Question 1
In the landmark Irish constitutional case of Ryan v Attorney General [1965], the High Court first recognized the existence of unspecified (unenumerated) constitutional rights. Which right was established in this case?
Correct Answer:
The right to bodily integrity
Question 2
Which article of Bunreacht na hÉireann guarantees that justice shall be administered in public, save in such special and limited cases as may be prescribed by law?
Correct Answer:
Article 34.1
Question 3
In Irish administrative law, what limitation was placed on the rules of standing (locus standi) by the Supreme Court in Cahill v Sutton [1980]?
Correct Answer:
A plaintiff must show that their own personal rights have been adversely affected or are in imminent danger of being affected by the law in question.
Question 4
In the landmark separation of powers case Buckley v Attorney General [1950] (the Sinn Féin Funds case), why did the Supreme Court strike down the Sinn Féin Funds Act 1947?
Correct Answer:
The Act infringed upon the exclusive judicial power to resolve disputes by directing the High Court to dismiss a pending case and distribute funds.
Question 5
According to Article 29.4 of the Constitution of Ireland, which body is vested with the executive power of the State in connection with its external relations?
Correct Answer:
The Government
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