Woman claims her detention in psychiatric hospital unlawfulA 69-YEAR-OLD woman who claims her detention in a psychiatric hospital is unlawful has again asked the High Court to order her…Wed Jan 21 2009 - 00:00
Court protection for First Equity grantedTHE SUPREME Court has agreed to grant court protection for asset management firm First Equity which is insolvent because of the…Wed Jan 21 2009 - 00:00
Music companies allege counterfeit CD 'factory'FOUR MAJOR record companies have brought a legal action against a Dublinman over allegedly operating a CD counterfeiting “factory…Tue Jan 20 2009 - 00:00
Developer's demolition bid adjournedA legal action by developer Sean Dunne aimed at having torn down a €83 million rival development on Dublin’s north quays on grounds…Tue Jan 20 2009 - 00:00
O'Brien told to repay €13m to 'con trick' victimsA HIGH Court judge has referred papers in the case of businessman Breifne O’Brien to Garda fraud detectives after ordering O’…Tue Jan 20 2009 - 00:00
Judge refers Breifne O'Brien papers to gardaiA High Court judge has referred papers in the case of businessman Breifne O’Brien to Garda fraud detetcives after ordering Mr…Mon Jan 19 2009 - 00:00
Court overturns council ban on plan by McNamaraDEVELOPER BERNARD McNamara and his company Radora Developments Ltd have secured a court order overturning a “defective” decision…Sat Jan 17 2009 - 00:00
Right to challenge genital mutilation decision grantedA NIGERIAN woman has established substantial grounds to challenge as “unreasonable” the Refugee Appeals Tribunal’s conclusion…Sat Jan 17 2009 - 00:00
Court application by Catherine Nevin adjourned at request of her legal teamA COURT application which is part of Catherine Nevin’s legal moves to have her conviction for the murder of her husband declared…Fri Jan 16 2009 - 00:00
Court overturns council decision on McNamara developmentDeveloper Bernard McNamara and his company Radora Developments Ltd have secured a court order overturning a “defective” decision…Fri Jan 16 2009 - 00:00
Irish record firms take case over illegal downloadsAN EIRCOM official told colleagues they should think of music piracy as “sharing” and “helping the health and good living of …Fri Jan 16 2009 - 00:00
Music piracy 'good for rock stars', court toldAn Eircom official told colleagues they should think of music piracy as ‘sharing’ and “helping the health and good living of …Thu Jan 15 2009 - 00:00
Group seeks to stop owners accessing hotel's recordsTHE COMPANY operating Dublin’s five-star Shelbourne Hotel will ask the Supreme Court tomorrow to continue a stay on a High Court…Thu Jan 15 2009 - 00:00
Protection extended to pottery firmsA HIGH Court judge has extended court protection for two companies producing and selling pottery under the Stephen Pearce brand…Thu Jan 15 2009 - 00:00
Read group arrangements approvedTHE COURT-appointed examiner of the Thomas Read companies, which operate 21 of Dublin’s best- known pubs and restaurants, has…Wed Jan 14 2009 - 00:00
Wyeth seeking damages for alleged fraudA PHARMACEUTICAL company has claimed its former shipping manager accepted bribes and assisted another company in defrauding it…Wed Jan 14 2009 - 00:00
Journalists fined over reports of Cab moveSUNDAY WORLD crime editor Paul Williams was among a number of journalists, newspaper editors and media organisations who were…Wed Jan 14 2009 - 00:00
Judge refuses to appoint examiner to First EquityTHE HIGH Court has refused to continue court protection for an asset management firm said to be insolvent with projects worth…Wed Jan 14 2009 - 00:00
'Stalling-type defence' criticisedA HIGH Court judge has described as “a typical stalling-type defence” that advanced by Co Offaly Fianna Fáil councillor Gerard…Tue Jan 13 2009 - 00:00
Investors tell court of millions lent to O'BrienFARMER LOUIS Dowley said he and his brother Robert gave Breifne O’Brien more than €3 million to invest but he had told them…Tue Jan 13 2009 - 00:00
Breifne O'Brien estimates assets at €36m, with liabilities of €20mBUSINESSMAN BREIFNE O’Brien has estimated assets so far of some €36 million while his liabilities to date, including charges …Tue Jan 13 2009 - 00:00
Freeze on O'Brien accounts to continueBusinessman Breifne O’Brien has estimated assets so far at some €36 million while his liabilities to date, including charges …Mon Jan 12 2009 - 00:00
Supreme Court first in case on liability of institutionsTHE CASE of Louise O’Keeffe was the first time the Supreme Court was confronted with questions relating to the liability of institutions…Sat Dec 20 2008 - 00:00
Court rules PIAB not entitled to refuse to deal with clients' solicitorsTHE SUPREME Court has unanimously ruled the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) is not entitled to pursue a policy of dealing…Sat Dec 20 2008 - 00:00
State not responsible for school sex assaultsTHE SUPREME Court has ruled in a test action that the State cannot be held vicariously liable for a series of sexual assaults…Sat Dec 20 2008 - 00:00
Portmarnock golf club discriminatory, court toldTHE SUPREME Court has been urged by the Equality Authority to rule that Portmarnock Golf Club is a discriminatory club under …Fri Dec 19 2008 - 00:00
Somali woman's compensation case struck outA SOMALI woman is not proceeding with a High Court claim for damages against the State over admitted "profound systems failures…Thu Dec 18 2008 - 00:00
High Court rules Revenue was entitled to withhold €1.3m due in VAT refunds to firmTHE HIGH Court has ruled that the Revenue Commissioners were entitled to withhold €1Thu Dec 18 2008 - 00:00
Firm sues Irish Sugar over market distortion claimsA SUGAR company is seeking multimillion-euro damages, including punitive and aggravated damages, for losses allegedly sustained…Wed Dec 17 2008 - 00:00
Driving trial halted over lost note and 'animosity'THE TRIAL of a man charged with dangerous driving causing serious harm to another man in Bray, Co Wicklow has been halted by …Wed Dec 17 2008 - 00:00
Court rules for Revenue in VAT refund caseThe High Court has ruled the Revenue Commissioners were entitled to withhold some €1Wed Dec 17 2008 - 00:00
Judge warns Pod Concerts on royalty paymentsA HIGH Court judge has warned Pod Concerts there will be “serious consequences” if it fails to honour by Thursday next all aspects…Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
Judge warns of rise in failure of examinershipA HIGH Court judge has expressed concern that the credit crisis is leading to “a much greater risk of failure” for companies …Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
Judge removes himself from deportation caseA High Court judge who had refused to grant an interim order halting the deportation of a Nigerian mother and her two daughters…Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
FF councillor and wife ordered to repay €2.6m loanA FIANNA FÁIL councillor for Offaly and his wife have been ordered by a High Court judge to repay commercial loans totalling …Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
Alleged pyramid scheme investor agrees to preserve assets above €20mA MAN said to be involved in the taxi business who allegedly operated a “pyramid” investment scheme over some 15 years and misappropriated…Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
Lotto syndicate wins Supreme Court appealFour members of a winning Lotto syndicate have succeeded in their Supreme Court appeal against an order that another man is entitled…Mon Dec 15 2008 - 00:00
Dunne to press ahead with demolition bidDEVELOPER SEÁN Dunne has made clear to the High Court that he is pressing ahead with his bid to have an €83 million rival development…Sat Dec 13 2008 - 00:00
Judge's ruling on speed charge overturnedA HIGH COURT decision overturning a district judge's order compelling the DPP to make wide-ranging discovery of documents relating…Fri Dec 12 2008 - 00:00
Mentally ill remand prisoner transferred to CMH, court toldA mentally ill remand prisoner who took court proceedings to get a bed in the Central Mental Hospital so his fitness to stand…Thu Dec 11 2008 - 00:00
€100,000 settlement over baby's deathTHE PARENTS of a girl born dead at Sligo General Hospital as a result of alleged delay in delivering her have secured €100,000…Thu Dec 11 2008 - 00:00
'No public interest' in disclosure of sourceTHE MAHON tribunal has failed to show any vital public interest to justify a court order requiring Irish Times editor Geraldine…Wed Dec 10 2008 - 00:00
Order curtails freedom of expression, hearing toldA HIGH Court order requiring Irish Times editor Geraldine Kennedy and public affairs correspondent Colm Keena to answer questions…Tue Dec 09 2008 - 00:00
Creche operator loses appealA PRE-SCHOOL operator has lost a High Court action aimed at quashing her District Court conviction and €250 fine for failing …Sat Dec 06 2008 - 00:00
Director must provide accounts or face jailA DIRECTOR of a company that owns a luxury golf development in Co Cork has one last chance to avoid being jailed for contempt…Sat Dec 06 2008 - 00:00
€40,000 for family of man who died in Garda custodyTHE FAMILY of a young father who died soon after falling unconscious in a Garda station, as a result of allegedly overdosing …Fri Dec 05 2008 - 00:00
Examiner for pub group owing €26m confirmedA HIGH Court judge has confirmed court protection for 21 of Dublin’s best-known bars and restaurants operated by the Thomas Read…Fri Dec 05 2008 - 00:00
Marriott complains of "smash and grab" on Shelbourne recordsTHE MARRIOTT company operating Dublin's Shelbourne hotel has claimed the hotel owners sent accountancy firm KPMG in to conduct…Thu Dec 04 2008 - 00:00
Truck driver's trial can go aheadTHE SUPREME Court has overturned a High Court decision halting the trial of a truck driver on a charge of dangerous driving causing…Thu Dec 04 2008 - 00:00
Hotel run in 'shambolic' style, say ownersTHE OWNERS of the five-star Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin have claimed before the Commercial Court that the hotel is being managed…Wed Dec 03 2008 - 00:00
