Quiz on Sources of Law in Ireland

What is the supreme law of the land in Ireland?

• The Constitution of Ireland

• European Union Law

• Acts of the Oireachtas

• Common Law

Which body enacts primary legislation in Ireland?

• The European Union

• The President of Ireland

• The Oireachtas

• The Supreme Court

What is the role of common law in Ireland?

• To create new laws

• To implement EU directives

• To interpret legislation and fill legal gaps

• To override the Constitution

Which court ensures the uniform interpretation of EU law?

• The High Court of Ireland

• The European Court of Human Rights

• The Court of Justice of the European Union

• The Supreme Court of Ireland

What must happen for certain treaties to become part of Irish domestic law?

• They must be published in the official gazette

• They must be approved by the President

• They must be implemented through legislation

• They must be ratified by the Supreme Court

What is secondary legislation also known as?

• Primary legislation

• Common law

• Delegated or subordinate legislation

• International law

Which of the following is NOT a source of law in Ireland?

• The Constitution

• Common Law

• Legal Writings

• The United Nations Charter

What does the doctrine of stare decisis imply?

• Lower courts are bound by the decisions of higher courts

• All laws must be written

• The Constitution can be overridden by common law

• EU law is subordinate to national law

Which of the following influences the interpretation of laws but is not a legal source?

• EU Regulations

• Customs and Conventions

• The Constitution

• Acts of the Oireachtas

What is the primary function of the Constitution of Ireland?

• To enact secondary legislation

• To outline fundamental rights and principles of governance

• To interpret EU law

• To establish international treaties