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Big AI Corporate Capture Poses Existential Threat to Rule of Law
New research from Trinity College Dublin reveals how Big AI companies manipulate narratives and evade laws, threatening global regulations and democratic norms.
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IHREC Welcomes European Reaffirmation of Human Rights on Migration
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission welcomes the Council of Europe's declaration reaffirming commitment to the ECHR amidst migration challenges.
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Tourist Wins €1,000 Payout Over Poolside Towel Wars
A German court has awarded nearly €1,000 to a family forced to lie on concrete due to poolside towel blocking, setting a major precedent for package holidays.
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Planned Home Adaptations Fail to Secure LPT Exemption in TAC Ruling
The Tax Appeals Commission has ruled that planned home adaptations for incapacitated individuals do not qualify for Local Property Tax exemptions until completed.
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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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