Supreme Court majority ruling clarifies requirements for proving sexual assault
Judges say no evidence of sexual motive necessary if assault took place in indecent circumstances
Judges say no evidence of sexual motive necessary if assault took place in indecent circumstances
Man (30s) has history of violent offending and fears relapse due to lack of services
Timelines for rollout of 90 recommendations for reform of legal system to be announced
Prosecution in breach of EU law, man claims as product is widely available in other markets
Personal injuries board failed to give adequate reasons for award, woman claims
Court will hear similar appeal by former Sinn Féin Cllr Jonathan Dowdall
‘The Sisters of Charity have left healthcare in Ireland,’ says Fergus Finlay
Senior legal source says canon law not relevant to the relocation of hospital
Late High Court justice believed purpose of law is ‘to treat everyone fairly and ensure voice of everyone is heard’
Supreme Court judge says urgent attention is needed to ensure quality of justice
Mary Irvine angered barristers with guidelines slashing minor personal injury awards
Defamation cases of particular concern, says European Commission
New bill tightening curbs on sex offenders in the community passes committee stage
Supreme Court hears appeal from DPP in case of man jailed for murdering child
Case raises important issues about Habitats Directive and planning regime, court says
Health system ’running to stand still for years’ - Irish Cancer Society
Donal O’Donnell launches programme to mark impact of 1922 on Irish legal system
The value of claims do not allow for proper compensation of many claimants
Head of assessment board says awards recalibrated in line with international norms
PIAB guidelines have ‘immediate and colossal’ impact on insurance payouts
Leixlip farmer Thomas Reid failed to meet criteria for an appeal, court said
Jim Daly taking up role at ’challenging and exciting time’ in Irish healthcare sector
Most complaints allege misconduct and inadequate standards of legal services
Transport chief highlights ‘significant’ threats to rollout of road projects under NDP
Few expect Dwyer to benefit personally from ECJ’s mobile phone metadata ruling
Pat Carey alleges breach of privacy and confidentiality in articles on Garda inquiry
Criminal and family law cases not affected and will be prioritised, says court president
All candidates for judicial appointment and promotion must be interviewed
Minister must have thought ‘all her Christmas’ came together’ when damages cut
Woman disputes €3,000 award for footpath trip and fall, seeking between €18,000 and €34,000
Meath County Council paid €8.7m over five years to meet trip and slip and other claims
One year on from reforms, insurers are waiting to see how claims play out in court
Judge to donate profits from new book on judgment writing to Ukraine relief
Situation in US shows what happens when legal system becomes disconnected, says Donal O’Donnell
Hutch and co-accused lost separate High Court applications aimed at quashing DPP’s decision to try them before the Special Criminal Court
David Kelly’s Graiguearidda owns 12% stake in holding company Manders Terrace
Two top Irish law firms wish to stop representing Dmitry Mazepin and his company
Reverend John Walsh said he ‘would not have minded’ being in the cab of the lorry
Tooth theft law from 1836 among those Law Reform Commission wants abolished
False emails about Capt Padraig Higgins sent by Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)
The Government argues a rent freeze is not constitutionally possible but are they right?
‘Plain English’ summary published of consulation paper for compensating crime victims
Legal firms suggesting judges as mediators for ‘more lucrative’ mediations, say barristers
Environmentalist describes judgement as most important success he has achieved
Law disproportionately impacts disabled people and members of Traveller and Roma communities, says watchdog
Planning decisions take ages but a move to tighten rules is sparking widespread fury
Retired diplomat served for 36 years in Departments of Foreign Affairs and Taoiseach
Accused alleged to have applied for multiple loans from seven banks on same properties
Dismissal of charges against four men in Golfgate case has brought little clarity
Figure put to departmental official in action against building firm over alleged defects
Rise of extremist language and politics across Europe ‘profoundly worrying’, says President Higgins
Tánaiste faces huge barrier to his December accession if matter is not finalised by then
The perils of commenting have been brought into sharp focus
Constitutional law expert represented State in opposing Graham Dwyer data case
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices