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Pregnant worker wins €66,500 after receiving P45 on sick leave
High Court awards over €66,500 to a pregnant worker who received a P45 without explanation, ruling it a discriminatory dismissal.
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Salesman Fired for Buying Customer’s Car Wins €10k Settlement
A Cork car salesman won €10k for unfair dismissal after a flawed disciplinary process, despite the WRC noting the employer had grounds to suspect misconduct.
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Irish Court Awards €15,500 to Homeless Asylum Seekers
The High Court awards damages to two asylum seekers left homeless, ruling the State breached EU law by failing to provide accommodation.
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Michael Flatley Ordered to Pay €1.1m Security in Mansion Dispute
The High Court has ordered Michael Flatley to pay €1.1m in security for costs in his Castlehyde legal battle, citing his Monaco residency as a key factor.
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Court: Bewley’s Harry Clarke windows belong to the landlord
The Supreme Court has ruled that the iconic Harry Clarke stained glass windows in Bewley’s Café are part of the building’s structure, belonging to the landlord.
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WRC Bypasses Irish Cap to Award €40k to Discriminated Deaf Man
In a landmark ruling, the WRC awards a Deaf man €40,000 for discrimination, bypassing the €13,000 statutory cap to uphold EU equality laws.
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Law Society Opposes Civil Reform Bill Over Rising Litigation Costs
The Law Society challenges the Civil Reform Bill 2025, citing risks to access to justice, increased costs, and unsuitable jurisdictional changes.
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High Court Denies Legal Costs to Mother in Housing Dispute
High Court rules ‘no order as to costs’ in a moot housing case where a mother and child were housed via the ordinary list, not the priority status they sought.
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Wrongful Death Claims in Ireland: A Guide for Bereaved Families
An in-depth look at the harrowing legal and emotional journey for families in Ireland seeking justice after a wrongful death caused by medical negligence.
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Solicitor struck off for lying to cover up court lateness
Solicitor Alexander Gallagher has been struck off for fabricating a court attendance note to hide his lateness. Learn about the tribunal’s ruling on dishonesty.
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NI Court Upholds 22-Year Sentence in Landmark Child Abuse Case
NI Court of Appeal dismisses appeals by parents of a baby left disabled by abuse, setting new sentencing precedents for extreme cruelty cases.
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Judge Rejects 50/50 Split in €6m Judicial Separation
High Court judge rejects 50/50 asset split in €6m separation case, citing the husband’s inherited business as a key factor in the final division of wealth.
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