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Drink-driving defendants’ right to question breathalyser evidence upheld
High Court finds ‘no error’ in ruling that defendants can seek full inspection of Evidenser breathalyser machines
Has the Christian Brothers’ ‘grossly unfair’ legal strategy backfired?
Over 300 men who left congregation years ago are about to be named in relation to a child sex abuse case they have nothing to do with
Galway ‘spiritual healer’ receives suspended prison term for sexually assaulting teenager on flight
Patrick Noone, a father of four from Galway, was travelling to Boston when he groped the 16-year-old girl, the court heard
Woman who helped run Dublin brothel gang jailed for three years
Bruna Da Silveira (26) was found to have €737,000 in proceeds from prostitution going through her bank accounts
New legal aid payment model conflicts with existing legislation, court hears
Some solicitors have withdrawn services in protest at new arrangement, which took effect earlier in July
Assailant who drugged daughter and friends before raping one jailed for more than 15 years
Father invited teenage daughter’s friend on sleepover in July 2025 after liaising with mother
Bail ‘most firmly refused’ for accused in Belfast rooftop stand-off case
Defendant was apprehended by police after falling off roof, officer tells court
UCD student who claimed she was raped withdraws appeal over study allowances
Student questioned by gardaí about the legitimacy of documents furnished to support claims she had been raped
Solicitors to consider Minister’s changes in criminal defence legal fee payments aimed at resolving dispute
Controversial €520 fee to remain in place under fresh proposals but two-thirds of payment to be made at start of case
National Museum employee (44) remanded in custody after bomb charge
Man remains unrepresented by a solicitor, Special Criminal Court hears
Former care worker sentenced for taking ‘degrading’ photographs of dementia patients
Ciara Corvan (28) given probation order and must complete community service over actions at Craigavon Area Hospital in Co Armagh
Boy awarded €46,000 for injuries sustained in fall after visiting father at Wheatfield Prison
Three-year-old hurt his nose and forehead when he tripped on concrete shore lip in west Dublin jail
Four teenage boys charged over public order incident in Cavan that left three hospitalised
Two of the four youths, who appeared in connection with serious incidents at Ramor Lake and in the centre of Virginia, were remanded in custody
MI5 and PSNI to pay damages to ex-BBC editor Vincent Kearney after accessing phone records
Tribunal found surveillance over ten-year period was ‘not in accordance with the law’
Calls for Government to send observer to German ‘show trial’ of Daniel Tatlow-Devally
Politicians criticise conduct of Dubliner’s trial over trespass and criminal damage to Israeli-owned arms factory
Court to hear breakthrough case that may fast-track Christian Brothers sex abuse claims
Man seeking damages for sexual assault by teacher in Kilkenny school could be permitted to publish names of 340 ex-brothers to expedite case
Dublin man Anthony Long died after being attacked with machete, punches, and ‘roundhouse’ kick, court hears
More than 30 solicitors were contacted and declined to act for Nathan Kenna due to the ongoing dispute over legal aid, Judge Alan Mitchell heard
Brazilian cyclist who died just weeks after moving to Dublin suffered ‘multi-organ injuries’, inquest hears
English student (27) had suffered ‘multi-organ injuries’ while on his way to school, inquest told
More than 100 solicitors quit free legal aid scheme as Minister says he will not give in
Minister says only a small number of solicitors are boycotting the new flat fees arrangement
New report reveals length of sentences imposed for various crimes in 2025
Courts Service report shows rise in drug, sexual offence, assault, public order and domestic violence cases last year
Child of woman with severe mental health issues is lawfully in State care, High Court finds
Judge hears Tusla has ongoing serious concerns about mother’s mental health
‘There may not be lawyers available to represent you’: Criminal courts face major backlogs in legal fees row
One Dublin court sitting shows how row between Minister for Justice and solicitors over cuts in legal fees is affecting cases
Sex-abuse trials adjourned over solicitor-fee impasse, despite arrival of overseas parties
Ennis Circuit Court judge describes ongoing dispute over new District Court fees as a ‘mess’
High Court challenge to new legal aid model set for this month
Under new arrangement, solicitors receive flat fee of €520 irrespective of court appearances
Preventive healthcare and ‘upscaling’ of free contraception part of latest Women’s Health Action Plan
Government extends scheme for remediation of homes damaged by defective concrete to parts of Meath and all of Carlow
Jury begins deliberations in trial of garda accused of raping ex-wife and child cruelty
Prosecution says no reason for complainants to make claims that weren’t true, while defence says some of the evidence ‘doesn’t make sense’
Early hearing date sought in High Court dispute over new legal aid model
Flat €520 District Court fee triggers backlash from solicitors, affecting work in criminal justice system
RTÉ directed to provide covert footage from nursing homes documentary to health watchdog
Broadcaster does not consent or object to order sought by Health Information and Quality Authority
Mother takes High Court challenge over potential years-long delay to autistic son’s care
Health Service Executive not in a position to provide certain services for four-year-old boy until 2033, says parent
Three judges promoted to Court of Appeal
Judges Paul Burns, Emily Egan and Mark Sanfey are latest appointments to 20-member court
Four Courts dome refurbishment
Time for an entire reimagining of the Four Courts complex to make it work better for citizens and practitioners
The Irish Times view on State IT projects: a recurring problem
Lessons can and must be learned from Irish Rail and other State bodies’ failings
Fisherman whose boat capsized sues, claiming vessel unseaworthy
The Amethyst capsized and sank in September, 2022
‘I cannot live like that any more’: Parents secure protection orders against adult children
Mother claims daughter (20s) assaults her after comsuming alcohol or drugs
Daughter challenges late father’s actions, leading to only son getting Raheny home
Widower James Horan had 10 daughters and one son
Nephew claims wrongfully disinherited from uncle’s €3m farm
Court hears farm life changed when deceased man’s brother, a priest, returned from United States
Solicitors’ withdrawal of services to escalate as department seems set on new fees model
Action by criminal defence solicitors could extend to custody cases
Farmer who claimed to be ‘squeaky clean’ when questioned about cannabis haul jailed for 10 years
Controlled delivery of pallet to Co Louth property three days after being intercepted at Dublin Port
Landscaper who defrauded elderly woman of more than €50,000 jailed for one year
‘Her sense of safety has been deeply shaken,’ says judge
Youth refused special chairs for classroom due to attendance at fee-paying school, High Court hears
Teenager’s mother brings judicial review proceedings against Minister and State
Deaf woman alleging rape was questioned over 3½ months in State’s longest criminal trial
Jury found four of seven men guilty of sexually abusing their vulnerable relative
Garda applicant challenges ‘dream job’ rejection due to concern over her ‘sphere of influence’
High Court told anyone subject to adverse public administrative decision should be informed of reasons
‘I have had to put up with this paranoia all my life’: Woman married for 50 years granted order against husband
Man never ‘changed a nappy or tied a shoe’ for family’s children, court hears
Modern courthouse has buckets ‘all over the place’ for leaks, Dáil told
FG TD highlights problems with Drogheda courthouse, which opened in 2017 as part of a €9m investment
Former TD Jim Glennon confirms he wrote character reference for convicted child abuser
Daniel Ramamoorthy, a one-time government department advisor, was found guilty of sexually exploiting a teenage boy
Woman claims ex-partner is ‘using’ daughter to ‘get at, or get back with’ his boyfriend
Daughter made allegations against woman’s new partner, family court told
Man (36) due in court on charges arising from throwing of cash at motorists in Galway
Charges include theft and drug offences
Landscaper defrauded elderly woman of more than €50,000 for poor-quality work in garden, court hears
Gardaí engaged expert to review work and found cost should have been €20,000 at most
Most solicitors report perception among peers that mediation means lower legal fees
‘Systemic non-compliance’ among lawyers with legal obligations on dispute mediation, notes study
Prison overcrowding group to meet after capacity crisis warning
Last October Caron McCaffrey warned some prisons were ‘under extreme duress’
Hutch family member jailed for throwing bottle of flammable liquid at apartment
Nathan Coakley (33) suffering significant stress amid ongoing feud-related threats, court hears
Extension of Luas Green line to Finglas can proceed after High Court cases resolved
Extra 4km of line to run from Cabra to north of Finglas village at expected cost of €600m
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