Change in procedure for appointing Judges | SouthernStar | News

Change in procedure for appointing Judges | SouthernStar | News: Certainly, the people of Ireland, who are sick to the teeth of FG/Labour shenanigans in other areas of public life, would welcome a change to the procedure for appointing judges; and there is no doubt that Chief Justice Denham's criticism of a situation in which wannabe judges might have a possible link with one or other of the government parties has hit home.?

If whistleblowers are 'disgusting' why should public give crime tip offs? - Herald.ie

If whistleblowers are 'disgusting' why should public give crime tip offs? - Herald.ie: When questioned Callinan robustly dismissed allegations of corruption against his officers and rubbished the claims of the two whistleblowers.


In a comment I considered offensive, Callinan labelled the whistleblowers' actions as "disgusting".?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: PAC probe urged as Creighton accuses Hogan of abuse of taxpayers’ money | Irish Examiner



PAC probe urged as Creighton accuses Hogan of abuse of taxpayers’ money | Irish Examiner: “The deliberate and orchestrated use and abuse of taxpayers’ money to undermine the constitutional role of elected deputies is completely unacceptable.?

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WHAT IF?: Garda group-think: the force has form - Independent.ie: The police put an innocent man, Frank Shortt, in jail for three years.?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Public Inquiry · Who’s watching the watchers?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Public Inquiry · Who’s watching the watchers?: "I also read an article from the dir,of public prosecutions office dated 4th july 1997 sent by barry o donoghue legal assistant to ass.comm.t.a.hickey stating that the directors decision is "uncondititional and irrevocable" in so far that he will not prosecute charles bowden for the murder of veronica guerin on any statment made orally or in writing by c.bowden up to todays date?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Family Law Week: McKenzie Friends

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Family Law Week: McKenzie Friends: "The purpose of allowing a "litigant in person the assistance of a McKenzie friend" is to further the interests of justice by achieving a level playing field and ensuring a fair hearing. The presumption in favour of allowing a litigant in person the assistance of a McKenzie friend is very strong."?

Guerin killer Meehan wins right to appeal - RTÉ News

Guerin killer Meehan wins right to appeal - RTÉ News: The Director of Public Prosecutions applied to have his application struck out on the grounds there were no new facts to justify allowing it to proceed and that it was an abuse of process.?

Garda whistleblower 'destroyed' - Independent.ie

Garda whistleblower 'destroyed' - Independent.ie: But the PAC, which oversees the use of public money, plans to take evidence from two whistleblowers - one serving and one retired, John Wilson - on the claims next week in a move which has infuriated Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan.

Before the committee, Mr Callinan said he will take legal advice on what action is open to him ahead of the planned hearings.

The Garda chief also hinted at possible disciplinary action against the serving officer, who is now under supervision any time he wants to use the force's computerised record system Pulse.?

Ministers apologise to murdered RUC officers’ families | Irish Examiner

Ministers apologise to murdered RUC officers’ families | Irish Examiner: Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Eamon Gilmore said the country must confront the grave findings of collusion.

"I am appalled and saddened by this finding. It is a matter of grave public concern," he said.

"On behalf of the Government and the people of Ireland, I apologise without reservation to the Breen and Buchanan families for any failings identified in the report on the part of the state or any of its agencies."?

Introducing SayIt: a Poplus Component to bring transcript publication into the modern world

Introducing SayIt: a Poplus Component to bring transcript publication into the modern world: However, they can be very important, or even historic. They can reveal big plans that will affect lots of people, and they are a basic requirement of political accountability.?

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WHAT IF?: Caranua is an independent Irish state body for survivors of institutional abuse.

We will use funds from Irish religious congregations to address the health, housing and education needs of survivors living in Ireland and other parts of the world.

We will also promote understanding of the effects of institutional abuse and build the capacity of public services to recognise and respond to the needs of survivors.?

Bridget Mary's Blog: United Nations Committee Will Question Vatican on Child Sexual Violence/ Links to Live Stream/Twitter hastag #HolySeeConfess

Bridget Mary's Blog: United Nations Committee Will Question Vatican on Child Sexual Violence/ Links to Live Stream/Twitter hastag #HolySeeConfess

Naomi Wolf on the dangers of fake protests

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: AN OUTLET TO TRY AND ENCOURAGE WORKING-CLASS KIDS TO REACH THEIR TRUE AND FULL POTENTIAL?

Francis Street CBS

Francis Street CBS: Allows each boy to realize his potential as a unique individual.?

Messages Received - October 2013 :: www.seanoconnorauthor.com

Messages Received - October 2013 :: www.seanoconnorauthor.com: francis st school
I started in carmens hall school just across from the rd from francis st school. which was the school for high and low babies.
my first teachers name was a mrs treacy who at end of year went to south Africa which to us at the time was going to the moon?Memories.

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WHAT IF?: The 1912 Bread and Roses Strike in Lawrence, Mass., was one of the most significant struggles in U.S. labor history due to its level of organization and collaboration across ethnic and gender lines. Thousands of largely female workers engaged in a lengthy, well-organized, and successful walkout, standing firm against an entrenched group of mill owners and their hundreds of militia and police.?