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Letter
Letter from the Editor A chairde, I am so excited to collaborate with Trinity FLAC for our second Issue of the year. It feels as though we have just settled into the first semester, and it has already come to a close. In this light, I feel it is important to reflect on some broader issues. For this Issue, we have chosen to focus on Access to Justice, as in today’s fast paced society, it is important that we do not lose sight of the struggles undertaken by our fellow humans around the world. The past few years have brought into focus the importance of access to justice. From political movements to the climate crisis, and so much more in between, it is clear that we still have a long way to go in ensuring a just society for all. This Issue, we are delighted to publish pieces highlighting a number of fundamental areas of access to justice, including pieces with an Irish as well as an international focus, covering environmental law, matters of human rights, and more. In addition, this Issue features the Irish language with pieces considering language rights in Ireland. This is a first for The Eagle, and I certainly hope that it is not a last. As Editor in Chief, I am so proud to facilitate the inclusion of our beautiful language in the Gazette. As always, I want to recognise the extraordinary work being done consistently by our wonderful team. Kat, Ellen, Zoe, and the rest of the editorial board have all made my job incredibly easy through their consistent hard work and eager enthusiasm. I am so proud to be a part of this team, from whom I learn more every day. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support of The Eagle. Our name sponsor, The Maples Group, has continued its generous support and guidance, and has made compiling this issue a joy. For this issue, we would also like to thank Allen & Overy LLP, Cleary Gottlieb, and Trinity Publications for their help in bringing it to the physical form. It has been 2 years since The Eagle was last in print, and I am delighted to facilitate its return to our hands. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to Síofra Carlin and the fantastic team at Trinity FLAC for their help in putting this issue together. Their insights have been invaluable. It is no surprise why their society is so regularly recognised as one of the best our University has to offer. I can’t wait for what else is yet to come for The Eagle this year. We have already published a great deal of pieces highlighting so many important issues. Recently, we were invited to the inaugural Irish Student Law Journal Conference, where we got to meet with other student-run legal publications in Ireland, and share insights about legal writing with each other. We are constantly improving, and look forward to the coming semester, and the remaining issues of Volume 8. To our readers, I sincerely hope you enjoy reading this Issue as much as I did. Le gach dea-ghuí, Matthew O’Shea Editor in Chief The Eagle: Trinity College Law Gazette
