Intro to law 1
The Irish Free State was created as a result of the ________ signed in 1921.
Anglo-Irish Treaty
Which of the following is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the state in Ireland?
Director of Public Prosecutions
Consent is invalid if vitiated by,
fraud, duress
Which case established modern negligence principles
Donoghue v Stevenson
What is the final step in the Irish legislative process before a Bill becomes an Act?
Signature by the President
Which of the following is a key element of the literal approach in statutory interpretation?
Interpreting words in their ordinary and natural meaning
In Ireland, the Constitution provides for a separation of powers among which three branches of government?
Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary
This defence arises in a situation of immediate and imminent peril
necessity
What element of the 3-step test does Purtill v Athlone UDC [1968] show?
Proximity and forseeability
Who is responsible for recording any orders made by the judge and swearing in the jury and witnesses in court?
The registrar
Under EU law a directive is ________ in its entirety but leaves discretion to member states on how to implement it.
Binding
Which stage of the legislative process in Ireland involves a detailed examination and amendment of each section of a Bill?
Committee Stage
section 8(a) of the Occupiers Liability Act 1995 provides for:
use of reasonable force in defence of property
University College Cork v Electricity Supply
Board [2020] is a case that highlights:
omissions
A judge's wig costs around €2,200 and is traditionally made from which material?
Horsehair