IPAT Irish Law Basics 2

Question 1

What are the fundamental rights protected under Articles 40-44 of Bunreacht na hÉireann?

Accepted Answer

Personal rights including equality, life, liberty, expression, assembly, association, and religious freedom

Answer

Only the right to vote

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Only property rights

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Only rights related to education

Question 2

What is the role of the District Court in the Irish court system?

Accepted Answer

It handles summary criminal offences, minor civil claims, and preliminary hearings for indictable offences

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It only hears murder cases

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It is the court of final appeal

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It only deals with family law matters

Question 3

Under the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, what constitutes an offence of intoxication in a public place?

Accepted Answer

Being present in a public place while intoxicated to such an extent as would give rise to a reasonable apprehension of danger to oneself or others

Answer

Drinking any alcohol in public

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Being in a pub after midnight

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Purchasing alcohol from an off-licence

Question 4

What is the Garda Youth Diversion Programme?

Accepted Answer

A programme that diverts young offenders away from the criminal justice system through cautions and supervision rather than prosecution

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A programme for recruiting young Gardaí

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A school education programme about road safety

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A youth sports programme run by Gardaí

Question 5

Under Irish road traffic law, what is the legal blood alcohol limit for fully licensed drivers?

Accepted Answer

50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood

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80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood

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Zero alcohol

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100 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood

Question 6

What is the purpose of the Policing Authority of Ireland?

Accepted Answer

To oversee the performance of An Garda Síochána and ensure policing services are effective, efficient, and fair

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To train new Garda recruits

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To prosecute criminal cases

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To manage Garda pay and conditions