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The Brief 13th March 2014

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Presenters, Andrew and Peter discuss this week’s legal headlines: Dublin Airport Authority’s High Court injunction to prevent Aer Lingus staff from going on strike; High Court Judge Ms Justice Harding Clarke’s scathing criticism of the Refugee Appeal Tribunal; The shooting dead of…

Europe On Air 13/03/14

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Series ‘Europe on Air’, Programme 2: Energy, Oil and Gas. Bronwen Maher, political activist and member of the Near Media Co-op Committee speaks to special guests including William Hederman, author of website Irish Oil And Gas (Information and analysis about Ireland’s natural…

The Brief 6th March 2014

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Presenters Andrew and Peter discuss the week’s legal headlines, from the sentencing in the Athlone rape case to a $26 million award for unfair dismissal. Peter speaks to South African Criminal Advocate Karin Alheit about the Pistorius trial and the criminal system…

Europe on Air – Programme 1: Commercial & Community Media in Ireland and the EU

admin March 6, 2014

Ciarán Murray, Near media coop coordinator. Frank Connolly Journalist / SIPTU. William Hederman freelance journalist and editor at The Irish Times. Sally Galina Nearfm coordinator and president of AMARC Europe (World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters).

The Brief 27th February 2014

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…