Rape may warrant life term, court rulesThe maximum life sentence may be imposed in rape cases in "rare and exceptional circumstances" even when there is a guilty plea…Fri Oct 26 2007 - 01:00
Doubt over title of homes linked to solicitorThe legal title of a number of residential homes in relation to which a Dublin solicitor had dealings appears to be cast in doubt…Thu Oct 25 2007 - 01:00
IIB Bank outlines concerns on propertiesThe head of lending with IIB Bank has told the High Court of concerns about title documents to a number of properties, including…Thu Oct 25 2007 - 01:00
Tribunal 'has right to enforce confidentiality'High Court judgment: The Mahon tribunal has a right to impose and enforce confidentiality over material assembled in its private…Wed Oct 24 2007 - 01:00
'Irish Times' is told to face tribunal on sourceHigh Court judgment: A three-judge High Court has ordered Irish Times Editor Geraldine Kennedy and Public Affairs correspondent…Wed Oct 24 2007 - 01:00
Widow claims she owns Ashford Castle suiteAn American widow has brought a legal action alleging she is the beneficial owner of a bedroom suite, valued at $450,000 (€318…Tue Oct 23 2007 - 01:00
Supreme Court sets aside own order over bias claimThe Supreme Court has, on grounds of "objective bias", set aside one of its own judgments given four years ago by Mr Justice …Sat Oct 20 2007 - 01:00
Child deportation orders overturnedIn a judgment with likely implications for many other cases, the Supreme Court has unanimously overturned deportation orders …Fri Oct 19 2007 - 01:00
'Hot Press' editor withdraws claimHot Press magazine editor Niall Stokes has withdrawn his High Court claim against Dublin publican and hotelier Cyril O'Brien…Fri Oct 19 2007 - 01:00
Action by President's protocol officer settledA legal action by President Mary McAleese's protocol officer over a disciplinary inquiry was settled at the High Court yesterday…Wed Oct 17 2007 - 01:00
Brain injured driver in damages actionA young nursing student has been left with a severe brain injury after his car was struck head-on by another car being driven…Wed Oct 17 2007 - 01:00
Court told report found 'acts of dishonesty'A report into the practice of a solicitor and property developer whose assets have been frozen by the Law Society because of …Tue Oct 16 2007 - 01:00
Cancer patient sues St Vincent'sA 24-year-old woman who had her right breast removed has sued St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin over its alleged failure to diagnose…Tue Oct 16 2007 - 01:00
'Hot Press' editor tells of hall of fame disputeBusinessman Cyril O'Brien was unhappy with how promoter Denis Desmond was carrying out the promotional side of the Hot Press …Fri Oct 12 2007 - 01:00
Conviction of absent man challengedA High Court challenge has been taken to a District Court judge's conviction of a man who was absent from courtThu Oct 11 2007 - 01:00
Imro and chief executive settle legal dispute over his dismissalA legal dispute between the Irish Music Rights Organisation (Imro) and its chief executive over his dismissal for alleged gross…Wed Oct 10 2007 - 01:00
Emerald Meats awarded €2.5m in damages over beef quotasA small meat trader has been awarded €2Tue Oct 09 2007 - 01:00
Citywest dispute with IDA before Commercial CourtA dispute, in which the owner of the Citywest business campus in west Dublin wants to reacquire IDA Ireland lands for €8Tue Oct 09 2007 - 01:00
Challenge to life term for murder deniedAn unprecedented challenge by two convicted murderers to the constitutionality of their mandatory life sentence for murder has…Sat Oct 06 2007 - 01:00
Quinn Direct wins ruling on feeThe High Court has overturned a decision of the Financial Services Ombudsman that insurance company Quinn Direct must refund "…Fri Oct 05 2007 - 01:00
Court told Lacey rejects findingsFormer National Irish Bank chief executive Jim Lacey is fully resisting an application by the Director of Corporate Enforcement…Wed Oct 03 2007 - 01:00
Prelate calls for community cohesion, active citizenship to overcome violenceThe challenge of violence in society may only be overcome by "the mobilisation of communities" and by active citizenship, the…Tue Oct 02 2007 - 01:00
Keeping tabs on our water heritageWatching wild salmon feed in fresh water, coastal walks and environmental "check-ups" of our lakes were among the events held…Mon Sept 03 2007 - 01:00
Complaints about solicitors up 25% in 2006The number of complaints about the professional conduct of solicitors rose again last year, new figures showed yesterday.Sat Sept 01 2007 - 01:00
'Quiet hero' of Irish language movement diesRiobard Mac Góráin, a leading member of the Irish language movement and co-founder of Gael Linn, has died.Sat Sept 01 2007 - 01:00
Judge to rule in landmark sex change caseA High Court judge is due to rule next month on a 10-year landmark legal battle by a dentist, who underwent a sex change operation…Fri Aug 31 2007 - 01:00
Amnesty says arms control Bill too weakA long-awaited Government Bill does not go far enough to properly control Ireland's involvement in the "deadly" arms trade, Amnesty…Fri Aug 31 2007 - 01:00
Big rise in numbers on drink-driving chargesA substantial increase in the numbers appearing before the courts on drink-driving and dangerous driving charges is disclosed…Wed Aug 29 2007 - 01:00
Mulhall sentence appeal to be heard in DecemberAn attempt by Dubliner Linda Mulhall to have her 15-year sentence reduced for the manslaughter of her mother's boyfriend, whose…Tue Aug 28 2007 - 01:00
Bank officials lift threat to stop holding keys pending safety talksA threat by bank staff to stop holding keys to banks and cash from next weekend has been temporarily lifted pending the outcome…Tue Aug 28 2007 - 01:00
Court sanctions retired accountant in Ansbacher caseA retired chartered accountant who was criticised in the Ansbacher inspectors' report on illegal off-shore accounts has been …Wed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00
Scheme to avoid capital gains tax on shares sale ruled legalThe High Court has ruled that a tax avoidance scheme used to minimise capital gains tax on the sale of shares for individuals…Wed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00
HSA inspector seeks to prevent dismissal over e-mailsA senior inspector with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has brought a High Court action to prevent his dismissal for alleged…Wed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00
Supreme Court blocks trial of ex-priestAn elderly former Roman Catholic priest has won a Supreme Court order restraining his trial on 28 charges of indecent assault…Wed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00
Court rejects rapist's 'new' evidence pleaA man jailed for seven years for the rape of a 14-year-old girl while she was babysitting his sister's children is not entitled…Tue Jul 31 2007 - 01:00
BSkyB alleges copyright breachesAn action by British Sky Broadcasting Ltd over alleged breaches of copyright has come before the Commercial Court but it is hoped…Tue Jul 31 2007 - 01:00
Judge issues jail threat to barristerA barrister has been ordered by a High Court judge to hand over vacant possession of a Dublin city centre property by 2pm today…Tue Jul 31 2007 - 01:00
Solicitors win abuse victims fees caseA firm of Cork solicitors has won its High Court attempt to overturn a determination by a Law Society committee that it had charged…Sat Jul 28 2007 - 01:00
Fyffes to seek multimillion compensation from DCCCosts: A unanimous Supreme Court decision that DCC chief executive Jim Flavin had inside information on Fyffes when he sold …Sat Jul 28 2007 - 01:00
Trading on secret knowledge 'a crime', judge saysTrading on secret or privileged information is now recognised for what it is - "a fraud on the market", Mr Justice Nial Fennelly…Sat Jul 28 2007 - 01:00
Pharmacists retain right to advance paymentsA High Court declaration yesterday that five community pharmacists are entitled to the benefit of advance payments under the …Fri Jul 27 2007 - 01:00
Judge calls press release 'spin' by Medical CouncilA press release from the Medical Council which stated that two consultant obstetricians had been found guilty of professional…Fri Jul 27 2007 - 01:00
Missiles thrown as murder appeals rejectedTwo weighty copies of written judgments and rosary beads were hurled in the direction of three judges yesterday after they dismissed…Thu Jul 26 2007 - 01:00
State to appeal ruling on EU sugar reformThe Government is to appeal to the Supreme Court a finding that it made an unlawful decision about how €145Thu Jul 26 2007 - 01:00
Neary's notes on patients were in 'rag order'A consultant obstetrician who compiled a report in 1998 opposing the immediate suspension of Dr Michael Neary did so under considerable…Thu Jul 26 2007 - 01:00
Medical body acted 'unfairly' over NearyThe Medical Council acted unfairly and unlawfully towards two consultant obstetricians in finding they were guilty of professional…Wed Jul 25 2007 - 01:00
Claim over ownership of 'Botox' trademarkA row over ownership of the "Botox" trademark has come before the High Court and is also the subject of litigation worldwide, …Tue Jul 24 2007 - 01:00
Legal row may delay €300m developmentA legal row could delay a planned €300 million development at The Square shopping centre in Tallaght, Co Dublin, the High Court…Tue Jul 24 2007 - 01:00
€32.6m Waterford quays site row before court againA dispute which has held up the €32Tue Jul 24 2007 - 01:00
Order jailing barrister for contempt is liftedA High Court judge has lifted an order made earlier yesterday for the jailing of a barrister for contempt of court orders which…Sat Jul 21 2007 - 01:00
