Donal O Donnell

Legal advice body says move will increase public confidence in the judicial process

Donal O’Donnell described as a cautious innovator and a ‘rock of common sense’

The outgoing chief justice was the first member of his family to go to university

Cabinet also to consider changes to legislation on freedom of information

Observers cite brilliant intellect and creativity of Donal O’Donnell, and willingness to act

Procedures approved to appoint chief justice to succeed Frank Clarke

Attempt at ‘informal resolution’ of crisis has reached an impasse

Coalition will have to devise new plan following ruling of seven-judge court

Friends of the Irish Environment challenges Government’s National Mitigation Plan

Individual speaker’s award goes to Rachael Mullally representing UCD Law

For six decades, participants in the annual event have argued burning issues of the day

The first Irish Times Debate took place 60 years ago. Former student debaters look back

Former Supreme Court judge stood for a pluralist and tolerant Ireland, son tells mass

Analysis: The outgoing Chief Justice has reached the end of a remarkable career

Shane Ross said to be ‘satisfied’ with process for appointing new chief justice

Analysis: Ruadhán MacCormaic on what new chief justice Frank Clarke will bring to role