Module Details

Module Code: LAWS C1R12
Module Title: The Irish Legal System 2
Title: The Irish Legal System 2
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Margaret Crowley
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to further learners' understanding of the Irish Legal System. Learners will be introduced to a further range of legal topics, giving them a broader basis on which to continue to develop their legal knowledge. This module will establish a framework within which a learner can appreciate the relevance of the various law subjects they will study during their course.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Distinguish between the different courts in the Irish system and know the composition of each and which cases/offences are tried in each.
LO2 Discuss the doctrine of precedent as it operates in Ireland and be able to apply the doctrine to practical situations.
LO3 Discuss the issues around access to Justice in Ireland.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
The Court System, the Judiciary and Court Administration
• The Administration of Justice in Ireland – Main Features • The Court System in Ireland • First instance jurisdiction of the Courts • Appellate jurisdiction of the courts.
Access to Justice
• Legal Costs • Legal Aid
Remedies and Enforcement
• Remedies in Civil Matters • Enforcement of Court Orders • Enforcement in Criminal Matters • Contempt of Court • Judicial Review
Precedent
• Introduction – Law Reporting • Stare Decisis in the Irish Courts • Ratio Decidendi and Obiter Dictum • Precedent in Action
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Formal Examination100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 100
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 7.13 107
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Byrne & McCutcheon. (2021), The Irish Legal System, 7th ed. Bloomsbury.
  • Kenneally & Tully. (2013), The Irish Legal System, Clarus Press.
  • Liam Thornton,Tanya Ni Mhuirthile,Dr. Catherine O'Sullivan. (2016), Fundamentals of the Irish Legal System, [ISBN: 9781858007120].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Murdoch, Henry. (2000), A Dictionary of Irish Law, 3rd Ed., Topaz.
  • O’Malley, Thomas. (2001), Sources of Law, RoundHall.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Westlaw Database.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • The Irish Law Times. various articles, The Irish Law Times.
  • Annual Review of Irish Law. various articles, Annual Review of Irish Law, 1987 to present.
Other Resources
  • Justis.ie – for all relevant cases and journals..
  • The Injuries board website:. https://www.piab.ie.
  • Website of the Irish Government:. www.gov.ie.
  • The Statute book website: www.irishstatutebook.ie for all relevant legislation.
  • EU Website. http://www.europa.eu/.
  • Westlaw.ie. For relevant articles.
  • Courts website for recent cases. www.courts.ie.
  • Oireachtas website. https://www.oireachtas.ie/.
  • https://www.legislation.gov.uk/.
  • Bloomsbuy Professional. For ebooks.
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