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Dublin Emerges as UEFA's New European Hub for Sports Arbitration
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Dublin Emerges as UEFA's New European Hub for Sports Arbitration

Discover how UEFA's historic decision to designate Dublin as a new seat for the Court of Arbitration for Sport will transform European sports law from 2026.

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High Court Rejects Romeo and Juliet Defence Age Limit Challenge
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High Court Rejects Romeo and Juliet Defence Age Limit Challenge

The Irish High Court has dismissed a constitutional challenge regarding strict age limits in the peer consent defence for alleged sexual offences among minors.

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Proposed Circuit Court Judicial Review Shift Faces Constitutional Hurdle
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Proposed Circuit Court Judicial Review Shift Faces Constitutional Hurdle

A deep dive into the Civil Reform Bill 2025's contentious proposal to transfer judicial review cases to Ireland's Circuit Court, examining profound constitutional challenges.

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Circuit Court Judicial Review Move Faces Constitutional Hurdles
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Circuit Court Judicial Review Move Faces Constitutional Hurdles

Proposed changes to Irish judicial review, shifting cases to the Circuit Court, face significant constitutional challenges regarding its 'local and limited' jurisdiction and the High Court's exclusive role in determining law validity.

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Dundalk woman withdraws €120k claims after hiding third crash
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Dundalk woman withdraws €120k claims after hiding third crash

A County Louth childcare worker has withdrawn two €60,000 personal injury claims after a judge questioned her failure to disclose a severe third car crash.

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Law Firm Blames €180k Marketing Flop for Solicitor’s Redundancy
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Law Firm Blames €180k Marketing Flop for Solicitor’s Redundancy

A Dublin law firm’s €180,000 digital marketing venture ended in a WRC unfair dismissals claim after the strategy failed to generate personal injury cases.

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Ireland Implements New Consumer Protection Code for 2026
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Ireland Implements New Consumer Protection Code for 2026

Ireland’s modernised Consumer Protection Code introduces sweeping banking reforms, enhanced anti-fraud measures, and new safeguards for consumers.

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Ireland Solidifies Status as Pro-Enforcement Arbitration Hub
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Ireland Solidifies Status as Pro-Enforcement Arbitration Hub

Explore how the Irish courts maintain a strictly pro-enforcement stance on foreign arbitral awards, offering certainty and efficiency for global commerce.

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Dublin to Host New ICDR Arbitration Hub for US-EMEA Disputes
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Dublin to Host New ICDR Arbitration Hub for US-EMEA Disputes

Ireland has been selected to host a new ICDR arbitration hub in Dublin, bridging commercial dispute resolution between US and EMEA corporations.

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Guide to Reversing Accident Claims and Compensation in Ireland
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Guide to Reversing Accident Claims and Compensation in Ireland

A comprehensive guide to reversing accident claims in Ireland under Article 12. Learn about liability, exceptions, car park rules, and 2026 compensation.

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High Court Dismisses RCSI Student’s Climbing Injury Claim
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High Court Dismisses RCSI Student’s Climbing Injury Claim

The High Court has dismissed a personal injury claim by a student who fractured her ankle while indoor bouldering, citing the sport’s inherent risks.

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Supreme Court Case Over State Failure to House 2,807 Asylum Seekers
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Supreme Court Case Over State Failure to House 2,807 Asylum Seekers

The Supreme Court has begun a two-day hearing to determine if the State breached the human rights of asylum seekers left without proper accommodation.

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