Supreme Court Deliver Important Decision on Domino’s Drivers
Recently, there has been much talk about Domino’s Pizza and the Supreme Court, two institutions which rarely go hand in hand. Last month, however, the Supreme Court delivered a highly…
Should Students care about the “Hate Speech” Bill?
The Irish government’s plan to introduce the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022 has recently generated much controversy. The legislation could have serious implications…
New Bill to Amend Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking Laws
Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, announces government approval to publish the General Scheme of Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022. The Bill forms part of McEntee’s third…
Public Drinking: Laws Surrounding Those Sunny Summer Pints
We’ve all been there, the embarrassment of standing aside, watching as a Garda pours out your can and sends you on your way. With the weather getting warmer and pubs…
Protecting the Rights of Student Nurses as Students
It is an undeniable fact that student nurses in this country are being exploited, especially evident now, in the midst of a pandemic. However, while there have been mass calls…
Harris Leads Consultation on Higher Education Authority Legislation Reform
Simon Harris has launched a stakeholder consultation on the reform of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) legislation. A report on this reform has also been published by the Department of…
The Position of Undergraduate Interns in Ireland
While much has been written about the unsatisfactory position of graduate interns in Ireland and the JobBridge scheme, with deadlines fast approaching for summer internships this article will explore some…
Child Welfare | A Wasted Opportunity
A spotlight has been shone on the state of child welfare in Ireland with the recent re-emergence of the mother and baby homes scandal and so it is now prudent…
Defamation, Media, and Mental Health; What is defamation?
With the focus on men’s mental health this November, there really is no better time to consider the negative effects of online comments on mental health and the law that…
Reduction in NQ Lawyer Salaries Causes Concern Over UK Law Internships
Renowned UK law firms such as Slaughter & May, Linklaters, Clifford Chance, Allen & Overy, and Clyde & Co have all announced changes to their legal recruitment positions, as internship…
Explaining the Law Surrounding Sexual Assault and Consent
Simon Harris described issues of consent and sexual violence as ‘a real epidemic in our country,’ while speaking at a meeting with the National Advisory Committee on sexual harassment and…
Historic Win For Climate Activists in Irish Supreme Court
The Supreme Court quashed the government’s National Mitigation Plan 2017 on Friday, the 22nd of June on the grounds that it lacks specificity on tackling Climate Change and it does…