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WRC Awards €323,000 to Charity Executive in Whistleblower Case
The WRC has ordered a disability charity to pay €323,240 to a senior executive penalised for whistleblowing, highlighting strict Irish employment protections.
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Mater Hospital Ordered to Pay €10,000 Over Racial Discrimination Claim
The WRC has ordered the Mater Hospital to pay €10,000 to a healthcare worker wrongfully suspended over a patient's complaint due to unconscious racial bias.
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IT firm denies misleading client in WRC unfair dismissal hearing
A former IT manager has accused HCL Ireland of misleading a major client during a tense Workplace Relations Commission unfair dismissal hearing.
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High Court Upholds Two Detentions, Frees Third Over Bail Hearing Failures
Mr Justice Garrett Simons ruled that two men had received genuine bail hearings despite being unrepresented, but ordered a third released because he was never given a meaningful chance to answer the objections against him.
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WRC Dismisses Intersectional Discrimination Claim Over Time Limits
The WRC has dismissed an intersectional discrimination claim against The AA, citing strict statutory time limits and failure to establish a prima facie case.
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Tax Appeals Commission Upholds €64k Bill for Company Director
The Tax Appeals Commission has ruled a proprietary director is personally liable for €64,000 in unpaid PAYE after his companies entered liquidation.
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Motorist Loses €3,951 VRT Appeal Over Late Car Registration
A recent Tax Appeals Commission ruling highlights the costly consequences of delaying vehicle registration in Ireland, upholding a €3,951 VRT penalty.
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High Court Halts Removal of Duties from Cork City Finance Head
The High Court has granted an injunction preventing Cork City Council from removing core duties from its Head of Finance pending a full trial.
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High Court Frees Unrepresented Defendant Amid Legal Aid Dispute
A High Court ruling has freed an unrepresented defendant, exposing how the ongoing legal aid pay dispute is threatening constitutional rights in Irish courts.
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Right to be Forgotten Insurance Law Takes Effect in Ireland
New legislation taking effect on 15 October ensures Irish cancer survivors can access mortgage protection insurance without medical history discrimination.
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20 Irish Teachers Struck Off Register in Five Years
Recent data reveals 20 teachers were struck off the Teaching Council of Ireland register over five years for offences including fraud and severe misconduct.
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How to Access Your Medical Records in Ireland
Learn how to request your medical records in Ireland using a GDPR Subject Access Request. Understand timelines, costs, and your legal rights as a patient.
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