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President’s advisory group meets to discuss Government’s draft asylum laws

President’s advisory group meets to discuss Government’s draft asylum laws

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he is “satisfied” his government’s bill is within the limitations of the constitution.

Catherine Connolly orders legal examination of Government’s draft asylum laws

Catherine Connolly orders legal examination of Government’s draft asylum laws

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

The Council of State will meet on Monday afternoon at Aras an Uachtarain.

Linda Ervine among President’s appointments to Council of State

Linda Ervine among President’s appointments to Council of State

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Catherine Connolly made seven appointments to the body which assists the President in considering various matters

President signs Government’s Defence Bill into law

President signs Government’s Defence Bill into law

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

It came after the legislation was referred to the Council of State to discuss its constitutionality.

Council of State meets to discuss constitutionality of Defence Bill

Council of State meets to discuss constitutionality of Defence Bill

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

The meeting took place to examine legislation to regulate Defence Forces’ representative associations.

President Higgins summons Council of State over Defence Bill

President Higgins summons Council of State over Defence Bill

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

The Council of State will meet on Monday afternoon