In its treatment of all aspects of this subject, "Constitutional Law in Ireland" is written for a wide audience in Ireland and abroad. It opens with an exploration of the historical background to the constitution of 1937 and proceeds to examine the rights, institutions and functions covered by the constitution and its relationship with European and international law. In its second edition, this text has been updated to include the many recent developments in the field. The interpretation of Articles 2 and 3 in the Supreme Court hearing of McGimpsey v. Ireland (1990); the implications of the separation of powers in McDaid v. Sheehy (1991); and aspects of the freedom of association in NUJ v. Sisk (1991), are three of the important pieces of case law covered. The author has also included discussion of the changing role of the Presidency, provisions under Article 28 for the resignation of the Taioseach and Government, the question of judicial legislation and the development of executive power.