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Sex Work in Ireland: Evaluating the 2025 Review of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017

by Katie Dowling, Associate.

In March 2025, the

Recent WRC Decision Highlights Mistreatment of General Employment Permit Holders

By Andy Walsh, Associate.

A recent decision of

Do Cheart Chun Labhairt as Gaeilge i gCúirt

Faoi Airteagal 8 de Bhunreacht na hÉireann, is

Restraining orders in Ireland, explained by Matthew de Courcy, Partner.

Part 5 of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions)

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Asylum Tribunal Lawyers Strike Over Pay Concerns, Highlighting Systemic Issues in Ireland’s Immigration Appeals Process

In January 2025, several part-time members of Ireland’s International Protection

Record-Breaking Immigration Law Conference Hosted by Irish Immigration Lawyers Association

The Irish Immigration Lawyers Association (IILA) successfully hosted its largest-ever

High Court Case Highlights Challenges in School Transport Provision for Children with Autism

A recent High Court case in Ireland has brought to light significant challenges faced by children with autism in accessing appropriate educational services.

The Evolution of Divorce Laws in Ireland: From Absolute Prohibition to Modern Reform

Divorce in Ireland has long been a complex and controversial issue, deeply rooted in the country’s religious and cultural heritage.

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Stephen Kirwan, Head of Immigration has provided a quick guide to some of the most frequently asked questions he faces in relation to Irish Citizenship Applications.

In this video, Stephen explains about citizenship by naturalisation, and what the difference is compared to citizenship by birth or descent?

Eoghan O’Sullivan, Associate at KOD Lyons provides a quick guide to some of the most frequently asked questions he faces in relation to Road Traffic Offences.

In this video, Eoghan explains what will happen if you are caught speeding and how many penalty points you could potentially get.

Stephen Kirwan comments on the Irish Response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis

Stephen Kirwan the Head of the Immigration and International Law team recently spoke to Nuacht TG4 about the Irish Governments response to the Ukranian refugee crisis.

Stephen Kirwan of KOD Lyons speaks to the Ireland Chinese Journal about some of the latest developments in immigration law

Stephen Kirwan of KOD Lyons speaks to the Ireland Chinese Journal about some of the latest developments in immigration law

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Court summons backlog in Ireland

Our Partner Matthew de Courcy, tells RTÉ that the issue relates to resources. "There needs to be a significant number of additional judges appointed to process and to service the existing caseload,"

Supporting autistic children – Gareth Noble talks to Alan Rock of Autism Families Ireland

Our child law partner Gareth Noble sat down with Alan Rock of Autism Families Ireland to discuss education law

Stephen’s interview on Today with Clare Byrne RTE Radio 1

Stephen Kirwan from the Immigration and International Law Team in KOD Lyons spoke on Today with Clare Byrne

Gareth’s interview on RTE Radio 1

Familes of children with additional needs forced to speak out

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