WHAT IF?

WHAT IF?: "This article looks at the approach of the Irish superior courts to challenges to administrative decisions makers on the basis of “reasonableness”, in particular the courts historical resistance to adopting “variable standards” of reasonableness review, and more recent developments which may indicate a departure from the position"?

U.S. Government became observer to the Roma Decade of Inclusion « humanrights.gov

U.S. Government became observer to the Roma Decade of Inclusion « humanrights.gov: The Treatment Of The Roma Is “A Litmus Test Not Of Democracy But Of A Civil Society.”?THE SAME APPLIES TO SOCIAL-CLASS?

Chile - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette | global-etiquette | resources

Chile - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette | global-etiquette | resources: Today's wealthiest class are more or less the same land owning families of before.?

Chile - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette | global-etiquette | resources

Chile - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette | global-etiquette | resources: Family and business are intertwined to the extent that nepotism is seen as a positive concept?

RTÉ.ie Radio 1: Documentary on One - The Runners

RTÉ.ie Radio 1: Documentary on One - The Runners: For Christy - being a runner was not simply just about escaping - it was about, despite the systematic abuse that reigned in these institutions, about never giving up - never letting the authorities break you down.?

Sprit2008’s Weblog › Create New Post — WordPress | Sprit2008's Weblog

Sprit2008’s Weblog › Create New Post — WordPress | Sprit2008's Weblog: Sprit2008’s Weblog › Create New Post — WordPress?

forgotten families | Sprit2008's Weblog

forgotten families | Sprit2008's Weblog: Forgotten Families?

Tracking Courts.ie – The Story

Tracking Courts.ie – The Story: Courts.ie is a pretty difficult website to navigate. As government-type websites go, it probably has more information than you might expect. There is lots of room for improvement though. Apparently, in line with guidance from the Data Protection Commissioner, Courts.ie blocks Google from indexing its website. This relates to the so-called “right to be forgotten”.?

Change One Thing: The Leaving Certificate is a form of child abuse - Education News | Primary, Secondary & Third Level | The Irish Time - Tue, Oct 22, 2013

Change One Thing: The Leaving Certificate is a form of child abuse - Education News | Primary, Secondary & Third Level | The Irish Time - Tue, Oct 22, 2013: Educational achievement is the single most significant factor in determining a person’s life choices. Most young people get only one shot at it, so a just society must ensure equal access to the education system and equal opportunity within that system.?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Unlike in Britain, few members of the Irish establishment have served time, writes Ruth Dudley Edwards?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Pádraig Burke, the county registrar for Kerry, also told the legal representatives for the various lending institutions seeking repossession orders at the Circuit Court in Tralee that they must furnish full details of the stress-test analysis they carried out on the applicants at the time of granting a mortgage.?

Former Mountjoy governor: Dole cuts likely to push young people into criminality

Former Mountjoy governor: Dole cuts likely to push young people into criminality: Former Mountjoy governor: Dole cuts likely to push young people into criminality?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: A new EU directive will give victims of crime the right to be given reasons when a decision is taken not to prosecute.

Director of Public Prosecutions Claire Loftus said the directive will give victims the right to receive reasons in a range of offences - including rape, "child sexual abuse" and harassment.?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Avaaz - People power goes to court

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Avaaz - People power goes to court: "Corrupt governments and big business hire big shot lawyers to buy justice when it's not deserved. It's a global problem that needs a global solution: a people-powered legal fund that hits way above its weight and takes on the big shots no one dares to cross. "?

Damache and Constitutional Retrospectivity

Damache and Constitutional Retrospectivity: In February of this year a most significant decision was handed down by the Supreme Court in the area of criminal procedure. This decision, Damache v DPP [2012] IESC 11 (discussed here), found that s.29(1) of the Offences Against the State Act 1939, which had been in operation for the past 36 years having been inserted by s.5 of the Criminal Law Act 1976, was contrary to the Constitution?

Limerick garda pursued by force in ‘perjury’ investigation - Limerick Leader

Limerick garda pursued by force in ‘perjury’ investigation - Limerick Leader: “What disturbed me at the time was the manner in which he was investigated and prosecuted”.?

Geoghegan case garda to stand in elections for FF - Independent.ie

Geoghegan case garda to stand in elections for FF - Independent.ie: "I was approached by a member of Fianna Fail at grassroots level and asked if I would be interested in running," Mr Lynch told the Herald. "We sat down to talk about it and I decided that I would. I secured the nomination on Friday."?

Ex-garda who led collusion probe sues over pension - Independent.ie

Ex-garda who led collusion probe sues over pension - Independent.ie: He was one of five senior garda detectives who retired from the force to join the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) as investigators when it was established in 2007.?

Quinn family back in Dublin court | News | Impartial Reporter

Quinn family back in Dublin court | News | Impartial Reporter: They claim the Department of Finance and Central Bank conspired with Anglo in its advancing of more than €2 billion in loans to companies owned by Mr Quinn for the unlawful purpose of propping up its share price?

Bloxham report 'with bank' but no referrals sent to gardai or DPP - Independent.ie

Bloxham report 'with bank' but no referrals sent to gardai or DPP - Independent.ie: A spokesman for the regulator said that it did not feel it would be appropriate to publicly disclose any information about this investigation, or give reasons why it was proceeding so slowly.?

Garda tells court Thomas Byrne never passed on €1.8m cheque for property loan - Independent.ie

Garda tells court Thomas Byrne never passed on €1.8m cheque for property loan - Independent.ie: In 2006 he decided, along with fellow gardaí Enda Mulryan and Brian Marr, to buy an apartment complex on Dorset Street for €2.2 million. They secured a mortgage with Permanent TSB for €1.87 million and employed Mr Byrne to help buy the property.?

Garda didn't report €610,000 taken from account, trial told - Independent.ie

Garda didn't report €610,000 taken from account, trial told - Independent.ie: Mr Whelan was a partner with Mr Byrne in a property company called Compass. About 34 gardai were involved in the company, with Mr Whelan, his wife, Mr Byrne, and another garda, Enda Mulryan, acting as directors.?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: March 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: March 2011: ."?CORRUPTION THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS?

Garda didn't report €610,000 taken from account, trial told - Independent.ie

Garda didn't report €610,000 taken from account, trial told - Independent.ie: A GARDA and property dealer has told the trial of Thomas Byrne that he never made a criminal complaint about €610,000 which was taken from his account at the former solicitor's practice.?

After five-year delay, work finally begins on new youth detention centre in Dublin

After five-year delay, work finally begins on new youth detention centre in Dublin: After five-year delay, work finally begins on new youth detention centre in Dublin?

Prof. Ellen Meiksins Wood: The Imperial Paradox: Ideologies of Empire, S...

ENCOURAGECHANGE.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: "This article looks at the approach of the Irish superior courts to challenges to administrative decisions makers on the basis of “reasonableness”, in particular the courts historical resistance to adopting “variable standards” of reasonableness review, and more recent developments which may indicate a departure from the position"?

Right to oral hearing has become growth area in judical review cases - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Mon, Oct 07, 2013

Right to oral hearing has become growth area in judical review cases - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Mon, Oct 07, 2013: The rationale for a duty to give reasons was cogently put by Mr Justice Nial Fennelly in Mallak where he stated that “several converging legal sources strongly suggest an emerging commonly held view that persons affected by administrative decisions have a right to know the reasons on which they are based, in short to understand them”.?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: All Souls



All Souls: I was just stunned that someone was taking notice. No one had ever seemed to believe me or to care when I told them about the amount of poverty and social problems where I grew up.?

WHAT IF?

WHAT IF?: A WOMAN WHOSE husband killed their two young daughters before taking his own life has called for a change in legislation to include families in treatment of those suffering from mental health issues and to protect children.?Our Unhealthy Mental Health System?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: .OUR UNHEALTHY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES?

Garda arrested over 'harassing' of DPP official - Independent.ie

Garda arrested over 'harassing' of DPP official - Independent.ie: In a separate development, the Irish Independent can reveal that officers are now probing a possible link between the suspended garda and dozens of anonymous poison pen letters which have been posted to individual gardai, politicians and journalists over the past several months.

The letters, which were printed on headed paper purporting to come from the garda's Human Resource Management section, contain vile and malicious allegations of wrongdoing by several senior officers.?

Garda in poison pen letter claim is arrested - Herald.ie

Garda in poison pen letter claim is arrested - Herald.ie: It is now alleged that she was involved in a campaign of harassment against Commissioner Callinan, other gardai and a DPP official.

The middle-aged garda was released from Dublin's Irishtown Garda Station on Friday but the investigation is ongoing.?

Judge’s report reveals allegations that Garda used phone records to spy on her ex | Digital Rights Ireland

Judge’s report reveals allegations that Garda used phone records to spy on her ex | Digital Rights Ireland: The Labour party has called for a review of the powers given to gardai to access personal records and said they should only be used in exceptional circumstances.?

Widow calls for mental health changes to protect children

Widow calls for mental health changes to protect children: A WOMAN WHOSE husband killed their two young daughters before taking his own life has called for a change in legislation to include families in treatment of those suffering from mental health issues and to protect children.?Our Unhealthy Mental Health System?

Commonwealth and International Law Database | INTERIGHTS

Commonwealth and International Law Database | INTERIGHTS: Call for cases: INTERIGHTS is always seeking to increase its coverage of human rights-related case law from national courts in Commonwealth and common law jurisdictions. In particular, we are interested in accessing more cases from 19 specific jurisdictions (click here for details). If you regularly deal with relevant cases in these countries or have access to the judgments, we would be happy to offer you a free subscription to one of our publications in return for regular supply of this information. Please contact Rachel Fleetwood for more details.?

Bulletin 17.3 Lawyering on the Margins | Legal Resource | INTERIGHTS

Bulletin 17.3 Lawyering on the Margins | Legal Resource | INTERIGHTS: How Lawyers are Becoming Important Tools for Advancing Health and Human Rights of the Most Marginalised?

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin warns against undermining independence of judiciary - Independent.ie

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin warns against undermining independence of judiciary - Independent.ie: Equality was not an isolated concept and justice "has to seek a sense of equity which ensures that the balance of justice is something that can be attained by all, especially those whose opportunity and access to power may be weakest."?

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin warns against undermining independence of judiciary - Independent.ie

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin warns against undermining independence of judiciary - Independent.ie: Dr Diarmuid Martin also appealed to all involved in the administration of justice to strive to ensure justice is available to all, not just those with "elevated" financial means.?

Let Them Eat Cake: Socio-Economic Rights in an Age of Austerity by Paul O'Connell :: SSRN

Let Them Eat Cake: Socio-Economic Rights in an Age of Austerity by Paul O'Connell :: SSRN: Let Them Eat Cake: Socio-Economic Rights in an Age of Austerity?

Justice delayed is justice denied | Irish Examiner

Justice delayed is justice denied | Irish Examiner: The night before his death, Mr Douche had pleaded with prison bosses to be put in protective custody, as he feared for his safety.

Then justice minister Michael McDowell said “very serious mistakes” had been made and set up the commission, tp be led by MsMcMorrow, to get to the bottom of the matter.

However, that inquiry has been dogged by delays and obstacles.?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied?IT SURE IS?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: August 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: August 2011: Shortly afterwards the judiciary was convulsed by the Sheedy affair, which led to the resignation of a Supreme Court and a Circuit Court judge, and it appeared a system for regulating judicial conduct was imminent. Over a decade later nothing has been done, despite a further report from a committee chaired by then chief justice Ronan Keane and including Mrs Justice Denham. It recommended the setting up of a judicial council on a statutory basis, providing for the representation, education and training of judges as well as a disciplinary mechanism. This has still to be legislated for, though the last government published the heads of a Judicial Council Bill last year and it features in the programme for government.?GARDA COMPLAINTS BOARD CHAIRMAN SUSAN DENEHAM,FRANK SMYTH,CHIEF SUPT.JAMES P O SULLIVAN,ABUSE OF AUTHORITY AGAINST PROFOUNDLY DEAF PERSONS,STRIP SEARCHING.DECISION?AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY?

Chief Justice courts controversy by intervening in appeals referendum - Independent.ie

Chief Justice courts controversy by intervening in appeals referendum - Independent.ie: Mr Williams, author of 'Serving The People? The Need For Reform in the Irish Legal System', added: "If the referendum is lost, all that is damaged is her standing. If it is carried and somebody wants to challenge it, I think they could make the case that the result was affected by improper influence by the Chief Justice."?

Garda Commissioner expresses ‘regret’ at handling of abuse claims in Murphy report - Religious News & Affairs | The Irish Times - Mon, Jul 15, 2013

Garda Commissioner expresses ‘regret’ at handling of abuse claims in Murphy report - Religious News & Affairs | The Irish Times - Mon, Jul 15, 2013: It concluded that: “The connivance by the gardaí in effectively stifling one complaint and failing to investigate another, and in allowing Fr McCabe to leave the country is shocking. It is noteworthy that the commission would not have been aware of the Garda activity in question were it not for the information contained in the Church files.”?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: “It is a matter of regret to me that people did not receive the appropriate attention and action from the Garda Síochána to which they were entitled. The policies and structures now in place are very much victim-focused and designed to ensure that no one has a similar experience today.”?

Roscommon: HSE Apologises Over Its Failure In Child Care Case Involving Six Children: UPDATED | ARCHIVE: Citizens Free Press Ireland.com

Roscommon: HSE Apologises Over Its Failure In Child Care Case Involving Six Children: UPDATED | ARCHIVE: Citizens Free Press Ireland.com: Many social work files were in no particular order, while in some cases key records were missing.?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: October 2009

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: October 2009: "THE HANDLING OF COMPLAINTS BY THE GARDI IN RELATION TO ABUSE AT ST.JOSEPHS?"Parliamentary Question No.720,12 th April 2005.Question No.1052,18th Sept 2013?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: October 2009

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: October 2009: ".”ITS ONE THING TO LISTEN; ITS QUITE ANOTHED THING TO ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING ABOUT WHAT YOUR BEEN TOLD, OR WRITTEN TO ABOUT."?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: October 2009

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: October 2009: "And as we look again at these and other issues - the administration of justice, the operations of banks, the links between business and politics - it's plain that the most pervasive influence on Irish society is class?

Abuse of People with Disabilities: Briefing Paper by the NDA

Abuse of People with Disabilities: Briefing Paper by the NDA: Children with disabilities have a right under Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child to be protected from all forms of physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse?

No investigation of Sinn Fein chief - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

No investigation of Sinn Fein chief - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk: The veteran republican has been accused of waiting almost a decade to tell investigators what he knew about Liam Adams, who was convicted recently of abusing his daughter Aine from when was she aged four until she was nine.?Whats That Saying"Let Those Without Sin Cast The First Stone?So All Those In The Republic Of Ireland Who Did Not Act On Their Moral Responsibilities(CONSCIENCE) When They Were Informed Of Abuse Or Alleged  Abuse Put Their Hands Up?Garda Notification.765809/763978.2002/3.

Speech by Denis Naughten TD during Dáil Statements on Roscommon Child Care Inquiry Report : Denis Naughten TD

Speech by Denis Naughten TD during Dáil Statements on Roscommon Child Care Inquiry Report : Denis Naughten TD: One thing that has haunted the children is why they are being listened to now when they were ignored for so long?

Speech by Denis Naughten TD during Dáil Statements on Roscommon Child Care Inquiry Report : Denis Naughten TD

Speech by Denis Naughten TD during Dáil Statements on Roscommon Child Care Inquiry Report : Denis Naughten TD: One thing that has haunted the children is why they are being listened to now when they were ignored for so long?

Speech by Denis Naughten TD during Dáil Statements on Roscommon Child Care Inquiry Report : Denis Naughten TD

Speech by Denis Naughten TD during Dáil Statements on Roscommon Child Care Inquiry Report : Denis Naughten TD: One thing that has haunted the children is why they are being listened to now when they were ignored for so long?

Girl's long wait after abuse claim - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Girl's long wait after abuse claim - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk: It also found it did not provide psychological or therapeutic services, and failed to acknowledge, consider or address the views of the child, which were expressed through her mother.?

HSE failed in child rape-claim case, says Ombudsman - Health News | Irish Medical News | The Irish Times - Tue, Oct 01, 2013

HSE failed in child rape-claim case, says Ombudsman - Health News | Irish Medical News | The Irish Times - Tue, Oct 01, 2013: Such failure may amount to negligence, the Ombudsman stated.MAY,MAY,MAY?