Quinn's wife's claims "startling" - judge - RTÉ News

Quinn's wife's claims "startling" - judge - RTÉ News: The wife of Séan Quinn has claimed she was under the undue influence of her husband when she signed documents for a loan of €3m from the former Anglo Irish Bank.?

Seanad Éireann - 13/Dec/2011 Order of Business

Seanad Éireann - 13/Dec/2011 Order of Business: I call for a debate on appointments. An issue was raised by a number of colleagues last week concerning the appointment of the Irish representative to the Council of Europe’s Committee on the Prevention of Torture. The person appointed from Ireland last week was the former Secretary General of the Department of Justice and Equality. Valid concerns were raised by colleagues about the outcome of the appointment process. It was understood somebody else would be appointed. I have asked the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality to investigate the matter in the new year as it is something it should do. The Minister for Justice and Equality should appear before the committee to explain the process by which the former Secretary General was appointed against what appears to have been the expressed preference of a sub-committee of the Council of Europe for one of the two academics also nominated by Ireland.?

Lecturer is poised for place on rights council - The Irish Times - Fri, Oct 14, 2011

Lecturer is poised for place on rights council - The Irish Times - Fri, Oct 14, 2011: The Irish Times has learned that Donncha O’Connell, former dean of the law faculty in NUI Galway and former director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, has been chosen as the lead contender for the position by the human rights subcommittee of the Council of Europe’s committee on legal affairs and human rights, with Mr Aylward in second place.?

Aylward nominated for seat on anti-torture body - The Irish Times - Sat, Sep 17, 2011

Aylward nominated for seat on anti-torture body - The Irish Times - Sat, Sep 17, 2011: Suitably qualified people were sought through public advertisement, based on the legal requirement that members “shall be chosen from among persons of high moral character, known for their competence in the field of human rights or having professional experience in the areas covered by the convention . . . The members shall serve in their individual capacity, "shall be independent and impartial" and shall be available to serve the committee effectively.”?

Daily stresses of bipolar disorder: Paranoia, spending sprees and lots of guinea pigs | Mail Online

Daily stresses of bipolar disorder: Paranoia, spending sprees and lots of guinea pigs Mail Online: I recently came across a survey in which people said they would be more willing to date an ex-convict than someone with a mental illness.?

I'm homeless for Christmas - News, Frontpage - Herald.ie

I'm homeless for Christmas - News, Frontpage - Herald.ie: Mark Kelly (29) claims he returned to his two-bedroom bungalow at Marewood Drive, Ballymun, Dublin after "a 30-minute errand" to find his home being boarded up by the council. He was only given a few minutes to remove personal belongings?

Russian protests 2011: Kremlin orders inquiry into ballot rigging | Mail Online

Russian protests 2011: Kremlin orders inquiry into ballot rigging Mail Online: ‘You are nobody. A liar and a hypocrite.’
‘Stop taking your people for idiots,’ said user Nikita Kovbasyuk. ‘You will still have to cancel elections results. Do it peacefully,’ warned Ivan Golovenko?