Rossa Fanning
Attorney General Rossa Fanning will travel to Michigan and Montana as part of a diplomatic mission involving several Irish Ministers.
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Attorney General Rossa Fanning announced Dunne will be nominated by the Government to chair the Standards in Public Office Commission.
‘Calm, thoughtful’ Supreme Court judge retires, creating one of two pending vacancies – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-20
Attorney General Rossa Fanning has told the Government that an outright ban would be legally challenged because of an accused’s constitutional right to a fair trial.
Rape-victim counselling notes may no longer be shared in most prosecutions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-03
Attorney General Rossa Fanning is dispatched to India.
Is sending Verona Murphy off to Los Angeles really in the national interest? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-01
Attorney General Rossa Fanning was also present at the meeting.
Ban on use of scramblers in public places being planned following teenager’s death – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-29
Attorney General Rossa Fanning was also present at the meeting discussing scrambler regulations.
Ban on use of scramblers in public places being planned by Government – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28Attorney General Rossa Fanning told the High Court that Enoch Burke will not for now be prosecuted for criminal contempt.
Enoch Burke will not be prosecuted for criminal contempt, Attorney General tells High Court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-17
The Attorney General, Rossa Fanning, advised against publishing the review report on Kyran Durnin's case.
Review into Kyran Durnin case to stay unpublished as concern is raised over another missing child – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-04
Attorney General Rossa Fanning led the State’s defence to the first action, taken by Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly.
Court to rule this month on challenges over superjunior ministers’ Cabinet attendance – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-02
Rossa Fanning declined to engage with the Burkes during an event in Galway.
What experts advise if ‘doorstepped’ by the Burke family – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-29
Rossa Fanning is the Attorney General whose advice is sought regarding the legal possibilities of including services in the Bill.
Taoiseach signals Occupied Territories Bill unlikely to include services – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-15
Rossa Fanning has said that the amount of planning and environmental judicial review litigation is of significant political and public concern.
Amount of judicial review planning litigation a ‘significant’ concern, says Attorney General – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-03
Attorney General Rossa Fanning emphasized the importance of the Law Reform Commission in shaping the Irish legal system.
Ireland’s judge on Europe’s human rights court says durability of court facing ‘serious test’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-21
Rossa Fanning is the Attorney General providing legal advice regarding the Occupied Territories Bill.
NGOs accuse European governments and businesses of ignoring law on occupied territories – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-15
Rossa Fanning SC, now the Irish attorney general, said the French actor had been the victim of an 'elaborate fraud'.
The French film star, the fake Irish aristocrat and the missing €7m | France
United Kingdom· 2025-08-26
Rossa Fanning is the Attorney General whose advice on the Bill is requested to be expedited.
Coalition warned against diluting contentious Occupied Territories Bill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27
Rossa Fanning is the Attorney General of Ireland who participated in discussions about the Bill.
Irish voters grow more cautious, poll shows – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18
Rossa Fanning is the Attorney General of Ireland who participated in discussions about the Bill.
Irish citizens grow more cautious, poll shows – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18Rossa Fanning is the Attorney General who was involved in the discussion about super junior ministers.
‘Disco pants’ Niall Quinn could be just the Áras ticket for Fianna Fáil – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-12
Rossa Fanning is the Attorney General suggesting that Shane Ross breached cabinet confidentiality.
Super-juniors treated ‘identically’ to senior Ministers, ex-cabinet member Shane Ross tells High Court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-09
Rossa Fanning is the Attorney General whom Darragh O’Brien sought advice from regarding the passenger cap legislation.
US may limit Aer Lingus flights because of Dublin Airport passenger cap, industry group warns – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-08
Rossa Fanning, the Attorney General, attended the event before heading to another engagement.
Guests sang Donald Trump’s signature tune at the US ambassador’s bash until embarrassment got the better of them – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-07
Rossa Fanning is the Attorney General who participated in the discussions at the summer school of the Law Society’s Centre for Justice and Law Reform.
Israeli military operations in Gaza ‘well over the top’, ex CIA chief says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-29
Rossa Fanning is the Attorney General from whom Simon Harris sought an opinion on EU law regarding the Bill.
EU’s splintered stance on Gaza crisis a ‘huge stain’ on bloc, says Taoiseach – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-25
Rossa Fanning is the Attorney General from whom Simon Harris has sought an opinion regarding the inclusion of services under EU law.
Draft Occupied Territories Bill published with no reference to services being banned – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-25Attorney General Rossa Fanning has told the Social Democrats that he is not in a position to assist after the party appealed to him.
AG says he cannot help on legal query over Shannon flights that may aid Israel’s Gaza war – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-21
Attorney General Rossa Fanning has been advising the Government on legal fee caps.
Government plans for €35,000 fees cap to halt High Court delays to building projects – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-20
His opinion was later cited by Attorney General Rossa Fanning in updated legal advice which permitted the Government to perform a U-turn on the bill and permit it to go ahead.
Tánaiste open to campaigners’ push for bill banning services in Occupied Palestinian territories – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-24
Mr O’Brien told the Dublin Chamber business group this week that he had sought advice from Attorney General Rossa Fanning on legislation that would lift the cap.
Residents and Transport Minister signal `constructive’ Dublin Airport talks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-15
Rossa Fanning is the Attorney General who previously commented on Sorrento House.
buy up all surrounding houses – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-13
He disclosed he has sought the advice of Attorney General (AG), Rossa Fanning, on 'legislative options' for lifting the limit.
Minister seeks AG’s advice on Dublin airport passenger cap – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-13
