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High Court Backs Use of Force in Commercial Property Seizures
The Irish High Court has ruled that commercial property owners can use physical force to reclaim vacant premises in disputes outside landlord-tenant law.
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HIV Charity Manager Claims Whistleblower Retaliation at WRC
A veteran HIV Ireland manager facing bullying and transphobia allegations claims she is being penalised for whistleblowing over a €20,000 HSE grant at the WRC.
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Offaly Pharmacy Ordered to Pay €50,000 for Pregnancy Discrimination
The WRC has ordered an Offaly pharmacy to pay €50,000 to a supervising pharmacist who was summarily dismissed shortly after revealing she was pregnant.
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Court Dismisses Minor's Appeal Over Untraced Driver Rules
The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge to the Untraced Drivers Agreement, clarifying rules for minor settlements and MIB obligations.
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High Court Upholds Teenager's Right to Refuse Cancer Treatment
The Irish High Court has ruled that a 17-year-old girl with stage four cancer has the legal capacity to decline treatment, prioritising her quality of life.
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Sales Manager Wins €51,000 Over Parental Leave Dismissal Threat
A senior sales manager has been awarded €51,000 by the WRC after his employer threatened his job over parental leave and subjected him to penalisation.
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CHI Apologises Over Sepsis Death of Four-Year-Old Girl
Children's Health Ireland has issued a High Court apology to the family of a four-year-old girl who died from sepsis after meningitis warnings were dismissed.
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State Apology Issued to Victims of Bill Kenneally
The Taoiseach has issued a formal State apology to the victims of Bill Kenneally, acknowledging profound Garda failures and outlining paths for civil redress.
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High Court Rules Enoch Burke Owes Over €200,000 in Fines
The High Court has ruled former teacher Enoch Burke owes over €200,000 in fines for breaching injunctions at Wilson's Hospital School. Read the full details.
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Migrant Engineer Wins €14k Over Exploitative Construction Work
A migrant engineer forced to work 10-hour days for below minimum wage has been awarded over €14,000 by the WRC after his employer failed to attend.
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High Court Orders Disclosure in Blockchain Litigation Funding Dispute
The Commercial Court has ordered a tech firm to disclose its litigation funding arrangements amid allegations of unlawful champerty and maintenance in Ireland.
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High Court Strikes Out €32m Poultry Farmer Claim Against Revenue
The High Court has dismissed a €32m lawsuit by a poultry farmer against the Revenue Commissioners over alleged VAT harvesting, citing flawed legal pleadings.
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