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Constitutional law deals with the basic rights and rules set out in the Constitution of the Republic of Ireland. The Constitution is also frequently referred to by its Gaelic title Bunreacht na hEireann. Laws passed by the government of the day, or actions of state agencies or officials, may be found to be unconstitutional. Only the Superior Courts of the state- The High Court and The Supreme Court- may make a decision on the constitutionality of any disputed matter. The lower courts- The Circuit Courts and the District Courts- are then obliged to follow the interpretations of the Constitution provided by the Superior Courts. Bunreacht na hEireann is not the the supreme legal document in the Republic of Ireland. If there is a conflict between any provision of the Constitution and a provision of European Union Law, EU law will prevail.

Constituencies Constitutional Challenge – Legal Submissions

OUTLINE LEGAL SUBMISSIONS
ON BEHALF OF THE PLAINTIFFS

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Constituencies Constitutional Challenge:REPLY TO DEFENCE

1. The Plaintiffs join issue with the Defence of the Defendants save in so far as the same contains admissions.

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Privacy and the Hustings

Do election candidates have a right to privacy?

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Constituencies Constitutional Challenge – Directions

THE HIGH COURT RECORD NO. 2819P/2007 Between CATHERINE MURPHY and FINIAN McGRATH Plaintiffs And   THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, IRELAND AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Defendants 26th April 2007 1. The Defendants have served a Defence. 2. The parties will exchange legal submissions (sequentially). 3. The proceedings will be listed for mention before Clarke J. on Wednesday, 2nd May 2007. 4. It is hoped the trial will commence on Thursday, 3rd May 2007

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Constituencies Constitutional Challenge – Motion (3)

THE HIGH COURT RECORD NO. 2819P/2007 Between CATHERINE MURPHY and FINIAN McGRATH Plaintiffs And   THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, IRELAND AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Defendants 25th April 2007 The proceedings are listed for mention at 9.30 am on 26th April 2007 in Court 1, Distillery, Church St. Dublin 7. (Clarke J.)

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Constituencies Constitutional Challenge – Motion (2)

THE HIGH COURT RECORD NO. 2819P/2007 Between CATHERINE MURPHY and FINIAN McGRATH Plaintiffs And   THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, IRELAND AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Defendants 23rd April 2007 1. The Plaintiffs’ motion for directions came before the Court. 2. Counsel for the Plaintiffs indicated that the respective counsel for the parties had discussed the issues and the Defendants had indicated that their defence was being drafted and was expected to be completed shortly. 3. Counsel […]

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Constituencies Constitutional Challenge – Motion

THE HIGH COURT RECORD NO. 2819P/2007 Between CATHERINE MURPHY and FINIAN McGRATH Plaintiffs And   THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, IRELAND AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Defendants NOTICE OF MOTION TAKE NOTICE that on the 23rd day of April 2007 at 11:00 O’Clock in the forenoon or the first available opportunity thereafter Counsel on behalf of the Plaintiffs will apply to this Honourable Court sitting at the Four Courts, Inns Quay in the City of Dublin for: […]

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Constituencies Constitutional Challenge: Letter to Chief State Solicitor (2)

THE HIGH COURT RECORD NO. 2819P/2007 Between CATHERINE MURPHY and FINIAN McGRATH Plaintiffs And   THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, IRELAND AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Defendants We act for the Plaintiffs in the above matter and attach a copy letter in PDF format which we have sent to the Chief State Solicitor.

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Insurance Fraud

To make a payment for official information is a corrupt act and an offence under the Act of 2001.

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Digital Rights Ireland: Motion in Default of Defence

THE HIGH COURT 2006 No. 3785P Between DIGITAL RIGHTS IRELAND LIMITED Plaintiff And THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS, MARINE AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE MINISTER FOR JUSTICE, EQUALITY AND LAW REFORM, THE COMMISSIONER FOR THE GARDA SIOCHANA, IRELAND AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Defendants   NOTICE OF MOTION TAKE NOTICE that on the 30TH day of APRIL 2007, at the hour of 11.00 a.m. in the forenoon or at the first available opportunity thereafter Counsel on behalf of the Plaintiff herein will apply […]

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