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High Court Allows Kneecap to Serve Defamation Papers in Canada
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High Court Allows Kneecap to Serve Defamation Papers in Canada

The Irish High Court has permitted rap group Kneecap to serve defamation proceedings on a Canadian indigenous leader over allegations of supporting terrorism.

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Enoch Burke Launches High Court Judicial Review Over Dismissal
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Enoch Burke Launches High Court Judicial Review Over Dismissal

Enoch Burke has launched a High Court judicial review against his dismissal from Wilson's Hospital School, naming the Education Minister as a co-defendant.

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Personal Injury Claims Stabilise in 2025, IRB Report Shows
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Personal Injury Claims Stabilise in 2025, IRB Report Shows

The Injuries Resolution Board's 2025 report shows stable claim volumes, though inflation and severe workplace injuries have driven up special damage awards.

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High Court Orders RTE to Hand Over Nursing Home Footage
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High Court Orders RTE to Hand Over Nursing Home Footage

The High Court has ordered RTE to provide HIQA with unedited undercover footage of alleged abuse at two Irish nursing homes to aid regulatory investigations.

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Irish Personal Injury Awards Rise 7% Despite Ongoing Reforms
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Irish Personal Injury Awards Rise 7% Despite Ongoing Reforms

Irish personal injury median awards rose by 7% in 2025 due to inflation in special damages, even as overall claim volumes fell by 35% compared to 2019 levels.

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Understanding Birth Injury Claims and Medical Negligence in Ireland
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Understanding Birth Injury Claims and Medical Negligence in Ireland

Discover the complexities of birth injury claims in Ireland, from neonatal trauma and Cerebral Palsy to navigating HSE medical negligence and legal time limits.

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Navigating Vehicle Damage and Loss Claims in Ireland
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Navigating Vehicle Damage and Loss Claims in Ireland

Discover your rights after an Irish road traffic accident, from claiming diminution of value to challenging write-offs and securing a replacement vehicle.

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High Court Approves €1m Settlement in Temple Street Case
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High Court Approves €1m Settlement in Temple Street Case

The High Court has approved a €950,000 interim settlement for a girl whose life expectancy was shortened following uncertified spinal surgery at Temple Street.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: Tribunal Rejects Late Claims Against Housing Association
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Tribunal Rejects Late Claims Against Housing Association

An industrial tribunal has dismissed late unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, ruling that ill health did not prevent timely filing.

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Meath Landowner Appeals High Court Repossession Ruling
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Meath Landowner Appeals High Court Repossession Ruling

The Court of Appeal has reviewed a high-stakes repossession dispute involving a Meath landowner and a vulture fund over a €2.3 million legacy debt.

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High Court Hears Solar PV Grant Dispute Against Ombudsman
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High Court Hears Solar PV Grant Dispute Against Ombudsman

A High Court judicial review examines a dispute over SEAI solar grant requirements, protective costs, and the rights of lay litigants in Ireland.

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Supreme Court Upholds "No Foal, No Fee" Legal Agreements
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Supreme Court Upholds "No Foal, No Fee" Legal Agreements

The Supreme Court has confirmed the lawfulness of "no foal, no fee" agreements, securing vital access to justice and clarifying Irish legal fee structures.

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