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Tax Appeals Commission Overturns Revenue on Artists' Exemption
The Tax Appeals Commission has overturned a Revenue decision, ruling that scholarly introductions to historical books qualify for the Irish Artists' Exemption.
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Carer Hit With €8,500 Tax Bill Over Social Welfare Payments
A recent Tax Appeals Commission ruling has left an Irish family carer liable for an €8,550 tax bill, highlighting the complex taxation of social welfare.
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Tribunal Rejects Council Workers' Wage Deduction Claims
An employment tribunal has dismissed unlawful wage deduction claims against Fermanagh and Omagh Council, ruling disputed payments were expenses.
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Medical Student Withdraws UCD Appeal Over Academic Progression
A medical student has withdrawn her Court of Appeal challenge against UCD concerning academic progression following a High Court dismissal of her case.
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Court of Appeal Exposes Loophole in Fraudulent Injury Claims
A recent Court of Appeal decision in Lynch v MIBI reveals a procedural loophole in Section 26, preventing the dismissal of unverified exaggerated claims.
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High Court Rules Bail Denials Breached Rights Amid Dispute
The High Court has ruled that denying bail to unrepresented defendants during the legal aid dispute breached constitutional rights, opening the door to claims.
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Cork Family Settles High Court Action Over Death of Twin Baby
A Cork family has settled a High Court medical negligence claim against the HSE following the tragic death of their newborn twin son at CUMH in 2021.
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Mystery Tip Machine Sparks WRC Dispute at Limerick Cafe
A bizarre dispute over a mystery tap-to-tip machine at a Limerick cafe has resulted in a WRC ruling, highlighting Irish tipping laws and hefty vendor fees.
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High Court Permits Naming of 341 Former Christian Brothers
The High Court has granted permission for a plaintiff to publish the names of 341 former Christian Brothers as co-defendants in a historical civil abuse claim.
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Court of Appeal Overturns US Child Return Order in Landmark Ruling
The Irish Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court order requiring a mother to return her child to the US, navigating complex Hague Convention defences.
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Court of Appeal Dismisses HSE Worker's Cyber-Attack Claim
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a HSE employee's claim against the Data Protection Commission regarding cryptocurrency stolen after the 2021 cyber-attack.
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Tribunal Awards Over £22,000 for Automatic Unfair Dismissal
An Industrial Tribunal has ordered R Barkley & Sons Ltd to pay £22,397 after ruling that an employee was automatically unfairly dismissed amid business downturn.
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