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<p>The absence of judicial oversight was highlighted following the attendance of newly appointed Supreme Court judge Seamus Woulfe at a hotel function during covid restrictions in August 2020, commonly known as ‘Golfgate’. File picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins </p>

court and crime

34 complaints about judges in first three months of act

'Every individual judge in Ireland is now for the first time subject to a statutory regulatory system of judicial standards and conduct, investigation and reprimand', report said

<p>Phil Hogan has criticised Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin for their behaviour during the Golfagate controversy in 2020.</p>

ourview

Irish Examiner view: Reaction was far beyond ‘indignation’

<p>Speaking to his fellow Golfgate attendee Seán O’Rourke for RTÉ's 'Two Tribes', Phil Hogan claimed the then government 'fed information' to the EU in a bid to oust him from his role as commissioner — a claim flatly rejected by Micheál Martin. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews</p>

politics

Martin dismisses Phil Hogan's claims around resignation

Varadkar: 'Regrettable' Phil Hogan was not given due process before Golfgate resignation

politics

Varadkar: 'Regrettable' Phil Hogan was not given due process before Golfgate resignation

6/5/2014. Irish Water Issues

comment-analysis

Daniel McConnell: Phil Hogan's Golfgate revisionism is staggering

Brexit

politics

Hogan hits out at Varadkar and Martin after 2020 Golfgate downfall

Elaine Loughlin: Retrofit plan will go up in smoke if we can’t find people to do the work

Elaine Loughlin: Not every institution is being made pay for past mistakes

A levy for mica crisis — and rightly so — but redress scheme for mother and baby homes leaves a lot to be desired

Tue, 25 Oct, 2022

'Irish Examiner' cartoonist Harry Burton named runner-up in European awards

'Irish Examiner' cartoonist Harry Burton named runner-up in European awards

The political cartoonist reflects contemporary issues ranging from housing to Golfgate, and it was searing cartoon about women's reproductive rights that won him a podium finish in the European Cartoon Awards

Sat, 10 Sep, 2022

Irish Examiner View: Dara Calleary’s resignation was different

Irish Examiner View: Dara Calleary’s resignation was different

By taking ownership of his actions in the Golfgate saga Calleary did the right thing at the right time

Thu, 01 Sep, 2022

Elaine Loughlin: Hard work and humility have brought Dara Calleary back in from the cold

Elaine Loughlin: Hard work and humility have brought Dara Calleary back in from the cold

Dara Calleary's response to Golfgate contrasts with Coalition colleagues such as Simon Coveney and Barry Cowen — and not least Robert Troy, who stood down with a classic non-apology

Wed, 31 Aug, 2022

CC LEINSTER HOUSE

Dara Calleary replaces Robert Troy as Minister of State

Mr Calleary, who was forced to resign after the golfgate controversy, had been tipped for the role along with Kildare TD James Lawless.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2022

Dara Calleary tipped to be Robert Troy's successor

Dara Calleary tipped to be Robert Troy's successor

The former agriculture minister left his previous role after his involvement in the 'golfgate' controversy in 2020

Tue, 30 Aug, 2022

Oireachtas Golf Society to keep using trademark-protected harp image despite warning

Oireachtas Golf Society to keep using trademark-protected harp image despite warning

The department received a complaint about the society’s use of the emblem after it appeared on table plans and other signage at the controversial ‘Golfgate’ event that took place in Clifden, Co. Galway, in August 2020

Wed, 15 Jun, 2022

Golfgate: Oireachtas Golf Society annual outing to return this year in Kerry

Golfgate: Oireachtas Golf Society annual outing to return this year in Kerry

The 2022 outing will take place in Kerry on August 19, in Killeen Golf Club, in Killarney, on the O’Mahoney course, with former and current members of the Oireachtas invited

Wed, 11 May, 2022

Sit back and do nothing — to your lawn anyway — for No Mow May

Sit back and do nothing — to your lawn anyway — for No Mow May

No herbicides for weed control in city parks or cemeteries — and Cork City Council adding new no-mow areas and 'bug hotels'

Tue, 10 May, 2022

Garden Q&A: Storm snapped my mimosa in two. Can I replant it?

Garden Q&A: Storm snapped my mimosa in two. Can I replant it?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Sun, 06 Mar, 2022

Daniel McConnell: In his own words, Phil Hogan was the author of his own downfall

Daniel McConnell: In his own words, Phil Hogan was the author of his own downfall

Despite recent revisionist interpretations, the facts make nonsense of the notion that the former European commissioner had been hung out to dry after Golfgate

Sat, 26 Feb, 2022

FG senators at Golfgate dinner did not intend to break rules, Tánaiste tells colleagues

FG senators at Golfgate dinner did not intend to break rules, Tánaiste tells colleagues

Mr Varadkar said he accepts the court verdict that no laws or rules were broken and that the trio attended in good faith

Wed, 23 Feb, 2022

New law giving workers to right to request remote working

Varadkar to meet senators who lost party whip in Golfgate aftermath

Fine Gael leader was criticised for not commenting on the outcome of a court case that saw criminal charges dropped against those who had organised the Oireachtas Golf Society event in August 2020.

Tue, 22 Feb, 2022

6/5/2014. Irish Water Issues

How Phil Hogan's ever-changing story led to his downfall

Following the public outcry around the Oireachtas golf society event, Phil Hogan was asked to give a full account of his movements by his boss, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Mon, 21 Feb, 2022

Phil Hogan may seek compensation over 'Golfgate' resignation

Phil Hogan may seek compensation over 'Golfgate' resignation

Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan said he “did not rule out the idea of demanding compensation for the damage suffered".

Mon, 21 Feb, 2022

New law giving workers to right to request remote working

'We've lost good ministers': Tánaiste criticised for not publicly commenting on Golfgate ruling

Sources say Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney, who chaired the meeting, said it would be up to Leo Varadkar to respond but he understood the points made and noted he supported Mr Varadkar's decision at the time.

Wed, 16 Feb, 2022

Mick Clifford: Ghosts of the pandemic must be faced down

Mick Clifford: Ghosts of the pandemic must be faced down

Mistakes were made, by the Government and by others. It simply could not be any other way.

Sat, 05 Feb, 2022

Dara Calleary paid a 'very heavy price' for Golfgate attendance – Taoiseach

Dara Calleary paid a 'very heavy price' for Golfgate attendance – Taoiseach

Micheál Martin said there is “always a route back to Cabinet” for someone of Mr Calleary's calibre

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

Sean O’Rourke wants to return to RTÉ after 'traumatic' Golfgate trial

Sean O’Rourke wants to return to RTÉ after 'traumatic' Golfgate trial

He said he is glad it is all over and that the saga had a “big effect” on him and his family

Thu, 03 Feb, 2022

Michael Clifford: The reality is that golfgate struck a public nerve

Michael Clifford: The reality is that golfgate struck a public nerve

Legally, as Judge Fahy noted, everything was done correctly — but the symbolism of what the gathering represented is what provoked all the outrage, writes Michael Clifford.

Thu, 03 Feb, 2022

Golfgate trial told 'good people had to resign' because everybody 'jumped on the bandwagon'

Charges dismissed against four defendants in golf society dinner trial

Charges have been dismissed against four men accused in relation to an Oireachtas golf society event dinner in August 2020.

Thu, 03 Feb, 2022

Dara Calleary could see people in other room through 'opening in partition' at Golfgate dinner

Dara Calleary could see people in other room through 'opening in partition' at Golfgate dinner

Mr McDowell SC for Noel Grealish said his client would not be giving evidence as he had no case to answer

Thu, 03 Feb, 2022

Miss Gee Collection - Backstage - Seoul Fashion Week 2021 SS

Six great Korean beauty buys for dry, sensitive, or acne-prone skin

The 'Land of the Morning Calm' has plenty great products to offer Irish beauty shoppers

Wed, 12 Jan, 2022

Four men to stand trial over coronavirus breach

Golf dinner attendees in hotel bar ‘until 2.30am’

"From what I could see, everyone in the residents’ bar knew each other," said barman Anthony Curran.

Fri, 07 Jan, 2022

Mick Clifford: Golfgate Four sing up a storm

Mick Clifford: Golfgate Four sing up a storm

The 20 or 30 assembled guests in the residents' bar were “drinking, chatting, singing,” according to barman Anthony Curran

Fri, 07 Jan, 2022

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'Drinking, chatting and singing' after Golfgate, remembers barman

A former barman also said up to 30 members of the Oireachtas Golf Society retired to the resident’s bar "standing around, drinking, chatting and singing".

Fri, 07 Jan, 2022

Golfgate trial told 'good people had to resign' because everybody 'jumped on the bandwagon'

Golfgate trial tees off with ‘hysteria’ accusations

In another lifetime, it may have been possible to sell tickets for a trial like this.

Fri, 07 Jan, 2022

The Oireachtas Golf Society event

'Golfgate' trial told 'hysteria was whipped up' as no Covid guidelines were broken

The court heard that a number of witnesses are unable to attend due to 'ill health'

Thu, 06 Jan, 2022

The Oireachtas Golf Society event

'Golfgate' trial gets underway in larger Covid-compliant court

Two politicians and two hoteliers will stand trial over their alleged role in organising the controversial ‘Golfgate’ dinner during Covid restrictions in 2020

Thu, 06 Jan, 2022

More than 50 witnesses set for 'Golfgate' court hearing in January

More than 50 witnesses set for 'Golfgate' court hearing in January

Originally it was stated that the case could take three days, but the court heard today it could now run to five days

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Sunday TV Tips: Undercover on Kin — gangster Eamon takes part in a spiritual ceremony

Sunday TV Tips: Undercover on Kin — gangster Eamon takes part in a spiritual ceremony

Plus, Junior Eurovision; Angela Black thriller; and The Meaning of Life with Michael Harding

Sun, 17 Oct, 2021

President criticises Bruton's 'very extraordinary' remarks on Northern Ireland event

President criticises Bruton's 'very extraordinary' remarks on Northern Ireland event

“With the greatest of respect to the former Prime Minister, John Bruton is wrong in his interpretation of the constitution,” the President said.

Fri, 17 Sep, 2021

Brexit

Phil Hogan secures job as Government affairs adviser with global law firm

The former EU Trade Commissioner resigned his role last year after he was revealed to be among 80 people to attend the Oireachtas Golf Society dinner

Thu, 16 Sep, 2021

Graham Clifford: Ireland must act at home to back up our big words on Afghanistan at UN

Graham Clifford: Ireland must act at home to back up our big words on Afghanistan at UN

"More people live on Cape Clear and Sherkin Island than the amount of Afghan refugees we’ve committed to accepting."

Mon, 23 Aug, 2021

FILE PHOTO Katherine Zappone has announced she is not accepting her appointment as UN Special Envoy on Freedom of Opinion and Ex

Aoife Moore: Our three-headed Government is still tone-deaf after Golfgate

From Golfgate to the Zappone debacle, and the many mishaps in between, this Government has consistently shown that it fails to gauge the public mood, and the hurt and anger caused by its blunders

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021

FILE PHOTO Katherine Zappone has announced she is not accepting her appointment as UN Special Envoy on Freedom of Opinion and Ex

Fergus Finlay: Ireland deserves better from arrogant Government ministers

The recent mess surrounding the Merrion Hotel party and Katherine Zappone's appointment and subsequent pulling out of the role of "special envoy on freedom of opinion and expression” to the UN, shows that the first rule of politics has to be that if you don’t want to get caught doing it, don’t do it in the first place

Tue, 10 Aug, 2021

Irish Examiner view: So what is Govt going to do about bishops shunning Covid guidelines?

Irish Examiner view: So what is Govt going to do about bishops shunning Covid guidelines?

Response comes across as weak, mealy-mouthed, and ineffective

Thu, 05 Aug, 2021

CC CONVENTION CENTRE

Golfgate hearing adjourned until October 28

The court was told that the case could take three days if it goes to a full hearing

Thu, 22 Jul, 2021

FILE PHOTO Politicians Noel Grealish and Donie Cassidy are to be prosecuted by Gardai for allegedly organising the Golfgate dinn

Politicians and hoteliers in court today arising out of 'golfgate' event

TD, former senator, and two hoteliers face charges relating to the event during level 3 lockdown

Thu, 22 Jul, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: beating the sugar cravings with a slice of banana bread

Derval O'Rourke: beating the sugar cravings with a slice of banana bread

Dark chocolate banana bread — I love having a slice of this stashed away in my bag for a post- training-session treat or when the sugar cravings hit

Mon, 05 Jul, 2021

One year in Government: Timeline

One year in Government: Timeline

June 27, 2020 Micheál Martin elected Taoiseach by Dáil Eireann, sitting in the Convention Centre for the first time, by 93 votes to 63.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2021

Fairyhouse Easter Festival - Monday 6th April

Enda Kenny: Golfgate is in the past, time to move on

The former taoiseach also ruled out a run for Áras an Uachtaráin

Fri, 02 Apr, 2021

SUPREME COURT KINGS INN

Government to start process to replace outgoing Chief Justice

The departure, while expected, follows a period of controversy in the country’s highest court which centred on the attendance of Judge Seamus Woulfe at the Oireachtas Golf dinner last August

Mon, 22 Mar, 2021

Stardust nightclub fire

Sentence reduced for former drug addict in Seamus Woulfe's first Court of Appeal judgement

Before sentencing, the judge at the Circuit Criminal Court heard that since the offence O'Donoghue had become involved in an addiction recovery program, had begun a stable relationship and had moved out of Limerick.

Tue, 16 Mar, 2021