the Covid-19 laws is being held. Hearing is being held in court 25 which can be accessed only from Chancery Place
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Sitting in a small court in the Four Courts as a judge reads from a judgment. Impossible to keep the recommended social distance. Why can't judgments be published online with no need for parties to attend court? They will ultimately be published online.
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Looking over to Ben Bulben from the stunning Aughris coastal walk. So wonderful to be back in Co Sligo.
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Lovely Leenane sunset tonight, having a wonderful birthday with my two sisters.
#Staycation2020
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A woman who kept her part-time job after becoming homeless has won her appeal over failure to pay her Jobseekers Allowance over several months because she had not proven "continuous residency" in the relevant Dept Social Protection office catchment area.
@ThresholdIRE
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George Nkencho family initiates High Court personal injury actions for nervous shock against State, Garda Commissioner and Minister for Justice.
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Delighted to see Ms Justice Laffoy being honoured. She has made an immense contribution to Irish society.
#IWD2020
The portrait of Ms J Mary Laffoy unveiled at a dinner celebrating women in law for
#iwd2020
at the king’s inns. Painted by 20 year old Hetty Lawlor.
@TheBarofIreland
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Five senior counsel, including three women, to be appointed as High Court judges. Story soon
@IrishTimes
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Court of Appeal has overturned as "unworkable" a controversial High Court finding that citizenship applicants must have "unbroken" residence here in the year before they apply.
@MigrantRightsIr
@NascIreland
@IACBA_ie
@immigrationIRL
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I was a naive southern student union officer when USI got involved in campaigns for release of the Birmingham 6 and Guildford 4. I learned later of the extent of collusion between British authorities, the RUC and loyalist killing gangs.
#UnquietGraves
is a shocking must watch.
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A parting observation today from retiring Supreme Court Judge Mary Finlay Geoghegan: "You do your best to administer justice but you have to do it in accordance with law and that sometimes puts the brakes on you."
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Finally a name and face can be put on Ms P - Natasha Perie - the young brain dead pregnant mother kept on life support until the High Court ended it the day after Christmas 2014. Her family got an apology in court today. (via
@IrishTimes
)
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Fantastic to see the huge contribution of the Irish Women Workers Union recognised. The laundry women workers strike won a 2 week holiday for all workers. Respect to the IWWU women.
#TheWayWeWere
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High Court rules State is entitled to its costs of failed bids by Charles Byrne and Joanna Jordan to challenge abortion referendum result. Costs of State and Refetendum Commission estimated over €200k. Stay applies to Friday on certification of result to allow Ms Jordan appeal.
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Great to see
@TheBarofIreland
marking the centenary of the entry of the first women to the Irish Bar.
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Well done Emma, calling out the reality of working life for so many journalists in RTE.
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Thinking of my father today. One of the kindest men and hardest workers I ever knew, his health was wrecked by very long work hours and poor conditions. He never complained but he deserved much better treatment. RIP
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Thank you so much, Jennifer, finder of my wallet, and to David for his detective work locating me! And go raibh míle maith agaibh Irish Twitter.
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My piece on the retirement today of a very popular Chief Justice, Frank Clarke. Judges lined up to applaud him prior to tributes in the Supreme Court. via
@IrishTimes
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Delighted to be shortlisted with
@SiCarswell
in the
@LawSocIreland
Justice Media Awards for our piece Inside The District Courts published in
@IrishTimes
. Best wishes to all entrants.
#JMA22
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Bernie has made it to Dublin! He's keeping an eye on the Four Courts from the rear...
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The nomination of Mr Justice Donal O'Donnell, an acknowledged constitutional law expert, as Chief Justice is likely to be very well received. (via
@IrishTimes
)
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We need to speak out with Denise Chaila, stand with all people from black Irish and diverse backgrounds and take seriously the rise of racism and the far right in Ireland. These are dangerous times. All it takes for evil to prosper is to stay silent
#LateLateShow
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Three female senior counsel represented the applicant, the State and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in an important Supreme Court appeal over the lawfulness of the citizenship revocation procedure today. Is that a record?
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Good news, eldest niece has given birth to a healthy baby boy. Both doing well. I'm a grand aunt for a second time this month! Only down side is I've no idea when I'll be able to give him a hug but the important thing is to do all we can to keep everyone healthy.
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Have put this together in the hope of protecting both the right to a fair trial and the public right to have crimes prosecuted.
Q&A: What can you post online when there is an active legal case? via
@IrishTimes
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Mr Justice McKechnie never sought the limelight but he has made an important and lasting contribution to Irish law. Wishing him well on his retirement.
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Delighted to get this award. Thanks to all at
@LawSocIreland
and congrats to all the award winners.
.
@MaryCarolanIT
's beautifully written
@IrishTimes
account, A day trip to the Aran Islands with a District Court Judge, wins this year’s Justice Media Award for Court Reporting – Print / Online. You can read it here:
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Am overwhelmed by all the good wishes on my new appointment. I can't thank you all individually but your support is very much appreciated.
Personal news - I'm delighted to say I've been appointed Legal Affairs Correspondent of
@IrishTimes
. Sincere thanks to all who assisted me during my years of court reporting, I'm hoping for your continued support in my new role.
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Sources suggest the total legal costs of Denis O'Brien's failed defamation case could be as high as €1 million.
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Number in Four Courts Round Hall and court number one for mention of action by John Waters and Gemma O'Doherty now around 100 and are crowded closely together.
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Dublin-based waste collection firm loses its High Court challenge to the Environmental Information Commissioner's decision permitting disclosure of its waste destination data. Full story shortly
@IrishTimes
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Congratulations to Siobhàn Stack SC on her appointment as a judge of the High Court.
@iwla_ie
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Dublin's Belvedere College and many other schools provided "significantly inflated" estimated marks for 2020 Leaving Cert calculated grades process, High Court notes when dismissing lead challenge over final calculated grades model. My full report soon
@IrishTimes
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One word explains these appalling living conditions and inhuman treatment of people - GREED.
#RTEInvestigates
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Wondering, not for the first time, why some lawyers have to take a very lengthy scenic route before they make a basic point??
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Remembering my beloved mother and all other road traffic victims today.
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, takes place this Sunday 17 November 2019 around Ireland. For information on events happening across the country, visit
#WDoR2019
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Court of Appeal finds that social welfare laws preventing payment of child benefit to an Irish citizen child solely on basis of parents immigration status are unconstitutional. It has suspended formal declaration of unconstitutionality for 6 months.
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Glorious day on Inis Oírr but I just made the mistake of looking at the weather forecast...
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Just over one third of the superior courts judges are women. Siobhán Stack nomination means 13 of 41 High Court judges are women.
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Delighted to be among the recipients in the Justice Media Awards, congrats to all, including
@ITWomensPodcast
@sallyhayd
@ConorGallaghe_r
@cescacomyn
and the overall winners Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy for the wonderful podcast
@BBCSounds
, Where is George Gibney?
#JMA
The JMAs recognise the contribution of Court Reporting in print and online formats, with merit certificates for
@shanephelanindo
(
@Independent_ie
), kikid2012 (
@IsFearrAnStar
) and
@MaryCarolanIT
(
@IrishTimes
), while
@cescacomyn
’s reporting for The Currency wins the award.
#JMA21
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€1.6 million raised from the people of Ireland via
#LateLateShow
for
#pietahouse
Wonderful generosity. Thanks too to those great women artists, Mary and Frances Black, Mary Coughlan and Sharon Shannon. Thinking especially tonight of a friend who lost two children to suicide
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Court of Appeal judge Ms Justice Úna Ní Raifeartaigh elected as Ireland’s judge on European Court of Human Rights.
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I spoke to Frank Clarke, who has just retired as Chief Justice, about his life in the law.
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Philomena Lee among five given leave by High Court to challenge aspects of mother and baby homes report (via
@IrishTimes
)
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Had the most wonderful swim in Donabate this evening..the power of the sea to go some way towards overcoming a difficult week.
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For all wondering why holiday in Ireland in August and lamenting the departure of summer. This was the beach at Inis Oírr at 8pm tonight.
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Am told the first woman examiner was appointed today at Dundalk Circuit Court to Drogheda restaurant, Eastern Seaboard. Congrats to Sarah Jane O'Keeffe of Baker Tilly, and her solicitor Barry Lyons, on making history. Hope the examinership succeeds and all 43 jobs are saved.
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I don't like to bring up past atrocities but need to correct
@RTEsport
on
@morningireland
Louth didn't "lose" the Leinster final ten years ago. It was stolen!
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A host of golden daffodils. Thanks to
@DubCityCouncil
parks workers for this cheerful sight in Fairview Park.
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