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Widow Loses €1.77m Capital Gains Tax Appeal Over Inherited Shares
A widow's appeal against a €1.77m Capital Gains Tax bill on inherited private company shares highlights the strict evidential burden for Irish taxpayers.
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Data Protection Commission Fines PTSB Over Severe Security Breaches
The Data Protection Commission has fined Permanent TSB following severe GDPR breaches and security failures at its Open24 Contact Centre.
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Google Faces £3bn UK Lawsuit Over Ad Tech Monopoly Claims
Google faces a monumental £3 billion collective lawsuit in the UK over allegations of severe anti-competitive behaviour in the digital advertising market.
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Tourist Wins €1,000 Payout Over Poolside Sunlounger Dispute
A German tourist has won nearly €1,000 in compensation after a court ruled tour operators are liable for failing to manage poolside sunlounger disputes.
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WRC Condemns State Over Decade-Long Disability Discrimination
The Workplace Relations Commission has awarded €30,000 to a civil servant after the Department of Social Protection failed to provide reasonable accommodation.
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High Court Rejects Novel Argument on Circuit Court Appeals and DAR
The Irish High Court has dismissed a novel legal argument attempting to redefine Circuit Court appeals, reaffirming the necessity of de novo oral hearings.
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Toddler Awarded €35,900 After Traumatic Assault at Dublin Creche
A three-year-old boy has been awarded €35,900 in compensation after allegedly being grabbed and shaken by a staff member at a Dublin childcare facility.
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High Court Rules on Cross-Border Summons Service
The Irish High Court has clarified the legality of serving criminal summonses outside the jurisdiction and its impact on District Court authority.
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Storms and Rising Costs Push Irish Insurance Payouts to Record Highs
Severe storms, soaring repair costs, and high litigation rates have driven Irish insurance payouts to near-record levels amid growing market pressures.
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Cybersecurity Engineer Claims Penalisation Over Israel Tech Warning
An Irish cybersecurity engineer has brought a WRC claim for whistleblower penalisation and constructive dismissal after flagging risks regarding an Israeli firm.
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Former CEO Awarded €420k in Constructive Dismissal Case
The WRC has awarded the former CEO of Galway-based EV start-up Xerotech €420,172 after a profound breach of trust led to his constructive dismissal.
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Dublin Emerges as UEFA's New European Hub for Sports Arbitration
Discover how UEFA's historic decision to designate Dublin as a new seat for the Court of Arbitration for Sport will transform European sports law from 2026.
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