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The Brief 27th February 2014

admin February 28, 2014

Andrew looks at the legal headlines this week including; The whistleblower controversy and inquiry. Supreme Court refuse application for trial as Gaelige. Mr. Justice Sean Ryan and his appointment as president designate of the new Court of Appeal. War Crimes in Occupied…

Irish Water Safety

admin February 26, 2014

Segment from Northside Today (21/02/14) presented by Noel McGuinness. Noel chats to Karl Smith, a volunteer for Irish Water Safety.

The Brief 13th February 2014

admin February 14, 2014

Presenters, Andrew and Peter start with a preview of the topics for discussion on the show and a short discussion of this week’s other legal news stories, from a campaign in the UK for regulation of McKenzie Friends to a French court…

The Brief 6th February 2014

admin February 7, 2014

The Brief Thursday 6th February Ireland’s only legal affairs show returns for a new season. Barristers Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard offer comment on all the big legal stories of the day, including; The mammoth Anglo Irish Bank trial Surrogacy question in…

The Brief presents the Law Library annual carol service

admin December 19, 2013

In aid of the Cappuchin Day Centre, the barristers of the choir of Law Library preform their annual carol service in the Four Courts. This is the first time the service has ever been broadcast. Thanks to David Nolan SC, David Barniville…

The Brief 12th December 2013

admin December 13, 2013

In the last show of 2013, presenters Andrew and Peter have a mix of new items and a few of the most interesting interviews from throughout the year. First, Seamus O’Tuathail SC and David Nolan SC, Chairman of the Bar Council, pay…

The Brief 5th December 2013

admin December 6, 2013

Presenters Andrew and Peter discuss this week’s legal headlines, from the Smithwick report to the holiday maker who caught his nose in the door of the aeroplane. Professor Dermot Walsh of the University of Kent spoke to Andrew about the standard of…

The Brief 28th Nov 2013

admin November 29, 2013

Presenters Andrew and Peter discuss the week’s legal headlines, from lawyers’ fees to a lawyer’s woes and white collar crime to medical negligence. Mark Tottenham BL was studio guest and explained the decision in Collins v Minister for Finance. Fiona Gartland of…

The Brief 21st Nov 2013

admin November 22, 2013

To begin, presenters Andrew and Peter discussed the week’s legal news, from court reports to a Swiss referendum this weekend to limit executive pay to 12 times the salary of the lowest paid employee in the firm. Solicitor Bernadette Parte, moving solicitor…

Week in Review 26th October 2013 Malahide Shuttle Group

admin November 16, 2013

A good news story today from the “Malahide Shuttle Group” who have recently been awarded a licence to operate a shuttle bus serving Malahide train station at peak times. Declan Ralph talks with Michael Gill to find out more…..

Simon Cumbers Media Fund Student Scheme 2013/2014 with Minister for Trade & Development Joe Costello T.D

admin November 15, 2013

In this interview Eoin Drinan talks with Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello T.D. Speaking about the 2013/14 student scheme, Minister Costello said; Some of Irelands Top Journalists will deliver a special workshop to students wishing to gain hands-on media experience…

The Brief 14th Nov 2013

admin November 15, 2013

Your hosts barristers, Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard look at the legal headlines of the week; from egg throwing, medical misconduct, is €9,000 a month enough to live on, rights of way and more. Continuing the high standard of contribution from Dublin…