Art, media, opinion and ideas
A touch of Tabloid in that heading, but the compression was needed. Basically, in their latest newsletter to barristers, the Bar Council of Ireland has said that the restrictions on access to the Four Courts complex, introduced on security grounds, are unacceptable. They say that they have conveyed the very strong negative reaction to the 'pod' systems of access from their members to the Courts Service.
If you're interested in the idea that people shouldn't be watching where you go during your day. If you don't think that the state has any good reason to track who you call or email or, possibly, which websites you look at.
And if you were wondering why I was looking for a Parliamentary Question, see TJ McIntyre on the Digital Rights Ireland website for more details. He's very interested in what the Minister for Justice has to say on the use of new Data Retention laws. He might even be more interested in what he doesn't say.
Revamping their terrible, terrible website, I should add. I went looking for answers to a Parliamentary Question recently and was stumped. Searching the site turned up nothing.
BeforeAfter**Courtesy of artist's impression in the OPW's planning documentation.
I spoke to the EO I've been dealing with in the OPW today. He confirmed that no decision had been made regarding the proposed changes to the portico of the Four Courts, including installing railings across the entrance to close them off. This is contrary to the maps issued by the Courts Service recently in relation to changes in the security arrangements at the Four Courts.
I attended the first public outing- a sort of a beta launch the other attendees might have called it- of Digital Rights Ireland. Rather than repeat what I thought here, I'll just point you at my little overview on the Digital Rights Ireland website.
I really oughtn't have to chase what has happened to the objection lodged back in June like this. I'll be sending this tomorrow. Principal OfficerProperty Maintenance DivisionOPW 51 St Stephen’s GreenDublin 2Re: Objection lodged to the proposed alterations to the portico of the Four Courts Your Ref: A473/66/6Dear Sirs,I write regarding the above.
On Thursday last, I attended a conference run by the Free Legal Aid Centres (FLAC) on Public Interest Law in Ireland- The Reality and the Potential. It was an outstanding event, with a wealth of speakers from around the world.
Dated 4th Octre: Request for documents under S 18 FOI Act (as amended)I wish to acknowledge receipt of your letter of 2nd October 2005 regarding the above. I have forwarded a copy of your letter to XXX FOI officer, who will respond directly to you. YoursPJ FitzpatrickCEO****Now I await the response, within the alloted time.
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