16 reader checks this week

News & Insights

Filtered by: article × Clear all
Court of Appeal Exposes Loophole in Fraudulent Injury Claims
Article

Court of Appeal Exposes Loophole in Fraudulent Injury Claims

A recent Court of Appeal decision in Lynch v MIBI reveals a procedural loophole in Section 26, preventing the dismissal of unverified exaggerated claims.

Read More
2026 Residential Tenancy Reforms: What the New Act Means for Ireland
Article

2026 Residential Tenancy Reforms: What the New Act Means for Ireland

Explore the sweeping changes introduced by Ireland's Housing and Residential Tenancies Act 2026, from enhanced RTB enforcement powers to new eviction rules.

Read More
Enhanced Rights for Irish Consumers in Digital Financial Services
Article

Enhanced Rights for Irish Consumers in Digital Financial Services

New Irish regulations strengthen consumer rights for online financial services, introducing a right to human contact over AI and banning deceptive interfaces.

Read More
High Court Rules CCMA Letters Do Not Halt Active Repossessions
Article

High Court Rules CCMA Letters Do Not Halt Active Repossessions

The Irish High Court has ruled that sending CCMA correspondence after repossession proceedings have started does not require lenders to pause court action.

Read More
The Constitutional Legacy of Slopping Out in Irish Prisons
Article

The Constitutional Legacy of Slopping Out in Irish Prisons

Explore the legal and historical impact of slopping out in Irish prisons, examining landmark Supreme Court rulings, state liability, and human rights reforms.

Read More
DPC Report Highlights Dispute-Driven Data Access Requests
Article

DPC Report Highlights Dispute-Driven Data Access Requests

The Irish Data Protection Commission's latest report reveals that data access requests remain the top source of complaints, often masking underlying disputes.

Read More
Cross-Border Litigation Rules Clarified by Irish Courts
Article

Cross-Border Litigation Rules Clarified by Irish Courts

Recent decisions from the Irish courts provide vital clarity on cross-border litigation, jurisdiction rules, and serving co-defendants abroad.

Read More
Innocent Co-Insureds Protected as Final Section of CICA Takes Effect
Article

Innocent Co-Insureds Protected as Final Section of CICA Takes Effect

The final section of the Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019 protects innocent co-insureds from having claims denied due to the criminal acts of others.

Read More
New Pregnancy Loss Leave Bill to Reshape Irish Employment Law
Article

New Pregnancy Loss Leave Bill to Reshape Irish Employment Law

The proposed Pregnancy Loss Leave Bill will provide five days of paid leave for early miscarriages. Learn how this impacts Irish employment law and workers.

Read More
Final Phase of CICA Brings New Protections for Innocent Co-Insureds
Article

Final Phase of CICA Brings New Protections for Innocent Co-Insureds

The final section of the Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019 protects innocent co-insureds from policy exclusions, reshaping Irish insurance claims.

Read More
Ireland's New SLAPP Bill: A Shield for Public Participation
Article

Ireland's New SLAPP Bill: A Shield for Public Participation

The SLAPP Bill 2026 introduces robust protections for Irish journalists and activists, empowering courts to swiftly dismiss abusive and intimidating lawsuits.

Read More
New Retirement Age Act Empowers Irish Workers to Defy Forced Exits
Article

New Retirement Age Act Empowers Irish Workers to Defy Forced Exits

The Employment Act 2025 and updated WRC Code give Irish workers new rights to challenge mandatory retirement ages, introducing severe penalties for employers.

Read More