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Threaded here and below are the top cases covered by Eoin Carolan SC;
@TomHickeyDCU
and Ailbhe O'Neill SC at the UCD Constitutional Law [Annual] Review for 2023. I usually pin this for FE1 or KI students - so here it is.
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Our third child, a son, was born today at 13:40 at the National Maternity Hospital. His name is Henry. My wife
@viviennemwalsh
is a total legend. Welcome Baby Henry!
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On Trumps legal challenges, some of which have been thrown out already:
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Just had my first Covid-19 vaccination shot - Pfizer/BioNTech or Comirnaty. Not going to lie, pretty happy about it.
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@JenanneGore
@MichaelDHiggins
@BrodHiggins
This tweet really just says it all. Juxtaposed against the crazed rantings coming from Washington, we are a very lucky nation. Thanks for sharing.
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@gavreilly
My all time favourite and where cabinet needs to be (but also an analogy for FF Parliamentary Party Meetings):
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Well, I’m a very humans of Dublin moment earlier. A lad in his teens/early twenties was standing at the platform in Connolly Station.
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Remembering Paul Anthony McDermott SC today. A year has hurtled past - and what a year it has been. I have to say I’d have loved to have read column or two of his in recent months.
I’m very sorry to hear of the death of my colleague Paul Anthony McDermott. He was an outstanding barrister, an entertaining lecturer and an incisive commentator. His death at such a young age is a tragedy for everyone who knew him, but particularly his wife and young children.
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John Bercow is due on the Late Late tomorrow. I think I might have to record that.
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If there was a moral, I guess it is that people are generally genuinely good. It is also, that a few moments taken can make a huge difference to people!
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The CJEU hears a case entitled G.D. tomorrow involving the retention of call data, under the Communications (Retention of Data) Act, 2011.
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Latest typically Irish interpretation of GDPR rules. Peak silliness and indeed pique for anyone working in this area. Seriously lads.
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Michaelmas Law term commences tomorrow. The Glenroe music is very loud, very loud indeed.
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A boxset they said, well it arrived. Penguin Little Black Classics.
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Hogan J in full flight mode here. Judgment dealing with injunctions; Art 8 ECHR; Art 40.5 Inviolability of dwelling; and the concept of the home. It seems the application of the ECHR mentioned by O’Donnell CJ has had a fast forward.
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“Cead MALE Fáilte” - Freudian.
Excitement is building among the 80K+ pilgrims as we prepare to give
@Pontifex
a big Cead Male Fáilte to
@CrokePark
for
#FestivalofFamilies
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RIP Thomas Kinsella - A poet next to Kavanagh and the greats in the Sounding anthology.
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@janeruffino
Hold your baby. Hold her tight. These are unique moments. If it feels like cheating, it is. It’s cheating the rest of the world of the bond you are forming with her. To hell with everything else. There is no rule book other than to enjoy it.
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The Dail/Houses maybe in recess, but until Covid-19 goes into recess there should be no rest, no end to communications and a very clear sense of leadership. Not feeling it.
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Took dinner last night
@ChapterOneByMV
and had the tasting menu ‘blind’. Believe the hype - it is next level dining.
If it isn’t a three star venue in the next round or shortly thereafter I’ll be quite surprised.
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On the eve of Bloomsday - Joyce captures the lockdown desires of many:
“I was blue mouldy for the want of that pint. Declare to God I could hear it hit the pit of my stomach with a click."
Ulysses, Chapter 12, Cyclops episode.
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This lad arrived in the post today. He’s a traditionalist. A good friend and colleague sent it to me to mark an occasion!
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Wasn’t planning this of a Wednesday, but I just adopted a Rhino 🦏 for the nippers.
#SaveDublinZoo
We need you to
#SaveDublinZoo
There are tonnes of ways to show your support, check them all out here
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This is awful news. RIP Frank.
Senior legal figure Frank Callanan dies aged 65 via
@IrishTimes
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Geography professor
@ZhangChaosheng
shares his stunning photos of Galway and tells how his landscape photography helped him feel truly at home in Ireland - I say artist 👍
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GDPR is three years old today. Five if you count full term gestation. As only we can in Ireland, we’ve had some great craic with it as a piece of legislation.
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District Court Judgment by Judge Cody on careless driving and duress (of all things), worth a look if you’re into that sort of thing.
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My submission said to rename it as The Norris Library. Simply after and in honour of Senator David Norris. You can love him or hate him, but he is of the parish and I believe it’s fitting.
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Are any of the characters in Little Britain loosely based around any recently elected UK MEPs?
@RealMattLucas
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Glad you’re discussing the Apple tax money.
First question: do you understand what an escrow account means and its effect?
#TonightVMTV
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His Honour Judge John O’Conor awards €2K non-material damages in a GDPR data breach claim in the below written judgment.
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This is not David’s first Force Majeure thread or outing. In fact, he’s an expert on such clauses. It’s worth a read when it all emerges.
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Apropos of wrong and negative spinning on Broadband demand - thanks to Aaron O’Reilly for the clip.
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@UCDLawSchool
The Leading Constitutional Cases of 2020 by
@constitution_ly
[A Thread]
Below is a long thread from me on the various cases covered off today by Professor Eoin Carolan S.C. at the UCD Law School Constitutional Law Update.
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The pier in Dun Laoghaire slightly earlier today. Flat calm in places. My little companions wanted to race me down and back. They won all races (as they always do)!
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Just received my copy of David Staunton’s latest edition of Drunken Driving. The Preface contains two important messages. A tribute to a greatly missed colleague whose anniversary is next Monday, and a message about work in past 14 months, in what is a very collegiate profession.
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Habemus scúps!
White smoke rises over St James’s Gate: traditional signal to the faithful that the pubs will be open again soon.
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Swanning around by the ‘Jerry Lee Luas’ track.
“Name and address please?!”
Reply: “Ryan Gosling.”
“Yeh, right”
Reply: “Seriously Garda”
“The purpose of your business?”
Reply: “the chicken’s on a day off”
“I’ll let you away with a caution, take more care when crossing the road”
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On the walk! Last one for 2021. This is Powerscourt Waterfall in almost full flow.
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@sjanemurf
Get well soon
@sjanemurf
‘s friend. You’re valued, you’re wanted and you’re loved. Something will come along and the fog will clear.
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Neary’s.
When all this is over and it’s safe to travel again - where’s the first place you’ll go?
I’ll start - Sorrento, Italy 🇮🇹 🍝 ☀️
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I signed up to the Pro Bono Pledge Ireland earlier. Firmly believe that the legal profession should give of its talent and time when it can to assist those who need it.
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Reynolds J has handed down a written judgment today on the subject of privilege, or more correctly privileges (in various forms), legal advice; litigation; and common interest privilege arising. The case is ODCE v FAI & Delaney.
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Time flies - 4 years ago. It was some day in London - a quick trip. Very warm and very enjoyable.
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South African TV anchor wins the Internet for today.
Good morning from the greatest most beautiful “shithole country” in the world!!!
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High Court judge David Barniville nominated to Court of Appeal
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A welcome message to revive at any time - even if phonetically presented by No 1.
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I know it was taken yesterday, but here’s a clip of Glendalough where I will take a decent walk once restrictions are lifted. Followed by
@wicklowheather
in Laragh (nearby).
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I was happy to do a small amount of legal work with the team on this project. The stories from the Tuam Mother & Baby Home are harrowing - and not and so long ago.
“I don’t use the word home. It was never a home…. Institution is the word I use.” Listen to the story of Teresa O’Sullivan, Survivor of the Tuam Mother & Baby Home in our Tuam Oral History podcast: or search NUI Galway wherever you get your podcasts.
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It’s times like this you’d miss Paul Anthony McDermott SC’s ascerbic yet very witty take on current affairs. ⛳️
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And, here we are …. 🔥 we are using AI to do X - please advise.
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Took this in 2014, only getting around to framing in now. Yep - it’s Ben. But looks more like the Irish Ayres Rock.
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This wins the Internet for me today.
A lot of people havnt seen the full video just incase you havnt here it is
Watch and enjoy 🙌🏻🤗
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Not on the walk!
🌊 Waves overtopping the East Pier at Dún Laoghaire Harbour just now
🌊
#StormBarra
is still with us and an Orange Warning is still in place for maritime areas
🛑 Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry!
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@ciarakellydoc
@IrishRail
That’s a really nice thing that the driver did. It could have easily been sent to lost property but the driver possibly understood the requirement and the stress not having the bag might cause. Extra mile award.
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Important case. Hogan J dissents and provides an interesting assessment of: 1. Role of the Jury; 2. Kinds/levels of damages awards; 3. Role of the Oireachtas; and 4. his view of what should be awarded.
Important Supreme Court judgments on defamation law today - Aer Lingus pilot awarded €202,500 damages by majority Supreme Court for defamation after a higher jury award was cut to €76,500 by the Court of Appeal. via
@IrishTimes
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Eoghan writes a great thread. These are some of the reasons I support the withdrawal of services at the criminal bar happening today. Yes, it’s not ideal. Yes, it’s inconvenient. It is high time this issue was addressed and rebalanced throughout the legal system.
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Turbary rights, not Tubridy rights. It’s literally the difference between turf cutting and the Late Late.
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Three sisters called to the Bar of Ireland together on the same day
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Of all of the savagery over the years, the kidnapping of dentist John O’Grady in Cabinteely, the severing of his fingers, and the fear experienced in Dublin as a result of the perpetrators being on the run - in my lifetime. Is enough for me. Rest of the list just adds to it.
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American tourist to young girl:
“Hey, is the weather always like this in the summer?”
Young girl: “How would I know, I’m only nine!”
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It was a great privilege to be hosted by
@LindaDoyle
Provost of
@tcddublin
for the launch of the second edition of Defamation Law in Ireland today by
@nevillecox16
and Eoin McCullough SC. The text was launched by Attorney General Paul Gallagher SC and has already been cited 1/3
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Two important CoA decisions on the role of expert witnesses handed down today.
Judgment by Noonan J:
Judgment by Collins J (with Binchy J in agreement):
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Our four yo made the bread today. Colour of finished product slightly higher than perhaps necessary.
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Anyone wishing to get an advocacy class on here. Just watch a few of the Hugo Keith KC clips from the Covid Inquiry today. Effortless, prepared, metronomic pace, and lethal. The question switch and the bounce is notable. It’s top drawer.
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@faisalislam
@TomBoadle
Well, this is evidence, as though Any was ever required, that
#brexit
is a really bad idea. Project Fear versus project reality.
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Frank Callanan: Distinguished barrister and historian of note via
@IrishTimes
this appears to be Eugene Gleeson’s tribute which was well delivered at Westland Row church.
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Paul Anthony McDermott obituary: Leading lawyer and academic destined for the bench
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DPP v Independent Newspapers Ireland Ltd. & Ors [2003] IEHC 624 (7 March 2003) is the case where Justice Kelly sets out the law on sub judice and when it commences, in addition to periods prior to the proffering of and appearance to answer charges.
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This was an excellent session. As usual, the top Constitutional Law cases from 2022 were presented and delivered by Eoin Carolan SC. I set all of the cases mentioned out below - after the key themes for the year.
2pm-4.30pm TODAY Thu 19 Jan
@constitution_ly
Constitutional Law Update: 2022 in review
Speakers include: Eoin Carolan SC,
@TomHickeyDCU
Brian Foley SC
@odowdt
; Topics include: Costello v Government of Ireland, future of proportionality, tort damages
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Irish Constitutional Law Christmas, but in October. President makes Article 26 reference to the Supreme Court of the Judicial Appointments Commissions Bill. 🎄
Following consultation with the Council of State, and having given further consideration to the advice offered to him, President Higgins has decided, under Article 26 of the Constitution, to refer the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022 to the Supreme Court
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Just doing a quick re-share. Irish College Gaeltacht period is upon us.
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More on Higgins. The Supreme Court has proposed 5 Categories or brackets of defamation awards (156 - 161 of MacMenamin J judgment):
1. 0 to €50K - moderate;
2. €50K to €125K - medium;
3. €125K to €199K - serious;
4. €200K – €300K - top end
5. Exceptional cases. 1/3
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Bono: "Every time I clap my hands, a child in Africa dies!"
Dub: "Stop bleedin' clappin' then!"
@OverheardDublin
(Slane actually)
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Trinity Term plant. The authors are both clever and energetic colleagues.
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