Kavanagh: Constitutional Law in Ireland 2ed
Description
Author: Dr Jennifer Kavanagh | ISBN: 9781911611783 | Series: The Core Text Series | Format: Paperback | Extent: Approx 250 pages | Published: October 2022
About
Constitutional Law in Ireland is an essential guide to the core principles and provisions of Irish Constitutional Law. This book is written primarily for third level students who are covering Irish Constitutional Law as part of their law degree or related studies. This new edition has been fully updated and revised to bring the reader up-to-date with the latest developments in constitutional law.
This new edition includes the following:
A new chapter on the powers of governmentand the separation of powers which includes analysis of the landmark Supreme Court judgment in Kerins v McGuinness;
An expanded section on the impacts of Brexit on the constitutional position of Northern Ireland;
Recent judgments on the powers of government in interregnum periods;
Expanded analysis of journalistic protection in the wake of the Corcoran case;
Further analysis of current socio-economic rights issues such as the debate on the position of a right to housing in the constitution;
Detailed discussion on recent referendums such as Repeal the 8th, removal of blasphemy and time limits for divorce.
Designed and written as an introductory text to the key principles of Irish constitutional law this book covers all the basic aspects of constitutional law, including the following:
The constitutional history of Ireland;
The concepts of the Nation and State with relation to the constitutional position of Northern Ireland, Ireland in the EU and International Relations;
A consideration of the doctrine of the separation of powers, the organisation and powers of the organs of government, including the Oireachtas, the Cabinet, the Courts and the President;
Constitutional Rights including Family, Life, Education and constitutional justice;
The process of constitutional interpretation, amendment and reform including a consideration of proposed referendums.
Constitutional Law in Ireland is an excellent introduction to this key area of undergraduate study, and can also be used as an ongoing revision and reference source to provide extra support to students throughout their studies.
Contents include
Introduction
The History of the Irish Constitution
Pre Independence
1919 Constitution
1922 Constitution
Factors leading up to the 1937 Constitution
Continuity between Constitutions
Repeal of the 1922 Constitution
Defining the Nation and State
The Nation
The State
Ireland and International Law
Ireland and Membership of the EU
The President
Powers of the President
Presidential Commission
The Council of State
President and relationship with Government
Legislation and the President
Government and the Constitution
The Separation of Powers
The Oireachtas
The Executive
Constitutional Office Holders
Local Government
The Courts and Trial of Offences
The Courts
Independence of the Judiciary
Access to Justice
Locus Standi
Trial of Offences
Trial by Jury
Fundamental Rights and the Constitution
Human Rights and the Constitution
Absolute Rights and Proportionality
Personal and Unenumerated Rights
Equality
Right to Life
Civil and Political Rights
Family, Children and Education
Right to Property
Religion and the Constitution
Socio- Economic Rights
Amending, Interpreting and Reviewing the Constitution
Amending the Constitution
Constitutional Interpretation
Judicial Review and the Constitution
Constitutional Law Reform
About the Author
Jennifer Kavanagh BA (Hons) Legal and Business Studies, LL.M., PhD. is a Lecturer in Law in the Department of Applied Arts in Waterford Institute of Technology. Her primary research areas are Constitutional Law and Electoral Law.
Who Should Buy this Book?
Constitutional law is a core subject for every undergraduate law programme in Ireland, therefore this is essential reading for all undergraduates.