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Worker who claims she was told job moving boxes was ‘only for men’ wins €7,500 gender discrimination case
Worker awarded €7,500 for gender discrimination after being told moving boxes job was “only for men”. Details of the ruling by the Workplace Relations Commission.
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Van drivers who went unpaid during ‘completely disorganised’ closure of logistics firm win nearly €90k at WRC
Pharmtrans Direct Ltd director criticised for ceasing trading with no wages. Workplace Relations Commission orders company to pay employees nearly €90,000.
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Irish Mother & Baby Homes Redress Scheme opens to applicants
The Irish Minister for Children announced the opening of the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme. Eligible survivors can apply online or by post.
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Profits soar to €72m at Aviva Ireland
Aviva Ireland saw operating profits soar to €72m in 2023, driven by investment returns. Combined operating ratio remained stable at 96pc. CEO highlights progress in insurance reform.
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Woman (88) settles action against council over footpath fall for €160,000
An 88-year-old woman who claimed she suffered injuries after she allegedly tripped and fell on a footpath in Kilkenny City has settled her High Court action for €160,000. Sarah Mahoney, of Pearse Street, Kilkenny, had sued Kilkenny County Council over the alleged fall four years ago. She claimed she was caused to lose her footing […]
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Woman’s €760,000 injury claim dismissed after she admits she won Christmas tree-throwing competition
Irish mum’s €760,000 injury claim dismissed after winning Christmas tree tossing competition. Court ruled her actions contradicted her injury claims.
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Bank entitled to possession pursuant to “life long loan”
In a recent ruling, Mr. Justice Nolan determined that Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank is entitled to possess the property of a Co Sligo woman. Key facts revealed.
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Michael Flatley asks court to prevent insurer from cancelling coverage for his Cork mansion
Michael Flatley has claimed before the High Court that an insurance company plans to pull the cover it has been providing for his Co Cork-period mansion. The former Riverdance star has brought proceedings against several parties before the commerical division of the High Court over an alleged €30 million worth of damage caused to Castlehyde […]
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Three Lose Defamation Claim
Three Dublin men, who claimed they had been wrongly accused of attempting to leave a restaurant without paying for their food, have each lost €75,000 claims for defamation of character and ordered to pay the restaurant’s legal bill. Judge Jennifer O’Brien said today in the Circuit Civil Court that while she accepted defamatory words had […]
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Girl injured running through glass door in hotel settles High Court action for €100,000
A girl who suffered a serious leg injury after running into a plate glass door in a hotel room has settled her High Court action for €100,000.
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Legal Battle for Ownership of Luxury Fota Island Resort in Co Cork
The battle for ownership of luxury Fota Island Resort in Co Cork begins in the High Court. A Chinese businessman claims conspiracy to defraud.
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Extending time to Appeal against a decision of a professional regulator
The Supreme Court in Ireland recently ruled on the jurisdiction of the High Court to extend time for appeals of professional regulator decisions. This has implications for other regulatory bodies.
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