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Court of Appeal Overturns US Child Return Order in Landmark Ruling
The Irish Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court order requiring a mother to return her child to the US, navigating complex Hague Convention defences.
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Court of Appeal Dismisses HSE Worker's Cyber-Attack Claim
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a HSE employee's claim against the Data Protection Commission regarding cryptocurrency stolen after the 2021 cyber-attack.
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Tribunal Awards Over £22,000 for Automatic Unfair Dismissal
An Industrial Tribunal has ordered R Barkley & Sons Ltd to pay £22,397 after ruling that an employee was automatically unfairly dismissed amid business downturn.
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WRC Officers Sue State Over Blocked Pay Award
Twelve WRC adjudication officers have launched High Court proceedings against the Irish State over the failure to implement a significant arbitration pay award.
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Hospital Pays €15k After Child's Eyelids Glued Shut
A young girl whose eyelids were accidentally glued shut at Crumlin Hospital has been awarded €15,000 in compensation at the Circuit Civil Court.
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Enoch Burke Granted Leave to Challenge Dismissal Appeal
Enoch Burke has secured High Court permission to challenge his dismissal appeal from Wilson's Hospital School, citing bias and a breach of fair procedures.
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CJEU Ruling Transforms Irish Criminal Injuries Compensation
Following a landmark CJEU ruling, Ireland's Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme will now cover pain and suffering, marking a historic shift for victims.
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CCPC Sanctions 18 Traders Over Consumer Law Breaches
The CCPC has issued 31 enforcement actions against 18 Irish traders for breaching consumer protection laws, including hidden pricing and misleading information.
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Court of Appeal Upholds Costs Penalty in €170k Injury Case
The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision to penalise a successful personal injury claimant by deducting one day of legal costs from her award.
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High Court Hears Ballyfermot Car Park Lease Dispute
The High Court has heard a complex commercial property dispute involving alleged unauthorised subletting at a Ballyfermot car park and lease agreement disputes.
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High Court Rejects Pepper Finance Bid to Execute Stale Possession Order
High Court blocks Pepper Finance from executing a stale repossession order, ruling that four generic letters do not excuse missing a six-year legal deadline.
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Court clarifies 12-year limit on possession order executions
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the 12-year limitation period for actions upon a judgment does not apply to executing possession orders in Ireland.
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