Court finds 'no basis' to murder conviction appealThere was "no basis" for a Dublin man's appeal against his conviction for the murder of his sister and it was difficult to see…Fri Nov 05 2004 - 00:00
Appellant claims he was insane when he killed his baby sonThe Court of Criminal Appeal has reserved judgment on a father's appeal against conviction for the murder of his baby son.Fri Nov 05 2004 - 00:00
Woman felt complaints about car were dismissedA woman who claims she experienced excruciating pain and is now severely disabled as a result of receiving vibrations and shocks…Thu Nov 04 2004 - 00:00
Sentences reduced for two men jailed for robbery and killingTwo men jailed for 17 and 14 years respectively for the brutal robbery and killing of another man near Ardee, Co Louth, in order…Tue Nov 02 2004 - 00:00
Supreme Court rules search warrants in VAT case invalidA Supreme Court decision clarifying the powers of the District Courts to issue search warrants has cast doubt on the prosecution…Sat Oct 30 2004 - 01:00
Shortt says State offered deal to withdraw appealA Donegal nightclub owner has told the High Court that the State offered to drop other charges against him, to transfer him to…Sat Oct 30 2004 - 01:00
Club owner says threat from IRA followed raidsA Donegal nightclub owner told the High Court yesterday he had closed his Point Inn club in Inishowen for a time "in the hope…Fri Oct 29 2004 - 01:00
No judge to hear application to challenge incineratorAn application by local residents for leave to challenge the proposed development of the State's first toxic waste incinerator…Thu Oct 28 2004 - 01:00
Shortt seeks damages for prison ordealCo Donegal nightclub owner Frank Shortt was "destroyed" after being wrongfully convicted and jailed for three years on charges…Thu Oct 28 2004 - 01:00
Court holds credit union body abused dominant positionIn its ruling the High Court has upheld a claim by the Competition Authority that the Irish League of Credit Unions unjustifiably…Sat Oct 23 2004 - 01:00
Teacher wins court order restraining indecency trialA national school teacher yesterday won a High Court order restraining his trial on eight counts of indecent assault on a male…Sat Oct 23 2004 - 01:00
Deadline passes on placement for boyA health board responsible for the care of a disturbed young boy, described as at "grave risk" has failed to meet a deadline …Fri Oct 22 2004 - 01:00
Boy found within 24 hours of judge's orderA troubled boy who had been missing from health board care for more than a month was located by gardaí within hours of a High…Fri Oct 22 2004 - 01:00
Court told venue is not nightclubThere is a distinction between a public entertainment area where music is played and a nightclub, it was argued in the High Court…Thu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
Solicitor sues over building workThe family home of a Dublin solicitor was so damaged by building work next door that it was rendered unsafe to live in and he…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Chinese restaurant closed downA Chinese restaurant in Moore Street, Dublin, has been closed down by High Court order after complaints by a food safety officer…Tue Oct 19 2004 - 01:00
Desmond firm wins challenge to city council over work at houseA company involving businessman Mr Dermot Desmond has won its High Court challenge to the issuing by Dublin City Council of a…Sat Oct 16 2004 - 01:00
High Court reserves judgment in Walls caseThe High Court has reserved judgment on a multi-million euro dispute between members of the family-owned PJ Walls property group…Thu Oct 14 2004 - 01:00
Court overturns man's conviction for rape of wifeThe Court of Criminal Appeal has overturned as unsafe the conviction - the first in the State's history - of a Sligo man for …Tue Oct 12 2004 - 01:00
€20.5m offer for Walls' firms stake 'fair and reasonable'A €20.5 million offer for the shareholdings in two companies in the family-owned PJ Walls property group was "fair and reasonable…Sat Oct 09 2004 - 01:00
Walls family case opens in High CourtA multimillion euro dispute between members of the family who own the PJ Walls property companies opened yesterday before the…Fri Oct 08 2004 - 01:00
Prisoner loses appeal on handcuffs rulingA prisoner's challenge to a condition that he be handcuffed and escorted by prison officers before being allowed temporary release…Thu Oct 07 2004 - 01:00
McCabe killers get leave to take caseTwo men serving prison sentences for the manslaughter of Det Garda Jerry McCabe have secured leave to bring High Court proceedings…Tue Oct 05 2004 - 01:00
Injuries board procedures challengedA man who is seeking damages for back injuries allegedly sustained in a meat factory accident has brought the first High Court…Tue Oct 05 2004 - 01:00
Redmond could present State with €1m billFormer Dublin planning official George Redmond is seeking to have the State pay his legal costs - which could be as high as €…Thu Sept 23 2004 - 01:00
State ordered to pay most of P.J. Mara's legal costsThe State has been ordered to pay most of the legal costs incurred by former government press secretary Mr P.JWed Sept 22 2004 - 01:00
Major rise in numbers concerned at issues of environmentA new nationwide poll has shown a dramatic increase, particularly in Dublin, in the importance people place on protecting our…Sat Sept 04 2004 - 01:00
Arts world gathers to pay tribute to John HuntThe "wonderful and extraordinary" contribution to the arts in Ireland by John Hunt was recalled yesterday when senior figures…Fri Sept 03 2004 - 01:00
Funeral of John Hunt takes place todayThe funeral of Mr John Hunt, the art historian and founder director of the Hunt Museum in Limerick, takes place in Dublin this…Thu Sept 02 2004 - 01:00
Olympic winner 'Ciano' warmly welcomed homeCian O'Connor received a rapturous welcome from more than 1,000 people on his return to his new home in Ratoath, Co Meath, last…Tue Aug 31 2004 - 01:00
Judge ends third inquiry into Cavan surgeonA surgeon suspended for almost a year from Cavan General Hospital has secured a High Court injunction restraining a ministerial…Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Parents lose claim against State over sonThe parents of a boy suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) could be facing a legal bill of more than…Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
BoI bank records are crucial new evidenceThe Court of Criminal Appeal (CCA) agreed earlier this month to admit the crucial new evidence relating to the bank records of…Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
Redmond free as witness evidence 'simply wrong'Former assistant Dublin city and county manager Mr George Redmond was freed by the Court of Criminal Appeal yesterday after it…Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
Eurofood case to go to EU courtThe Supreme Court has referred, as "a matter of great urgency", a number of legal issues to the European Court of Justice (ECJ…Wed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00
Court overturns rape convictionsA Kilkenny man who had been jailed in 2001 for a total of 10 years after being convicted of falsely imprisoning and raping a …Tue Jul 27 2004 - 01:00
Findings of 'utmost gravity' made at NIBThe inspectors investigating the affairs of National Irish Bank have made findings "of the utmost gravity", a High Court judge…Sat Jul 24 2004 - 01:00
Request on autistic boy's tuition hours is declinedLawyers for a four-year-old autistic child told the High Court yesterday his parents were concerned the boy would suffer as a…Sat Jul 24 2004 - 01:00
Boy told to comply with care planA High Court judge has described as "extraordinary" a troubled boy's failure to co-operate with a "comprehensive and expensive…Fri Jul 23 2004 - 01:00
Judgment in Desmond's planning case reservedThe High Court has reserved judgment in the case involving Mr Dermot Desmond and the restoration of the one-time home of the …Thu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
Adverse findings against two ex-NIB staffTwo former senior NIB officials - Mr Patrick Byrne and Mr Barry Seymour - are among those against whom adverse findings have …Thu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
Action against Neary is statute barredLouth consultant obstetrician Dr Michael Neary and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, have won their Supreme Court challenge…Wed Jul 21 2004 - 01:00
Directors clash over rescue of restaurant firmA legal row has erupted between directors of an Irish company, whose primary asset is a troubled theme-restaurant business in…Tue Jul 20 2004 - 01:00
NIB refused copy of inspectors' report by High CourtThe High Court will decide tomorrow if the final report of the six-year investigation by court-appointed inspectors into the …Tue Jul 20 2004 - 01:00
Coman's pub dispute goes to High CourtLegal proceedings arising from a bitter row within the Coman family over ownership and control of their multi-million euro pub…Sat Jul 17 2004 - 01:00
Council's claim on visitors' centre is upheldIn a judgment clarifying the power of the courts in relation to planning permissions, the Supreme Court has upheld a claim by…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Desmond firm takes case over restoration of houseBusinessman Mr Dermot Desmond has incurred huge unnecessary costs as a result of Dublin Corporation's handling of an application…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Tax fraud accused challenges warrantsThe Supreme Court is hearing a challenge by a Clare man, who is facing trial in Britain regarding an alleged £100 million (€150…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Inquiry to go on as Curtin drops key elementsThe Joint Oireachtas Committee inquiry into the conduct of Judge Brian Curtin may proceed with its work after Judge Curtin yesterday…Wed Jul 14 2004 - 01:00
Court upholds ruling not to jail rapist (15)The Court of Criminal Appeal has said judges in rape cases must start from the basis that a custodial sentence is the norm.Wed Jul 14 2004 - 01:00
