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The Court System What is the difference between a civil case and a criminal case? The court system is explained. The Constitution The Irish Constitution is called Bunreacht na hEireann. The President is the guardian of our Constitution. Case History 1. A Tragedy Philip Sheedy was involved in a car accident in which a woman was killed. Case History 2. The Court Case In Court he admitted the charges put to him by Judge Cyril Kelly. He was sentenced to 4 years in prison. Case History 3. A Walk in the Park In Herbert Park one evening, a member of the Supreme Court, Hugh O'Flaherty, discussed the case with relatives of Sheedy. Case History 4. Relisting the Case Sheedy's case was relisted in front of Judge Kelly in Court 24. Case History 5. Court 24 Sheedy was released from prison but voluntarily returned shortly afterwards. Case History 6. Impeachment? Chief Justice Liam Hamilton was asked to carry out an investigation of the matter. This led to the resignation of two judges. Case History 7. Sending O'Flaherty to Europe A year after O'Flaherty resigned he was nominated to a top banking position in Europe. Case History 8. Philip Sheedy and the Courts Specific aspects of the Sheedy affair as they related to the courts are examined. Questions | Courts President Hugh O'Flaherty |
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