Monthly Archives: March 2014

The Role of the Attorney General in the Garda Tapes Controversy

Posted on March 31, 2014 by admin

Dr Seán Ó Conaill One curious aspect of the Garda tapes controversy has been the focus that some commentators have placed upon the role of the Attorney General Máire Whelan and the misunderstandings as to the role of the Attorney. … Continue reading →

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Judicial Pragmatism at the Expense of Language Rights: The Ó Maicín Decision

Posted on March 12, 2014 by admin

Dr Seán Ó Conaill On Thursday March the Supreme Court handed down the long awaited judgment in the Ó Maicín case and held by a majority of four to one that Mr. Ó Maicín was not entitled to an Irish … Continue reading →

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