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Injuries board reports 10% rise in claims last year
The Injuries Resolution Board (IRB) has seen a 10% increase in claims made to it during 2023, resulting in €170m being paid out in personal injury awards, new reports show. According to the latest annual report from the IRB, formerly known as the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, there were over 20,000 claim applications submitted to […]
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Understanding the Recent Norney v. Dr. Michael Watt Case
On 3 October 2024, the High Court in Belfast delivered a significant judgement in the case of Martine Norney versus Dr Michael Watt and the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. Martine Norney was awarded £50,000 in damages after it was determined that her treatment fell short of acceptable medical standards, leading to both physical […]
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‘An ever-increasing cost’ – more pain for motorists as car insurance premiums now 15 times rate of inflation
Motor insurance premiums are escalating at a rapid rate despite government reforms. Figures reveal a 10.4% increase in the past year, 15 times higher than general inflation.
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Ryanair facing DPC probe over facial recognition
Ryanair is facing a Data Protection Commission (DPC) inquiry into its customer verification process, which includes the use of facial recognition technology. The DPC has received a number of complaints regarding the budget airline’s practice of requesting additional ID verification from customers who book travel tickets via third-party websites or online travel agents. The verification […]
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High Court: Landlord’s statutory duty to repair may extend to structures outside its ownership
The High Court has remitted a landlord and tenant dispute back to the Tenancy Tribunal for re-hearing, finding that the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 did not qualify the statutory duties of landlords to effect repairs by reference to any limitation on a landlord’s ability to do so arising from its lack of ownership or control of adjoining […]
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Call for lower insurance premiums after dramatic drop in High Court claims
Insurers have been called on to slash their premiums after official figures showed a dramatic fall in the number of injuries cases being heard by the High Court. The annual report of the Courts Service shows there was a 29pc reduction in the number of personal injury cases being heard by the High Court last […]
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Aldi worker awarded compensation for dismissal following criminal conviction for sexual assault
The Workplace Relations Commission ordered Aldi to pay €5,000 as compensation to a former employee dismissed for a criminal conviction. Get details here.
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Nepalese worker awarded over €23k after employment law breaches
A former restaurant worker in Co Kerry has been awarded over €23,000 by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) for breaches of minimum wage and working time laws. Suman Bhurtel, who is originally from Nepal and was working with an employment permit, was represented at the WRC by the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI). The former […]
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Court of Appeal: Ulster Bank wins appeal against FSPO concerning borrowers’ entitlement to revert to tracker interest rate
The Court of Appeal has set aside two decisions of the Financial Services and Pension Ombudsman (FSPO) which found that borrowers were entitled to revert to their tracker interest rates having moved to fixed interest rates. Delivering judgment for the Court of Appeal, Mr Justice Charles Meenan recognised the incentive for mortgagors to move to […]
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High Court considers legal costs arising from accident caused by untraced driver
In a set of related appeals, the High Court held that an untraced driver caused a collision that resulted in a plaintiff’s injuries. Another defendant was let out of the proceedings on the basis no case had been made against him. Damages were measured at €16,305, which included agreed special damages of €2,305. The Motor […]
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Key Takeaways from the Injuries Resolution Board Award Report 2023
The Injuries Resolution Board’s latest report offers insights into personal injury claims in Ireland, showing a significant drop in average award values under the Personal Injury Guidelines. Acceptance rates are on the rise, suggesting a shift in claimant attitudes. Additionally, the report highlights a decrease in the number of claims being submitted, attributed to various factors including Covid-19 and remote working. Overall, the report paints a picture of a changing landscape in personal i
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High Court: Circuit Court’s decision on Charleville Park Hotel discrimination appeal quashed due to unfair
The High Court has determined that the Circuit Court hearing of a hotel discrimination appeal brought by members of the Traveller community was unfair in circumstances where the presiding judge was overly-interventionist and conducted a large part of the examination of the witnesses. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justice Barry O’Donnell confirmed: “In […]
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