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Calls for Legal Fee Reform in Injury Claims Resolution
The Injuries Resolution Board has urged the government to reconsider legislation regarding the payment of legal fees. This request marks a significant shift, as the board was originally established two decades ago to eliminate the burden of costly legal fees. Currently, the board is only able to approve legal fee payments in rare scenarios. In […]
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Infected Blood Compensation Sparks Controversy Over Delays
Nigel Hamilton, a prominent figure in Haemophilia Northern Ireland, has raised concerns about the flawed compensation process for victims of the infected blood scandal, describing it as “immoral, corrupt and unacceptable”. Hamilton, who contracted hepatitis C from contaminated blood products during an operation in the 1970s, shared his experiences with the ongoing inquiry into the […]
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Investigation Reveals Unnecessary Children’s Surgeries in Ireland
In a detailed review initiated in July 2024, the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh and Children's Health Ireland conducted a thorough examination of 147 hip dysplasia surgeries performed from 2021 to 2023. This audit was prompted by concerns from a whistle-blower regarding the surgical criteria used for children with Developmental Hip Dysplasia at these institutions. Audit […]
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Gerry Adams Wins €100k in Libel Case Against Broadcaster
Gerry Adams has secured €100,000 (£84,000) in damages following a court ruling that found he was defamed in a television programme and online article. The contentious programme, aired in 2016, included allegations that the former Sinn Féin leader sanctioned the murder of British agent Denis Donaldson in 2006. Mr Adams, aged 76, firmly denies any […]
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Gerry Adams’ Defamation Case Against BBC: Key Insights and Testimonies
The high-profile defamation trial involving former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams and the BBC has drawn significant public attention, as the jury meticulously examined the evidence over a four-week period. The case centred around allegations made in a BBC Spotlight programme, which Mr Adams claimed defamed him. Opening Statements and Initial Testimonies The trial commenced […]
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Gerry Adams Wins Libel Case Against BBC Over Defamation Allegations
In a landmark legal decision, Gerry Adams, the former leader of Sinn Fein, has been awarded €100,000 (£84,000) in damages following a libel case against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The court ruled that a 2016 programme and accompanying online article defamed Mr Adams by suggesting he sanctioned the murder of Denis Donaldson, a former […]
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The Algorithmic Gavel: A Solution to Court Backlogs, or a Threat to Justice Itself?
The news from Northern Ireland arrives with the sleek, quiet efficiency of the very technology it heralds. A pilot scheme, driven by the Department of Justice and championed by senior judicial figures like Lord Justice Horner, aims to deploy artificial intelligence to tackle a staggering backlog of over 250,000 civil claims. On the surface, it’s […]
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Garda Settles Case After Accidental Shooting Incident
A member of the Irish police force has come to a settlement in a legal case following an incident where he was accidentally shot in the leg when his submachine gun discharged. The officer initiated legal proceedings against the Garda Commissioner, the Minister for Justice, and the Attorney General, claiming the mishap occurred due to […]
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Court Dismisses €60,000 Claim Over Minimal Traffic Collision
A riding instructor’s claim for €60,000 in damages following a minor traffic accident was dismissed by the Circuit Civil Court. Judge Terence O’Sullivan declared that the claimant could not be relied upon to provide truthful testimony. This decision came after evidence was presented showing the claimant had previously served time for making false allegations. Denise […]
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Family Settles After Medication-Linked Death of Restaurateur
The family of a businesswoman, who reportedly passed away following treatment with a medication for a skin condition, has reached a settlement in court proceedings. Poh Kwai Tan, known as Joyce Tan, was a Malaysian entrepreneur residing in Dunboyne, Co Meath, and managed five restaurants before her untimely demise at 47 in May 2020. Her […]
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Michael Flatley Disputes Costs in Cork Mansion Legal Case
Michael Flatley, renowned for his role in ‘Lord of the Dance’, is currently engaged in a legal dispute regarding a €1.4 million bill for costs related to his efforts to prevent a receiver from taking over his Cork mansion, Castlehyde. Flatley expressed his surprise at what he described as “blatant overcharging” in an affidavit submitted […]
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High Court Awards €72k to Woman Injured in Hotel Slip
A woman from Tipperary has been awarded €72,000 by the High Court following a fall at a wedding reception held in a four-star hotel. The incident, which took place in Hotel Kilkenny, involved the woman slipping on a wet floor while wearing stiletto heels. Despite the hotel’s claims that the woman lost her balance due […]
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