Kerry TD Patrick (Pa) Daly seeking an ‘urgent’ hearing of his High Court application
A Sinn Féin TD has launched High Court proceedings alleging the attendance of “super-junior” ministers at cabinet meetings is unconstitutional.
Mother whose son attended school nine times this year says expecting him in bed before midnight is ridiculous, court hearsAn unfortunate incident of photobombing at the Áras highlights big problem for our democracy He said there is legislation that permits the taoiseach to appoint ministers of State, but his client argues the Constitution precludes this.
Article 28.4.3° of the Constitution requires the maintenance of strict confidentiality regarding discussions at meetings of the government except where the High Court determines that disclosure should be made.
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