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High Court Backs Use of Force in Commercial Property Seizures
The Irish High Court has ruled that commercial property owners can use physical force to reclaim vacant premises in disputes outside landlord-tenant law.
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HIV Charity Manager Claims Whistleblower Retaliation at WRC
A veteran HIV Ireland manager facing bullying and transphobia allegations claims she is being penalised for whistleblowing over a €20,000 HSE grant at the WRC.
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Offaly Pharmacy Ordered to Pay €50,000 for Pregnancy Discrimination
The WRC has ordered an Offaly pharmacy to pay €50,000 to a supervising pharmacist who was summarily dismissed shortly after revealing she was pregnant.
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Court Dismisses Minor's Appeal Over Untraced Driver Rules
The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge to the Untraced Drivers Agreement, clarifying rules for minor settlements and MIB obligations.
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Unmasking Anonymous Online Defamers Under Ireland's Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026
The Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 gives the Circuit Court power to order platforms and ISPs to identify anonymous online defamers, a faster and cheaper alternative to the High Court. Here is how identification orders work and what you need to bring a claim.
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High Court Upholds Teenager's Right to Refuse Cancer Treatment
The Irish High Court has ruled that a 17-year-old girl with stage four cancer has the legal capacity to decline treatment, prioritising her quality of life.
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Sales Manager Wins €51,000 Over Parental Leave Dismissal Threat
A senior sales manager has been awarded €51,000 by the WRC after his employer threatened his job over parental leave and subjected him to penalisation.
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CHI Apologises Over Sepsis Death of Four-Year-Old Girl
Children's Health Ireland has issued a High Court apology to the family of a four-year-old girl who died from sepsis after meningitis warnings were dismissed.
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State Apology Issued to Victims of Bill Kenneally
The Taoiseach has issued a formal State apology to the victims of Bill Kenneally, acknowledging profound Garda failures and outlining paths for civil redress.
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Employment Equality Claims: Navigating the WRC Resignation Cap
Explore how resignation impacts WRC equality claims in Ireland, the €13,000 statutory cap, and how EU law is challenging Irish employment compensation limits.
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High Court Rules Enoch Burke Owes Over €200,000 in Fines
The High Court has ruled former teacher Enoch Burke owes over €200,000 in fines for breaching injunctions at Wilson's Hospital School. Read the full details.
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Migrant Engineer Wins €14k Over Exploitative Construction Work
A migrant engineer forced to work 10-hour days for below minimum wage has been awarded over €14,000 by the WRC after his employer failed to attend.
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