Findings of Mother and Baby Homes report ‘at odds’ with testimony, High Court hearsCases beging brought by retired nurse Philomena Lee and Galway-based Mary HarneyWed Nov 17 2021 - 18:21
Dispute over emergency exit used by Dublin bar is settledMarket Bar and George’s Street Arcade operators settle padlocking issueTue Nov 16 2021 - 19:48
Farmers bring wind farm challenge to High CourtApplicants want authorisation for 21-turbine facility in Offaly quashedMon Nov 15 2021 - 18:26
Injunction to prevent padlocking of emergency exit of Dublin barHigh Court restrains George’s Street Arcade following application from the Market BarFri Nov 12 2021 - 19:45
High Court permits transfer of woman to nursing home against her wishesWoman in her 80s with dementia had been in hospital for almost three monthsFri Nov 12 2021 - 11:33
Solicitor loses case over WRC handling of Arthur Cox unfair dismissal complaintAmmi Burke claims she was dismissed over her criticism of a partner at law firm after she was left working until 2amThu Nov 11 2021 - 16:44
Siblings urged to find compromise in legal row over late parents’ ‘modest’ estateHigh Court judge says it seems a ‘great pity’ that there is such ‘strife’ between five siblingsWed Nov 10 2021 - 15:09
Revenue secures injunction preventing landlord from disposing assets below €2.3mThe judge said he was satisfied there was a “strong case” alleging that Paul Howard may continue to sell his propertiesTue Nov 09 2021 - 19:00
Subterfuge used to transfer high-risk teenager back to Ireland, court hearsTeam of social workers had to ‘deceive boy into believing he was going on holidays’Fri Nov 05 2021 - 16:33
Dispute over occupation of late Fine Gael councillor’s lands resolvedMan agrees to vacate lands on Dublin-Kildare border belonging to John Bailey’s estateWed Nov 03 2021 - 15:05
Woman who suffered severe brain injury following birth of child settles for €10mLeanne Doyle (35) ‘lost all enjoyment’ in the first five years of her daughter’s lifeTue Nov 02 2021 - 20:55
New Sandymount apartments would ‘significantly overlook’ school, court toldJudge grants leave for judicial review proceedings aimed at overturning planning approval for €50m build-to-rent developmentMon Nov 01 2021 - 19:01
Judge grants petition from regulator to wind up homeless charityCourt hears the petition was ‘very unusual’ as it had net asset surplus of €850,000Mon Nov 01 2021 - 16:27
Boy who broke his leg at birthday party settles action for €66,000Child was seven when he was injured by loose block in boundary wall, court toldMon Nov 01 2021 - 16:19
Dispute between woman and receiver who claimed he was intimidated struck outCounsel tells High Court threatening behaviour ceased since last sitting of caseFri Oct 29 2021 - 21:34
Judge criticises adoption ‘system failure’ that upset birth motherApproval granted for ‘last minute’ adoption with ‘considerable degree of reluctance’Fri Oct 29 2021 - 15:17
Man’s prosecution for allegedly driving under influence of cannabis haltedProsecuting team raising fact that wrong charge used in summons ‘significant’, judge saysThu Oct 28 2021 - 11:30
Man must pay portion of pension over 14 years to estranged wife, court rulesDuration of payments intended to reflect the amount of time the couple were marriedWed Oct 27 2021 - 16:39
WRC challenged over handling of complaint of unfair dismissal from Arthur CoxInitial case was halted following significant Supreme Court decisionWed Oct 20 2021 - 17:52
Residents take legal challenge over 698-bed student accommodation near UCDPrevious fast-track permission for 132 apartments quashed in the High CourtTue Oct 19 2021 - 18:36
Judge rules HSE ‘unlawfully interfered’ with autistic girl’s rightsHSE had claimed the Tusla was better placed to meet the teenager’s immediate needsMon Oct 18 2021 - 15:46
HSE and Tusla clash over responsiblity for immediate care of autistic teenagerSituation of girl in hospital described as ‘remarkable in its bleakness’Fri Oct 15 2021 - 21:46
Court appeal over autistic teen ‘detained’ for 50 days in emergency bedLawyer says 17-year-old suffering marked deterioration, seeks alternative placementThu Oct 14 2021 - 17:11
Residents challenge plan for 282 apartments in CrumlinAn Bord Pleanála granted permission for €60m Brickfield Drive scheme in AugustTue Oct 12 2021 - 20:15
Residents start legal challenge over leave for 282 Crumlin apartmentsBrickfield Drive scheme comprises four blocks ranging in height from four to 10 storeysTue Oct 12 2021 - 17:52
Local groups challenge permission for 165 residential units in EnniskerryPlan represents ‘serious overdevelopment’ of site in Co Wicklow village, applicants claimMon Oct 11 2021 - 19:25
Groundbreaking new treatment for babies with muscle-weakening conditionTwo brothers with genetic condition like ‘day and night’ due to new therapy and early diagnosisMon Oct 11 2021 - 01:00
HSE approves ‘life-changing’ drug for children with spinal diseasePrice of one-time infusion of Zolgensma that can cost $2.1m will now be reimbursedFri Oct 08 2021 - 20:29
Irish energy use fell 9% in 2020 as pandemic put brakes on transport sectorSEAI says figures show ‘collective’ actions have significant impact on climate responseFri Oct 08 2021 - 16:19
‘Discouraging’ attitudes to climate action highlights challenge ahead – campaignersMore than 80% of voters oppose higher fuel tax to tackle climate change – Irish Times pollFri Oct 08 2021 - 14:08
Lottery draw for Newgrange visit during winter solstice will not go aheadSunrise from inside Neolithic passage tomb on December 21st to be streamed live onlineThu Oct 07 2021 - 12:59
Total hours spent on calls to rape crisis counsellors almost doubled last yearPandemic eroded coping strategies for sexual violence survivors – Rape Crisis NetworkThu Oct 07 2021 - 09:51
Civil liberties group to petition UN member states on historical abuse in IrelandIrish Council for Civil Liberties calls for focus on historical abuse, gender and LGBT+ inequalitiesWed Oct 06 2021 - 20:40
Women of Honour ‘pleased’ with Coveney’s response to abuse claimsCulture of harassment in Defence Forces needs to be ‘stamped out’ - CoveneyWed Oct 06 2021 - 14:27
Criticism of plan for ‘overscaled’ development on Merchant’s Arch LanePermission approved to build hotel along lane connecting Temple Bar and River LiffeyWed Oct 06 2021 - 13:38
Prisoner escapes from Co Cavan prisonJohn Mangan (53) was serving 10 year jail term for possession of cannabisWed Oct 06 2021 - 08:56
Mental health must become ‘national priority’ as pandemic subsidesMore than 50 community, voluntary leaders urge ‘step-change’ in funding levelsMon Oct 04 2021 - 00:05
Local property tax: When is the deadline and how do I value my home?Q&A: The new property valuations will apply for the years 2022 to 2025Sun Oct 03 2021 - 13:04
State not facing a ‘lights out scenario’ this winter, says Green TDChair of climate action committee says maintaining energy will be ‘challenging’Sat Oct 02 2021 - 18:12
Schools need to ‘proceed slowly’ with extracurricular activities – INTOGeneral secretary ‘thrilled’ to see significant fall in infection among schoolchildrenSat Oct 02 2021 - 15:47
Coronavirus: 1,586 more cases as incidence among children fallsHolohan says incidence among primary school children has ‘fallen right back’Sat Oct 02 2021 - 14:05
Glenisk produces first goat’s milk since fire at Offaly plantManaging director says ‘mindblowing’ generosity is coming from every directionSat Oct 02 2021 - 13:13
Coronavirus: 1,453 more cases as digital Covid cert is extended to Irish citizens in NorthThose vaccinated outside EU will also be able to apply, provided vaccine is authorised hereWed Sept 29 2021 - 22:53
First legal medicinal cannabis product in Ireland lacks evidence base, specialist warnsProf Bryan Lynch says ‘no evidence’ of benefits to epilepsy patients from THC productsWed Sept 29 2021 - 22:11
Minister asks hospitals if baby organs destroyed without consent of parentsTaoiseach calls incident at Cork University Maternity Hospital ‘cruel and unacceptable’Tue Sept 28 2021 - 18:18
Children in care left without dedicated social worker due to staff shortagesAllocation of social workers in Carlow/ Kilkenny/ South Tipperary described as ‘chaotic’Tue Sept 28 2021 - 16:14
Luas Red Line services return to normal after Rialto incidentA man has been taken to hospital for serious injuries after being struck by a tramTue Sept 28 2021 - 08:52
Twentyfold jump in autism diagnoses in England over two decadesResearchers say 787% rise from 1998 to 2018 likely due to better understanding of autismMon Sept 27 2021 - 20:35
Weather turns autumnal with thundery showers forecastAfter a week of above average temperatures, Ireland is in for a much cooler periodMon Sept 27 2021 - 09:41
Lack of information about menopause a ‘huge injustice’ to women – campaignerMenopause has been a ‘taboo’ health topic for too long, mental health webinar hearsFri Sept 24 2021 - 22:26
