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Strict Equality Laws Force Parents into School Litigation
A strict two-month limitation period under Ireland's Equal Status Acts is forcing parents of children with special needs into adversarial school litigation.
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Slane Bypass Planning Dispute Moves to Court of Appeal
Former Attorney General John Rogers has secured High Court permission to appeal the planning approval for the N2 Slane bypass over environmental concerns.
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High Court Orders Immediate Eviction from Great Heath
The High Court has ordered the immediate removal of over 100 caravans from the Great Heath of Maryborough, citing severe risks to the rare grassland habitat.
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High Court Rejects Special Advocates for Omagh Inquiry
The Northern Ireland High Court has dismissed a legal challenge seeking the appointment of special advocates for closed hearings in the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.
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Ousted IFI Chief Denies Harassing HR Director Over Job Guarantees
Former Inland Fisheries Ireland CEO Francis O'Donnell has strongly denied claims at the WRC that he hounded an HR director for future employment guarantees.
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WRC Pierces Corporate Veil in Major Employment Law Shift
Explore the latest Irish employment law shifts, from the WRC piercing the corporate veil on worker status to rising protected disclosure complaints.
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High Court Challenge Launched Against Criminal Legal Aid Overhaul
A prominent solicitor has launched a High Court challenge against the Justice Minister over a controversial new €520 flat fee for criminal legal aid cases.
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New Irish Law Grants Right to Human Customer Service
Irish consumers now have the legal right to bypass AI chatbots and demand human interaction under new financial transparency and consumer protection laws.
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Jury Deliberates in Noah Donohoe Inquest After Exhaustive Hearings
The jury in the Belfast inquest into the death of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe continues deliberations to answer ten crucial questions surrounding his tragic death.
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Misadventure Verdict in Cloverhill Prison Restraint Fatality
An inquest jury returns a death by misadventure verdict for a Cloverhill prisoner who died following prone restraint, highlighting severe protocol deviations.
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Tech Worker Awarded €126k After Months Without Pay
The WRC has ordered a tech firm to pay €126,000 in back pay to an executive who endured severe financial hardship and mortgage arrears due to unpaid wages.
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Birth Injuries in Ireland: Navigating Medical Negligence Claims
Explore the complexities of birth injuries in Ireland, from Cerebral Palsy to navigating High Court medical negligence claims and legal time limits.
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