Introduced new Bill to make the international crime of aggression an offence under Irish law

Today I introduced this Bill to make the international crime of aggression an offence under Irish law.
Although it became a crime under international law in 2010 it has yet to be incorporated into Irish law.
Art 29.8 of the constitution allows the state to exercise extra-territorial jurisdiction.

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A tribute to Veronica Guerin

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The callous and cowardly murder of Veronica Guerin revulsed and shocked the country 30 years ago today. It was a heinous act. It was also extremely consequential, as both Veronica’s...

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