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Ireland’s Civil Reform Bill 2025: A Generational Legal Overhaul
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Ireland’s Civil Reform Bill 2025: A Generational Legal Overhaul

Discover the sweeping changes proposed by Ireland’s Civil Reform Bill 2025. Learn how new rules on discovery, case management, and costs will reshape civil litigation.

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Ombudsman: PSNI Failed Duty by Not Translating Irish Speaker
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Ombudsman: PSNI Failed Duty by Not Translating Irish Speaker

The Police Ombudsman has upheld a complaint against the PSNI for failing to accommodate an Irish speaker, a move hailed as a victory for linguistic rights.

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Hertz Fined €10,000 Over Guide Dog Cleaning Fee
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Hertz Fined €10,000 Over Guide Dog Cleaning Fee

Hertz Rent-a-Car has been ordered to pay €10,000 after the WRC found it unlawfully discriminated against a blind woman by charging a cleaning fee for her guide dog.

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Tipperary Hospital Apologises for Failures in Baby Freddie Death
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Tipperary Hospital Apologises for Failures in Baby Freddie Death

A Tipperary hospital has issued a sincere apology in the High Court to the parents of a baby boy who died during birth, admitting to ‘shortfalls in care’.

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Romanian Woman Awarded €54,000 for Crash and Needle Injury
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Romanian Woman Awarded €54,000 for Crash and Needle Injury

A Dublin cleaner has been awarded over €54,000 in damages after suffering injuries in a car crash and a subsequent needle-stick incident at a hospital.

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Dublin designer awarded €46,000 for botched laser facial
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Dublin designer awarded €46,000 for botched laser facial

A Dublin court has ordered a cosmetic clinic to pay €46,000 to a woman who suffered disfiguring facial injuries from a botched laser pigmentation treatment.

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Judge Refuses State Costs Request in Pakistani Chef’s Visa Case
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Judge Refuses State Costs Request in Pakistani Chef’s Visa Case

The Irish High Court prioritises access to justice, refusing the State’s bid for legal costs security in a landmark visa refusal case. Read the full analysis.

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Dublin Drone Shooting: Property Rights vs. Aviation Law
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Dublin Drone Shooting: Property Rights vs. Aviation Law

A Dublin resident’s use of a catapult against a delivery drone sparks a landmark legal battle over airspace rights, privacy, and property law in Ireland.

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Navigating Pressure Ulcer Negligence Claims in Ireland
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Navigating Pressure Ulcer Negligence Claims in Ireland

Explore the complex legal and clinical landscape of pressure ulcer compensation claims in Ireland. Learn about negligence, care standards, and patient rights.

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Irish Court Rules: Arbitration Clauses No Bar to Winding-Up
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Irish Court Rules: Arbitration Clauses No Bar to Winding-Up

The Irish High Court confirms that an arbitration clause cannot shield a company from a winding-up petition if the debt is undisputed, aligning with global trends.

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Fraudster Jailed After CCTV Exposes Fake Cycling Accident Claim
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Fraudster Jailed After CCTV Exposes Fake Cycling Accident Claim

Discover how a serial fraudster’s multi-year insurance scam unravelled after he was secretly filmed faking injuries, leading to a prison sentence.

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Student Loses High Court Case Over Exam Resits After Assault
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Student Loses High Court Case Over Exam Resits After Assault

A student who sued her university for failing to accommodate her after a serious assault has had her case dismissed by the High Court, which ruled the institution acted fairly.

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