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School to stop disciplinary process against teacher who says she was wrongly identified as ‘GAA catfish’

School to stop disciplinary process against teacher who says she was wrongly identified as ‘GAA catfish’

High Court strikes out Niamh Farrell’s case with consent from Coláiste Éanna in Rathfarnham

Wed Apr 09 2025 - 12:03
Enoch Burke case: More than €40,000 seized from teacher’s bank account over unpaid fines

Enoch Burke case: More than €40,000 seized from teacher’s bank account over unpaid fines

Judge tells schoolteacher he is ‘acting like an unruly schoolboy’ during exchanges at High Court appearance

Tue Apr 08 2025 - 14:29
Council allowed woman to exhume father’s remains from Dublin cemetery without consulting siblings, court told

Council allowed woman to exhume father’s remains from Dublin cemetery without consulting siblings, court told

Paschal Farrell brings proceedings against Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council over ‘incomprehensible’ decision

Mon Apr 07 2025 - 19:00
Principal challenges dismissal over sexual harassment complaint by female colleague

Principal challenges dismissal over sexual harassment complaint by female colleague

Principal accepts text messages sent to colleague were ‘not appropriate’ but denies they amount to sexual harassment

Sat Apr 05 2025 - 09:40
Judge grants limited extension of order preventing Tesco coffee shop operator’s eviction

Judge grants limited extension of order preventing Tesco coffee shop operator’s eviction

Judge found that Tesco Ireland Ltd did not correctly follow an agreed protocol to terminate its agreement with CBTL Ireland Ltd

Fri Apr 04 2025 - 16:26
High Court confirms €320,000 Central Bank fine against fintech firm BlueSnap

High Court confirms €320,000 Central Bank fine against fintech firm BlueSnap

The application for confirmation of the fine was made to the President of the High Court

Wed Apr 02 2025 - 17:31
Former Irish Rippling employee says he passed information to rival firm for payments, court hears

Former Irish Rippling employee says he passed information to rival firm for payments, court hears

Keith O’Brien said in a sworn statement that he received thousands of euro in monthly payments

Wed Apr 02 2025 - 15:51
Dublin landlord fails in appeal against €2.4m judgment for unpaid tax and interest

Dublin landlord fails in appeal against €2.4m judgment for unpaid tax and interest

In its judgment, the court roundly criticised a ‘hopeless’ allegation of fraud made against the Revenue by Paul Howard

Tue Apr 01 2025 - 18:42
Sinn Féin TD’s challenge over constitutionality of ‘super junior’ ministers adjourned

Sinn Féin TD’s challenge over constitutionality of ‘super junior’ ministers adjourned

Pa Daly argues Bunreacht na hÉireann limits number of government members to 15, including the taoiseach

Tue Apr 01 2025 - 12:14
Dublin Airport contractor fired after telling Aer Lingus employee to ‘f**k off’, court hears

Dublin Airport contractor fired after telling Aer Lingus employee to ‘f**k off’, court hears

Colm Dunne claims his dismissal his post at ESP Global Services Ltd was ‘not proportionate’

Mon Mar 31 2025 - 20:44
Rose of Tralee festival company repays loan to shareholder, court told

Rose of Tralee festival company repays loan to shareholder, court told

Richard Henggeler has also taken shareholder oppression proceedings against Tralee Rose Festival Ltd

Mon Mar 31 2025 - 17:10
High Court order freezes €50m worth of Canadian firm assets

High Court order freezes €50m worth of Canadian firm assets

Assets management firm Tri Ri denies allegations brought by San Leon plc

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 16:46
Judge order disciplinary process against probationer garda be stopped

Judge order disciplinary process against probationer garda be stopped

Caoimhe Busher said the process against her was ongoing since 2020

Thu Mar 27 2025 - 18:25
Court grants freezing orders over claims Canadian firm reneged on deal with Dublin-based oil company

Court grants freezing orders over claims Canadian firm reneged on deal with Dublin-based oil company

San Leon plc has alleged Tri Ri Asset Management Corp has not honoured two agreements negotiated by the firms

Wed Mar 26 2025 - 17:38
School to temporarily halt disciplinary process against teacher who denies she is ‘GAA catfish’

School to temporarily halt disciplinary process against teacher who denies she is ‘GAA catfish’

Coláiste Éanna music teacher Niamh Farrell says she has always denied being person behind alleged cases of online deception

Wed Mar 26 2025 - 12:08
An Bord Pleanála withdraws appeal application in Shannon LNG case

An Bord Pleanála withdraws appeal application in Shannon LNG case

Last week, Shannon LNG was granted planning permission by An Bord Pleanála for a proposed power plant

Mon Mar 24 2025 - 18:31
Developer of Coolock migrant housing still unable to access site, court hears

Developer of Coolock migrant housing still unable to access site, court hears

A number of motions to strike out proceedings seeking to halt the development will be heard in June

Mon Mar 24 2025 - 15:02
Teacher who denies she is ‘GAA catfish’ gets interim injunction to restrain disciplinary process

Teacher who denies she is ‘GAA catfish’ gets interim injunction to restrain disciplinary process

Niamh Farrell secured a short-term order restraining a school from progressing a disciplinary process against her

Wed Mar 19 2025 - 19:04
‘I had a breakdown’: Dublin office worker accused of passing trade secrets to rival firm has destroyed phone, court hears

‘I had a breakdown’: Dublin office worker accused of passing trade secrets to rival firm has destroyed phone, court hears

Keith O’Brien told the court that he was ‘under complete duress’ when he destroyed the phone sought by Rippling

Wed Mar 19 2025 - 15:20
State fails in appeal bid to block Senator’s claim over ‘secret’ Irish airspace policing deal with RAF

State fails in appeal bid to block Senator’s claim over ‘secret’ Irish airspace policing deal with RAF

Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell claims in High Court case deal exists and should be disclosed to the Dáil

Tue Mar 18 2025 - 16:21
Wind farm companies admit liability in Co Wexford couple’s nuisance claims

Wind farm companies admit liability in Co Wexford couple’s nuisance claims

Case alleges firms caused or permitted noise, vibration and shadow flicker from Gibbet Hill Wind Farm, near Bunclody about 1km from plaintiffs’ home

Fri Mar 14 2025 - 18:44
Practice of reviewing children’s sentences unconstitutional, Supreme Court rules

Practice of reviewing children’s sentences unconstitutional, Supreme Court rules

Judgment arises from appeal brought by young man convicted of murdering Urantsetseg Tserendorj in Dublin in 2021

Thu Mar 13 2025 - 17:03
Supreme Court rules man convicted of murdering Cameron Blair is entitled to anonymity

Supreme Court rules man convicted of murdering Cameron Blair is entitled to anonymity

Judgment overrules landmark decision by Court of Appeal provisionally permitting the naming of the young man

Thu Mar 13 2025 - 13:47
Adoption of 13-year-old boy by his aunt against birth mother’s wishes is approved by court

Adoption of 13-year-old boy by his aunt against birth mother’s wishes is approved by court

Teen has ‘deep-seated and expressed need’ for family stability, judge says

Wed Mar 12 2025 - 19:18
Minister for Justice seeks approval to provide Special Criminal Court judgments to UK’s Omagh bomb inquiry

Minister for Justice seeks approval to provide Special Criminal Court judgments to UK’s Omagh bomb inquiry

The non-jury SCC lacks power to order transcripts, High Court judge hears

Wed Mar 12 2025 - 17:01
Teacher facing disciplinary process over social media posts to appeal preliminary ruling

Teacher facing disciplinary process over social media posts to appeal preliminary ruling

Gearoid Johnson made 12 social media posts referring to Islam, homosexuality and transgender issues, among other subjects

Tue Mar 11 2025 - 18:51
Lawyers for John Magnier claim ‘dark force’ funding Barne Estate ligitation

Lawyers for John Magnier claim ‘dark force’ funding Barne Estate ligitation

Billionaire has taken legal action over his view that Co Tipperary lands should have been sold to his family rather than construction magnate

Fri Mar 07 2025 - 20:13
Discovery issues delay opening of John Magnier’s High Court trial over 751-acre Barne Estate

Discovery issues delay opening of John Magnier’s High Court trial over 751-acre Barne Estate

Billionaire wants to enforce purported deal for the estate outside Clonmel, Co Tipperary

Thu Mar 06 2025 - 20:31
Boy (10) with autism unable to attend school due to Minister’s alleged failure to provide transport

Boy (10) with autism unable to attend school due to Minister’s alleged failure to provide transport

The child has not attended school this academic year, according to court documents

Wed Mar 05 2025 - 18:30
High Court judge orders Barne Estate lawyers to explain interpretation of discovery request

High Court judge orders Barne Estate lawyers to explain interpretation of discovery request

Trial of action brought by John Magnier over 751-acre farm due to begin on Thursday

Tue Mar 04 2025 - 21:39
Government to contest Paul Murphy’s action seeking to injunct ‘super junior’ ministers

Government to contest Paul Murphy’s action seeking to injunct ‘super junior’ ministers

TD claims attendance of these junior ministers at Cabinet meetings is unconstitutional

Mon Mar 03 2025 - 17:50
Web Summit co-founders yet to agree on mediator prior to High Court civil trial

Web Summit co-founders yet to agree on mediator prior to High Court civil trial

Five separate actions are due to be heard together over the course of a nine-week civil trial

Thu Feb 27 2025 - 15:14
State loses appeal to High Court finding designation of UK as ‘safe third country’ was unlawful

State loses appeal to High Court finding designation of UK as ‘safe third country’ was unlawful

Judge says legislative changes since the ruling raised questions of mootness

Wed Feb 26 2025 - 20:19
Paul Murphy allowed to serve Taoiseach with legal papers seeking to injunct ‘super junior’ ministers

Paul Murphy allowed to serve Taoiseach with legal papers seeking to injunct ‘super junior’ ministers

TD claims that the attendance of super junior ministers at Cabinet meetings is unconstitutional

Tue Feb 25 2025 - 17:30
Protesters to seek reopening of Coolock migrant housing injunction hearing

Protesters to seek reopening of Coolock migrant housing injunction hearing

An application for injunction to halt development of Crown Paints warehouse was previously refused by judge

Mon Feb 24 2025 - 19:24
Ryanair seeks to reopen judgment dismissing challenge to Dublin Airport cargo tunnel

Ryanair seeks to reopen judgment dismissing challenge to Dublin Airport cargo tunnel

Company ‘cites material’ error in decision

Mon Feb 24 2025 - 18:05
Judge expedites hearing date for father’s ‘exceptionally urgent’ challenge to Tusla decision

Judge expedites hearing date for father’s ‘exceptionally urgent’ challenge to Tusla decision

Child and Family Agency determined that the man’s teenage son, who is allegedly involved in crime and drug use, did not meet criteria for secure care

Fri Feb 21 2025 - 17:46
Enoch Burke could see his teacher’s salary deducted to pay €80,000 fines after court order

Enoch Burke could see his teacher’s salary deducted to pay €80,000 fines after court order

Long-running legal saga has ‘preoccupied the nation for far too long’, says Mr Justice Nolan in judgment

Fri Feb 21 2025 - 13:37
Tallaght family settles case over how paramedics dealt with mother in hours before her death from pneumonia

Tallaght family settles case over how paramedics dealt with mother in hours before her death from pneumonia

Madeleine Ryan probably would have had ‘better than 50% chance’ of survival had she been taken to hospital, High Court hears

Thu Feb 20 2025 - 18:13
Woman living ‘exotic’ lifestyle fails to overturn order allowing receiver to sell her home

Woman living ‘exotic’ lifestyle fails to overturn order allowing receiver to sell her home

Mary Cash alleged High Court failed to properly consider her risk of homelessness

Tue Feb 18 2025 - 19:26
Defence Forces reservist settles High Court action over discharge

Defence Forces reservist settles High Court action over discharge

Settlement involved court making orders quashing discharge decision

Tue Feb 18 2025 - 19:15
Solicitor claims firm is ‘jeopardised’ by alleged decision to pause ‘golden visa’ applications

Solicitor claims firm is ‘jeopardised’ by alleged decision to pause ‘golden visa’ applications

In the High Court, Ms Justice Mary Rose Gearty grants leave to solicitor Jonathan Cosgrove in judicial review proceedings against Department of Justice

Mon Feb 17 2025 - 18:59
Provisional liquidators appointed to Cork medical supplies company

Provisional liquidators appointed to Cork medical supplies company

PMD Device Solutions Ltd claims that it is owed €1.2 million by the HSE

Fri Feb 14 2025 - 17:14
Paddy Cosgrave lawyers accused of seeking to ‘confine’ argument in High Court disputes

Paddy Cosgrave lawyers accused of seeking to ‘confine’ argument in High Court disputes

Dispute hearing between Web Summit co-founders expected to take nine weeks

Thu Feb 13 2025 - 16:33
Alleged trespassers at former shop of 1916 leader Tom Clarke offering to leave within 90 days, court hears

Alleged trespassers at former shop of 1916 leader Tom Clarke offering to leave within 90 days, court hears

Occupiers are ‘opposed to application by Dublin City Council to inspect premises for damage’

Tue Feb 11 2025 - 16:29
Medical supplies company denies it held HSE to ransom over patient data

Medical supplies company denies it held HSE to ransom over patient data

Chief executive of Cork-based firm says there was never a threat to sell the data

Mon Feb 10 2025 - 17:28
Medical supplies firm accused of attempt to hold HSE to ransom

Medical supplies firm accused of attempt to hold HSE to ransom

Court hears of alleged demand for over €140,000 to ‘maintain integrity’ of patient data in company’s possession

Thu Feb 06 2025 - 18:05
DK Windows creditors allege fraudulent activity

DK Windows creditors allege fraudulent activity

Business owes about €1.2m in customer deposits it received for 225 unfulfilled orders, court hears

Wed Feb 05 2025 - 15:31
Government climate action plan in breach of legislation, court hears

Government climate action plan in breach of legislation, court hears

Counsel for the State says the climate plan demonstrates specific actions on emission reduction and provides justification for stated targets

Tue Jan 28 2025 - 20:17
Useless, unsuitable or insulting? The bad gifts you got for Christmas could be just what someone else is looking for

Useless, unsuitable or insulting? The bad gifts you got for Christmas could be just what someone else is looking for

Charity shops urge public to donate the presents they would rather forget

Tue Jan 21 2025 - 06:00
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