Module Details
Module Code: |
LAWS C4R12 |
Module Title:
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Constitutional Law 1
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Title:
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Constitutional Law 1
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eileen Doyle
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Module Author:: |
John Tully
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Module Description: |
To provide students with an understanding of the functions, structure of, and interaction between, the legislative, judicial and executive powers of government in the context of the doctrine of the separation of powers, and the overarching matters of constitutional litigation and interpretation.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Describe the basic structure of government in Ireland and its historical development. |
LO2 |
Describe, evaluate and explain the role of constitutional law in ensuring respect for human rights and democratic governance. |
LO3 |
Identify and apply relevant constitutional law principles and doctrines for the purpose of solving hypothetical factual problems. |
LO4 |
Critically examine the role of judicial interpretation in the development of constitutional law. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Irish Constitutional History
• Introduction to Constitutions and Constitutional Law • Dominion Status • The Irish Free State Constitution 1933 • The Executive Authority
(External Relations) Act 1936 • Bunreacht na hEireann 1937
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The People, the Nation and the State
• The Constitutional distinction between the People, the Nation and the State • The Interpretation by the Courts of the Distinction • Difficulties with the Distinction • Nationality and Citizenship
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The President and the Council of State
• Eligibility and Nomination • Voting and Election • Privileges of Office • Powers of the President (including the power to refer Bills under
Article 26) • Impeachment of the President • The Council of State – Membership and Functions • The Presidential Commission
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Composition and Functioning of the Oireachtas
• Dail Eireann – Eligibility, Election, Functions, Ceann Comhairle, Powers and Privileges, Voting in the Dail • Seanad Eireann – Eligibility; Election; Composition, Cathaoirleach, Powers and Privileges
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The Government and Central Administration
• Composition • Powers and Functions of Government – Collective Responsibility • The Taoiseach – appointment, powers and duties • The Taniste – appointment, powers and duties • Government Ministers • Dissolution of the Dail • General elections • The Defence Forces • The Garda Siochana • The Civil Service • Local Government • Public Agencies and Bodies • Executive Privilege • The Attorney General
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Amendment of the Constitution/Referenda
• Constitutional Referenda • The Referendum Commission
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International Relations
• International Relations • EU Membership • Inter-relationship between Irish Constitution and EU Law • Inter-relationship between Irish
Constitution and International Law
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The Separation of Powers
• Theory/Rationale behind the Doctrine • Separation of Powers in the Irish Constitution • Legislative Power • Executive Power • Judicial
Power • Critical Analysis of the Doctrine
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 20.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 80.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
6.00 |
6 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Dr Oran Doyle,Tom Hickey (Law teacher). Constitutional Law, [ISBN: 1911611275].
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James Casey. (2000), Constitutional Law and Ireland, Round Hall, Sweet & Maxwell, [ISBN: 1899738630].
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Michael Ford, David Leonard. Constitutional Law of Ireland, 3. Bloomsbury Professional; 1st edition (14 Oct. 2016).
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Gerard Hogan, Gerry White, et al.. Kelly: The Irish Constitution, 5.
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Ireland. Bunreacht Na HÉireann, [ISBN: 0707662427].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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