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Judge orders arrest of ‘Revolutionary Housing League’ members occupying Dublin building earmarked for apartments (via Independent.ie)
Concert held at property, court hears, and protesters face being jailed in Mountjoy Prison for contempt of court if they... -
Prosecution of Soldier F for Bloody Sunday killings to resume (via Irish Times)
Soldier F charged with murder of William McKinney and James Wray and five counts of attempted murder The prosecution of... -
School teacher Enoch Burke sent back to Mountjoy Prison after bid for freedom fails (via Independent.ie)
Enoch Burke has failed in a bid to be set free from prison after a judge refused to grant him... -
Our 2016 Charity of the Year
Our Charity of the Year: The Dublin Simon Community As of March 2016 there is over 3,000 people in Dublin,... -
Coursing club refused injunction restraining land owner from locking it out of grounds (via Irish Times)
County Kerry Coursing Club denies bringing legal proceedings in order to frustrate sale of the property The County Kerry Coursing... -
Former horse racing trainer convicted of assaulting farmer with a whip (via Irish Times)
Judge Mary Larkin convicted Stephen Mahon of assault causing harm to farmer John Hughes A judge has convicted former horse... -
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/teacher-enoch-burke-sent-to-mountjoy-prison-for-contempt-of-court-41960828.html
Enoch Burke told the High Court: “I am here today because I would not call a boy a girl.” Enoch... -
Summary Summons Not Adequately Pleaded (via Lexology)
In AIB PLC v Dorey [2022] IEHC 317 the plaintiff issued a summary summons on foot of three loans made... -
Have you sustained injuries by being an innocent passenger?
Have you sustained injuries by being an innocent passenger? You may be entitled to claim. If you have been injured... -
The Injuries Board under assessed my case by €311,736.26
Gary Matthews has issued a call for a "realistic review of the 2004 Book of Quantum" following a successful case... -
Stark warning over ‘crisis of unmet legal need’ in Ireland (vi Irish Legal News)
The combined impact of the pandemic and increased financial pressure on individuals and households has exacerbated the “ongoing crisis of... -
Retired High Court president Mary Irvine: ‘I have left the job that I have loved most’ (via The Irish Times)
In a 44-year legal career, she specialised in medical negligence cases and helped draft controversial new guidelines for personal injury... -
Dunnes to pay €23k for slip on potato wedge
A housewife who injured her back and wrist when she slipped and fell on a potato wedge in a Dunnes... -
Winner of our Adare Manor draw announced!
Congratulations to Jennifer from County Meath who won a €750 voucher for Adare Manor this week in our prize draw!... -
Family of man who needs full-time care after being crushed by forklift settles actions for €3m (via Independent.ie)
Eugeniu Lazari suffered catastrophic injuries in the accident at a premises in Dublin Port in 2019 The High Court has... -
Courts Service received 131 formal complaints in 2021 (via Irish Times)
Complaint about lack of heating in Galway courthouse was made in December, while the absence of social distancing at Cork... -
Young mother bled to death following ‘systems failure’ at Limerick hospital, inquest hears (via Irish Times)
Coroner returns verdict of medical misadventure as University Hospital Limerick issues apology to family of Susan Doherty A young mother... -
Irish barristers could follow English example with strike action (via Irish Legal News)
As strikes grind the English courts to a halt, barristers in Ireland have talked up the case for similar action... -
US: Last woman convicted in Salem witch trials exonerated (via Irish Legal News)
The last person convicted of practising witchcraft has been exonerated – 329 years later. Elizabeth Johnson Jr’s name was cleared... -
Prisoner in van rammed in attempted breakout sues over injuries (via Irish Times)
Darren Winters alleges prison staff were brought to hospital by ambulance but he was not allowed see a doctor A... -
Bill to create reformed Personal Injuries Resolution Board published (via Irish Legal News)
Proposed legislation which will transform the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) into an enhanced Personal Injuries Resolution Board (PIRB) has... -
Have you had an accident abroad?
Did you know that if you have been involved in an accident abroad while you are on a package holiday... -
Analysis: The introduction of class actions in Ireland (via Irish Legal News)
Andrew McGahey and Aoife Ryan of Kennedys examine the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers... -
PIAB reports €118m drop in value of personal injuries awards in last two years (via RTE.ie)
There were also major cuts in overall claims costs as a result of a reduction of 18% in the number... -
Legal history made as more women than men granted top lawyer titles (via Independent.ie)
For the first time in Irish legal history more female lawyers than male have been added to the ranks of... -
Parents ask to see ‘evidence of change’ as hospital apologises over baby’s death (via Irish Times)
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital manager acknowledges ‘traumatic events’ experienced by Danny Ryan’s parents A couple whose baby died four... -
High Court directs gardaí to arrest 75-year-old tenant for ignoring orders (via The Irish Times)
Patrick Murtagh has refused Cabhrú and gardaí access to his apartment for inspection amid concerns over build-up of rubbish A... -
Brothers now in 10th year of legal battle with each other over field in Co Clare (via Irish Times)
Joseph Slattery restrained from pursuing further litigation without court permission against Thomas Slattery over land near Lahinch A bitter 10-year... -
Vulture fund pauses house repossession bid amid claims it breached Central Bank rules (via Independent.ie)
A vulture fund has agreed not to take steps to repossess and sell a couple’s home after legal proceedings were... -
New bill may push more legal costs on those who take insurers to court
Robert Troy: ‘If someone wants to reject their award and bring it to court and the court doesn’t increase the... -
Man who mistakenly assumed he was crossing a one-way road before colliding with car loses €60,000 claim
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-who-mistakenly-assumed-he-was-crossing-a-one-way-road-before-colliding-with-car-loses-60000-claim-41321536.html By Ray Managh, February 07 2022 A MAN who mistakenly assumed he was crossing a one-way road and failed... -
Barrister accused of murder wants to return to his farm, court told (via Irish Times)
Judge rules that Diarmuid Phelan must return to the Court of Appeal in order to amend bail conditions A barrister... -
Ireland has too many barristers, with many suffering financially, report finds (via The Irish Times)
Low fees, high attrition rate, lack of diversity - some of the findings of EY report into profession Ireland has... -
Explained: FBI raid latest of Trump’s legal woes (via RTE News)
Former US president Donald Trump said that FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Law enforcement officials... -
Irish woman’s legal action against singer Rihanna for alleged ‘malicious falsehoods’ in email and phone call to go ahead (via Independent.ie)
An Irish woman’s High Court action against the singer Rihanna is continuing after certain pre-trial matters were resolved on Tuesday.... -
Bill enabling barristers and solicitors to provide joint legal services looms (via Irish Legal News)
A bill to allow barristers and solicitors to jointly provide legal services will soon be published, Justice Minister Helen McEntee... -
Modern Morals: ‘My colleague is secretly working from Spain — should I report him to HR?’
Working remotely from a foreign jurisdiction leads to tax, insurance and employment law implications https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/modern-morals-my-colleague-is-secretly-working-from-spain-should-i-report-him-to-hr-41311041.html By Katie Byrne, February 04... -
GAA club’s bar manager claims she lost job after objecting to Covid-19 drinking (via Irish Times)
St Mark’s GAA club, Tallaght claims woman was made redundant due to lack of custom and argues her claim of... -
Teen awarded €25,000 over plastic in ice cream
A 15-YEAR-old student, who developed a food aversion after chewing on plastic shards while eating ice cream, has been awarded... -
Marshmallow and chocolate thief ‘was disgusted with himself’ (via Independent.ie)
By Andrew Phelan, 4th April 2022 A man who shoplifted marshmallows and chocolate was “disgusted with himself” over the theft,... -
€16,500 for woman who walked into doors at workplace and smashed her front teeth (via Independent.ie)
By Ray Managh A woman who walked into doors and smashed her front teeth has been awarded more than €16,500... -
Amber Heard to appeal order to pay $10m in Depp defamation case (via The Guardian)
Heard to appeal court’s ruling ordering her to pay ex-husband Johnny Depp, which came at the conclusion of a high-profile... -
€2bn case ‘in flux’ as lawyers seek to drop Russian clients (via Irish Independent)
By Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor 15 March 2022 https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/2bn-case-in-flux-as-lawyers-seek-to-drop-russian-clients-41447441.html A lawsuit involving claims of corporate raiding by an oligarch... -
Protestant who claimed ‘intimidation’ when colleagues played ‘anti-British’ songs has claim rejected (via Independent.ie)
A protestant worker who claimed he was “intimidated” out of a Dundalk factory because his colleagues played “anti-British” songs on... -
Dad of four (35) who died while hunting with his dog was killed by a gunshot wound to the head, inquest hears (via Independent.ie)
A barrister, Diarmuid Phelan (53), has been charged with the murder of Mr Greene on farmland near his home on... -
High Court: Worker fails to quash hospital’s refusal to let her to work from home
The High Court has refused an application by a hospital worker to quash a decision that prevented her from working... -
Law, Order and The Batman
By Billy Goss The Batman launches onto Irish cinema screens this month and in this latest depiction from director Matt... -
Schoolboy (14) awarded €40,000 after accidental scalding by noodles at school (via Irish Times)
The boy suffered significant scalding injuries and has been left with four inch scar. A judge has approved a €40,000... -
Facebook apologises to Miriam O’Callaghan as it agrees to new reporting tool after scam ads used broadcaster’s image
By Tim Healy 25 February 2022 https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/facebook-apologises-to-miriam-ocallaghan-as-it-agrees-to-new-reporting-tool-after-scam-ads-used-broadcasters-image-41384719.html Broadcaster Miriam O'Callaghan has received an unreserved apology from Facebook as part of... -
US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade abortion ruling (via RTE News)
The US Supreme Court has ended the right to abortion in a seismic ruling that shreds half a century of... -
New law to allow Irish consumers to bring class actions in High Court (via Irish Legal News)
Irish consumers will be able to bring collective claims to the High Court under new legislation announced by ministers yesterday.... -
€40,000 settlement after cabin pressure drop left some Ryanair passengers with bleeding ears during emergency landing (via Independent.ie)
The cases arise from an incident during a flight between Dublin and Zadar in Croatia The first in a series... -
Burglars will no longer be able to claim for suffering injury (via Independent.ie)
The Cabinet has agreed to amend insurance legislation in order to make it harder for personal injuries claimants to take... -
Glass factory worker who was struck by several sheets of glass which fell from trolley awarded €120,000 (via Independent.ie)
A glass factory worker who sustained injuries to his lower limbs in a work accident has been awarded €120,000 by... -
Judge threatens to jail parents of truant children who missed school over ‘headaches’ and ‘anxiety’ (via Independent.ie)
A judge has warned the parents of two “school shy” children that she will send them both to prison unless... -
School seeks to have teacher Enoch Burke jailed over alleged breach of court order in row over transgender student (via Independent.ie)
A teacher who objects to addressing a student with the pronoun "they" has breached the terms of a temporary injunction... -
Doctor’s registration cancelled due to ‘lack of expertise’ (via The Irish Times)
A doctor whose professional registration has been cancelled by the High Court may in time apply to have it restored... -
Boy (12) dies after car he was driving collided with lorry in Co Limerick
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/boy-12-dies-after-car-he-was-driving-collided-with-lorry-in-co-limerick-1.4799551 Child was sole occupant of the Nissan Qashqai involved in crash on N21 near Adare A 12-year-old boy was... -
High Court ruling on criminal prosecutions by gardaí may mean ‘a lot’ of adjournments (via The Irish Times)
The president of the District Court has said “a lot” of cases may have to be adjourned and more gardaí... -
Book of Quantum review promised
Conor O’Brien, chief executive of the Injuries Board finally promises a review of the 2004 Book of Quantum! Figures published... -
Seven medical practices non-compliant with radiation rules, Hiqa finds
Three dental practices among those criticised by watchdog in latest inspection report https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/seven-medical-practices-non-compliant-with-radiation-rules-hiqa-finds-1.4798107 By Tim O'Brien, 9th February 2022 Seven... -
Terminally ill girl (12) settles action over alleged delay to tumour diagnosis (via Irish Times)
A 12-year-old girl with a life expectancy of six months who had sued over an alleged delay in the diagnosis... -
British tourist reunited with false teeth he lost in Spain 11 years ago while vomiting into a bin
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-60327304 A holidaymaker who lost his false teeth while vomiting into a bin on a boozy night out in Benidorm... -
Man (20) settles €6m action over delay in diagnosing brain tumour (via Irish Times)
The case against the HSE claimed 14-year-old only received tumour diagnosis after obtaining private MRI scan A 20-year-old man who... -
Girl who suffered catastrophic brain injury when she was knocked down by speeding doctor awarded €3m (via Independent.ie)
By Tim Healy A girl who suffered a catastrophic brain injury when a car driven by a doctor struck her... -
Call for super tax on insurers who are accused of turning Ireland into ‘treasure island’ (via Independent.ie)
By Charlie Weston Insurance companies have been accused of turning Ireland into “treasure island” with claims they are on course... -
Vaginal mesh injury: ‘I really thought I was going to die’ (via The Irish Times)
Woman says infections started immediately after mesh was inserted in 2002 to treat urinary incontinence Mandy Jackson (63), from Wicklow,... -
Proposed changes to duty of care law aimed at reducing insurance costs (via Irish Times)
Reform is to balance a business’s duty of care with personal responsibility of customers There will be changes to the... -
Married couple trying for baby forced to abandon sexual relations for six months following needle incident on train (via Independent.ie)
A married couple, who were participating in a fertility treatment regime in a bid to have children, were forced to... -
Barrister brings action against Beacon Hospital over alleged treatment refusal (via Irish Times)
Alan Toal claims when he was due to attend his treating physician he was told the hospital had decided not... -
Woman hurt in ‘double rear-ending’ crash awarded almost €30,000 (Via The Irish Times)
Judge accuses man involved in Swords, Dublin crash of leading court on a ‘merry dance’ By Ray Managh, 17th February... -
Court upholds finding deceased driver’s estate liable for woman’s trauma
Lisa Sheehan awarded €87,000 over stress from witnessing ‘horror’ aftermath of crash https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/high-court/court-upholds-finding-deceased-driver-s-estate-liable-for-woman-s-trauma-1.4793908 The Court of Appeal (CoA) has upheld... -
Jury fails to reach agreement in Michael Lynn’s multimillion-euro theft case (via The Irish Times)
Judge discharges panel and remands former solicitor on continuing bail until June 20th The jury in the multimillion-euro theft trial... -
Judge dismisses case of girl stung by wasps at Dublin Zoo
In the Circuit Civil Court last week Judge Catherine Staines dismissed a €60,000 claim for damages on behalf of a... -
Nearly 300 barristers petition justice minister over ‘unsustainable’ District Court fees (via Irish Legal News)
Nearly 300 barristers have signed a letter to the justice minister, Helen McEntee, calling for an urgent review of “unsustainable”... -
Barrister accused of murdering dog breeder released on €100k bail (via Independent.ie)
A senior barrister accused of murdering a man in a shooting on farmland in Dublin has taken up €100,000 bail... -
Jozef Puska accused of murder of teacher Ashling Murphy to be tried in Central Criminal Court (via Independent.ie)
By Eimear Cotter A Slovakian man accused of the murder of school teacher Ashling Murphy earlier this year has been... -
High Covid-19 rates trigger adjournment of District Court cases (via Irish Times)
Criminal and family law cases not affected and will be prioritised, says court president By Mary Carolan, 1st April 2022... -
Judge throws out fitness instructor’s €60k fall claim after seeing ‘extreme physical activity’ snaps on Instagram (via Independent.ie)
A 33-year-old fitness instructor, who claimed she injured her back in a fall down steps in a shopping centre, posted... -
Bride’s wedding dress was stained with blood after she helped guest injured in golf-buggy accident (via Independent.ie)
A bride's wedding dress was stained with blood after she helped one of her guests who was thrown from a... -
Dublin postman accused of stealing TV, scooter and runners in packages valued at €776 (via Independent.ie)
A postman stole packages that he was trusted to deliver, it has been alleged. Dean O’Reilly (50) appeared in court... -
Senior barrister (53) charged with murder of dad of four Keith Conlon in Tallaght
By Robin Schiller, 25 February 2022 https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/senior-barrister-53-charged-with-murder-of-dad-of-four-keith-conlon-in-tallaght-41384118.html A senior barrister has appeared in court charged with the murder of father-of-four... -
Taxi driver who shared videos of couple engaged in ‘sex act’ in back of cab appeals three-year ban (via Independent.ie)
A disgraced taxi driver who shared videos of two people engaging in “intimate foreplay” is appealing his three-year ban. Andrew... -
Claimant loses £49k damages as High Court overturns ‘injustice’ finding (via The Law Society Gazette)
An injured person who claimed more than £500,000 for lost earnings – while hiding the fact he was still in... -
Teenager with skin cancer who sued over misdiagnosis settles action for €2m (via Irish Times)
Liability admitted in case where boy’s cancer not diagnosed for two years A teenage boy with skin cancer who sued... -
Insurance chiefs promise Donohoe that premium costs will fall
by Charlie Weston for independent.ie January 04 2022 Insurance companies have promised the finance minister that they will pass on... -
Rotunda apologises and makes €3.7m interim settlement for boy’s birth injuries (via Independent.ie)
The Rotunda Hospital in Dublin has apologised and made an interim settlement of €3.7m for the “shortcomings and failings” in...
