Declan Smyth @dsmythd
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Members of the Core Group gathered in Strasbourg on 19-21 March for the 14th and final meeting. The legal experts of the Core Group finalized the technical work on three draft documents necessary for the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against…
Today, 🇮🇪 reiterated its strong support for the International Court of Justice. The ICJ plays a vital role in the peaceful settlement of int’l disputes. 🌏⚖️ The Court must be adequately funded to carry out its important work, which has grown substantially in recent years.
Live from the swearing in ceremony at the European Court of Human Rights ⚖️ 🇮🇪 Judge Úna Ní Raifeartaigh has just been sworn in by the President of the @ECHR_CEDH 🇪🇺 Congratulations to Ms Ní Raifeartaigh as her 9-year term begins today. #Comhghairdeas ☘️
Ireland 🇮🇪 has signed agreements for voluntary contributions - totalling €1 million – to the International Criminal Court ⚖️ These contributions will help improve the security of the Court, which is crucial in supporting the vital work of the ICC 👉 gov.ie/en/press-relea…
Congratulations to the newly elected members of the @UNIDROITorg Governing Council for 2024-28, including 🇮🇪 representative Karen Banks. Learn more at: unidroit.org/election-of-th…
International Law Week continues in the #UNGA 6th Committee.⚖️🇺🇳 Today, Ireland participated in the debate on the report of the International Law Commission. In 🇮🇪’s statement, Legal Adviser Declan Smyth addressed key issues, including the legal implications of sea level rise.
I was happy to welcome Foreign Affairs Legal Adviser, Declan Smyth to the Hague. We visited the Peace Palace and International Court of Justice for hearings on Ukraine’s case against the Russian Federation and to uphold the integrity of the Genocide Convention.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is currently seeking applications for the following positions: Assistant Legal Adviser (applications close 12 noon 14 April) 👉 bit.ly/3Z5RZel Development Specialist (applications close 12 noon 19 April) 👉 bit.ly/3FKSG60
#ICC and #Ireland sign a Memorandum of Understanding on voluntary contributions to three important trust funds of the Registry. Learn more ⤵️ #BuildingSupport bit.ly/3iGZ063
Today, @dfatirl Legal Adviser Declan Smyth delivered Ireland’s statement at the #UNGA debate on the International Criminal Court #ICC. Ireland🇮🇪 is a strong supporter of the @IntlCrimCourt & @TFV_FPV ⚖️ Victims & survivors are at the heart of the Rome Statute framework🕊
PRESS RELEASE: #Australia files a declaration of intervention under Article 63 of the #ICJ Statute in the case concerning Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (#Ukraine v. #Russia) bit.ly/3RvpGlQ
PRESS RELEASE: #Ireland files a declaration of intervention under Article 63 of the #ICJ Statute in the case concerning Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (#Ukraine v. #Russia) bit.ly/3BXjTRH
Everybody on the Burrow Beach,Sutton,Dublin yesterday should know this is what it looked like this morning.Council workers say they’ve never seen the likes of it.Every type of glass/plastic bottles,soiled nappies,barbecues etc etc…
I made the mistake of mentioning to my wife that I might buy a new pair of secateurs. So she has rounded up all the pairs she has found around the house. And handed me some wire wool and a blade sharpener. She's still finding them...😳 I'm not sure what her point is...
We are delighted that this timely tome ‘Law of the European Union’ by Trevor Redmond is with the printer. Undoubtedly the most comprehensive EU law book to be published in Ireland and a wonderful achievement by its author Trevor Redmond. Find out more: claruspress.ie/shop/law-of-th…
Thrilled to be nominated in three categories in the @RAI_ie #FoodOscars - Best Restaurant Manager, Best World Cuisine & Best Chef. Roll on May 13th 🥂
The backstop isn’t just about trade. Is that so hard to understand, Britain? | Dearbhail McDonald theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
Indonesia. Few seconds before Tsunami & when it hits
Hoping all my friends in Hong Kong are safe.... And all who have been effected by the terrifying typhoon This pilot needs a medal or something. True hero saving everyone

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