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# Unconstitutional

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Opinion: New Garda Powers Bill fails to protect rights of journalists
Dr Cian Ó Concubhair looks at the issue of journalistic privilege and says we should look to Northern Ireland for a better system.
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Jul 1st 2021, 8:00 PM
# government formation
Fianna Fáil says position that a rent freeze is unconstitutional has not changed since the election
The issue of a rent freeze was discussed with the Green Party.
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Feb 27th 2020, 5:12 PM
# ge2020
No rent freeze under FF government as party states it would be unconstitutional
Fianna Fáil has been legally advised against ‘a flat rent freeze’.
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Jan 21st 2020, 5:36 PM
# patient detention
Minister to draft emergency legislation after court finds part of mental health law is unconstitutional
Under the current law, patients can be detained under renewal orders for periods not exceeding six and 12 months.
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Jun 13th 2018, 6:15 AM
# direct provision
Supreme Court says that ban on asylum seekers working is unconstitutional
Over the next six months, the Court has invited interested parties to make submissions on the order.
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May 30th 2017, 12:41 PM
# Unconstitutional
Bullfighting ban in Catalonia is cancelled as it is 'part of Spain's heritage'
Catalonia’s regional parliament voted to abolish bullfighting from January 1, 2012 after animal rights groups garnered 180,000 signatures for a petition.
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Oct 20th 2016, 3:05 PM
# Irish Refugee Council
High Court case could be a 'step towards ending Direct Provision system'
The Irish Refugee Council has welcomed the High Court’s decision to grant leave to a family to challenge the system which it says operates at a ‘huge financial and human cost’.
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Oct 22nd 2013, 8:35 AM
# Unconstitutional
Clarity sought after 'Registered Employment Agreements' deemed unconstitutional
Government has been called on to outline the impact that today’s Supreme Court decision will have on both employees and employers.
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May 9th 2013, 6:14 PM
# France
Sarkozy calls for new legislation on 'Armenian genocide denial'
Recent legislation relating to the deaths of thousands of Armenians in WWI was struck down yesterday by France’s Constitutional Court.
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Feb 29th 2012, 3:17 PM
# Wages
Joy and dismay follows ruling on setting pay for low-wage restaurant workers
Food industry groups have welcome the ruling which deems Joint Labour Committees rules on wages to be unconstitutional. They say it will lead to job creation.
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Jul 7th 2011, 1:41 PM