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Ombudsman: PSNI Failed Duty by Not Translating Irish Speaker
The Police Ombudsman has upheld a complaint against the PSNI for failing to accommodate an Irish speaker, a move hailed as a victory for linguistic rights.
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Hertz Fined €10,000 Over Guide Dog Cleaning Fee
Hertz Rent-a-Car has been ordered to pay €10,000 after the WRC found it unlawfully discriminated against a blind woman by charging a cleaning fee for her guide dog.
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Tipperary Hospital Apologises for Failures in Baby Freddie Death
A Tipperary hospital has issued a sincere apology in the High Court to the parents of a baby boy who died during birth, admitting to ‘shortfalls in care’.
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Romanian Woman Awarded €54,000 for Crash and Needle Injury
A Dublin cleaner has been awarded over €54,000 in damages after suffering injuries in a car crash and a subsequent needle-stick incident at a hospital.
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Dublin designer awarded €46,000 for botched laser facial
A Dublin court has ordered a cosmetic clinic to pay €46,000 to a woman who suffered disfiguring facial injuries from a botched laser pigmentation treatment.
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Judge Refuses State Costs Request in Pakistani Chef’s Visa Case
The Irish High Court prioritises access to justice, refusing the State’s bid for legal costs security in a landmark visa refusal case. Read the full analysis.
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Fraudster Jailed After CCTV Exposes Fake Cycling Accident Claim
Discover how a serial fraudster’s multi-year insurance scam unravelled after he was secretly filmed faking injuries, leading to a prison sentence.
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Student Loses High Court Case Over Exam Resits After Assault
A student who sued her university for failing to accommodate her after a serious assault has had her case dismissed by the High Court, which ruled the institution acted fairly.
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Dublin Law Firm Fined €21,000 for Pregnancy Discrimination
A law firm has been ordered to pay €21,000 compensation after a WRC ruling found it unlawfully dismissed a legal secretary shortly after she announced her pregnancy.
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Irish Court Rules Parents on Legal Aid Entitled to Legal Costs
Ireland’s High Court has set a major precedent, ruling that legally aided parents in special care proceedings can be awarded costs, levelling the legal field.
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Irish Supreme Court Extends Isaac Wunder Orders to Family Law
Ireland’s Supreme Court affirms the use of Isaac Wunder orders in family law, providing a crucial tool to stop vexatious litigation and protect children’s best interests.
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Ryanair Dispute Reveals Major Gaps in Irish Labor Law
A landmark dispute between Ryanair and the Fórsa union exposes critical flaws in Ireland’s European Works Council laws, leaving employee rights in a legal grey area.
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