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Owners of husky-type dog that attacked boy during hurling training must pay €95,000 compensation (via Independent.ie)
By Tim Healy, 5th April 2022 A boy who was attacked by a husky-type dog as he played hurling on a GAA pitch has settled his High Court action for €95,000. Aaron Heavey-Sharpe suffered multiple lacerations to his lower legs and has been left with permanent and significant scarring after the attack by the Alaskan […]
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New law to allow Irish consumers to bring class actions in High Court
Irish consumers will be able to bring collective claims to the High Court under new legislation announced by ministers yesterday. #irishclaimsauthority
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Jozef Puska accused of murder of teacher Ashling Murphy to be tried in Central Criminal Court (via Independent.ie)
By Eimear Cotter A Slovakian man accused of the murder of school teacher Ashling Murphy earlier this year has been sent for trial in the Central Criminal Court. Jozef Puska (31) was served with the book of evidence when he appeared before Cloverhill District Court this morning. This was Mr Puska’s seventh appearance at Cloverhill, […]
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Call for super tax on insurers who are accused of turning Ireland into ‘treasure island’
Insurance companies have been accused of turning Ireland into “treasure island” with claims they are on course to make super-profits this year.
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Legal firms are using judicial analytics to help them win in the courts
dges in a bid to assess and improve their chances of winning court cases, according to a new legal research paper.
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Former property developer has €19m debt written off by High Court in return for payment of just over €9,000
A former property developer has had more than €19m in debt written off by the High Court under a personal insolvency arrangement (PIA).
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High Covid-19 rates trigger adjournment of District Court cases (via Irish Times)
Criminal and family law cases not affected and will be prioritised, says court president By Mary Carolan, 1st April 2022 A large number of District Court cases in the Dublin Metropolitan District have been adjourned for another week due to high numbers of Covid-19 cases, including among judges and court staff. Criminal and family law […]
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Marshmallow and chocolate thief ‘was disgusted with himself’ (via Independent.ie)
By Andrew Phelan, 4th April 2022 A man who shoplifted marshmallows and chocolate was “disgusted with himself” over the theft, a court heard. Michael Collins (34), who was “absolutely mortified”, went on to miss a court date when he “put his head in the sand”. Judge Treasa Kelly applied the Probation Act, leaving him without […]
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Legal challenge to guidelines on personal injury awards opens
Woman disputes €3,000 award for footpath trip and fall, seeking between €18,000 and €34,000
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Girl who suffered catastrophic brain injury when she was knocked down by speeding doctor awarded €3m
Ashleigh Carroll was 14 when she was struck by car while walking to school
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PIAB ratchets up fees to offset €3.5m deficit
The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) is hiking case fees from €600 to €1,000 to reduce the multimillion euro budget deficit at the government body.
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Call for super tax on insurers who are accused of turning Ireland into ‘treasure island’ (via Independent.ie)
By Charlie Weston Insurance companies have been accused of turning Ireland into “treasure island” with claims they are on course to make super-profits this year. The Alliance for Insurance Reform called on the Government to do more to boost competition in the market. And the chairman of the Consumers’ Association of Ireland, Michael Kilcoyne, said […]
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