Legal News

DEPOSIT PROTECTION SCHEME FOR RENTERS

The Minister of State for Housing, Mr. Willie Penrose, has reportedly asked the PRTB to investigate whether there is a need to introduce a deposit protection scheme for people who rent properties.

EARLY RELEASE CONSIDERED TO DEAL WITH PRISON CRISIS

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter considering releasing long-term prisoners earlier than planned in an effort to ease prison overcrowding.

NEW LEGISLATION TO FACILITATE INVESTIGATIONS INTO WHITE COLLAR CRIME

The provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 2011 relating to the investigation of white collar crime will come into effect on Tuesday 9th August.

JURIES TO BE AIDED IN WHITE COLLAR CRIME TRIALS

Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Mr. Alan Shatter has signed into effect a measure which will assist juries in their deliberations in complex theft and fraud trials.

JUDGE SUSAN DENHAM APPOINTED CHIEF JUSTICE

Government nominates Mrs. Susan Denham for appointment as next Chief Justice.

STRONGER POWERS FOR CAB

Minister for Justice indicates that the powers of the Criminal Assets Bureau will be increased under forthcoming legislation.

BARRISTERS SEEK TO POSTPONE CUTS IN FEES

Bar Council appeals to Minister for Justice Alan Shatter to postpone changes in the criminal legal aid scheme.

TOP JUDGE PUSHES FOR MEDIATION INSTEAD OF LITIGATION

THE Chief Justice has appealed to the Government to promote mediation as an alternative to costly court litigation.

TECH-LAW GENIUS UNVEILS CRASH APP

A TECHIE Tallaght solicitor has created a unique accident-recording application for the iPhone.

JUDGE PREFERS PIG TO BANKERS

A District Court Judge with a reputation for being outspoken has made clear his feelings for bankers, saying he would rather lie in a gutter with a pig than meet one of them.

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