family law

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Annual Report welcome but stats unlikely to reflect true scale of the problem – Mitchell O’Connor

Updated on August 12, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

An updated SAVI report could give us a better understanding of sexual abuse in Ireland allowing for better policy formation down the line Speaking following her attendance at the launch of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s Annual Report… Read More

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Mary Mitchell O’Connor welcomes reform of outdated in camera rule

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Modernising family law structure will bring greater transparency while protecting need for privacy. Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has welcomed the publication on 19th March by the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter TD, of the… Read More

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Mitchell O’Connor welcomes commitment to great transparency in family law cases

Updated on February 4, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has welcomed the commitment from the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter TD, that he will bring forward legislation in the coming weeks to allow for greater transparency in family law… Read More

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Mary Mitchell O’Connor raises delays in family court hearings and maintenance issues with Justice Minister

Updated on March 1, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Legislation to be introduced to ensure greater transparency in family law cases Speaking on Topical Issue Debates in the Dáil this evening (Wednesday), Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, raised the issue of the delays being… Read More

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