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Call for lower insurance premiums after dramatic drop in High Court claims
Insurers have been called on to slash their premiums after official figures showed a dramatic fall in the number of injuries cases being heard by the High Court. The annual report of the Courts Service shows there was a 29pc reduction in the number of personal injury cases being heard by the High Court last […]
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Aldi worker awarded compensation for dismissal following criminal conviction for sexual assault
The Workplace Relations Commission ordered Aldi to pay €5,000 as compensation to a former employee dismissed for a criminal conviction. Get details here.
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Nepalese worker awarded over €23k after employment law breaches
A former restaurant worker in Co Kerry has been awarded over €23,000 by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) for breaches of minimum wage and working time laws. Suman Bhurtel, who is originally from Nepal and was working with an employment permit, was represented at the WRC by the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI). The former […]
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Court of Appeal: Ulster Bank wins appeal against FSPO concerning borrowers’ entitlement to revert to tracker interest rate
The Court of Appeal has set aside two decisions of the Financial Services and Pension Ombudsman (FSPO) which found that borrowers were entitled to revert to their tracker interest rates having moved to fixed interest rates. Delivering judgment for the Court of Appeal, Mr Justice Charles Meenan recognised the incentive for mortgagors to move to […]
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Enforcement of Settlement
An agreement to settle litigation typically involves enforcement mechanisms. Find out how the High Court recently addressed the need for new proceedings to enforce a settlement.
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High Court considers legal costs arising from accident caused by untraced driver
In a set of related appeals, the High Court held that an untraced driver caused a collision that resulted in a plaintiff’s injuries. Another defendant was let out of the proceedings on the basis no case had been made against him. Damages were measured at €16,305, which included agreed special damages of €2,305. The Motor […]
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Key Takeaways from the Injuries Resolution Board Award Report 2023
The Injuries Resolution Board’s latest report offers insights into personal injury claims in Ireland, showing a significant drop in average award values under the Personal Injury Guidelines. Acceptance rates are on the rise, suggesting a shift in claimant attitudes. Additionally, the report highlights a decrease in the number of claims being submitted, attributed to various factors including Covid-19 and remote working. Overall, the report paints a picture of a changing landscape in personal i
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High Court: Circuit Court’s decision on Charleville Park Hotel discrimination appeal quashed due to unfair
The High Court has determined that the Circuit Court hearing of a hotel discrimination appeal brought by members of the Traveller community was unfair in circumstances where the presiding judge was overly-interventionist and conducted a large part of the examination of the witnesses. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justice Barry O’Donnell confirmed: “In […]
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Why There’s a Summer Silence in Legal News: Understanding Court Recesses and How They Impact Cases
Have you been waiting for updates on your legal case, only to be met with radio silence over the summer months? You’re not alone. July and August often seem like a quiet time in the legal world, with few case developments making the headlines. The reason? Ireland’s courts go into their annual summer recess during […]
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Former fiddle player for country singer English gets €44k for unfair dismissal
Former fiddler for Michael English awarded €44,000 for unfair dismissal after tribunal rejects contractor claims. Learn more about this landmark ruling.
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Opinion: Justice delayed is justice denied
Dr. Healy and Dr. Keenan discuss the urgent need for reforms to prevent lengthy sexual offence trials from re-traumatising victims. Delays are a major concern.
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Twitter ordered to pay €550k to former senior employee, a record for unfair dismissal in Ireland
Elon Musk’s Twitter International UC ordered to pay €550,131 unfair dismissal award to former employee after ‘Fork in the Road’ email dispute in Dublin.
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