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Statement, Report and Appendices - Review By Ms Justice Denham
The key functions of the Judicial Council include promoting and maintaining public confidence in the judiciary and the administration of justice. In light of the exceptional circumstances of the particular situation considered in the Review, and given public concern, the Board of the Judicial Council decided to give an indemnity to Ms Justice Denham in respect of her work in carrying out the Review in relation to her legal expenses and any litigation which may ensue.
01 October 2020
Business of all Statutory Committees commenced
The functions of the Judicial Council will be realised through a number of statutory Committees. The first meetings of the final Committees to be established were held on the 27th and 28th of July 2020 and marked the completion of this first phase in the development of the Council. All of the Committees have met their respective statutory deadlines for establishment and first meetings.
29 July 2020Establishment of the Committees of the Judicial Council
At the first meeting of the Judicial Council on the 7th of February 2020, the Council established several Committees of the Council.
11 February 2020
Statement on the first meeting of the Judicial Council
Ireland has been a State where the rule of law has broadly been respected and where the independence of the judiciary, which is a vital ingredient of respect for the rule of law, has been supported.
07 February 2020
Establishment of the Judicial Council Tuesday 17th December 2019
The Establishment of the Judicial Council marks a turning point for the judiciary and in the administration of justice in Ireland. There are a number of functions of the Judicial Council.
17 December 2019