We should think hard about making it a crime for people to put themselves in situations from which they need rescuing
Watched by small crowds and run on a minuscule budget, the club still develops emerging talent
Tinkering with our grading system is a threat to fair and accountable exams, and benefits neither students nor universities
Startling gaps in the law mean that sex offenders are not required to attend even one hour of rehabilitation before walking free after their sentence ends
Heavy drinking in the Horse and Groom pub in London led to a supposed promise of a £15m bonus by the unorthodox boss of Sports Direct, Mike Ashley
With Irish clubs unable to compete with the English Premier League, maybe fans could do a better job of running the show
This ever-expanding cabinet would come as a surprise to the drafters of the Constitution
The Law Reform Commission’s report on succession makes recommendations that reflect the changing shape of Irish families, but could increase the number of legal rows
The ban on third-party legal funding dates from the tail end of the medieval era – and was abolished in Britain half a century ago
Overbooking and bumping passengers is perfectly legal but in other industries, it would be fraud
The idea of allowing Irish abroad to vote in elections is a nice break from reality, but not one we should embrace
We should not be afraid of our mistakes, because few people get to the top without making a few along the way
Every legal system occasionally lapses into dormancy, but there is judicial sympathy towards somnolence
When it comes to accountability, our politicians need to follow the lead of Roman engineers
Ireland’s robust common law system is a key attraction for firms rushing to leave London
