Irish Independent
Murdered prison officer's sons hopeful of answers after Adams meeting
| Mr Stack is an advocate of restorative justice and would like to see a truth commission established into killings during the Troubles. He said they had a good discussion with Mr Adams about those issues and agreed to meet again as part of a process. Mr ... |
Second prize for Irish researcher in Dutch Innovating Justice Awards
ROISIN O' Shea, a doctoral scholar in family law, supported by the Irish Research Council, has been awarded joint-second prize in the Innovating Justice Awards, by the Hague Institute for the Internationalisation of Law in Holland. ... DEEPAK Chopra ...
Schoolboy to avoid jail for burglary if he completes justice scheme
The court was told today that his probation officer found him suitable to take part in an action plan of restorative justice activities. Judge Ann Ryan heard that the teenager, who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), has agreed to be ...
Vandals are forced to clean up their act
As a punishment, they were asked to take part in a restorative justice programme, which is designed to make offenders more aware of their actions and the consequences. Motorists heading towards the Coonagh Roundabout on the Clare/ Limerick border ...
<b>Restorative justice</b> plan considered for teen robber
SENTENCING of a then 14-year-old, who "set up" a delivery man and attacked him with a hurley, has been deferred to see if he will take part in a restorative justice programme. Judge Ann Ryan adjourned the case at the Dublin Children's Court until a ...
Sentencing is a disaster
The late Tony Gregory and I have always supported restorative justice schemes or community service for non-violent offenders. Sadly, some of the recent sentencing has been a disaster. The public are dismayed by the lack of fairness and balance. Mr ...
The hidden hand behind city centre economics
Restorative justice. The words purr nicely off the tongue. And if Richard Guiney had his way, there'd be recalcitrant offenders clad in orange jumpsuits scraping dirt off the capital's footpaths. It might not be de rigueur to be so outspoken on such ...
Residents hit by floods in Co Limerick told to boil water as taps not safe
Dr Morris will bring to this position gifts of insight and teaching, spirituality and imagination, always put at the service of God and God's people," Archbishop Jackson stated. The Advanced Healthcare Decisions Bill 2012 will proceed to committee ...
Only the whole truth can heal
The secular equivalent of justice as healing lies in the notion of restorative justice. This was at the heart of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. This approach emphasises the needs of the victim, but also embraces the needs of the ...
How to take the financial pain out of marriage breakdown
'Collaborative law' is aimed at allowing a couple whose marriage has broken down to make joint decisions on how assets should be divided.
