PILA Bulletin 05 July 2023

Articles

• The Irish Supreme Court declares ‘the protection of sources is integral’ to a Free Press
• The Court of Justice of the European Union finds that Ireland failed to meet its obligations under the Habitats Directive
• The Government approves the adoption of 15 State Litigation Principles
• European Court of Human Rights rules that Ireland did not breach the Convention’s discrimination provisions by refusing child benefit to mothers who were awaiting a residency status decision
• Guest Piece by Aoife O’Mahony, Fair Seas Campaign Manager: Fair Seas has produced the Marine Protected Areas Report highlighting the cost to conserve and restore vital marine ecosystems

Events

• Irish Council for Civil Liberties: Roundtable on Special Criminal Court - Friday 7th July 2023 @10 am, IHREC Offices, Dublin
• FLAC: Launch of FLAC Annual Report 2022 ‘Bringing Access To Justice Together’ - Monday, 10 July 2023 @9:30am, FLAC Office
• Chief Justice’s Working Group: Launch of Legal Aid Report – Wednesday 12 July 2023 @11 am, Montague Court Law Centre
• Eisenhower Fellowship invites applications for the 2024 Global Program – deadline 1st of August 2023

Jobs

• The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities is recruiting for 6 full time, temporary advocate posts to cover employment gaps based in the following locations until 31 December 2023 – deadline Monday 10th July 2023 @5 pm
• Community Law & Mediation Limerick is recruiting a Part-Time Solicitor (Limerick) – deadline 19th July 2023 @4 pm
• ActionAid seeks Board Director with legal expertise – deadline 24th July 2023
• Allen & Overy are recruiting a Pro Bono Lawyer (6 month contract) in London – rolling deadline