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Man left blind and unable to walk settles case against hospital for €25m
A man who ended up blind and unable to walk after he went to Cork University Hospital with a brain shunt problem as a teenager has settled a High Court action for €25 million. Conor McCormack’s counsel told the High Court that nothing was done in the hospital for three weeks and, as a result, […]
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Opening of email attachment led to HSE cyber attack, report finds
The opening of a malicious Microsoft Excel file attached to a phishing email led to the cyber attack that crippled the national health service earlier this year, according to a report on the incident published on Friday. The file was opened at a HSE workstation on March 18th, with the email having been sent to […]
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Fraud offences increase by 72% this year driven by bank scams and card transactions
This year has seen a massive increase in the number of fraud incidents reported to gardaí, a trend driven largely by bank scams and unauthorised card transactions. Fraud was up by 72 per cent in the 12 months to September 2021, compared with the previous 12-month period. Quarter three of 2021 set a record for […]
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Unarmed and dangerous
A man who allegedly presented a fake arm for a Covid-19 vaccination in a bid to get a vaccine passport is facing possible criminal charges. Anti-vaxxer Guido Russo, a 57-year-old dentist in the northern Italian city of Biella, had previously been suspended from work for failing to get vaccinated. Regional authorities said he initially tried […]
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‘They said she was the only one, then Vicky Phelan happened’
Husband of woman who died from cervical cancer tells court she was asked by CervicalCheck not to go public with her case
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Northern Ireland to ban smoking in cars with children and sale of vapes to under-18s
Regulations banning smoking in private vehicles when children are present and preventing the sale of nicotine inhaling products such as e-cigarettes to under-18s have been approved by the Northern Ireland Assembly. The regulation concerning private vehicles where children are present builds on existing legislation which bans smoking in certain premises, places and vehicles including on […]
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Owners of crumbling Irish homes ‘disgusted’ by compensation plan
Campaigners say government leaves major shortfall for those affected by housing built with too much mica
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Walking from your bed to your desk could count as a commute, according to a German court ruling
The walk from your bed to your desk could now count as a commute, according to a recent ruling from a German court.
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€5,000 Unfair Dismissal Award for Bus Driver
€5,000 compensation for unfair dismissal has been awarded to Kenneth Folman, a former Bus Éireann worker who had been dismissed from his position following being disqualified from driving.
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Why is it morally acceptable to pursue a personal injury claim?
Whether it’s a car accident, slip-and-fall incident, or freak injury that happens as the result of someone else’s negligence, you may find yourself in a situation where you have the option of filing a personal injury claim.
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Fisherman who worked over 17 hours a day awarded more than €20,000 compensation after WRC ruling
An Egyptian fisherman who worked over 17 hours a day while at sea has been awarded more than €20,000 compensation. In a new decision, Workplace Relations Commission adjudication officer Eugene Hanly said it was “essential” that fishermen are protected against working excessive hours due to safety risks. He found that Ali Rezk’s rights under working […]
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TikTok moderator sues over ‘psychological trauma’
A former TikTok moderator is suing the company, claiming it failed to protect her mental health after “constant” exposure to traumatic video content.
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