Zimbabwean pastor brings defamation action against Conor McGregor
Gerard Chimbganda’s firm previously in controversy over forged Garda vetting certificates
High Court
Legal fees of up to €30,000 for some barristers and solicitors amid legal aid strike
Applications made as criminal legal aid solicitors refuse to represent clients over changes to how they are paid
Man charged over theft of two cans of Coca Cola ‘denied fair hearing’ in District Court
Sean O’Hanlon had his bail revoked at Dundalk District Court in the absence of fair procedures
Why more people are changing their names in Ireland
For some, avoiding association with crime is a factor. Others want their surname to be ‘Messi’ or ‘Ronaldo’
Courts Service considers mobile panic alarms for judges and staff
Security upgrades follow senior judges expressing concern at disruptive and violent conduct
‘We offered them free to the State’: 29 homes built without permission to be razed
But judge had criticised ‘unbelievable chutzpah’ of developers behind work at Chianti Park, South Dublin
Judge rejects Paddy McKillen jnr’s bid to have bankruptcy summons set aside
Bankruptcy summons by lender relates to an alleged €2.1m debt
National Museum of Ireland employee charged with having bomb seeks bail
Prosecution follows an operation last month involving the discovery of an alleged bomb in a car in Co Monaghan
HSE lack of national plan for conditions such as Huntington’s is false economy
Failure to act will not only lead to unnecessary hardship, but will also be costly
Treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia should not be reimbursed by HSE, drug group recommends
Disease causes progressive damage to the nervous system with those affected having shorter life expectancy
Wexford wind farm must continue restricting operations, court rules
Noise levels from two-turbine Ballyduff Windfarm near Enniscorthy amount to ‘unreasonable interference’, High Court said
English language school ordered to maintain ‘untouchable’ bank account for student refunds
Huge increase in refusal of study visas, court told
Maybe it’s better if we never know the full cost of hosting the Ryder Cup in Ireland
There is already enough information in the public domain to put together some informed, back-of-the-envelope calculations
Judge opens inquiries into alleged unlawful detention of men due to legal aid dispute
Detailed written evidence and legal submissions had been put forward by both counsel in a marathon nine-hour sitting
Diarmaid Ferriter is correct about Christian Brothers’ legal tactics
The dynamic of power and control is painfully familiar
Conor McGregor, Donald Trump and the political arena of MMA
For MMA, Maga’s sports arm, not even a court finding of liability for rape prevented McGregor from topping the bill. Might his ‘dud’ comeback change attitudes?
Special care services for emotionally disturbed children ‘approaching crisis point’
Staff wrote to Minister for Children asking her to intervene, citing low morale, high stress and concern for safety of youths
Student laptop firm claiming it lost contracts with 20 schools to rivals drops injunction
Eduvolve executives deny allegations of hacking and unlawful competition in High Court dispute
Christian Brothers says it settles most claims ‘without the stress of a court appearance’
Congregation adopted controversial legal strategy in response to man’s allegation he was sexually abused by former member
High Court judge throws out man’s bid for bail after solicitor refuses to act for him at District level
Judge would not ignore the fact the alleged unlawful detention arose because solicitor acted as he did due to dispute over fees
Lawyers could face sanctions including costs if AI leads to fake citations in court cases
High Court president issues practice direction to warn professionals and litigants on artificial intelligence
The Irish Times view on the Christian Brothers’ legal strategy: morally bereft
The contrast between public contrition and legal manoeuvering is stark
Jim O’Callaghan vs the solicitors: Minister under siege as criminal legal aid dispute escalates
Withdrawal of services could affect cartel leader Daniel Kinahan, who faces extradition in the coming weeks
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
Woman with locked-in syndrome settles action against HSE and Beaumont Hospital with €3.7m interim payout
Lynsey Cribbin was 21 when she was brought to hospital with a headache and nausea in 2012
Tusla held in contempt of court over noncompliance with secure care orders
Judge rules child and family agency’s efforts to comply with court orders did not excuse its failure to do so
Rathwood rescue plan saving 62 jobs confirmed by the High Court
Way garden centre was managed before entering examinership still of ‘significant concern’, court says
Former IHRB security boss reaches agreement with trainers over damages and costs
Chris Gordon was awarded €300,000 in damages after 2020 High Court defamation case against trainers' association
School tech supplier gets injunction over alleged ‘commercial sabotage’
Former employees allegedly accessed confidential data on customers
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
Couple appeals to judge over ‘persistent noise nuisance’ from next-door bar
Husband and wife ‘dread the approach of each weekend’ over the last year
Family settles action over death of baby son one day after birth at Cork hospital
‘This should not have happened. We should not have to do this to get a basic apology,’ father says, outside court
More than 300 former Christian Brothers to be named in newspaper ad as part of abuse case
Move follows ‘morally bankrupt’ legal strategy adopted by congregation against damages claims for past child abuse
High Court rules 11 people entitled to ‘immediate release’ over lack of legal representation
Judge Mary Rose Gearty ruled that several accused persons suffered a ‘fundamental denial of justice’
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