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Ireland Implements New Consumer Protection Code for 2026
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Ireland Implements New Consumer Protection Code for 2026

Ireland’s modernised Consumer Protection Code introduces sweeping banking reforms, enhanced anti-fraud measures, and new safeguards for consumers.

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Ireland Solidifies Status as Pro-Enforcement Arbitration Hub
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Ireland Solidifies Status as Pro-Enforcement Arbitration Hub

Explore how the Irish courts maintain a strictly pro-enforcement stance on foreign arbitral awards, offering certainty and efficiency for global commerce.

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Dublin to Host New ICDR Arbitration Hub for US-EMEA Disputes
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Dublin to Host New ICDR Arbitration Hub for US-EMEA Disputes

Ireland has been selected to host a new ICDR arbitration hub in Dublin, bridging commercial dispute resolution between US and EMEA corporations.

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Guide to Reversing Accident Claims and Compensation in Ireland
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Guide to Reversing Accident Claims and Compensation in Ireland

A comprehensive guide to reversing accident claims in Ireland under Article 12. Learn about liability, exceptions, car park rules, and 2026 compensation.

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High Court Dismisses RCSI Student’s Climbing Injury Claim
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High Court Dismisses RCSI Student’s Climbing Injury Claim

The High Court has dismissed a personal injury claim by a student who fractured her ankle while indoor bouldering, citing the sport’s inherent risks.

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Supreme Court Case Over State Failure to House 2,807 Asylum Seekers
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Supreme Court Case Over State Failure to House 2,807 Asylum Seekers

The Supreme Court has begun a two-day hearing to determine if the State breached the human rights of asylum seekers left without proper accommodation.

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Irish Sports Clubs Hit with WRC Penalties Over Unpaid Wages
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Irish Sports Clubs Hit with WRC Penalties Over Unpaid Wages

Irish sports clubs face rising WRC claims over unpaid wages. Learn how employment law applies to final pay, unlawful deductions, and compliance strategies.

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Ireland Named EMEA Hub for International Dispute Resolution
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Ireland Named EMEA Hub for International Dispute Resolution

Ireland has been selected as the EMEA headquarters for the International Centre for Dispute Resolution, cementing its status as a global arbitration hub.

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High Court Judge Slams Tusla Over Secure Care Bed Shortage
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High Court Judge Slams Tusla Over Secure Care Bed Shortage

High Court judge warns Tusla faces massive compensation claims over a critical shortage of secure care beds, leaving vulnerable children exposed to severe harm.

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WRC Awards €21,000 to Worker Dismissed After Pregnancy News
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WRC Awards €21,000 to Worker Dismissed After Pregnancy News

The WRC has awarded €21,000 to a hospitality worker dismissed shortly after disclosing her pregnancy, highlighting strict employer burdens of proof.

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WRC awards €183k to ex-CEO who blocked payments to director
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WRC awards €183k to ex-CEO who blocked payments to director

A former construction CEO has been awarded over €183,000 by the WRC after being unfairly dismissed for halting controversial payments to a company director.

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Executive Resignation: When Forced Exit Voids Your Non-Compete
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Executive Resignation: When Forced Exit Voids Your Non-Compete

Learn how an employer’s demand to leave immediately during a resignation becomes a wrongful dismissal, and the strategic legal steps executives must take.

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