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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 10h

A tourist who stole a large chunk of an ancient Greek column in the 1960s has returned it more than half a century later.

And finally… good sport

A tourist who stole a large chunk of an ancient Greek column in the 1960s has returned it more than half a century later.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 10h

A developer has launched legal action against the government over a collapsed deal to convert two Dublin buildings into international protection accommodation centres.

Legal action brought over collapse of IPAS deal

A developer has launched legal action against the government over a collapsed deal to convert two Dublin buildings into international protection accommodation centres.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 10h

Landmark legislation transposing the controversial EU Pact on Migration and Asylum into Irish law is to be scrutinised in the Oireachtas this afternoon.

Pre-legislative scrutiny of landmark asylum and immigration bill to begin

Landmark legislation transposing the controversial EU Pact on Migration and Asylum into Irish law is to be scrutinised in the Oireachtas this afternoon.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 10h

The UK Supreme Court has today begun the first of three days of hearings in a significant appeal in a case concerning controversial legislation on the legacy of the Troubles.

UK Supreme Court begins hearing Troubles legacy appeal

The UK Supreme Court has today begun the first of three days of hearings in a significant appeal in a case concerning controversial legislation on the legacy of the Troubles.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 11h

A trainee lawyer from Germany was recently hosted in Dublin for four weeks by corporate law firm BHSM LLP.

BHSM LLP hosts German trainee for four weeks

A trainee lawyer from Germany was recently hosted in Dublin for four weeks by corporate law firm BHSM LLP.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 11h

The Mental Health Commission (MHC) has launched a public consultation to help inform the development of the first national standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the history of the State.

Consultation launched on first national standards for CAMHS

The Mental Health Commission (MHC) has launched a public consultation to help inform the development of the first national standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the history of the State.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 11h

Northern Ireland’s High Court has dismissed an application for judicial review arising from an inquest concerning the death of Anthony Doris in 1991.

NI High Court: ‘Ludicrous’ application for judicial review arising from IRA member’s inquest dismissed

Northern Ireland’s High Court has dismissed an application for judicial review arising from an inquest concerning the death of Anthony Doris in 1991.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 11h

Barrister and Employers Federation Northern Ireland managing director Peter Bloch has passed away.

Peter Bloch

Barrister and Employers Federation Northern Ireland managing director Peter Bloch has passed away.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 12h

A charter flight has removed 23 people to Romania following criminal convictions in Ireland.

Charter flight removes 23 people to Romania

A charter flight has removed 23 people to Romania following criminal convictions in Ireland.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 14h

Global law firm Clyde & Co has promoted Bernadette Raleigh to partner and head of casualty in Ireland.

Bernadette Raleigh promoted to partner at Clyde & Co

Global law firm Clyde & Co has promoted Bernadette Raleigh to partner and head of casualty in Ireland.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 14h

Lawyers and judges are facing “violence, death threats and rape threats” as part of a “rising tide of intimidation”, bars and law societies across the UK have warned in a joint statement.

UK lawyers and judges facing ‘violence, death threats and rape threats’

Lawyers and judges are facing “violence, death threats and rape threats” as part of a “rising tide of intimidation”, bars and law societies across the UK have warned in a joint statement.

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Lucinda Soon @lucindasoon.com · 4d

Dear Sirs,

If you are still doing this, stop it. Updated D&I guidance from the Law Society of England and Wales.

Thank you.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 1d

Northern Ireland’s top community radio station for the LGBT+ community says it has been left “truly baffled” after a regulator ruled that it does not broadcast enough LGBT+ content.

And finally… mixed signals

Northern Ireland’s top community radio station for the LGBT+ community says it has been left “truly baffled” after a regulator ruled that it does not broadcast enough LGBT+ content.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 1d

Solicitors in England and Wales have been advised to stop using “Dear Sirs” at the start of correspondence.

England: Solicitors told to drop ‘Dear Sirs’

Solicitors in England and Wales have been advised to stop using “Dear Sirs” at the start of correspondence.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 1d

The Law Society of Northern Ireland and the Bar of Northern Ireland have jointly condemned attempts to intimidate Naomi Long in her home.

Northern Ireland legal professions condemn intimidation of Naomi Long

The Law Society of Northern Ireland and the Bar of Northern Ireland have jointly condemned attempts to intimidate Naomi Long in her home.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 1d

Northern Ireland firm Carson McDowell has promoted Faye Phillips, Le-ann Campbell, Rachael McAdorey and Rosie Timoney to its partnership.

Four promoted to partner at Carson McDowell

Northern Ireland firm Carson McDowell has promoted Faye Phillips, Le-ann Campbell, Rachael McAdorey and Rosie Timoney to its partnership.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 1d

William Fry lawyers Rachel Hayes, David Cullen and Aoife Keenan examine a CJEU ruling clarifying what constitutes personal data when transferring pseudonymised information externally.

Analysis: The art of staying anonymous confirmed – European court decides

William Fry lawyers Rachel Hayes, David Cullen and Aoife Keenan examine a CJEU ruling clarifying what constitutes personal data when transferring pseudonymised information externally.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 1d

Business law firm Mason Hayes & Curran has appointed Norman Fitzgerald as a partner in the firm’s dispute resolution team. @mhc.ie

Mason Hayes & Curran appoints Norman Fitzgerald as partner

Business law firm Mason Hayes & Curran has appointed Norman Fitzgerald as a partner in the firm’s dispute resolution team.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 1d

Legal academic Professor Deirdre Madden has been appointed as chairperson of the board of the newly-established Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority (AHRRA).

Professor Deirdre Madden chairing assisted human reproduction regulator

Legal academic Professor Deirdre Madden has been appointed as chairperson of the board of the newly-established Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority (AHRRA).

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 1d

The High Court has quashed a decision of An Coimisiún Pleanála which refused a grant of planning permission for a dwelling in County Dublin to a local woman who operated a nearby hairdressing salon.

High Court: ‘Ironic’ rejection of planning permission for rural dwelling quashed

The High Court has quashed a decision of An Coimisiún Pleanála which refused a grant of planning permission for a dwelling in County Dublin to a local woman who operated a nearby hairdressing salon.

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Andrew Cutting @andrewcutting.coe.int · 5d

Former UK Supreme Court President on leaving the #ECHR:

“It would be a disaster for Europe… it’s one of the greatest achievements of European civilisation since the Second World War. The Convention put into language the rights everybody ought to have.”

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Baroness Hale warns against ECHR withdrawal

Former Supreme Court President Baroness Hale delivered a powerful defence of the European Convention on Human Rights in the latest episode of a podcast hosted by Baroness Chakrabarti, warning that lea...

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 4d

A lawyer who hurled his shoe at India’s chief justice has been suspended from practice.

And finally… instant karma

A lawyer who hurled his shoe at India’s chief justice has been suspended from practice.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 4d

The European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe have strongly reaffirmed their unequivocal opposition to the death penalty, in all cases and in all circumstances.

Europe unites against the death penalty

The European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe have strongly reaffirmed their unequivocal opposition to the death penalty, in all cases and in all circumstances.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 4d

The PSNI’s chief constable called for transparency on the deadly 1994 RAF Chinook crash amid growing calls for a judge-led public inquiry.

PSNI chief constable calls for transparency on 1994 RAF Chinook crash

The PSNI’s chief constable called for transparency on the deadly 1994 RAF Chinook crash amid growing calls for a judge-led public inquiry.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 4d

William Fry was named FinTech Professional Advisor or Team of the Year at last night’s prestigious National FinTech Awards 2025 at the Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin.

William Fry recognised at FinTech awards

William Fry was named FinTech Professional Advisor or Team of the Year at last night’s prestigious National FinTech Awards 2025 at the Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin.

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