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Claimants Bear the Brunt as Insurers Pocket Reform Profits
Despite a massive drop in personal injury claims and reduced compensation awards, Irish insurance premiums continue to soar at the expense of injured parties.
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High Court Weighs Constitutional Rights Amid Legal Aid Crisis
The High Court will rule on 11 Article 40 challenges as defendants face pretrial detention without legal representation amid an ongoing legal aid dispute.
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Seamstress Wins Constructive Dismissal Over Unsafe Kids Camp
A Dublin seamstress who raised safety concerns about a youth fashion camp has been awarded €1,000 for constructive dismissal by the WRC.
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FSAI Worker Alleges Penalisation Over Irish Language Stance
A former FSAI communications officer has told the WRC he faced penalisation and microaggressions after raising concerns about Irish language competency.
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Hospitality Worker Secures Over £20,000 in Tribunal Ruling
A Belfast industrial tribunal has awarded hospitality worker Anna Owens £20,488 after finding she suffered constructive dismissal and sex discrimination.
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RTÉ Editor Awarded €23k Over Unlawful MI5 Surveillance
RTÉ's Vincent Kearney has been awarded €23,000 after a tribunal ruled MI5 and the PSNI unlawfully monitored his communications for over a decade.
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High Court Overturns Unfair Jailing of Kerry Election Candidate
The High Court has overturned a manifestly unfair contempt of court ruling that saw Kerry election candidate Michelle Keane jailed over a social media dispute.
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Pepper Finance Seeks Repossession of Shane Horgan Dublin Home
Pepper Finance has initiated repossession proceedings against former Irish rugby international Shane Horgan over a Dublin 8 property with arrears of €8,889.
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Tribunal Rejects Tutor's Constructive Dismissal and Equality Claims
An employment tribunal has dismissed all claims brought by a former tutor assessor against Rutledge Training, ruling out disability and constructive dismissal.
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High Court Bans Burke Family From Attending Hearings In Person
The High Court has barred members of the Burke family from physically attending future hearings related to Enoch Burke, citing severe courtroom disruption.
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UHG Apologises Over Tragic Death of 26-Year-Old Galway Man
University Hospital Galway has apologised for care deficiencies leading to the tragic death of a 26-year-old man, following a €35k High Court settlement.
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High Court Slams HSE Over Shameful Huntington's Care Failures
A High Court judge has heavily criticised the HSE's systemic failures following a €142,000 settlement over a severely delayed Huntington's disease diagnosis.
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