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Senator wants fines and jail time for people who make false insurance claims
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Senator wants fines and jail time for people who make false insurance claims

Independent Senator Ronan Mullen plans to end the risk-free injuries assessment roulette wheel where lying carries no penalty.

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High Court requests ‘outstanding issues’ be resolved before it determines Covid pub damages
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High Court requests ‘outstanding issues’ be resolved before it determines Covid pub damages

The High Court has clarified certain issues raised in four publicans’ ongoing test actions over FBD’s failure to pay out on business disruption claims caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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HSE report finds hundreds of children received ‘risky’ treatment from doctor in south Kerry
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HSE report finds hundreds of children received ‘risky’ treatment from doctor in south Kerry

Review published into South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

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Girl who fell from ‘Santa train’ settles High Court action
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Girl who fell from ‘Santa train’ settles High Court action

Accident happened in December 2016 when girl was travelling to festive grotto in Donegal

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‘I knew straight away she was dead’ – husband tells of finding his wife lifeless in bed after food poisoning at communion party
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‘I knew straight away she was dead’ – husband tells of finding his wife lifeless in bed after food poisoning at communion party

Marathon runner and mother-of-one Sandra O’Brien (55) was among 72 people who got sick in outbreak linked to cold cooked turkey supplied by catering company

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Family of factory worker who died from asbestos illness say others may be unaware of health risks
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Family of factory worker who died from asbestos illness say others may be unaware of health risks

Patrick Byrne, who spent 20 years working at a tyre factory, died of an aggressive form of cancer

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Modern Morals: I broke off my engagement after my fiancé cheated on me. Do I have to return the ring?
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Modern Morals: I broke off my engagement after my fiancé cheated on me. Do I have to return the ring?

I broke off my engagement a few months ago when I discovered my partner of six years had cheated on me. He gave me a ring that cost approximately €10,000 and now he’s demanding I give it back to him. #irishclaimsauthority

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American food company sues Dublin firm over ‘nearly identical’ packaging
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American food company sues Dublin firm over ‘nearly identical’ packaging

ued High Court proceedings against a Dublin food company it claims is selling pounded yam in “nearly identical” packaging to its own.

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Deirdre Morley, who killed her three children, sues HSE, hospital and consultant
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Deirdre Morley, who killed her three children, sues HSE, hospital and consultant

Children’s father Andrew McGinley has also issued medical negligence actions in the High Court

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Judge fixes hearing for preliminary issue in personal injuries guidelines challenge
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Judge fixes hearing for preliminary issue in personal injuries guidelines challenge

Issue raised is whether a judge who took part in guidelines vote should recuse themselves from lead case, court hears

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Motorcyclist injured when he hit crowd-control barrier sues council and festival in High Court
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Motorcyclist injured when he hit crowd-control barrier sues council and festival in High Court

A motorcyclist who was injured when he came off his bike after hitting a crowd-control barrier allegedly left on a roadway for a community festival is suing the local council, the festival managers, and local organisers in the High Court.

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ESB worker attacked by stag sues in High Court
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ESB worker attacked by stag sues in High Court

An ESB worker who was attacked by a large stag and tossed through the air as he climbed a mountain has sued in the High Court.

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