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Irish Mother & Baby Homes Redress Scheme opens to applicants
The Irish Minister for Children announced the opening of the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme. Eligible survivors can apply online or by post.
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Profits soar to €72m at Aviva Ireland
Aviva Ireland saw operating profits soar to €72m in 2023, driven by investment returns. Combined operating ratio remained stable at 96pc. CEO highlights progress in insurance reform.
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Woman (88) settles action against council over footpath fall for €160,000
An 88-year-old woman who claimed she suffered injuries after she allegedly tripped and fell on a footpath in Kilkenny City has settled her High Court action for €160,000. Sarah Mahoney, of Pearse Street, Kilkenny, had sued Kilkenny County Council over the alleged fall four years ago. She claimed she was caused to lose her footing […]
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Woman’s €760,000 injury claim dismissed after she admits she won Christmas tree-throwing competition
Irish mum’s €760,000 injury claim dismissed after winning Christmas tree tossing competition. Court ruled her actions contradicted her injury claims.
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Bank entitled to possession pursuant to “life long loan”
In a recent ruling, Mr. Justice Nolan determined that Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank is entitled to possess the property of a Co Sligo woman. Key facts revealed.
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Michael Flatley asks court to prevent insurer from cancelling coverage for his Cork mansion
Michael Flatley has claimed before the High Court that an insurance company plans to pull the cover it has been providing for his Co Cork-period mansion. The former Riverdance star has brought proceedings against several parties before the commerical division of the High Court over an alleged €30 million worth of damage caused to Castlehyde […]
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Three Lose Defamation Claim
Three Dublin men, who claimed they had been wrongly accused of attempting to leave a restaurant without paying for their food, have each lost €75,000 claims for defamation of character and ordered to pay the restaurant’s legal bill. Judge Jennifer O’Brien said today in the Circuit Civil Court that while she accepted defamatory words had […]
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Girl injured running through glass door in hotel settles High Court action for €100,000
A girl who suffered a serious leg injury after running into a plate glass door in a hotel room has settled her High Court action for €100,000.
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Legal Battle for Ownership of Luxury Fota Island Resort in Co Cork
The battle for ownership of luxury Fota Island Resort in Co Cork begins in the High Court. A Chinese businessman claims conspiracy to defraud.
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Mayo teacher awarded €9k damages after Garda car accident
Aoife Connaughton, a Mayo woman and teacher in Dublin, received €9,000 in damages after a collision with a Garda vehicle at a COVID checkpoint. She suffered injuries and took legal action against An Garda Síochána.
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Judge rejects €7,117 offer for girl struck by car at ice cream van
A young girl in Donegal who was struck by a car while buying candy floss has rejected an offer of €7,117. The offer included compensation for her injuries. The girl suffered mild concussion, bruises, and psychological trauma from the accident. The judge did not endorse the offer.
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High Court: Application for judicial review of decision on admissibility of screenshots to be heard in camera
The High Court has determined that a judicial review application will be heard in camera as the relatively few inquiries before the panel of respondents combined with the question over the admissibility of the particular evidence increased the risk of identification of the applicant and other parties. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justice Conleth Bradley […]
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