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Irish Courts Service Launches Nationwide Online Probate Portal
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Irish Courts Service Launches Nationwide Online Probate Portal

The Irish Courts Service has launched a nationwide online probate portal, streamlining estate administration, reducing errors, and accelerating property sales.

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High Court Mandates Mediation in Landmark Irish Legal Ruling
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High Court Mandates Mediation in Landmark Irish Legal Ruling

A landmark Irish High Court decision compels mediation despite party objections, signalling a major shift in litigation strategy and dispute resolution.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: NICA Rules on Public Body Accountability in Judicial Review
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NORTHERN IRELAND: NICA Rules on Public Body Accountability in Judicial Review

The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal delivers a landmark judicial review judgment in JR176(2), reinforcing individual rights against public body decisions.

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High Court Halts Activist Takeover of Derelict Dublin Pub
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High Court Halts Activist Takeover of Derelict Dublin Pub

The High Court has granted an injunction restraining housing activists from occupying the derelict Ardee Pub in Dublin due to severe structural safety concerns.

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High Court Issues Practice Direction on Mediation
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High Court Issues Practice Direction on Mediation

The High Court has issued a new practice direction reminding solicitors and litigants of their statutory obligations regarding mediation and ADR in Ireland.

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TAC Ruling Denies Artists' Exemption for Decorative Work
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TAC Ruling Denies Artists' Exemption for Decorative Work

A recent Tax Appeals Commission ruling highlights the strict criteria of the Artists' Exemption, finding that high-quality decorative work does not qualify.

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Wicklow Boy Dragged by Uninsured Driver Wins €45,000 Settlement
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Wicklow Boy Dragged by Uninsured Driver Wins €45,000 Settlement

A young Wicklow boy dragged by an uninsured driver while skateboarding has been awarded a €45,000 settlement following an infant ruling at the Circuit Court.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: NICA Rules on Civil Liability in AG and JW Appeal
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NORTHERN IRELAND: NICA Rules on Civil Liability in AG and JW Appeal

The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal delivers a landmark judgment in AG and JW, clarifying civil liability and duty of care in domestic financial disputes.

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How Europe and Ireland Are Navigating the Complex New AI Landscape
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How Europe and Ireland Are Navigating the Complex New AI Landscape

Explore how Ireland and the EU are balancing AI innovation, data protection, and regulatory compliance to remain competitive in the global digital economy.

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Man Ordered to Pay €5,000 for Relentless Sexual Harassment
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Man Ordered to Pay €5,000 for Relentless Sexual Harassment

A man who drove a colleague from her job with relentless sexual innuendo has received a suspended sentence and a €5,000 compensation order at Mullingar Court.

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High Court Reaffirms Nervous Shock Rules in Medical Negligence Case
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High Court Reaffirms Nervous Shock Rules in Medical Negligence Case

The Irish High Court has clarified secondary victim rights in Kinsella v Carter, affirming that medical negligence qualifies as an accident for nervous shock.

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Landmark Nervous Shock Claim Arises Over Beaumont Overdose
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Landmark Nervous Shock Claim Arises Over Beaumont Overdose

A landmark Irish legal case examines whether a husband can claim damages for PTSD after witnessing the aftermath of his wife's fatal hospital overdose.

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