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 Morris Solicitors, reported on Minister Shatter’s plan to create a Family Court.

Former Supreme Court judge Hugh O’Flaherty explained that the obligation on the Government to legislate for abortion stems from the eight amendment to the Constitution, not the X case.

Max Duthie, legal counsel with the Lions tour, explained what that job entailed.

Mark Tottenham BL, of staredecisishibernia.com, reported on some recent decisions of the superior courts.

Presented by Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard.
Produced by Killian Donoghue and Andrew Robinson.
Recording by Aoife Nic Canna.

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