What is the council of state?

President Micheal D Higgins is to meet with the council of state to deliberate and assess the con...

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17.00 15 Jul 2024

What is the council of state?

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17.00 15 Jul 2024

President Micheal D Higgins is to meet with the council of state to deliberate and assess the constitutionality of Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024.

Joining Kieran to explain what exactly the council of state is, why it's used and its legal structures is Dr. Laura Cahillane, Senior Lecturer in law at the University of Limerick.

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