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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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WRC Officers Sue State Over Blocked Pay Award
Twelve WRC adjudication officers have launched High Court proceedings against the Irish State over the failure to implement a significant arbitration pay award.
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Hospital Pays €15k After Child's Eyelids Glued Shut
A young girl whose eyelids were accidentally glued shut at Crumlin Hospital has been awarded €15,000 in compensation at the Circuit Civil Court.
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Enoch Burke Granted Leave to Challenge Dismissal Appeal
Enoch Burke has secured High Court permission to challenge his dismissal appeal from Wilson's Hospital School, citing bias and a breach of fair procedures.
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2026 Residential Tenancy Reforms: What the New Act Means for Ireland
Explore the sweeping changes introduced by Ireland's Housing and Residential Tenancies Act 2026, from enhanced RTB enforcement powers to new eviction rules.
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Enhanced Rights for Irish Consumers in Digital Financial Services
New Irish regulations strengthen consumer rights for online financial services, introducing a right to human contact over AI and banning deceptive interfaces.
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