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Robin Swann, MLA for North Antrim Budget cuts to the Department of Justice have led to an increase in prison deaths, an Ulster Unionist Party MLA has claimed.

Christine Cullen, managing director of Vision-net The number of business insolvencies in Ireland fell below 1,000 last year for the first time since 2008, according to business and credit risk analyst Vision-net.

Minister of State David Stanton The Department of Justice is discussing plans to allow asylum seekers to access the independent Offices of the Ombudsman and the Ombudsman for Children.

Dublin-based Matheson has moved its London offices to 1 Love Lane.

Brian Gormally The Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) celebrated its 35th birthday in 2016, "a busy year" for the human rights group.

Striking Out, Ireland's first home-grown legal TV drama in years, premiered on RTÉ One on Sunday 1 January 2017 - so you'd be forgiven for missing it amid the New Year festivities.

A shoplifter who underestimated the available space in her leggings when she put a frying pan down them and tried to exit an IKEA without paying was apprehended by security. Sierra Coleman, 28, was easily spotted by guards who attempted to detain her as she argued with them despite the frying pan be

A man who converted his passenger van into a motor vehicle has been successful in the High Court, overturning a finding by the Revenue Commissioners that his vehicle had not been significantly changed from its pre-conversion state and therefore remained subject to a higher excise tax under the Finan

Transport Minister Shane Ross The government minister who pushed for legislation to reform Irish judicial appointments has revealed plans to bring EU court appointments within the bill's remit.

An EU-funded project has led to Ireland's first training programme for defence solicitors with a focus on their role in advising suspects detained in Garda custody. Researchers at Dublin City University (DCU) have collaborated with the Law Society of Ireland to develop and deliver the programme.

Ken Murphy The director general of the Law Society of Ireland has defended the salaries of its top executives and president after they were called into question by The Irish Times.

Gerry Daly The funeral of Gerry Daly, managing partner of Francis Hanna & Co Solicitors, took place in Belfast this morning.

Richard Grogan Employment law solicitor Richard Grogan of Richard Grogan & Associates identifies trends in adjudication officers' decisions.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has secured Cabinet backing for legislative proposals dealing with online communications and digital safety, the Irish Independent reports.

The total value of Irish debt judgments fell sharply in 2016 from 2015, according to data compiled by StubbsGazette. There were 3,031 debt judgments recorded in 2016 with a total value of €277.6 million, compared to 4,479 in 2015 with a total value of €567.8 million.