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Opposition TDs taking super junior case to Supreme Court

Opposition TDs taking super junior case to Supreme Court

Paul Murphy had argued that the attendance of super junior ministers at Cabinet was inconsistent with the Constitution.

TDs awarded 50% of costs in unsuccessful challenge over ‘super junior’ ministers

TDs awarded 50% of costs in unsuccessful challenge over ‘super junior’ ministers

In a judgment on Friday, a three-judge court said proceedings brought by Sinn Féin’s Patrick ‘Pa’ Daly and Paul Murphy of People Before Profit–Solidarity gave rise to “one of the rare and exceptional circumstances” where unsuccessful litigants should be awarded a proportion of their legal costs.

TDs who brought unsuccessful ‘super junior’ case argue that they are entitled to legal costs

TDs who brought unsuccessful ‘super junior’ case argue that they are entitled to legal costs

The deputies brought separate but similar challenges arguing article 28 of Bunreacht na hÉireann limits the number of government members to 15 and that the attendance of super juniors goes against this.

Opposition TDs to apply for costs following failed ‘super junior’ challenge

Opposition TDs to apply for costs following failed ‘super junior’ challenge

High Court dismisses challenges from TDs over 'super junior' ministers

High Court dismisses challenges from TDs over 'super junior' ministers

Government accepts super juniors are involved in Cabinet decision-making, court told

Government accepts super juniors are involved in Cabinet decision-making, court told

High Court challenges over 'super junior' ministers attending Cabinet set for July

High Court challenges over 'super junior' ministers attending Cabinet set for July

High Court judges to hear TD's case on 'super junior' minister appointments being unconstitutional

High Court judges to hear TD's case on 'super junior' minister appointments being unconstitutional

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

The three-judge divisional court is expected to sit in July to hear the Sinn Fein TD's legal challenge.

Sinn Féin TD’s ‘super junior’ minister High Court challenge adjourned

Sinn Féin TD’s ‘super junior’ minister High Court challenge adjourned

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Pa Daly's case claims the Government is 'acting contrary' to the limit on Cabinet members and to the 'expressed wish of the people of Ireland'

Government to contest Paul Murphy’s action seeking to injunct ‘super junior’ ministers

Government to contest Paul Murphy’s action seeking to injunct ‘super junior’ ministers

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Among the reliefs sought by Mr Murphy is an injunction restraining “Minister of State attending Cabinet” from going to Government meetings.

Government will contest Sinn Féin TD's 'simplistic but false' claims, Attorney General says

Government will contest Sinn Féin TD's 'simplistic but false' claims, Attorney General says

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Rossa Fanning said “prompt” determination of Sinn Fein's Patrick 'Pa' Daly’s case is in the public interest, given the nature of the constitutional issues arising.

Sinn Féin TD secures court permission to continue challenge to 'super junior' appointments

Sinn Féin TD secures court permission to continue challenge to 'super junior' appointments

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

Ms Justice Mary Rose Gearty granted “leave”, allowing Sinn Féin's Patrick 'Pa' Daly to continue with his legal challenge.

Sinn Féin denies U-turn on hate speech legislation despite previous support

Sinn Féin denies U-turn on hate speech legislation despite previous support

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Sinn Féin has denied claims of a U-turn on the Government's proposed hate speech legislation