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Case relates to an American citizen, “seized on American soil away from any recognized or traditional field of battle and held incommunicado for more than a year without any charge being filed against him, without any access to counsel, and without any right to challenge the basis for his detention before a United States judge or magistrate", as per "Amici's Interest" in brief.

Rumsfeld v. Padilla, 542 U.S. 426 (2004), was a United States Supreme Court case, in which José Padilla, an American citizen, sought habeas corpus relief against Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld, as a result of his detention by the military as an "unlawful combatant."

The case was petitioned to the United States Supreme Court. The principal issue before the Court was whether the Congressional Authorization for Use of Military Force post September 11, 2001, gave the president the powers to detain a United States citizen under military custody by classifying the detainee as an "enemy combatant."

This material was possibly used by Mary Robinson for research or reference.

Material in folder marked "Rubin Committee" relating to Mary Robinson's work on the Advisory Committee of the Samuel Rubin Program for the Advancement of Liberty and Equality through Law, including correspondence relating to her invite to be on the committee, 25/11/2003-02/01/2004, and correspondence, programme, speaking notes and other material relating to MR giving Rubin Lecture, 27/06-13/10/2005.

RTÉ/BBC Gala Orchestral Concert. Printed Programme from the concert entitled "Classical Favourites", conducted by Robin Stapleton, held at Leisureland, Salthill, Galway. Includes details of radio broadcast of the concert, a message from the sponsors, details on the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and also on Stapleton, Valerie Masterson, Soprano and other lead performers and a list of members of the concert orchestra (with black and white headshots) 2 copies. File also includes draft press release issued by Music for Galway publicising the conference.

RTÉ Young Musician of the Future. TS press release and programme detailing names of musicians and works to be performed as part of the RTÉ Young Musician of the Future competition. Finalists include Cormac O'hAodain (French horn) Aisling O'Dea (violin) Garth Costello (flute) Finghin Collins (piano) with accompaniment by Veronica McSwiney. TS event management duties check-list detailing artists, tickets, press, programme, venue and hospitality. File also includes the following correspondence: TS letter sent by Madeleine Flanagan, Administrator of Music for Galway to Jane Carty, RTÉ Music Department, Dublin, congratulating on the "Very successful and enjoyable RTÉ Young Musician of the Future competition" and asking for contact details of the finalists (11 Apr 1994)
TS letters sent from Flanagan to the five finalists to play in the 1994/1995 Music for Galway season (26 Apr 1994)
MS and TS letters of reply from finalists Costello, O'Dea and Collins to Flanagan gladly accepting the invitation to play in Galway. In O'Dea's letter she asks if it will be a solo recital and if do "I would really like my mother Veronica McSwiney, to accompany me if possible." (4, 13 & 28 May 1994)
MS letter from O'Dea to Flanagan saying "My mother Veronica McSwiney, would be delighted to accompany the other two finalists" (19 Jul 1994)
TS letters from Flanagan to each of the finalists, confirming the concert date, time and venue of the concert and the fee for each finalist (10 & 15 Aug 1994)
MS letter from Veronica McSwiney to Flanagan saying "I would be delighted to play for all three artists on Jan. 21st" and also discussing travel arrangements (26 Dec 199)
TS letters from Flanagan to the finalists confirming accommodation and discussing any other late arrangements.

RTÉ Vanbrugh String Quartet with Patricia Rozario. Concert held at the Aula Maxima, National University of Ireland, Galway. Printed concert programme with details and notes on works performed from Mozart, Tavener and Schoenberg; Typescript press release issued by Music for Galway publicising the concert; TS biography of Rozario issued by Askonas Holt Ltd; photocopy of sketch of seating plan at the Aula Maxima for the concert; fax copy of advertisement for the concert; Photocopy of preview article/interview with the Quartet taken from the Galway Advertiser (4 Nov 1999) Fax copy of article, 'A Marriage Made in Heaven', taken from Arts West talking to the Vanbrugh Quartet (fax dated 5 Dec 1999) Correspondence includes TS and signed confirmation of agreement of performance, signed by Rozaio and also Madeleine Flanagan on behalf of Music for Galway (21/25 Oct 1999) Print out of email from Gregoire Le Divellec of Askonas Holt to Flanagan of Music for Galway detailing biography of Rozarie (13 Aug 1999) TS concert programme of the Vanbrugh Quartet for Autumn 1999 and Spring 2000.

RTÉ Vanbrugh String Quartet with Joanna MacGregor. Concert held at the Aula Maxima, National University of Ireland, Galway. Includes printed tour booklet issued by the Vanbrugh Quartet with details of group members, notes on each piece performed, biography of MacGregor and information on the Quartet.

RTÉ Vanbrugh String Quartet with Hugh Tinney. File includes TS press releases publishing the concert; biographies of Tinney; details of CDs released by the Vanbrugh Quartet; TS event management duties check-list detailing artists, tickets, press, programme, venue and hospitality. Correspondence also includes TS letter signed by Tinney to Jane O'Leary of Music for Galway saying "I would love an opportunity to perform for Music for Galway again, perhaps in the 1994-95 season. . ." (21 Oct 1993) TS copy of letter from Madeleine Flanagan, Administrator of Music for Galway to Tinney, "Dear Hugh, I would like to confirm that you will give a recital with the Vanbrugh String Quartet on Saturday, 4 Mar, 1995 in the Aula Maxima, UCG." (16 Sep 1994) TS letter signed by Tinney to O'Leary enclosing a C.V./flyer detailing his career (19 Sep 1994) Copy of TS letter from Flanagan to Ms. Laurie Cearr, Music Department, RTÉ, Dublin 4, seeking to publicise the concert on RTÉ radio - "Anything you can do on this matter will be greatly appreciated." (14 Feb 1995)

RTÉ Vanbrugh String Quartet with Alexander Melnikov. Concert held at the Aula Maxima, National university of Ireland, Galway. File includes concert management checklist with details of artist booking, tickets, media, venue and programme; typescript press release issued by RTÉ publicising the concert; information file on Melinikov issued by IMG Artists management featuring biography and press cuttings of reviews from international concerts; photocopy of biography and headshot image of Keith Pascoe, violinist; Correspondence includes fax and email printouts such as from Christopher Marwood of the Vanbrugh String Quartet to Madeleine Flanagan, Administrator of M.F.G discussing concert dates, fees, programme and publicity (10 Aug 1998) Flanagan to Michael Casey [Vanbrugh String Quartet] confirming the concert venue and seeking information on the quartet members (10 Nov 1998) email from Marwood to Flanagan, "A relief to hear about the Aula" . . . And includes a biography of the quartet. (10 Nov 1998) Fax copy of ticket sales information following the concert (18 Jan 1999)

RTÉ Vanbrugh String Quartet featuring John Lill. Concert held at Aula Maxima, National University of Ireland, Galway. File includes concert management checklist detailing artist booking, tickets, press, media, venue and related matters; Typescript press release issued by Music for Galway publicising the concert; TS biography of Lill issued y Askonas Holt Ltd.; details on the quartet and on recent CD release printed from the www.rte.ie/music/vanbrugh/ website; TS Irish and international touring schedule of the quartet; Correspondence include confirmation of booking of John Lill for concert in Galway, signed by [Amy Clarke] of Askonas Holt Ltd. (14 Aug 1998) TS letter signed by Christopher Marwood of Vanbrugh String Quartet to Madeleine Flanagan, of M.F.G, discussing publicity and sponsor information for the concert (2 Sep 1998) Print out of email from Helen Jones, P.A. to the Director of the British Council, to Madeleine Flanagan thanking her for the invitation to the concert for Harold Fish, Director, the British Council, but unfortunately Harold will be unable to attend, but will hopefully attend the Dublin performance.

RTÉ Vanbrugh String Quartet featuring Jean Louis Steuerman. Printed programme from the concert held at the Aula Maxima, University College Galway, detailing works performed by the Vanbrugh Quartet and by Steuerman on piano. Also includes information on Steuerman. File includes TS press releases issued by Music for Galway publicising the event; biographical details on Steuerman issued by Anglo Swiss Artists Management Ltd and also flyers and press cuttings from previous concerts from the Vanbrugh String Quartet.