TD deplores loss of faith in traditional societyExcessive drinking and post-pub street violence are a growing problem in rural as well as urban areas which warrants a review…Wed Sept 04 2002 - 01:00
Keane defers signing copies of his book in Ireland for some weeksManchester United captain Roy Keane will be lining out to sign copies of his best-selling autobiography here within weeks, Penguin…Wed Sept 04 2002 - 01:00
Record haul of pirated goods seizedFake Gucci handbags, Manchester United and Republic of Ireland jerseys, U2 CDs and Microsoft software were in a record haul of…Tue Sept 03 2002 - 01:00
Shortt case gardai 'invented' evidenceThe "deliberate suppression" of evidence by two senior gardaí entitled Co Donegal nightclub owner Frank Shortt to a certificate…Thu Aug 01 2002 - 01:00
Action over pharmacy regulations dismissedThe High Court has dismissed a challenge to regulations prohibiting any non-Irish EU citizen who has not graduated here as a …Thu Aug 01 2002 - 01:00
The new material that led to court's decisionThe newly discovered material which formed the basis of the court's decision consisted of:Thu Aug 01 2002 - 01:00
Cousins who caused death of man are released on bailTwo young men jailed last week in connection with a row in Dublin after a disco, following which another young man died, have…Wed Jul 31 2002 - 01:00
Judgment tomorrow in Donegal club appealThe Court of Criminal Appeal will give judgment tomorrow on an application by a Co Donegal nightclub owner for a certificate …Tue Jul 30 2002 - 01:00
Revenue in court plea on Ansbacher inquiry filesApplications by the Revenue Commissioners and the Director of Corporate Enforcement for access to documents gathered by the inspectors…Tue Jul 30 2002 - 01:00
Women challenge home births policy of health boardIn a case highlighting conflicting views about the clinical management of childbirth, four pregnant women have taken a High Court…Fri Jul 26 2002 - 01:00
Professor's inquiry challenge dismissedThe professor of economics at University College Cork is "a very overbearing and self-righteous personality" whose evidence to…Fri Jul 26 2002 - 01:00
Interim report on National Irish Bank investigation presented to High CourtA further interim report of the two inspectors investigating the affairs of National Irish Bank (NIB) was presented to the High…Thu Jul 25 2002 - 01:00
Seven years for fraud reduced on appealA former clerk who stole £256,000 from Blackpool Credit Union Cork will serve three years in prison after a decision of the Court…Thu Jul 25 2002 - 01:00
Revenue seeks further Ansbacher documents not in published reportLawyers for the Revenue Commissioners have asked the High Court for additional documents gathered by the inspectors into Ansbacher…Tue Jul 23 2002 - 01:00
HIV mother to be treated to reduce risk to babyA pregnant woman who is HIV positive, and who has refused to undergo treatment to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus…Sat Jul 20 2002 - 01:00
AIB wins possession orderThe High Court has made an order for possession of some 282 acres of lands in Co Carlow after finding an unpaid loan to a company…Sat Jul 20 2002 - 01:00
Court told of bid to resolve glass disputeProceedings by the Irish Glass Bottle Company Limited against four trade unions and five former employees of the company were…Fri Jul 19 2002 - 01:00
Tobacco firms in court challenge to 'draconian' new lawsA number of tobacco companies and firms involved in the sale and distribution of smokers' accessories have taken a High Court…Wed Jul 17 2002 - 01:00
Judge orders halt to union picketing at building siteThe High Court has granted an injunction restraining the Building and Allied Trades Union and two of its members from picketing…Sat Jul 13 2002 - 01:00
Sisters settle with Garda in alleged assault caseTwo young sisters who claimed they were subject to a vicious and unprovoked assault by gardaí on Dublin’s Grafton …Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Judgment in Donegal club owner's case is reservedThe Court of Criminal Appeal has reserved judgment on an application by Co Donegal nightclub owner, Frank Shortt, for a certificate…Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Court warning to health board on suicidal boyIn the absence of any alternative, a High Court judge has said he must direct the continuing detention in St Patrick's Institution…Thu Jul 11 2002 - 01:00
Eircom franchisee wins breach of agreement action in High CourtThe High Court has awarded £179,143 (€227,466) damages to a Waterford company after finding that Eircom Retail Ltd (ERL) breached…Thu Jul 11 2002 - 01:00
Judge expresses concern over 'suicide-risk' boyA High Court judge yesterday expressed deep concern about the absence of any suitable place for a disturbed teenage boy who, …Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
Transsexual loses bid to have birth certificate change to femaleIn a landmark High Court decision yesterday, a dentist who was registered at birth as a male and later underwent a sex change…Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
Revenue and enforcer will seek all documentsThe Revenue Commissioners and the Director of Corporate Enforcement will seek access to all documents gathered by the inspectors…Tue Jul 09 2002 - 01:00
Judge appeals for 'meaningful' action for disturbed teenagerA High Court judge has urged that "something meaningful" be done for an out-of-control teenage boy who has a history of suicide…Sat Jul 06 2002 - 01:00
Widow will ask High Court to halt all work on Corrib gas pipelineA Mayo widow will ask the High Court on Monday to grant an order stopping all works related to the construction or operation …Sat Jul 06 2002 - 01:00
Former brother faces trial on indecency chargesA former Christian Brother has asked the High Court to prevent his prosecution on two charges of gross indecency against a boy…Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
Hynes compensated, to quit in IBTS settlementThe dispute between the Irish Blood Transfusion Service and its chief executive officer, Mr Martin Hynes, has been settled on…Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
Undertaking given in case involving school principalThe board of management of Colaiste Muire, Ennis, Co Clare, has undertaken before the High Court not to continue with a disciplinary…Tue Jul 02 2002 - 01:00
Hearing this week on IBTS suspensionA dispute in the Irish Blood Transfusion Service arising from the placing of its regional director on administrative leave and…Tue Jul 02 2002 - 01:00
Pilot can proceed with action against RyanairA pilot who claims she was unfairly dismissed by Ryanair over an incident in which she left an aircraft having been allegedly…Sat Jun 29 2002 - 01:00
Gas pipeline firm seeks end to restraining ordersThe developer of the Corrib gas field off the west coast has urged the High Court to discharge orders restraining works in Co…Wed Jun 26 2002 - 01:00
Court orders blood service to lift suspension of chief executiveThe Irish Blood Transfusion Service has been ordered by the High Court not to appoint any person other than Mr Martin Hynes to…Tue Jun 25 2002 - 01:00
Blood bank chief wins order lifting suspensionThe Irish Blood Transfusion Service was ordered by the High Court today not to appoint any person other than Mr Martin Hynes …Mon Jun 24 2002 - 01:00
High Court approves sale of Bula lead and zinc mineRULING: The High Court yesterday approved the €35 million sale of the Bula lead and zinc mine at Nevinstown, Co Meath to adjoining…Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Court adjourns Shortt case to JulyEvidence has concluded in the hearing of an application by Mr Frank Shortt for a certificate declaring a miscarriage of justice…Thu Jun 20 2002 - 01:00
Ruling today on DPP witness move in Shortt caseThe High Court will decide today whether a former business partner of the Co Donegal nightclub owner Frank Shortt may give evidence…Wed Jun 19 2002 - 01:00
Prison officers take court action over complaintsFour prison officers have taken a High Court challenge to disciplinary proceedings taken against themTue Jun 18 2002 - 01:00
Garda denies he planted marked sterling after drug-dealer's arrestA detective has denied a suggestion that he "planted" marked sterling notes in the property of a drug-dealer some time after …Sat Jun 15 2002 - 01:00
Court hears detective was offered 'bribes' to write statement in caseA detective garda told the Court of Criminal Appeal yesterday he was offered "bribes" by Chief Supt Denis Fitzpatrick and Chief…Fri Jun 14 2002 - 01:00
Court hears detective was asked for 'false statement'A detective garda told the Court of Criminal Appeal yesterday he had been suspended after he refused to make a "false statement…Thu Jun 13 2002 - 01:00
Detective denies planting drugs at Donegal clubA detective garda told the Court of Criminal Appeal yesterday he never planted drugs at a Co Donegal nightclub and never arranged…Wed Jun 12 2002 - 01:00
Delaney wins appeal against murder convictionA Dublin man yesterday won his appeal against his conviction for the murder of another man in circumstances described by the …Tue Jun 11 2002 - 01:00
Firm accused of removing children's gravesA burial ground for unbaptised children near Glengad in Co Mayo has been entirely and unlawfully removed as part of works connected…Tue Jun 11 2002 - 01:00
Garda denies claims that he engaged in unlawful activitiesA garda superintendent has denied before the Court of Criminal Appeal that he brought explosives to be placed in a disused shed…Sat Jun 08 2002 - 01:00
Garda claims he was moved after raising questionsA garda superintendent has told the Court of Criminal Appeal he was moved from Letterkenny Garda station in Co Donegal after …Fri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00
Woman tells of trip with explosives in Garda vanA detective garda loaded a Garda surveillance van with explosives, collected a Garda inspector and then, with a woman also on…Thu Jun 06 2002 - 01:00
Estranged wife insists detective perjured himself during trialThe estranged wife of a detective Garda yesterday stood over her allegation that her husband told her he had perjured himself…Wed Jun 05 2002 - 01:00
