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The Brief 11th July 2013

admin July 12, 2013

Andrew and Peter do a quick round-up of the week’s legal news. Ruadhan MacCormaic, Legal Editor of the Irish Times, explained how the creation of a Court of Appeals will affect the operation of the Supreme Court. Fiona Baron, Partner with Barron…

ENAR (Ireland) Launch iReport

admin July 12, 2013

Shane O’Curry talks to Mick Caul on lifelinefriday , about the launch of the new ‘iReporting’ mechanism which allows people to report incidents of a racist nature that are occurring nationwide By reporting the incident you will help ENAR Ireland: 1. Understand how…

The Brief 4th July 2013

admin July 5, 2013

Presenters Andrew and Peter discuss the week’s news from county councillors on trial for corruption to the legal difference between a wet dance floor and a slippy dance floor. Senator Katherine Zappone talks about her Legal Recognigition Bill 2013. Professor Fiona DeLondras,…

The Brief 27th June 2013

admin June 28, 2013

Presenters, Andrew and Peter discuss this week’s legal news from the Anglo Tapes to prisoners false teeth. Stuart Gilhooly, Vice-President of the Law Society, explained their criticisms of the Courts Bill 2013. Josh Blackman of the South Texas College of Law explained…

The Brief 20th June 2013

admin June 21, 2013

Presenters Andrew and Peter discussed this week’s legal news from the EU’s complaint about the high cost of legal services in Ireland to exaggerated personal injury claims. Daragh Brophy of thejournal.ie spoke to Andrew about Minister Shatter’s novel. Barrister Katie Dawson spoke…

The Brief 13th June 2013

admin June 14, 2013

Presenters Andrew and Peter discuss the week’s legal news from the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill to smelly jurors. Dr Mary Rogan commented on the effects of incarceration on the families of prisoners. Ellen O’Mahoney-Dunlop commented on the effect of suspended…

The Brief 6th June 2013

admin June 7, 2013

Presenters Andrew and Peter discuss this week’s legal stories including Supreme Court appeals and special personal insolvency judges. New York lawyer (Dubliner) Patrick Mair tells Peter about the Bradley Manning case. David Barnaville SC and Irish Times journalist Mark Hilliard discuss the…

The Brief 30th May 2013

admin June 5, 2013

Presenters, Andrew and Peter discussed this week’s legal news, from Shattergate to bouncy castles. Solicitor Gareth Nobel of KOD Lyons was in the studio to discuss children’s rights in the aftermath of the Prime Time expose of abuse in creches. DC Court…

Communicating Europe – Discussion on EU Citizenship

admin May 22, 2013

As part of the Communicating Europe initiative and the EU Year of the Citizen, Near FM have recorded a special panel discussion on the subject of EU Citizenship. The discussion facilitated by Community Media Forum Europe (CMFE) Chairperson and Near Media…

Rabble

admin May 22, 2013

Aoife Nic Canna talks to James Redmond about Rabble is a non-profit, newspaper from the city’s underground. It’s collectively and independently run by volunteers. Donate to our Fund It

The Brief 9th May 2013

admin May 10, 2013

Presenters Andrew and Peter discuss this week’s legal news including the appointment of two additional Supreme Court judges and Justice Clarke’s comments on the role of the Oireachtas. Solicitors Emer Lyons, Graine Hassett and Mairead Moore of Future Voices of Ireland discuss…

The Brief 3rd May 2013

admin May 3, 2013

Presenters Andrew and Peter discussed the week’s legal stories including the extension of court opening into the Summer and scalding curry sauce. Dean Colin Scott of UCD was in the studio to talk about the Regulation of Legal Services Bill. Andrew spoke…