Dr. Laura Cahillane

Laura Cahillane (2024) Article 41.2 has had little real impact, but what we put in our Constitution matters. : Irish Independent

Laura Cahillane (2024) ‘According to Ireland's constitution, a woman's duties are in the home – but a referendum could be about to change its sexist wording'. : The Conversation

Laura Cahillane (2024) The Constitution, family and carers: The forms of family that warrant constitutional recognition. : Irish Times

Laura Cahillane (2023) Beware the referendum proposal on the women in the home – all is not as it seems. : The Journal.ie

Laura Cahillane (2023) Mother in the home amendment could create a powerful too to hold government to account.

Laura Cahillane (2023) Appointment of AGs directly to bench must stop. : Irish Times

Laura Cahillane and Rónán Kennedy (2022) What Irish judges should be taught before they go on the bench.

Laura Cahillane, Tom Hickey, David Kenny (2022) Changes to process of choosing judges a progressive surprise, Irish Times.

Laura Cahillane (2022) Interview on RTE Morning Ireland and on the RTE digital news channel.

Laura Cahillane and Rónán Kennedy (2022) ' Removing a judge remains difficult despite recent reforms.

Laura Cahillane (2022) Quoted in Journal.ie article on the woman in the home provision.

Laura Cahillane (2022) Quoted in Law Society Gazette and Irish Legal News on Judicial Council Report.

Laura Cahillane (2022) Invited Submission and address to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality.

Laura Cahillane (2022) Interview on RTE News at One on the definition of the family in the Constitution.

Laura Cahillane, Tom Hickey, Conor O'Mahony (2022) Invited report on potential wordings for Constitutional Amendments for the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality.

Laura Cahillane (2022) Quoted in Irish Times article on Judicial Council Report by Mary Carolan.

Laura Cahillane, Tom Hickey (2022) Invited report on wording options for Constitutional Referendums for the Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality.

Laura Cahillane (2022) Interview on RTE Morning Ireland on Judicial Appointments Commission Bill.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Interview on RTE Drivetime on the Attorney General in private practice.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Appearance on Virgin Media TV's The Tonight Show.

Laura Cahillane (2021) IWLA seminar on Article 41.2.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Research quoted in Irish Examiner article, ‘Restrictions? Let's begin by lifting one that has solely targeted women, by Alison O'Connor.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Appearance on RTE TV The Week in Politics, on Seanad reform.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Address to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice on Judicial Appointments Commission Bill.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Research quoted in The Journal article, ‘'Women in the home clause' the key question as virtual Citizens' Assembly to deliver its results', by Rónán Duffy.

Laura Cahillane, Tom Hickey, David Kenny (2021) Invited submission and address to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice on Heads of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Quoted in Irish Examiner article, ‘Process to appoint top judge has 'same problems' as before', by Cormac O'Keeffe.

Laura Cahillane (2021) A Legal Perspective on the Anglo-Irish Treaty 1921.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Research quoted in Irish Examiner article, ‘Bar Council: A new Judicial Appointments Commission is 'unnecessary'', by Cianan Brennan.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Editorial, Irish Judicial Studies Journal, 2021, 5(2), pp. I.

Laura Cahillane, Rónán Kennedy, ICCL (2021) Submission to Judicial Planning Working Group.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Quoted in Journal.ie article, breakingnews.ie article and Belfast Telegraph article on Citizens' Assembly deliberations,.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Annotations on Irish constitutional history in Agatha Christie's Secret Adversary. : Green Bag Publications

Laura Cahillane (2021) Appearance on Oireachtas TV to discuss Citizens' Assembly.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Editorial, Irish Judicial Studies Journal, 2021, 5(1), pp. I.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Interview on Newstalk Breakfast on Article 41.2.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Real alternative to ‘women in the home' clause now needed. : Irish Times

Laura Cahillane (2021) Quoted in Irish Times article, ‘President's complaints about volume of bills absolutely legitimate', by Colm Keena.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Quoted in Irish Times article, ‘‘Women's place is in the home': Citizens' Assembly again tackles thorny issue', by Ronan McGreevy .

Laura Cahillane (2021) Interview on RTE News at One on guidance vs law re Covid restrictions.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Interview on RTE Drivetime on Article 41.2.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Quoted in Echo Live article ‘Clarification of Covid regulations needed, says expert as new hospitality guidelines issued'.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Interview on RTE Drivetime on maternity leave for politicians.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Quoted in Irish Times article, ‘New Covid-19 outdoor guidelines permit gatherings of 200, live music in hospitality settings', by Jack Horgan Jones.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Address to the Citizens' Assembly on Article 41.2.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Research quoted in Irish Legal News article, ‘Attorney General ‘should be ineligible' for senior judicial appointment for 12 months'.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Quoted in Irish Times article on judicial education by Mary Carolan.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Research quoted in Irish Examiner article, ‘Crucial changes needed to judicial appointments bill, warn experts', by Cormac O'Keeffe.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Interview on Morning Ireland re Oireachtas Privilege.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Interview on Morning Ireland on right to identity for adopted persons.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Mná and the Law, International Women's Day event.

Laura Cahillane (2021) Research quoted in Law Society Gazette article, ‘Formal training is needed to ensure judicial excellence'.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Appearance on RTE Brendan O'Connor radio programme, .

Laura Cahillane (2020) The Denham Report.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in Sunday Business Post article, ‘Crying Woulfe over ‘a calamity waiting to happen'.

Laura Cahillane, David Kenny (2020) As a judge, should Séamus Woulfe have been anywhere near the golf dinner? . : Irish Times

Laura Cahillane (2020) Interview on RTE radio Today with Claire Byrne on potential removal of Seamus Woulfe.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Interview on RTE radio Today with Claire Byrne show on Woulfegate.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in Journal.ie article by Stephen McDermott, ‘'It is up to the Dáil': Government won't need referendum to introduce assisted dying law'.

Laura Cahillane, Tom Hickey, David Kenny (2020) Submission on Judicial Appointments to Minister for Justice.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Denham Inquiry highlights need for mechanism to hold judges to account. : Irish Times

Laura Cahillane (2020) Interview on RTE radio Today with Claire Byrne on Woulfe Controversy.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Appearance on Virgin Media TV's The Tonight Show.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Interview on RTE Morning Ireland on Polish protests and judicial independence.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Interview on RTE Morning Ireland on Report into Seamus Woulfe conduct.

Laura Cahillane, David Kenny (2020) Politicians may have grounds to impeach Seamus Woulfe but it's a tricky business. : The Journal.ie

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in Irish Legal News article, ‘Mr Justice Woulfe's future to be decided by Oireachtas'.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in Irish Daily Mail article, ‘'Separation of powers excuse is not a valid one'.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Interview on RTE Morning Ireland on virtual Oireachtas sittings.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in Irish Examiner article by Daniel McConnell: ‘Unprecedented report on Seamus Woulfe had to pull its punches'.

Laura Cahillane, (2020) Woulfe crisis shows that sorry is sometimes the hardest word. : The Business Post

Laura Cahillane (2020) Appearance on Virgin Media TV's The Tonight Show.

Laura Cahillane, Tom Hickey, David Kenny (2020) Submission on Judicial Appointments to Minister for Justice.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted on Virgin Media TV's The Tonight Show.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Interview on RTE Morning Ireland on valid constitution of Seanad case.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted on front page of Sunday times article by Mark Tighe: ‘Woulfe hits out at government over Golfgate'.

Laura Cahillane, David Kenny (2020) New proposal on appointing judges silent regarding transparency. : Irish Times

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in Irish Times article, ‘Constitution vague on removing judges as it is a political act, says expert', by Colm Keena.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in Tuairisc article, ‘Ní cóir bac a chur ar cheisteanna réasúnta faoi cheapadh breithimh', by Cathal MacCoille.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in Irish Examiner article, ‘Very little can be done to #golfgate judge says legal expert'.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Editorial, Irish Judicial Studies Journal, 2020, 4(2), pp. I.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted on RTE news piece by Orla O'Donnell on Woulfe transcripts.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Opinion on Judicial Appointments and Removal for Sinn Féin.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in Irish Independent article, ‘Cabinet were not informed sitting judges had applied for Supreme Court role given to Séamus Woulfe', by Shane Phelan and Philip Ryan.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Interview on RTE Radio One's Today with Katie Hannon on judicial appointments.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in Irish Legal News article, ‘Former Chief Justice Denham to lead ‘unprecedented' investigation into Woulfe's conduct'.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Editorial, Irish Judicial Studies Journal, 2020, 4(1), pp. I.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Interview on RTE Drivetime on Woulfe transcripts.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Anti-abortion protests at hospitals: How have other countries handled them and what's the way forward here?.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Opinion on Judicial Removal for Paul Murphy TD.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Interview on Today FM's The Last Word with Matt Cooper on Woulfe and judicial appointments reform.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Appearance on Virgin Media TV's The Tonight Show.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in Irish Examiner article, ‘Report ordered on Judge's Dinner Attendance',.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted on RTE news piece by Orla O'Donnell on Judicial Council.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in Irish Independent article, ‘'It's very serious, it's grave' - Taoiseach not pre-empting meeting with opposition leaders on Seamus Woulfe controversy', by Philip Ryan, Shane Phelan, Senan Molony and Luke Byrne.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Interview on RTE Morning Ireland on Seamus Woulfe controversy.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Interview on RTE radio Today with Claire Byrne show.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in Irish Times article by Colm Keena, ‘Golfgate has damaged public's view of Supreme Court, say legal academics' .

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in Irish Independent article, ‘Selection System is Opaque', by Shane Phelan.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in Irish Examiner article, ‘Supreme Court flexes muscles in judge furore'.

Laura Cahillane, David Kenny (2020) 'Golfgate' shows that we need an independent body to investigate complaints against judges. : The Journal.ie

Laura Cahillane (2020) Appearance on Oireachtas TV.

Laura Cahillane (2020) IALT seminar on Judicial misconduct.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Interview on Newstalk Drive on Woulfe meeting.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in RTE.ie article, ‘Woulfe controversy 'judiciary's version of Saipan', by Órla O'Donnell.

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in The Currency article, ‘Lone Woulfe: Can the Supreme Court judge survive golfgate?'.

Laura Cahillane, David Kenny (2020) Woulfe controversy: How wide should the gap be between politicians and the judiciary?. : The Irish Examiner

Laura Cahillane (2020) Quoted in Irish Times article by Colm Keena, ‘Colleague pressure on a judge would raise questions about independence'.

Laura Cahillane (2019) Appearance on Oireachtas TV debate on Council of State.

Multiple (2019) Opinion on the application of the Irish Constitution and EU General Data Protection Regulation to the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016.

Laura Cahillane (2019) Why Judicial Appointments Reform is Necessary.

Laura Cahillane (2019) Editorial, Irish Judicial Studies Journal, 2019, 3(2), pp. I.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Opinion on Article 41.2 for Green Party.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Interview with Marian Finucane on Radio One.

Laura Cahillane, David Kenny, Conor O'Mahony (2018) Opinion on the Constitutional Limits on Legislative Action in Adoption Information and Tracing Bill.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Quoted in Irish Independent article, ‘Surprised to find yourself taking De Valera's side'.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Opinion on Article 41.2 for Oireachtas Parliamentary researchers .

Laura Cahillane (2018) Quoted in Independent UK version on Article 41.2 referendum.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Interview with Sean O'Rourke on RTE Radio One on wording of 8th amendment referendum.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Interview with Joe Nash on Limerick's Live 95 FM, on woman in the home provision.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Quoted in Irish Times Article on Peter Sutherland and referendum wording.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Interview with Newstalk's Lunchtime with Ciara Kelly on upcoming referendums.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Interview with Ivan Yates on Newstalk drive on wording of 8th amendment referendum.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Interview with Irish Times Political Podcast.

Laura Cahillane, David Kenny, Conor O'Mahony (2018) Opinion on the Constitutional Limits on Legislative Action in Adoption Information and Tracing Bill.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Interview with Cormac ag a 5 on RTE Radio na Gaeltachta.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Discussion with Minister Finian McGrath, Senator Lynn Ruane and Catherine Martin TD on Juno McEnroe's Sunday edition on Dublin City FM,.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Address to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice on the topic of Article 41.2.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Interview with Irish Legal News on visit of Supreme Court to Limerick.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Quoted in Irish Times (Diarmuid ferriter) .

Laura Cahillane (2018) Why reform of Seanad Éireann should start with the electorate. : RTE Brainstorm

Laura Cahillane (2018) Interview with Mary Wilson RTE Drivetime on rights of unborn case.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Contribution to Oireachtas Bibliographic Library.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Quoted in Irish Times, Irish Examiner, RTE.ie, and thejournal.ie on contribution to Oireachtas Justice Committee discussion on Article 41.2.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Delaying tactics or useful deliberative exercises? The Irish Citizen's Assembly and the Convention on the Constitution. : IACL-AIDC Blog

Laura Cahillane (2018) Interview with Newstalk newsdesk on AG comments on Judicial Appointments Bill.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Opinion on Judicial Appointments Bill for Fianna Fáil.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Appearance on Oireachtas TV debate on Constitutional change.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Interview with Newstalk's Lunchtime with Ciara Kelly .

Laura Cahillane (2018) Opinion on Judicial Appointments Bill for Sinn Féin.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Interview with RTE Radio One, News at One programme.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Invited address to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice on Article 41.2.

Laura Cahillane (2018) Interview with Joe Nash on Limerick's Live 95 FM.

Laura Cahillane (2017) Research on Article 41.2 reported in Irish Times.

Laura Cahillane (2017) Update on Judicial Appointments Row. Cork : Constitutionproject

Laura Cahillane (2017) Interview with Joe Nash on Limerick's Live 95 FM.

Laura Cahillane (2017) Judges and Sentencing Policies. Dublin : RTE Brainstorm

Laura Cahillane (2017) The Irish Constitution has served us well for the most part. Dublin : The Journal.ie

Laura Cahillane (2017) Interview with Patrick Smyth, Irish Times, on Royal Prerogatives.

Laura Cahillane (2017) We need to talk about the Women in the Home Provision. : Irish Times

Laura Cahillane (2017) Interview with Hugh O'Connell, Sunday Business Post on Judicial Appointments.

Laura Cahillane (2017) The Resurrection of Tribunals in Ireland? Some Preliminary Thoughts on the Disclosures Tribunal. : www.constitutionproject.ie

Laura Cahillane (2017) Radio interview on Morning Ireland on Máire Whelan appointment.

Laura Cahillane (2017) Appearance on TV3's Tonight with Vincent Browne on Judicial Appointments.

Laura Cahillane (2017) Radio interview on Radio One with Mary Wilson on Judicial Appointments.

Laura Cahillane (2017) Interview with Irish Times on Judicial Council Bill and comments reported in three separate pieces including on front page.

Laura Cahillane (2017) Radio interview on Morning Ireland on constitutionality of CPO to deal with housing crisis.

Laura Cahillane (2017) Address to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice on the topic of Article 41.2.

Laura Cahillane (2017) Interview with the Irish Catholic and research on drafting of Constitution quoted .

Laura Cahillane (2017) Latest Controversy Demonstrates need for Transparent Judicial Appointments System. Cork : ConstitutionProject

Laura Cahillane (2016) Opinion on Judicial Appointments for Minister Shane Ross.

Laura Cahillane (2016) The Judicial Appointments Saga. www.constitutionproject.ie

L Cahillane (2016) The President, Public Statements and Political Controversies.

Laura Cahillane (2015) Questions remain about Dáil privilege despite judgment - The Irish Independent.

Laura Cahillane (2015) High Court Clarification a Victory for Democracy - The Irish Examiner.

Laura Cahillane (2015) Appearance on RTE's Prime Time on Marriage Referendum.

Laura Cahillane (2015) Parliamentary Privilege - the Irish Independent.

Laura Cahillane (2015) Answers to Marriage Referendum Questions posed on RTÉ's Prime Time.

Laura Cahillane (2015) The Bederev case – a careful and considered restatement of the principles and policies test.

Laura Cahillane (2015) Understanding the Constitution.

Laura Cahillane (2014) Cameras in Court Rooms.

Laura Cahillane (2014) The Demise of the One Judgment Rule.

Laura Cahillane (2014) Address to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice on the Topic of Judicial Appointments.

Laura Cahillane (2014) Address to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice on the topic of Judicial Appointments.

Laura Cahillane (2014) Submission on Judicial Appointments Reform to Department of Justice.

Laura Cahillane (2014) Submission on Judicial Appointments to Department of Justice.

Laura Cahillane (2014) Invited address to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice on Judicial Appointments.

Laura Cahillane (2013) Radio Interview with Near FM on judicial appointments and discipline.

Laura Cahillane (2013) Judicial Independence and the Current Controversy.

Laura Cahillane (2013) Interview with Sunday Independent on Charlie Allen Trust.

Laura Cahillane (2013) McGowan v Labour Court and the Unconstitutionality of Registered Employment Agreements.

Laura Cahillane (2013) The Council of State and the Referral of Bills to the Supreme Court.

Laura Cahillane (2013) Judicial Appointments.

Laura Cahillane (2013) Radio Interview with Breakfast show on Newstalk Radio, on dispute regarding judicial independence.

Laura Cahillane (2013) Legal opinion sought from Prime Time on Court of Appeal Referendum.

Laura Cahillane (2013) Preferendum on the Seanad.

Laura Cahillane (2012) The Irish Free State Constitution – Inspired by Irish history and world democracies.

Laura Cahillane (2012) Debate on Proposed Court Reform Now Required.

Laura Cahillane (2012) Q&A on Supreme Court Referendum Campaign Ruling.

Laura Cahillane (2012) Article 46 and Amendment of the Constitution.

Laura Cahillane (2012) Looking to the Past in Order to Move Forward.

Laura Cahillane (2012) Radio Interview with The History Show, RTE Radio 1, on the 1922 Irish Free State Constitution .

Laura Cahillane (2012) An Sainchumas in Éirinn.

Laura Cahillane (2012) Explaining the Supreme Court Ruling on the Government's Referendum Campaign.

Laura Cahillane (2012) Radio Interview with Breakfast show on Newstalk Radio, on judicial discipline and independence following the case of Judge Heather Perrin .

Laura Cahillane (2012) The Legacy of the Irish Free State Constitution .

Laura Cahillane (2012) Judge Heather Perrin and the question of judicial discipline and removal.

Laura Cahillane (2012) Reforming the Constitution .

Laura Cahillane (2012) Thoughts on the Irish Free State Constitution 90 Years On.

Laura Cahillane (2011) The Irish Free State Constitution: Genesis, Drafting and Legacy.

Laura Cahillane (2011) Judicial Pay Referendum – Much Ado about Nothing.

Laura Cahillane (2011) Radio Interview with Phoenix FM on Judicial Pay Referendum.

Laura Cahillane (2011) The Judicial Pay Referendum is a Waste of Public Funds.

Laura Cahillane (2010) Missed Opportunities in the Early Development of Judicial Review of Legislation in Ireland.

Laura Cahillane (2008) Disciplining Judges in Ireland.