Ireland: Constitutional & Administrative Law

This article examines the Supreme Court's evolving role following Ireland's 2014 constitutional amendment, analyzing how the establishment of the Court of Appeal transformed the Supreme Court into a specialized tribunal for cases of exceptional public importance. Through a comprehensive review of 153 determinations made in 2025, the analysis explores the criteria for securing leave to appeal and identifies emerging trends in the application of the "Karshan factor" for leapfrog appeals.

The Bill's focus is on infrastructure that enables essential facilities and systems of the State to function effectively...

The Government Legislation Programme for the Spring 2026 session has been published. The Cabinet has approved 30 bills for priority publication and 34 bills for priority drafting.

Key modifications to the regulation of lobbying in Ireland will commence in 2024 following the publication on 7 November 2023 of a commencement order to give effect to the provisions of the Regulation of Lobbying...

The majority of the reforms introduced by the Regulation of Lobbying and Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) (Amendment) Act 2023...

On 13 October 2023, the President of Ireland referred the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill to the Supreme Court under Article 26 of the Constitution, the first time the current President has exercised...

Just over two months on from the conclusion of the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement between the EU and the UK, the partners at Matheson were pleased to host our most recent Brexit webinar, Beyond Brexit: Issues, Challenges and Solutions.

For parties involved in cross-border civil disputes, the departure of the UK from the EU gives rise to a number of issues.

Ireland's Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, has brought a Financial Resolution before the Dáil to impose a stamp duty charge of 10% on the purchase of 10 or more residential houses...