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Constitutional Law in Ireland 2nd Edition

Constitutional Law in Ireland 2nd Edition

Author: Jennifer Kavanagh
Publisher: Clarus Press
ISBN: 9781911611783

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781911611066
Published In: September 2022
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Ireland ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Constitutional Law in Ireland, Second Edition is an essential guide to the core principles and provisions of Irish Constitutional law. This new edition has been fully updated and revised to bring the reader up-to-date with the latest developments in constitutional law.

This new edition includes the following:

A new chapter on the powers of governmentand the separation of powers which includes analysis of the landmark Supreme Court judgment in Kerins v McGuinness
An expanded section on the impacts of Brexit on the constitutional position of Northern Ireland
Recent judgments on the powers of government in interregnum periods
Expanded analysis of journalistic protection in the wake of the Corcoran case
Further analysis of current socio-economic rights issues such as the debate on the position of a right to housing in the constitution
Detailed discussion on recent referendums such as Repeal the 8th, removal of blasphemy, and time limits for divorce

Staying faithful to the First Edition the author has designed and written this text with the student in mind introducing and outlining the key principles of Irish constitutional law including the following:

The constitutional history of Ireland
The concepts of the Nation and State with relation to the constitutional position of Northern Ireland, Ireland in the EU and International Relations
A consideration of the doctrine of the separation of powers, the organisation and powers of the organs of government, including the Oireachtas, the Cabinet, the Courts and the President
Constitutional Rights including Family, Life, Education and constitutional justice
The process of constitutional interpretation, amendment and reform including a consideration of proposed referendums

• Introduction

• The History of the Irish Constitution

• The Constitutional Powers of Government

• Defining the Nation and State

• The President

• The Oireachtas

• The Electoral Process

• The Executive

• The Judiciary and Access to Justice

• Trial of Offences

• Fundamental Rights and the Constitution

• Civil and Political Rights