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High Court Halts Removal of Duties from Cork City Finance Head
The High Court has granted an injunction preventing Cork City Council from removing core duties from its Head of Finance pending a full trial.
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High Court Frees Unrepresented Defendant Amid Legal Aid Dispute
A High Court ruling has freed an unrepresented defendant, exposing how the ongoing legal aid pay dispute is threatening constitutional rights in Irish courts.
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Court of Appeal Dismisses HSE Work Phone Data Breach Appeal
The Court of Appeal rules the HSE is not a data controller for personal cryptocurrency data kept on a work phone, dismissing a post-cyberattack appeal.
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Right to be Forgotten Insurance Law Takes Effect in Ireland
New legislation taking effect on 15 October ensures Irish cancer survivors can access mortgage protection insurance without medical history discrimination.
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20 Irish Teachers Struck Off Register in Five Years
Recent data reveals 20 teachers were struck off the Teaching Council of Ireland register over five years for offences including fraud and severe misconduct.
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Dog Dispute Threatens Community Charities With Bankruptcy
A legal-aid funded lawsuit over dog access at a Scottish island café has left two community charities facing bankruptcy and unrecoverable legal defence costs.
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New EU Right to Repair Rules Take Effect in Ireland
New EU right to repair regulations empower Irish consumers to fix electronics and appliances, reducing electronic waste and boosting local repair economies.
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Rathwood Tops CCPC Complaints List Amid Consumer Rights Push
The CCPC's latest report reveals garden retailer Rathwood as the most-complained-about business in Ireland, prompting calls for stronger enforcement powers.
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High Court Judge Compares Solicitors' Protest to Inactive Firemen
A High Court judge has criticised the use of emergency habeas corpus applications during a legal aid dispute, likening solicitors to inactive firemen.
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High Court Rescues Rugby Head Injury Claims
Hundreds of former rugby players have seen their head injury claims survive a High Court strike-out attempt despite severe criticism of their legal team.
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NI Education Dept Faces Legal Challenge Over Teacher Bursary
Trainee teachers in Northern Ireland are threatening a judicial review over a £20,000 bursary scheme that excludes current students from financial support.
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High Court Upholds Key DSAR Exemptions in Data Ruling
The Irish High Court has upheld a DPC decision allowing organisations to refuse Data Subject Access Requests to protect legal privilege and confidentiality.
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