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High Court Rejects HSE Elder Safeguarding Challenge
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High Court Rejects HSE Elder Safeguarding Challenge

The High Court has refused leave for a judicial review against the HSE over alleged elder care and safeguarding failures, citing delay and vague pleadings.

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High Court Uncovers Elaborate Phantom Baby Fraud Scheme
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High Court Uncovers Elaborate Phantom Baby Fraud Scheme

A High Court ruling has exposed a cruel multi-year deception where a woman fabricated two children, extracting £30,000 before claiming she sold them.

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Everyday Finance Claims Dismissed Over Inordinate Delay
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Everyday Finance Claims Dismissed Over Inordinate Delay

The High Court has struck out three long-running debt and enforcement actions brought by Everyday Finance against a farming couple due to inexcusable delay.

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High Court Rejects Securitisation Challenge in Dublin Possession Case
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High Court Rejects Securitisation Challenge in Dublin Possession Case

The High Court has ruled that securitisation does not prevent Pepper Finance from securing a possession order over a Coolock home in mortgage default.

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UHG Apologises to Mayo Woman Over Delayed Cancer Diagnosis
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UHG Apologises to Mayo Woman Over Delayed Cancer Diagnosis

University Hospital Galway has apologised to a Mayo woman after misreported scans delayed her terminal brain cancer diagnosis by nearly a decade.

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WRC Orders €25,000 Payout Over Miscarriage Dismissal
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WRC Orders €25,000 Payout Over Miscarriage Dismissal

The WRC has ordered Fadeside Ltd to pay €25,000 to a manager dismissed days after a miscarriage, establishing a major precedent under Irish employment law.

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Supreme Court Overturns €1.8m Security for Costs in VHI Case

The Supreme Court has overturned an order requiring €1.8m in security for costs, ruling that VHI's eight-year delay in issuing its motion was extraordinary.

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High Court Strikes Out Beaumont Thrombectomy Device Claim
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High Court Strikes Out Beaumont Thrombectomy Device Claim

The High Court has struck out a claim against medical staff and Stryker over a 2012 thrombectomy procedure, ruling the action was bound to fail.

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High Court Pauses Pornhub Action Amid €105m US Deal
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High Court Pauses Pornhub Action Amid €105m US Deal

Ireland's High Court has adjourned legal action against Pornhub owner Aylo while a €105m US settlement over non-consensual content awaits court approval.

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High Court Upholds Suspension of HSE Physiotherapist
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High Court Upholds Suspension of HSE Physiotherapist

The High Court has confirmed the suspension of an HSE physiotherapist who criticised State Covid-19 policies and defied regulatory disciplinary orders.

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Supreme Court Awards Partial Costs Despite Revenue Win
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Supreme Court Awards Partial Costs Despite Revenue Win

The Supreme Court has awarded partial costs to defaulting taxpayers following a landmark ruling on 'no foal, no fee' arrangements and champerty.

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Ticketmaster Oasis Pricing Trial Adjourned by Dublin Court
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Ticketmaster Oasis Pricing Trial Adjourned by Dublin Court

Dublin District Court has adjourned the CCPC trial against Ticketmaster over Oasis Croke Park ticket pricing to allow the defence to secure an expert report.

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