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Court of Appeal Dismisses HSE Worker's Cyber-Attack Claim
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a HSE employee's claim against the Data Protection Commission regarding cryptocurrency stolen after the 2021 cyber-attack.
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Tribunal Awards Over £22,000 for Automatic Unfair Dismissal
An Industrial Tribunal has ordered R Barkley & Sons Ltd to pay £22,397 after ruling that an employee was automatically unfairly dismissed amid business downturn.
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WRC Officers Sue State Over Blocked Pay Award
Twelve WRC adjudication officers have launched High Court proceedings against the Irish State over the failure to implement a significant arbitration pay award.
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Hospital Pays €15k After Child's Eyelids Glued Shut
A young girl whose eyelids were accidentally glued shut at Crumlin Hospital has been awarded €15,000 in compensation at the Circuit Civil Court.
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Enoch Burke Granted Leave to Challenge Dismissal Appeal
Enoch Burke has secured High Court permission to challenge his dismissal appeal from Wilson's Hospital School, citing bias and a breach of fair procedures.
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2026 Residential Tenancy Reforms: What the New Act Means for Ireland
Explore the sweeping changes introduced by Ireland's Housing and Residential Tenancies Act 2026, from enhanced RTB enforcement powers to new eviction rules.
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Enhanced Rights for Irish Consumers in Digital Financial Services
New Irish regulations strengthen consumer rights for online financial services, introducing a right to human contact over AI and banning deceptive interfaces.
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High Court Rules CCMA Letters Do Not Halt Active Repossessions
The Irish High Court has ruled that sending CCMA correspondence after repossession proceedings have started does not require lenders to pause court action.
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CJEU Ruling Transforms Irish Criminal Injuries Compensation
Following a landmark CJEU ruling, Ireland's Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme will now cover pain and suffering, marking a historic shift for victims.
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The Constitutional Legacy of Slopping Out in Irish Prisons
Explore the legal and historical impact of slopping out in Irish prisons, examining landmark Supreme Court rulings, state liability, and human rights reforms.
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CCPC Sanctions 18 Traders Over Consumer Law Breaches
The CCPC has issued 31 enforcement actions against 18 Irish traders for breaching consumer protection laws, including hidden pricing and misleading information.
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Court of Appeal Upholds Costs Penalty in €170k Injury Case
The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision to penalise a successful personal injury claimant by deducting one day of legal costs from her award.
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