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A Dublin man has won a Supreme Court appeal over his conviction for burglary involving assault. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien/The Irish Times.

Supreme Court quashes man’s conviction for burglary

July 13, 2017, 13:32

Alan Wilson charged with different offence to the one he was questioned over, judges find

Former Rehab chief executive Angela Kerins. Photograph: Collins Courts

Angela Kerins case can ‘leapfrog’ to Supreme Court

July 13, 2017, 01:00

Court finds that case against PAC involves matters of general public importance

The trial of Perry Wharrie in 2008 heard about his role in a bungled attempt to bring in a €440 million drugs consignment off the Cork coast. Photograph: Provision

DPP wins point of law appeal over Perry Wharrie case

July 3, 2017, 17:50

Failure to give evidence could not be treated as a mitigating factor in sentencing

Barrister Seán Guerin (left) has asked the Supreme Court to hear an appeal against Alan Shatter’s successful challenge to sections of his report on the handling of Garda whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe’s complaints.

Guerin seeks to appeal Shatter’s challenge to whistleblower report

June 28, 2017, 13:02

Barrister opposing Court of Appeal ruling that review put ex-minister’s rights in jeopardy

Martin McDonagh arriving at the Four Courts in 2015. Photograph: Collins

Decision to overturn award to man branded ‘Traveller drug king’ incorrect

June 28, 2017, 11:49

Martin McDonagh granted €900,000 damages against ‘Sunday World’ over 1999 story

Alan Shatter successfully challenged how some adverse findings made against him in the Guerin report were reached. File photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons

Supreme Court to consider appeal of Guerin report ruling

June 16, 2017, 01:00

Seán Guerin wants to challenge court finding that the report breached Alan Shatter’s rights

Garda recruits at the Garda College in Templemore. The three complainants, who were in their 30s and 40s, had applied to join the force between 2004 and 2007 and were refused. Photograph: Cyril Byrne

Issue of Garda age limit to be referred to European court

June 15, 2017, 21:29

Discrimination case against 35-year limit for joining force originally taken by three men

The Supreme Court said the basic rule is that Ireland recognises foreign marriages unless they conflict with public policy in our law. Posed photograph: iStockPhoto

No room for marriage allowing more than one wife - court

June 15, 2017, 20:31

Recognition of polygamy ‘would give legal effect to discrimination and subordination’

The chamber of the Supreme Court which has unanimously ruled the first marriage of a Lebanese man with two wives can be recognised under Irish law. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

First marriage of Lebanese man with two wives recognised under Irish law

June 15, 2017, 11:19

Supreme Court rules second marriage not valid while the first marriage subsists

The Supreme Court has overturned a €350,000 award to a property investor who bought a building that was 20 per cent smaller than a brochure stated. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien.

Property investor’s €350,000 award over brochure error overturned

June 1, 2017, 19:36

David Walsh bought Gardiner Street building that was 20% smaller than document said

Photograph: Getty Images

Court bid by man with alleged links to Islamic terrorism to prevent deportation

May 31, 2017, 19:01

The man, who has been living in Ireland for several years, denies membership of any terror group

The Immigrant Council has indicated its preference is for asylum seekers to be granted the right to work at six months, which is commensurate with the timescale for deciding on asylum applications. Photograph: Getty Images

Immigrant rights organisations say ruling is ‘unqualified good news’

May 30, 2017, 17:18

Immigrant Council says work ban impacts on self-esteem, mental health and on children

The house built by the Murrays at Faughan Hill, Bohermeen, Co Meath. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

Couple given one year to demolish house built without permission

May 19, 2017, 18:19

Plumber and his wife built 588sq m home on lands near Navan despite being told not to

Last year, a three-judge Court of Appeal unanimously found the High Court erred in not dismissing the proceedings. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

Abuse victim loses appeal against overturning of damages

May 18, 2017, 13:29

Supreme Court unanimously upholds Court of Appeal decision to overturn €493,000 award

Film maker Neville Presho returned to Tory island of the Co Donegal coast after six years away to find a car park in the spot where his house once stood.

Appeal over value of ‘disappeared’ Tory island house struck out

May 11, 2017, 15:04

Neville Presho returned to island after six years away to find hotel car park on site

A man with alleged links to Islamic terrorism claims that, if deported to his native country, he is at risk of being tortured and subjected to inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. File photograph: Getty Images

Deportation appeal by man allegedly linked to Islamic terrorism due

May 10, 2017, 18:10

Man claims if sent to native country he is at risk of torture and inhuman treatment

Key to the case are questions around maintenance and champerty.

Firm urges court to let case over Esat licence award proceed

April 3, 2017, 19:38

Court must decide if type of third-party funding involved is contrary to public policy

A man aged in his 50s and living in Ireland for several years was arrested by gardaí last week and detained in prison on foot of the deportation order after a sentence he was serving for having fraudulent travel documents expired. File photograph: Getty Images

Deportation of man allegedly linked to Islamic terror halted

March 30, 2017, 20:08

Judge says stay should be granted due to claim man at risk of torture if deported

Gardaí informed the Department of Justice activities of the man and his associates are “of serious concern” and “contrary to the State’s security”.

Deportation of man with suspected links to terrorism halted

March 27, 2017, 20:03

Man in his 50s was previously in jail for having fraudulent travel documents

John Gilligan: Cab is entitled to its costs of the appeals before the Supreme Court against John, Geraldine and Darren Gilligan but not Tracey Gilligan. Because all four Gilligans got legal aid for the appeals, the State will pay. Photograph: Collins

John Gilligan and family ordered to leave homes by court

March 6, 2017, 12:33

Gilligans considering possible appeal to European Court of Human Rights

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