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Woman who covered boyfriend in paint on Christmas morning and carved swear word into car must pay compensation
A “well educated” woman who covered her boyfriend “head to toe” in paint and also damaged his car and his sister’s car with the same beige paint on a Christmas morning has been told to pay compensation. At Ennis District Court, Judge Alec Gabbett said that “there has to be some compensation” paid by west […]
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Personal injuries claim dismissed where injury found not to be caused by road traffic accident
The High Court has dismissed the claim of a woman who alleged that she suffered a right shoulder injury following a 2016 road traffic accident, in circumstances where the medical evidence did not support her claim and where the court had regard to her failure to call her treating GPs and the GP whose report […]
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Northern Ireland: Woman awarded £36k over Christmas party harassment
A woman who complained of “unwanted and inappropriate physical contact” by a colleague during a Christmas party has accepted settlements totalling £36,000. Fernanda Hermosilla, who works for the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, began legal action after its staff dinner in December 2022. The commission investigated the matter after another colleague, who witnessed the incident, […]
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Peter Casey awarded €140,000 after defamation by anti-immigration activist
Peter Casey, the well-known businessman, entrepreneur, and former presidential candidate, has been awarded €140,000 in damages by the Irish High Court after being defamed on Facebook by anti-immigration activist Kim McMenamin. The court ruling, delivered by Mr Justice David Nolan, underscores the grave consequences of spreading defamatory content online and serves as a reminder of […]
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Don’t get Hoodwinked by the PIRB
Minister Peter Burke’s announcement of the expansion of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board’s (PIRB) mediation services to include motor liability personal injury claims has been presented as a positive step forward for Ireland’s personal injury claims process. Part of the government’s Action Plan for Insurance Reform, this initiative is intended to provide a quicker, less […]
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Supreme Court: Planning judicial review application brought in time where time limit expired on a Sunday
The Supreme Court has determined that where the time period for bringing judicial review proceedings under s.50(6) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) expires on a day that the Central Office is closed, the time limit is extended to the next day on which the court offices are open. Delivering their judgments for the […]
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What does a fire brigade, a ditch, and a playground have in common?
Answer Three dismissed Plaintiff personal injury claims. The below is a brief outline of the claims involved and their outcomes. A positive and welcome update for Insurers and Defence litigators alike in the Irish Jurisdiction. Fire Brigade Re: D. O’Reilly -v- Cork City Council Record No: 2019/01011 Jurisdiction: High Court on Circuit 21-22/10/2024. The Plaintiff […]
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Court finds landlord cannot force tenant to take new lease under 1980 Act
In a recent decision, the Circuit Court (the Court) (O’ Connor J) confirmed that Part II of the Landlord and Tenant (Amendment) Act 1980 (the 1980 Act) gives tenants the right, not the obligation, to take a new tenancy. In particular, the Court emphasised that a tenant who initially applies for a new tenancy is later entitled to withdraw this […]
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WRC Orders Re-Engagement of Driver Forced to Retire at 70 – Mandatory Retirement “Highly Likely” to Cause Him Financial Hardship
In Tom Ronan v An Garda Síochána (ADJ-00047174), the Complainant brought a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission (the “WRC”) under the Employment Equality Acts, claiming that he was discriminated against when he was forced to retire at 70. The Adjudicator, Brian Dalton, found that the Complainant was discriminated against on the ground of age, and […]
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A Case Analysis: Raymond Nhembo v. Ulster University
The recent judgment in Raymond Nhembo v. Ulster University ([2024] NIKB 95) delves into the intricacies of legal jurisdiction and the procedural limitations imposed by statutory frameworks in Northern Ireland. This case, which revolves around allegations of racial discrimination in the academic context, provides a detailed exploration of the boundaries of judicial authority and the avenues available […]
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Government tells insurers to pass on savings to policyholders
Insurance companies have been told again by the Government to pass on savings to policyholders they have made from massive reforms in the sector. The call comes as the Irish arm of Axa will pay French parent a €70m dividend this year after bumper profits in 2023. Accounts for Axa Insurance DAC show its after-tax […]
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A general introduction to Construction Disputes in Ireland
Construction disputes are a common challenge in the building and infrastructure sector, reflecting the intricacies of multi-stakeholder projects and the unpredictability of the working environment. In Ireland, the resolution of these disputes is underpinned by a combination of legal, procedural, and contractual frameworks designed to manage and mitigate conflicts. This article explores the nature of […]
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