IPAT Irish Law Basics

Question 1

What is the primary source of law in the Republic of Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Bunreacht na hÉireann (the Constitution of Ireland)

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Acts of the British Parliament

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European Court decisions

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Common law precedent

Question 2

What are the two houses of the Oireachtas?

Accepted Answer

Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann

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House of Commons and House of Lords

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Dáil Éireann and the Supreme Court

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The Cabinet and the Senate

Question 3

Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, what is the primary function of An Garda Síochána?

Accepted Answer

Preserving peace and public order, protecting life and property, vindicating human rights, and preventing and detecting crime

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Only arresting criminals

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Only directing traffic

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Only protecting politicians

Question 4

What is the age of criminal responsibility in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

12 years (with exceptions for serious offences at 10)

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18 years

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16 years

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7 years

Question 5

What is a 'summary offence' in the Irish legal system?

Accepted Answer

A minor offence tried in the District Court without a jury

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A serious offence tried in the Central Criminal Court

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An offence that is summarised for the judge

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An offence that can be resolved by paying a fine immediately

Question 6

Under Irish law, what power does a Garda have to arrest without a warrant?

Accepted Answer

A Garda may arrest without warrant any person they have reasonable cause to suspect has committed an arrestable offence

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A Garda can arrest anyone at any time for any reason

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A warrant is always required for any arrest

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Only a superintendent can authorise a warrantless arrest