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An 81-year-old man has been unsuccessful in his application for leave to appeal both the severity of his sentence of six years' imprisonment and his conviction for chronic abuse of eight of his children. He argued that the judge had erred in refusing his application to vacate his guilty plea after h

Paul McGarry SC Brexit poses "significant opportunities" to the Irish legal profession, according to The Bar of Ireland.

Children's Minister Dr Katherine Zappone Children's Minister Dr Katherine Zappone is seeking legal advice over a proposed law to prevent adopted children from contacting their birth parents if given their birth certificate.

Susan Wyer William Fry has reported a 100 per cent retention rate of trainees to newly-qualified solicitors.

Three more lawyers in the private client team at Cleaver Fulton Rankin have become fully-qualified Trust and Estate Practitioners.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald Garda supervisors and managers are "responsible for what goes on on their watch", Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has told the Association of Garda Superintendents (AGSI).

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald A new law introducing electronic monitoring for sex offenders could be in place by Spring, Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has said.

Brendan McDonald A lawyer who joined investment body IDA Ireland as a property solicitor in 2012 has been appointed its regional manager for South East Ireland.

Andrew Langdon QC The reality of court proceedings is being “grossly distorted” as a result of waning court reporter numbers, a barrister has warned.

The High Court has granted an order pursuant to the Rules of the Superior Court, joining the Official Liquidator of a company to proceedings brought by a creditor of the liquidated company. In the ongoing proceedings, the creditor has alleged that the two former company directors were improperly pai

Jobs Minister Mary Mitchell O'Connor The Government has approved draft legislative proposals which include a prohibition on zero hour contracts in most circumstances.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald The Domestic Violence Bill 2017 will not create a specific offence of domestic abuse, Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has said.

Tony McGillicuddy Legal professionals are increasingly concerned about the influence of the Internet on juries in criminal trials, The Irish Times reports.

John Finucane Belfast solicitor John Finucane, a son of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane, will run for election to Westminster in North Belfast.

Stuart Sproule Belfast firm MKB Law has announced the appointment of Stuart Sproule to its business and commercial law team.