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Opposition TDs to apply for costs following failed ‘super junior’ challenge

Opposition TDs to apply for costs following failed ‘super junior’ challenge

It remains open to both TDs, Pa Daly (L) and Paul Murphy (R), to seek permission to appeal the High Court’s judgment.

High Court reserves judgment in cases taken over super-junior ministers

High Court reserves judgment in cases taken over super-junior ministers

The cases brought by Kerry Sinn Féin TD, Pa Daly and People Before Profit-Solidarity TD, Paul Murphy point to a section of the Irish Constitution which limits the number of government members to 15 – including the taoiseach – and provides that they meet and act as a collective authority.

Finian McGrath tells court: I was treated as a 'full minister'

Finian McGrath tells court: I was treated as a 'full minister'

Mr McGrath, who served as Minister of State for Disability between 2016 and 2020, on Thursday gave evidence at the hearing of People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Paul Murphy’s action challenging the attendance of super-junior ministers at Cabinet meetings.

Super junior ministers treated 'identically' to senior ministers, court told

Super junior ministers treated 'identically' to senior ministers, court told

Government accepts super juniors are involved in Cabinet decision-making, court told

Government accepts super juniors are involved in Cabinet decision-making, court told

Court must avoid judiciary being dragged into super juniors ‘political contest’

Court must avoid judiciary being dragged into super juniors ‘political contest’

High Court challenges over 'super junior' ministers attending Cabinet set for July

High Court challenges over 'super junior' ministers attending Cabinet set for July

High Court judges to hear TD's case on 'super junior' minister appointments being unconstitutional

High Court judges to hear TD's case on 'super junior' minister appointments being unconstitutional

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

The three-judge divisional court is expected to sit in July to hear the Sinn Fein TD's legal challenge.

Government to contest Paul Murphy’s action seeking to injunct ‘super junior’ ministers

Government to contest Paul Murphy’s action seeking to injunct ‘super junior’ ministers

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Among the reliefs sought by Mr Murphy is an injunction restraining “Minister of State attending Cabinet” from going to Government meetings.

Court grants permission for Paul Murphy to serve super junior minster injunction proceedings

Court grants permission for Paul Murphy to serve super junior minster injunction proceedings

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Mr Murphy’s case claims that the attendance and/or participation of super junior ministers at government meetings is inconsistent with Bunreacht na hÉireann for several reasons.

TD seeks injunction to prevent super junior ministers attending Cabinet meetings

TD seeks injunction to prevent super junior ministers attending Cabinet meetings

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

People Before Profit politician Paul Murphy wants an injunction which prohibits junior ministers from attending Cabinet