Judge refuses to order disclosure of Dáil records to former Rehab CEO Angela KerinsMr Justice Alexander Owens said it must follow that the claim for damages for misfeasance in public office is “not maintainable”Mon Aug 22 2022 - 20:41
Rhasidat Adeleke’s record-breaking 400m run a ‘proud moment’, says motherThe principal of her former secondary school said the sprinter is a ‘role model’ to students thereThu Aug 18 2022 - 21:08
Drug-monitoring pilot programme at Electric Picnic will reduce harm, says HSEThe strategy is a reflection that the HSE is operating in the ‘real world’, says professorThu Aug 18 2022 - 16:18
Bishop cautions that consultation paper will not lead to ‘overnight change’Response to publication of Irish document sent to Rome likely to be a ‘slow process’Wed Aug 17 2022 - 19:34
New funding model for childcare operators ‘unsustainable’, providers say The €221-million programme requires services to sign up to agree to freeze fees at September 2021 levelsWed Aug 17 2022 - 17:30
Welfare of Puck Fair goat to be reviewed in light of complaintsDepartment of Agriculture says it received 175 calls over animal featured in annual Co Kerry fairWed Aug 17 2022 - 13:36
Rose of Tralee returns after two-year hiatusIn his 11th year of presenting the international festival, Dáithí Ó Sé says it has been ‘changing with the times’Tue Aug 16 2022 - 15:46
Man who drowned in Co Clare lake remembered as ‘jovial, peaceful’ personSamir Kaul died after getting into difficulty at Ballyalla Lake on Saturday eveningMon Aug 15 2022 - 15:39
Court refuses to grant injunction restraining purchase of Co Mayo retail unitsThe judge said it was “highly unusual” for proceedings such as these to be brought against the purchaser, as opposed to the vendorFri Jul 29 2022 - 17:58
Dispute over $16.5m shareholder claim admitted to Commerical CourtThe court heard the case centres on an alleged share purchase agreementFri Jul 29 2022 - 17:28
Court quashes finding that man who pretended he was gay should not be granted refugee status The judge said the tribunal did not assess the man’s claims in accordance with its legal requirementsThu Jul 28 2022 - 21:04
Residents bring court challenge against permission for €40m meat plant in midlandsThe applicants claim the permission breaches a section of the Water Framework Directive and surface water regulationsWed Jul 27 2022 - 17:15
Army private requests court to overturn discharge decision from Defence ForcesSoldier with 27 years service claims decision to discharge him interferes with rights and/or interestsWed Jul 27 2022 - 16:19
Retired solicitor (81) can keep Dublin home under new debt planMortgage balance can be recouped from debtor’s estate in the event he dies before its term ends, court hearsTue Jul 26 2022 - 17:28
Developer gets €7.7m debts written off by High CourtJudge approves two personal insolvency arrangements for former developers with total debts in excess of €13mTue Jul 26 2022 - 17:16
Developer appears to have abandoned plans to build 216-unit student accommodation, court hearsContinuing with legal challenge a `bit of a waste of resources', says judgeMon Jul 25 2022 - 17:36
Girl whose grades suffered since she was knocked down by car awarded €61,000Judge awards 16-year-old damages at top of bracket set out in new personal injuries guidelinesFri Jul 22 2022 - 16:25
Firm in receivership seeks to prevent Davy executive buying Mayo unitsCounsel for David Goddard says proceedings are ‘completely wrong-headed’Thu Jul 21 2022 - 18:23
Woman with dementia who was not allowed into her garden made a ward of courtThe medical evidence was that she was of unsound mind and incapable of managing her affairs, the judge saidThu Jul 21 2022 - 16:36
Parents of Nóra Quoirin settle action over ‘grossly defamatory posts’Outside court, Maebh Quoirin said today 'marks the end of another chapter in the quest for truth'Wed Jul 20 2022 - 11:08
Developer’s case against eight Killiney residents struck out as ‘bound to fail’Ms Justice Emily Egan said Atlas GP Ltd’s case alleging a breach of champerty and maintenance was ‘bound to fail’Tue Jul 19 2022 - 19:15
High Court appoints inspector to investigate Christmas tree firmJudge notes that at least 18 investors are alleged to be affected and the evidence is that they have invested more than €1.4 millionTue Jul 19 2022 - 16:28
October date set for Cab case against Kinahan and Kavanagh over Dublin propertyThe court heard proceedings have been sent to two Dubai adddresses that are believed to be linked to Mr KinahanTue Jul 19 2022 - 11:42
Ipat acted beyond powers in decision on extension of time, Supreme Court rulesCourt quashes tribunal’s decision not to consider applications for time extensions for appealMon Jul 18 2022 - 21:24
High Court revokes debt write-off over undisclosed Lanzarote villa Impossible to conclude former accountant and his wife deserve a second chance at personal insolvency arrangement, judge saysMon Jul 18 2022 - 14:31
GAA club member who fell through clubhouse roof cannot sue for damages, court rulesIt is a “long-standing legal principle” that a club cannot be sued by a member, said the judgeFri Jul 15 2022 - 16:04
Human rights body may seek to participate in Patrick Quirke’s murder conviction appealSupreme Court has set aside date in October for hearing to examine validity of search warrant and calling of expert witnesses in trialThu Jul 14 2022 - 12:21
Judge orders Web Summit to release documents to cofounder Pre-trial discovery order relates to information sought by David Kelly’s Graigueridda which is suing over oppression of shareholder rightsWed Jul 13 2022 - 18:36
Court refuses bank’s application for summary judgment against estate of late golferThe judge said it was possible that the personal representatives of Christy O’Connor jnr’s estate have a defence to the claimWed Jul 13 2022 - 15:13
Man to keep €1.8m farm under court-backed debt restructuring planContested PIA application concerning a farm as a ‘core asset’ was the first of its kind to be heard by the High CourtWed Jul 13 2022 - 13:07
Restriction on former director of firm with €300m deficit upheldAlvonway was one of a number of firms owned by Celtic Tiger property baron Joe O’DonovanTue Jul 12 2022 - 19:17
Bar manager has more than €7m property investment debt written off Oliver Flynn, who manages Wright’s Bar Group in Swords, will pay unsecured creditors €9,800 as part of personal insolvency arrangementTue Jul 12 2022 - 10:35
Court approves variation to debt write-down scheme of Frank McNamara and Theresa LoweCouple’s debts totalled some €3.7m when personal insolvency arrangement approved in March 2020Mon Jul 11 2022 - 16:26
Supreme Court to examine extent Minister must consider constitutional family rights in deportation decisionsCourt will consider how constitutional family rights are affected by the absence of a ‘meaningful involved relationship’Fri Jul 08 2022 - 17:33
Judge rescinds order adjudicating as bankrupt businessman with €40m in debtsThe entrepreneur did not inform the Irish High Court during his bankruptcy hearing that similar proceedings had been initiated against him in EstoniaThu Jul 07 2022 - 17:29
Man sues Dublin hospital over alleged delay to treatment of spinal conditionThe medical staff provided care, assessment and management that was “above a reasonable standard”, hospital saysWed Jul 06 2022 - 21:35
Inquest into death of Co Waterford couple’s baby conducted fairly, court hearsNatasha Cummins and Aiden Spencer claim an inquest jury’s verdict that their baby son died of natural causes is 'irrational'Wed Jul 06 2022 - 17:11
No evidence to support inquest verdict that baby died of natural causes, court hearsA Co Waterford couple claims an inquest jury returned an “irrational” verdictTue Jul 05 2022 - 17:51
An Bord Pleanála wins Supreme Court appeals over planning application requirementA five-judge court clarified a point of conflict in decisions by two High Court judgesMon Jul 04 2022 - 19:27
Supreme Court dismisses father and son’s appeal over care allowance while child was hospitalisedThe monthly allowance is for children under 16 who have severe disabilities and require ongoing careMon Jul 04 2022 - 16:22
Man attacked by parents’ bull settles High Court action against themThe court heard Clement Gavin continues to have flashbacks of the “terrifying and frightening” incidentFri Jul 01 2022 - 16:18
Binman withdraws High Court action seeking €350,000 from former employer Mr Justice Garrett Simons was told the action could be struck outThu Jun 30 2022 - 18:52
Supreme Court dismisses appeal of man’s conviction for murder at pigeon racing clubChristopher McDonald’s DNA obtained by gardaí while he was in custody was critical to caseThu Jun 30 2022 - 12:13
Man sues former employer over injuries allegedly sustained when truck drove over speed rampFormer refuse collector is seeking €350,000 from Nurendale Unlimited Company for earnings lost due to his alleged injuriesWed Jun 29 2022 - 18:14
Woman who suffered ‘hundreds’ of indecent assaults as a child by uncle awarded €170,000Judge says the effects of the abuse have been ‘very serious’ for the womanWed Jun 29 2022 - 15:09
Judge dismisses Syrian man’s challenge to reunification refusal for 18-year-old sonThe judge separately found there was a breach of a Somali man’s rights as he was not informed in Somali about his rights to family reunificationTue Jun 28 2022 - 19:06
Planning board to concede in challenge over 102 Dún Laoghaire apartmentsJudicial review challenge was taken against plans to develop apartments on lands at St Michael’s HospitalMon Jun 27 2022 - 17:11
Judge refuses to approve girl’s adoptionMr Justice Max Barrett criticises ‘serious failings’ in CFA’s handling of the caseMon Jun 27 2022 - 17:09
An Bord Pleanála to consent to order quashing its approval for €70m Kildare wind farmDeveloper North Kildare Wind Farm Group said its proposed project had been through a lengthy planning processMon Jun 27 2022 - 12:58
Blackrock Clinic co-founder disqualified from being director for 10 yearsJoseph Sheehan disqualified for 10 years, wife Norah Sheehan disqualified for 7½ years following transactions liquidator said were ‘entirely improper’Fri Jun 24 2022 - 16:45
