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Supreme Court ready to shed light on Bewley’s Windows Case
RGRE Grafton Limited v Bewley’s Café Grafton Street Limited and Bewley’s Limited. On Wednesday 5 February 2025, the Supreme Court granted leave for a further appeal over the ownership of the Harry Clarke stained glass windows (the “Windows”) in Bewley’s Café, Grafton Street, Dublin. This follows the judgment of the Court of Appeal (the “COA”) […]
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Supreme Court: Planning judicial review application brought in time where time limit expired on a Sunday
The Supreme Court has determined that where the time period for bringing judicial review proceedings under s.50(6) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) expires on a day that the Central Office is closed, the time limit is extended to the next day on which the court offices are open. Delivering their judgments for the […]
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Irish Supreme Court to Hear Appeal in Non-Material Damages Claim Under GDPR
The Irish Supreme Court recently granted the Plaintiff leave to appeal against a High Court decision in Dillon and Irish Life [2024] IESCDET 92, in which the Plaintiff sought compensation for non-material damage suffered following an alleged infringement of the GDPR.
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Finding that guidelines slashing personal injury awards has legal effect ‘of systemic importance’ – Supreme Court
Woman not entitled to have her injury assessed under earlier guidelines, Supreme Court rules
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Insurance industry has ‘run out of excuses’ for not reducing premiums
The court found that guidelines on personal injury awards in a ruling that will affect thousands of personal injury cases currently awaiting judicial analysis. File picture
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Proceedings should be brought against ‘persons unknown’ only in exceptional circumstances – Supreme Court
‘Principled and pragmatic reasons’ why procedure should remain exceptional, says judge
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Opinion: “No Collision, No Claim” The wrong decision?
Did the judge get it wrong in the recent case of a woman whose personal injury claim was dismissed due to lack of a collision? In my humble opinion, I would venture to say yes. The plaintiff in question alleged that she sustained injuries when she was compelled to brake abruptly on a motorway to […]
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Is Your Bank Hiding Something? New Bill Allows Public Hearings for Consumer Complaints Against Financial Institutions
New legislation empowers the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO) to hold public hearings for complaints against banks and pension providers. This groundbreaking change aims to ensure consumer protections and maintain transparency in the financial sector.
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SUPREME COURT TO HEAR APPEAL OVER CONSTITUTIONALITY OF PERSONAL INJURY AWARDS GUIDELINES
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal against the High Court’s dismissal of an important test challenge aimed at setting aside guidelines regarding personal injuries awards. The court agreed to hear a “leapfrog” appeal direct from the High Court, in an action brought by Bridget Delaney from Dungarvan in Co Waterford. In a […]
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Aer Lingus pilot whose €387,000 defamation award was cut on appeal to €76,500 has had it increased again by Supreme Court
AN AER LINGUS pilot whose €387,000 defamation award by a jury was cut to €76,500 on appeal has had the award upped to €202,500 by the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court: Woman working illegally in Ireland not entitled to statutory maternity leave payments despite paying taxes
The Supreme Court has determined that a Mauritius national who worked in Ireland without a permit was not entitled to statutory maternity leave payments despite making PAYE and PRSI contributions to the State. The decision has potentially far-reaching consequences for individuals working in Ireland without the correct authorisation.
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Judge’s exclusion of some medical evidence upheld by Supreme Court
In case with implications for many trials, doctor had not personally examined alleged victim
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