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Scientists have been told they cannot describe the sexual reproduction of snails and worms under Russia’s “LGBT propaganda” laws.
And finally… animal farm
Scientists have been told they cannot describe the sexual reproduction of snails and worms under Russia’s “LGBT propaganda” laws.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Scientists have been told they cannot describe the sexual reproduction of snails and worms under Russia’s “LGBT propaganda” laws.
Alice Whittaker, Leonora Mullet, Rachel Minch, Alison Hardiman and Margaret O’Leary of Philip Lee examine a case where the Supreme Court is willing to make a mandatory order ordering a local authority to make a local area plan.
Analysis: Fail to plan, plan to fail – the Supreme Court on Local Area Plans
Alice Whittaker, Leonora Mullet, Rachel Minch, Alison Hardiman and Margaret O’Leary of Philip Lee examine a case where the Supreme Court is willing to make a mandatory order ordering a local authority to make a local area plan.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Alice Whittaker, Leonora Mullet, Rachel Minch, Alison Hardiman and Margaret O’Leary of Philip Lee examine a case where the Supreme Court is willing to make a mandatory order ordering a local authority to make a local area plan.
The France Ireland Chamber of Commerce (FICC) has welcomed Ogier as a new corporate member.
Ogier joins France Ireland Chamber of Commerce
The France Ireland Chamber of Commerce (FICC) has welcomed Ogier as a new corporate member.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:22 PM
The France Ireland Chamber of Commerce (FICC) has welcomed Ogier as a new corporate member.
The Law Society of Ireland has called for entries to the Justice Media Awards 2026.
Call for entries to Justice Media Awards 2026
The Law Society of Ireland has called for entries to the Justice Media Awards 2026.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:18 PM
The Law Society of Ireland has called for entries to the Justice Media Awards 2026.
Local community safety partnerships are now up and running in most local authority areas in a milestone for the government’s new approach to community safety.
Milestone for roll-out of local community safety partnerships
Local community safety partnerships are now up and running in most local authority areas in a milestone for the government’s new approach to community safety.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Local community safety partnerships are now up and running in most local authority areas in a milestone for the government’s new approach to community safety.
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has expressed grave concern over escalating incidents of human rights violations committed by public authorities in the United States, including violent attacks on protestors and the absence of independent investigations.
IBAHRI expresses grave concern over human rights violations in US
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has expressed grave concern over escalating incidents of human rights violations committed by public authorities in the United States, including violent attacks on protestors and the absence of independent investigations.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has expressed grave concern over escalating incidents of human rights violations committed by public authorities in the United States, including violent attacks on protestors and the absence of independent investigations.
A total ban on the use of scramblers in public places is to be introduced in response to the death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch.
Scramblers to be banned in public places
A total ban on the use of scramblers in public places is to be introduced in response to the death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:36 AM
A total ban on the use of scramblers in public places is to be introduced in response to the death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch.
A not-for-profit initiative operated by Dublin City University has been registered as Ireland’s first data altruism organisation under an EU framework.
Energy website registered as first Irish data altruism organisation
A not-for-profit initiative operated by Dublin City University has been registered as Ireland’s first data altruism organisation under an EU framework.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:22 AM
A not-for-profit initiative operated by Dublin City University has been registered as Ireland’s first data altruism organisation under an EU framework.
Bail is set to be refused to defendants charged with witness or juror intimidation or breaching sex offender notification requirements.
Bail rules to be further tightened
Bail is set to be refused to defendants charged with witness or juror intimidation or breaching sex offender notification requirements.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Bail is set to be refused to defendants charged with witness or juror intimidation or breaching sex offender notification requirements.
A disregard scheme for historical convictions relating to consensual same-sex activity is to be introduced following years of campaigning and debate.
Disregard scheme for same-sex convictions to be finally introduced
A disregard scheme for historical convictions relating to consensual same-sex activity is to be introduced following years of campaigning and debate.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:50 PM
A disregard scheme for historical convictions relating to consensual same-sex activity is to be introduced following years of campaigning and debate.
A presumption of non-disclosure in respect of counselling notes in sexual offence trials is to be introduced through legislation.
Presumption of non-disclosure to be introduced for counselling notes in sexual offence trials
A presumption of non-disclosure in respect of counselling notes in sexual offence trials is to be introduced through legislation.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:40 PM
A presumption of non-disclosure in respect of counselling notes in sexual offence trials is to be introduced through legislation.
Ireland will aim to deliver “simplification” of the Common Agricultural Policy during its upcoming EU presidency, Martin Heydon has told an event hosted by Mason Hayes & Curran. @mhc.ie
Mason Hayes & Curran event highlights Irish drive to simplify CAP
Ireland will aim to deliver “simplification” of the Common Agricultural Policy during its upcoming EU presidency, Martin Heydon has told an event hosted by Mason Hayes & Curran.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Ireland will aim to deliver “simplification” of the Common Agricultural Policy during its upcoming EU presidency, Martin Heydon has told an event hosted by Mason Hayes & Curran. @mhc.ie
No error was made by the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service when dozens of PSNI officers and staff taking action over a 2023 data breach were again named online, the justice minister has said.
‘No error’ in naming of PSNI staff on public court list
No error was made by the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service when dozens of PSNI officers and staff taking action over a 2023 data breach were again named online, the justice minister has said.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:02 PM
No error was made by the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service when dozens of PSNI officers and staff taking action over a 2023 data breach were again named online, the justice minister has said.
The High Court has awarded the sum of €170,564 to a woman who was struck by a van while saving a car parking space for her husband.
High Court: Woman struck by van while standing in parking space awarded €170,564
The High Court has awarded the sum of €170,564 to a woman who was struck by a van while saving a car parking space for her husband.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:40 AM
The High Court has awarded the sum of €170,564 to a woman who was struck by a van while saving a car parking space for her husband.
A jury has cleared six Palestine Action activists of aggravated burglary charges linked to an attack on an Israeli-owned UK arms factory which was cited as justification for the proscription of the direct action group.
England: Acquittals and hung juries in high-profile Palestine Action trial
A jury has cleared six Palestine Action activists of aggravated burglary charges linked to an attack on an Israeli-owned UK arms factory which was cited as justification for the proscription of the direct action group.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:29 AM
A jury has cleared six Palestine Action activists of aggravated burglary charges linked to an attack on an Israeli-owned UK arms factory which was cited as justification for the proscription of the direct action group.
The Irish government has set out more details about its plans to implement the EU AI Act, including through the creation of an AI Office of Ireland.
More details about Irish implementation of EU AI Act
The Irish government has set out more details about its plans to implement the EU AI Act, including through the creation of an AI Office of Ireland.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:28 AM
The Irish government has set out more details about its plans to implement the EU AI Act, including through the creation of an AI Office of Ireland.
Flynn O’Driscoll has promoted Alastair Baird, Lucy O’Hara and Paddy Jordan to associates.
Three new associates at Flynn O’Driscoll
Flynn O’Driscoll has promoted Alastair Baird, Lucy O’Hara and Paddy Jordan to associates.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Flynn O’Driscoll has promoted Alastair Baird, Lucy O’Hara and Paddy Jordan to associates.
A woman in China has been blamed for a series of car accidents after repeatedly removing traffic mirrors outside her home for better feng shui.
And finally… poor reflection
A woman in China has been blamed for a series of car accidents after repeatedly removing traffic mirrors outside her home for better feng shui.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:20 PM
A woman in China has been blamed for a series of car accidents after repeatedly removing traffic mirrors outside her home for better feng shui.
New research comparing the performance of Ireland’s justice system to other jurisdictions has been published by the Law Society of Ireland’s Centre for Justice and Law Reform.
New research compares Irish justice system to other jurisdictions
New research comparing the performance of Ireland’s justice system to other jurisdictions has been published by the Law Society of Ireland’s Centre for Justice and Law Reform.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:43 PM
New research comparing the performance of Ireland’s justice system to other jurisdictions has been published by the Law Society of Ireland’s Centre for Justice and Law Reform.
PSNI officers and staff affected by a major data breach in 2023 have been offered £7,500 each in compensation.
Universal offer made to PSNI data breach plaintiffs
PSNI officers and staff affected by a major data breach in 2023 have been offered £7,500 each in compensation.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:36 PM
PSNI officers and staff affected by a major data breach in 2023 have been offered £7,500 each in compensation.
Northern Ireland’s education minister has set out plans to bring religious education and collective worship in line with the law following a UK Supreme Court ruling last year.
Religious education in Northern Ireland to be reviewed
Northern Ireland’s education minister has set out plans to bring religious education and collective worship in line with the law following a UK Supreme Court ruling last year.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Northern Ireland’s education minister has set out plans to bring religious education and collective worship in line with the law following a UK Supreme Court ruling last year.
The A&O Shearman Foundation has awarded a total of more than £131,000 to 15 charities across Northern Ireland.
A&O Shearman Foundation awards over £131,000 to Northern Ireland charities
The A&O Shearman Foundation has awarded a total of more than £131,000 to 15 charities across Northern Ireland.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:06 PM
The A&O Shearman Foundation has awarded a total of more than £131,000 to 15 charities across Northern Ireland.
Flynn O’Driscoll has welcomed Alastair Baird, Lucy O’Hara and Paddy Jordan to the firm as associates.
Three new associates at Flynn O’Driscoll
Flynn O’Driscoll has welcomed Alastair Baird, Lucy O’Hara and Paddy Jordan to the firm as associates.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Flynn O’Driscoll has welcomed Alastair Baird, Lucy O’Hara and Paddy Jordan to the firm as associates.
Lord of the Dance creator Michael Flatley has obtained an injunction from Northern Ireland’s High Court which he says will allow a 30th anniversary show at Dublin’s 3Arena to go ahead.
Michael Flatley secures court injunction ahead of Dublin arena show
Lord of the Dance creator Michael Flatley has obtained an injunction from Northern Ireland’s High Court which he says will allow a 30th anniversary show at Dublin’s 3Arena to go ahead.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Lord of the Dance creator Michael Flatley has obtained an injunction from Northern Ireland’s High Court which he says will allow a 30th anniversary show at Dublin’s 3Arena to go ahead.
The new Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) will be able to issue remote and in-person betting licences from tomorrow.
New gambling regulator to gain licensing powers tomorrow
The new Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) will be able to issue remote and in-person betting licences from tomorrow.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:29 AM
The new Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) will be able to issue remote and in-person betting licences from tomorrow.