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Boundary Disputes in Ireland
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Boundary Disputes in Ireland

Boundary disputes can be one of the most stressful and disruptive situations a homeowner can face. They can arise in a variety of ways, such as when one property owner erects a fence or wall that encroaches on their neighbor’s land, or when one party claims a right of way over another’s land. When disputes […]

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Claims for Parental Alienation in Ireland
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Claims for Parental Alienation in Ireland

Parental Alienation is a term used to describe a situation where one parent deliberately undermines the relationship between the other parent and their child during or after a matrimonial dispute. Parental Alienation can cause long-lasting harm to both the parent who is being alienated and the child who is being affected. In Ireland, it is […]

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A Growing Problem: Japanese Knotweed in Ireland
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A Growing Problem: Japanese Knotweed in Ireland

Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant species that is causing serious environmental and financial problems across Ireland. Not only does this plant pose a significant threat to native wildlife and ecosystems, but it can also cause significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. As a result, many property owners and developers are seeking compensation for the […]

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High Court: €63,000 awarded to bus driver for syringe assault which occurred during work
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High Court: €63,000 awarded to bus driver for syringe assault which occurred during work

The High Court has awarded €63,000 to a bus driver who was injured in an assault by an unidentified assailant during the course of his employment.

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Personal injury reforms to come into effect next week
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Personal injury reforms to come into effect next week

Dara Calleary, minister of state for trade promotion and digital transformation at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, has signed a commencement order providing for certain provisions of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Act 2022 to come into force from 13 February 2023. From Monday, where a claim proceeds to litigation, a PIAB assessment that has […]

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Most Supreme Court judges conflicted for key personal injury guidelines appeal
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Most Supreme Court judges conflicted for key personal injury guidelines appeal

Three Court of Appeal judges drafted in to hear appeal over controversial guidelines slashing damages

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Co Down woman on climbing Africa’s tallest peak to highlight parental alienation
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Co Down woman on climbing Africa’s tallest peak to highlight parental alienation

A Co Down woman has opened up about the long and painful journey from her couch to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro for a cause close to her heart. Gemma Weir, from Donaghadee, has just climbed Africa’s highest mountain to raise money for a parental alienation charity, something she deals with every day. The mammoth trek was […]

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Cyclist sues council alleging serious injuries caused when bike struck road defect (Via Irish Times)
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Cyclist sues council alleging serious injuries caused when bike struck road defect (Via Irish Times)

The council says there was no misfeasance on its part and if there was a road defect this was normal wear and tear A cyclist is suing Dublin City Council over injuries allegedly sustained when his bike struck a defect in the road surface. Patrick Sheeran, of Bellevue Park Avenue, Dublin, says he was thrown […]

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Former judge to face personal injury case over alleged pursuit of woman for sexual relationship
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Former judge to face personal injury case over alleged pursuit of woman for sexual relationship

Personal injury proceedings are to be taken against a former District Court judge alleged to have abused his position to pursue a vulnerable woman for a sexual relationship. A solicitor for the woman told the Irish Independent that proceedings would issue in the next fortnight against Judge James O’Connor, the Courts Service, the Justice Minister and the Attorney […]

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Boy who allegedly tripped and hit head on utility box settles High Court action
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Boy who allegedly tripped and hit head on utility box settles High Court action

Ryan McCarthy was three-years-old when the accident allegedly occurred on March 4th, 2013, at or near the Social Welfare Offices in Clondalkin, Dublin.

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Farmer suing over bull injury must disclose medical records to mart
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Farmer suing over bull injury must disclose medical records to mart

Court rules medical records in months following accident are ‘not only relevant but invariably crucial’ to claim A farmer suing a mart over alleged injuries to his shin caused by a bull has been ordered by the court to provide the mart with his medical records for five months after the alleged accident. James Egan, […]

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Dozens of amateur rugby players send brain injury letter of claim to rugby authorities 
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Dozens of amateur rugby players send brain injury letter of claim to rugby authorities 

‘The claimants are asking the rugby governing bodies to make a number of immediate changes to save the sport’ A letter of claim has been sent to World Rugby, the English Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union by more than 55 amateur rugby players over a potential brain injury lawsuit. The group includes […]

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