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Wicklow Boy Dragged by Uninsured Driver Wins €45,000 Settlement
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Wicklow Boy Dragged by Uninsured Driver Wins €45,000 Settlement

A young Wicklow boy dragged by an uninsured driver while skateboarding has been awarded a €45,000 settlement following an infant ruling at the Circuit Court.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: NICA Rules on Civil Liability in AG and JW Appeal
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NORTHERN IRELAND: NICA Rules on Civil Liability in AG and JW Appeal

The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal delivers a landmark judgment in AG and JW, clarifying civil liability and duty of care in domestic financial disputes.

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How Europe and Ireland Are Navigating the Complex New AI Landscape
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How Europe and Ireland Are Navigating the Complex New AI Landscape

Explore how Ireland and the EU are balancing AI innovation, data protection, and regulatory compliance to remain competitive in the global digital economy.

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Man Ordered to Pay €5,000 for Relentless Sexual Harassment
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Man Ordered to Pay €5,000 for Relentless Sexual Harassment

A man who drove a colleague from her job with relentless sexual innuendo has received a suspended sentence and a €5,000 compensation order at Mullingar Court.

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High Court Reaffirms Nervous Shock Rules in Medical Negligence Case
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High Court Reaffirms Nervous Shock Rules in Medical Negligence Case

The Irish High Court has clarified secondary victim rights in Kinsella v Carter, affirming that medical negligence qualifies as an accident for nervous shock.

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Landmark Nervous Shock Claim Arises Over Beaumont Overdose
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Landmark Nervous Shock Claim Arises Over Beaumont Overdose

A landmark Irish legal case examines whether a husband can claim damages for PTSD after witnessing the aftermath of his wife's fatal hospital overdose.

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High Court Tests Nervous Shock Limits in Medical Negligence
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High Court Tests Nervous Shock Limits in Medical Negligence

The Irish High Court hears a landmark case on whether secondary victims can claim for nervous shock after witnessing the aftermath of medical negligence.

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Dublin Solicitor Barred From Independent Practice For A Decade
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Dublin Solicitor Barred From Independent Practice For A Decade

A Dublin solicitor has been barred from independent practice for a decade by the High Court after failing to honour professional undertakings to a major bank.

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Financial Support When Injured and Unable to Work in Ireland
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Financial Support When Injured and Unable to Work in Ireland

Discover your financial rights in Ireland if an injury prevents you from working, including statutory sick pay, state benefits, and personal injury claims.

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Big AI Corporate Capture Poses Existential Threat to Rule of Law
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Big AI Corporate Capture Poses Existential Threat to Rule of Law

New research from Trinity College Dublin reveals how Big AI companies manipulate narratives and evade laws, threatening global regulations and democratic norms.

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IHREC Welcomes European Reaffirmation of Human Rights on Migration
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IHREC Welcomes European Reaffirmation of Human Rights on Migration

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission welcomes the Council of Europe's declaration reaffirming commitment to the ECHR amidst migration challenges.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: Inherent Jurisdiction and the Protection of Vulnerable Adults
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Inherent Jurisdiction and the Protection of Vulnerable Adults

An analysis of the Re BD judgment, exploring the High Court's inherent jurisdiction, capacity assessments, and cross-border adult safeguarding principles.

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