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A public consultation is seeking views on legislative changes requested by some people whose births were illegally registered. Illegal birth registration occurs where the persons named on a child’s birth certificate are the “adoptive parents” and not in fact the child’s birth

Irish Legal News is enjoying a spring boost with several milestones to be reached in March. On LinkedIn, our popular page is poised to exceed 33,000 followers, while subscribers to our free daily newsletter have risen to over 12,000.

Robert Shiels reviews a new book on a man now seen as fascism's first adherent. Antoine de Vallombrosa, Marquis de Morès, was the first late modern politician in the West to emerge politically as a populist, an antisemite, and what might now be called a fascist militiaman.

Pádraig Langsch sets out proposals to improve efficiency in the District Court without sacrificing fairness. In my last opinion published on 26 February in Irish Legal News, I commented on the minister for justice’s proposal to introduce a flat‑fee system in District Court criminal le

Northern Ireland’s Court of Appeal has upheld orders of the High Court quashing decisions providing for the early release on licence of Robert Clarke. Delivering judgment for the Court of Appeal, Lord Justice Adrian Colton explained: “It would be an absurdity for a declaration of eligibi

Our hand-curated weekly round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school | BBC News

The head priest and dean of a 150-year-old church has been charged with shoplifting a four-figure sum's worth of trading cards. The Very Rev Aidan Smith, dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh, is alleged to have stolen 27 packs of baseballs cards from a Walmart.

Stoney Road Press is pleased to launch: View of the Four Courts and Liffey, Dublin by artist Martin Mooney.

Ireland is facing EU infringement proceedings after missing a deadline related to its national building renovation plan (NBRP). The European Commission yesterday said it has sent a letter of formal notice to Ireland and 18 other member states who had failed to submit their draft NBRPs to the Commiss

A member of Irish-language rap group Kneecap will not face trial in England for an alleged terrorism offence following a court victory. The English High Court yesterday found that a judge was right to find that he had no jurisdiction to try a charge against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who perf

Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) is working with justice sector partners in Zambia to improve access to justice by bringing court hearings directly into correctional facilities. Across Zambia, pressure on the justice system has contributed to long delays for detainees awaiting trial. Zambia&rs

Dear Editor, The State, the Judiciary and the legal professions have been most fortunate in having benefitted from the wisdom and professionalism, as well as the courteous and considerate manner, of the past and current incumbents of the Master’s Court.

Catherine Allen, Aoiffe Moran and Lauren McCausland of Mason Hayes & Curran examine developments on the powers of the courts to restrict serial and vexatious litigation. The recent Supreme Court decision of M v M [2026] IESC 2 provides welcome clarity, and reaffirmation of the law concernin

Solicitor and former investigative journalist Roman Shortall has established a new firm, Shortall Law. Mr Shortall, who practises in public and regulator law, previously worked as an investigative journalist with The Ditch, which he co-founded.

Limerick firm Dundon Callanan LLP has promoted Elisa McMahon to managing partner. Ms McMahon joined the firm as a trainee nearly 20 years ago and has progressed through the firm to partnership, building a strong reputation for her legal expertise and leadership.