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Keith Walsh Sues RTÉ Over Bogus Self-Employment Claims
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Keith Walsh Sues RTÉ Over Bogus Self-Employment Claims

Former 2FM presenter Keith Walsh has launched High Court proceedings against RTÉ, claiming unfair dismissal and bogus self-employment misclassification.

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Wicklow GP Swears to Comply with High Court Suspension Order
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Wicklow GP Swears to Comply with High Court Suspension Order

A Wicklow GP has sworn to comply with a High Court suspension amid a Medical Council probe into alleged overprescribing and practising without indemnity.

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Homeless Man Loses Article 40 Challenge Over Garda-Approved Address Bail Condition
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Homeless Man Loses Article 40 Challenge Over Garda-Approved Address Bail Condition

The High Court has dismissed an Article 40 inquiry into a man's detention, highlighting the procedural fallout from the ongoing Irish legal aid dispute.

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High Court Rules It Can Order Mandatory Mediation in Civil Disputes
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High Court Rules It Can Order Mandatory Mediation in Civil Disputes

The Irish High Court has ruled it can compel parties to mediate civil disputes, marking a significant shift in Irish litigation and dispute resolution.

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High Court Dismisses Inquiry Amid Irish Legal Aid Dispute
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High Court Dismisses Inquiry Amid Irish Legal Aid Dispute

The Irish High Court has dismissed an Article 40.4.2 inquiry for a man left unrepresented at a bail hearing due to the ongoing criminal legal aid fee dispute.

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WRC Awards €323,000 to Charity Executive in Whistleblower Case
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WRC Awards €323,000 to Charity Executive in Whistleblower Case

The WRC has ordered a disability charity to pay €323,240 to a senior executive penalised for whistleblowing, highlighting strict Irish employment protections.

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Mater Hospital Ordered to Pay €10,000 Over Racial Discrimination Claim
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Mater Hospital Ordered to Pay €10,000 Over Racial Discrimination Claim

The WRC has ordered the Mater Hospital to pay €10,000 to a healthcare worker wrongfully suspended over a patient's complaint due to unconscious racial bias.

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IT firm denies misleading client in WRC unfair dismissal hearing
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IT firm denies misleading client in WRC unfair dismissal hearing

A former IT manager has accused HCL Ireland of misleading a major client during a tense Workplace Relations Commission unfair dismissal hearing.

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High Court Upholds Two Detentions, Frees Third Over Bail Hearing Failures
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High Court Upholds Two Detentions, Frees Third Over Bail Hearing Failures

Mr Justice Garrett Simons ruled that two men had received genuine bail hearings despite being unrepresented, but ordered a third released because he was never given a meaningful chance to answer the objections against him.

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WRC Dismisses Intersectional Discrimination Claim Over Time Limits
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WRC Dismisses Intersectional Discrimination Claim Over Time Limits

The WRC has dismissed an intersectional discrimination claim against The AA, citing strict statutory time limits and failure to establish a prima facie case.

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Tax Appeals Commission Upholds €64k Bill for Company Director
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Tax Appeals Commission Upholds €64k Bill for Company Director

The Tax Appeals Commission has ruled a proprietary director is personally liable for €64,000 in unpaid PAYE after his companies entered liquidation.

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Motorist Loses €3,951 VRT Appeal Over Late Car Registration
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Motorist Loses €3,951 VRT Appeal Over Late Car Registration

A recent Tax Appeals Commission ruling highlights the costly consequences of delaying vehicle registration in Ireland, upholding a €3,951 VRT penalty.

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