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Irish Sports Clubs Hit with WRC Penalties Over Unpaid Wages
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Irish Sports Clubs Hit with WRC Penalties Over Unpaid Wages

Irish sports clubs face rising WRC claims over unpaid wages. Learn how employment law applies to final pay, unlawful deductions, and compliance strategies.

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Ireland Named EMEA Hub for International Dispute Resolution
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Ireland Named EMEA Hub for International Dispute Resolution

Ireland has been selected as the EMEA headquarters for the International Centre for Dispute Resolution, cementing its status as a global arbitration hub.

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High Court Judge Slams Tusla Over Secure Care Bed Shortage
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High Court Judge Slams Tusla Over Secure Care Bed Shortage

High Court judge warns Tusla faces massive compensation claims over a critical shortage of secure care beds, leaving vulnerable children exposed to severe harm.

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WRC Awards €21,000 to Worker Dismissed After Pregnancy News
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WRC Awards €21,000 to Worker Dismissed After Pregnancy News

The WRC has awarded €21,000 to a hospitality worker dismissed shortly after disclosing her pregnancy, highlighting strict employer burdens of proof.

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WRC awards €183k to ex-CEO who blocked payments to director
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WRC awards €183k to ex-CEO who blocked payments to director

A former construction CEO has been awarded over €183,000 by the WRC after being unfairly dismissed for halting controversial payments to a company director.

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Executive Resignation: When Forced Exit Voids Your Non-Compete
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Executive Resignation: When Forced Exit Voids Your Non-Compete

Learn how an employer’s demand to leave immediately during a resignation becomes a wrongful dismissal, and the strategic legal steps executives must take.

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Irish Firm Sues US Estate Over €100,000 Transfer Error
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Irish Firm Sues US Estate Over €100,000 Transfer Error

An Irish law firm is embroiled in a transatlantic legal battle to recover €100,000 mistakenly paid to a deceased American client’s estate three years ago.

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High Court rules against exclusion of baby homes from redress
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High Court rules against exclusion of baby homes from redress

A landmark High Court ruling in Ireland could expand the €800m Mother and Baby Home redress scheme, potentially adding two excluded institutions.

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Kildare Family Wins Payout After Dublin Airport Bathroom Ordeal
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Kildare Family Wins Payout After Dublin Airport Bathroom Ordeal

A Kildare family has been awarded compensation after being trapped in a Dublin Airport toilet for 50 minutes, requiring a rescue by firefighters.

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Justice Minister plans €455 flat fee for criminal legal aid
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Justice Minister plans €455 flat fee for criminal legal aid

Irish solicitors fiercely oppose Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan’s proposed €455 flat fee for district court criminal legal aid cases amidst rising costs.

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Nikita Hand Wins Judgment Against Neighbors Over False Affidavits
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Nikita Hand Wins Judgment Against Neighbors Over False Affidavits

Nikita Hand secures High Court default judgments against former neighbours over allegedly concocted affidavits linked to Conor McGregor’s failed civil appeal.

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Businessmen Sue Greg Kavanagh Firm Over €1.8m Meath Site Deal
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Businessmen Sue Greg Kavanagh Firm Over €1.8m Meath Site Deal

Three businessmen are taking legal action against developer Greg Kavanagh’s firm over a disputed €1.8m property deal in County Meath.

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