Archbishop critical of 'rush to law' for solutionsPeople today "rush to law" expecting it to provide "clean and clinical solutions" when they are not prepared to engage with deeper…Tue Oct 07 2003 - 01:00
No recollection of request - HarbisonThe State Pathologist, Prof John Harbison, told the Morris tribunal yesterday that he had no recollection of having received …Sat Sept 27 2003 - 01:00
Officer queried over informant's callCounsel for the Morris tribunal queried yesterday whether a phone call from an informant made the day after the death of Mr Richie…Thu Sept 25 2003 - 01:00
Baby girl died after procedure at Crumlin hospitalA verdict of "medical misadventure" was returned by the Dublin City Coroner yesterday in the case of a 15-month-old girl who …Tue Sept 23 2003 - 01:00
Minister adamant about Garda restrictionsThe Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, has said he will "not be deflected" from proceeding with controversial new laws restricting…Sat Sept 06 2003 - 01:00
Use of plain English in legal system advocatedThe Minister for Justice is backing a campaign to make the legal system more accessible to some 500,000 Irish adults with literacy…Sat Sept 06 2003 - 01:00
Obstetrician critical of resources at hospitalNeary's defence: Dr Michael Neary, who has been struck off the medical register, strongly defended his decisions to carry out…Thu Sept 04 2003 - 01:00
Further inquiry into Neary expectedThe Medical Council believes the Minister for Health will agree to its call for a further inquiry into events surrounding the…Wed Sept 03 2003 - 01:00
Taxes on 'common litter problems' likelyA new campaign aimed at stopping more than 500 tons of chewing gum being discarded annually on Irish streets was unveiled yesterday…Tue Sept 02 2003 - 01:00
Court to be asked to confirm Neary banThe High Court will be asked today to confirm the Medical Council's decision to strike the name of consultant obstetrician Dr…Tue Sept 02 2003 - 01:00
NIB to get interim inspectors reportNational Irish Bank will shortly receive a copy of the report from the High Court inspectors investigating overcharging and tax…Fri Aug 01 2003 - 01:00
Professor wins vaccination inquiry appealA retired UCD professor who was involved in the conduct of vaccination trials in 1960 and 1961 on 58 children in five institutions…Fri Aug 01 2003 - 01:00
Managing director says tax issues made him illThe managing director of three financial institutions based in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) has claimed…Wed Jul 30 2003 - 01:00
Son offered to buy his mother 'substantial house'A son who was sued by his 91-year-old widowed mother over his alleged failure to provide adequate accommodation for her following…Tue Jul 29 2003 - 01:00
Russian-Irish couple granted deportation challengeA High Court judge has found that a Russian woman who married an Irish man last year has established a serious case that she …Sat Jul 26 2003 - 01:00
Boy who halted train back in courtAn out-of-control teenage boy whose case has been before the High Court for some years this week ran on to train tracks at Malahide…Fri Jul 25 2003 - 01:00
Date set for Eircom's High Court actionA legal challenge by Eircom to a decision by the communications regulator to reduce the charges imposed by the firm on competitors…Fri Jul 25 2003 - 01:00
Court questions why DPP had agreed to bailA High Court judge has demanded an explanation from the DPP about why the Director had consented, earlier this week, to bail …Wed Jul 23 2003 - 01:00
McFarlane trial in Special Criminal Court blockedThe High Court yesterday granted Belfast prison escaper Mr Brendan McFarlane an order preventing his trial before the non-jury…Sat Jul 19 2003 - 01:00
Lidl takes action against Tesco over advertising campaignThe German supermarket chain Lidl has taken High Court proceedings claiming Tesco is engaged in a misleading advertising campaign…Fri Jul 18 2003 - 01:00
Claimant seeks to halt his trial for Tidey kidnapThe Belfast prison escaper, Brendan McFarlane, has asked the High Court for orders preventing his trial before the non-jury Special…Sat Jul 12 2003 - 01:00
Judgment reserved on appeal by GilliganThe Court of Criminal Appeal has reserved judgment on the appeal by John Gilligan against his conviction on drug charges.Fri Jul 11 2003 - 01:00
Court told of Gilligan's threatsJohn Gilligan effectively admitted his role as leader of a drugs gang in a number of threatening letters written to former accomplices…Thu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
Children ordered to be returned homeThe Supreme Court has directed that an Irish mother, who left England with her two children in September 2001 and returned to…Thu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
Appeal dismissed over Inishbofin fire deathsA Co Down man yesterday lost an appeal against his conviction and 14-year sentence for the manslaughter of three elderly sisters…Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
Counsel calls jailing of Gilligan 'unacceptable'It was "simply unacceptable" for the non-jury Special Criminal Court to put John Gilligan away for 28 years on the basis of evidence…Sat Jul 05 2003 - 01:00
Gilligan lawyers says key evidence paid forA Court of Criminal Appeal judge has said lawyers for John Gilligan are effectively claiming that key witnesses were bribed to…Fri Jul 04 2003 - 01:00
'Poisoned' process alleged over Gilligan's trialJohn Gilligan never received a fair trial because the Special Criminal Court (SCC), as a result of admitting evidence from compromised…Thu Jul 03 2003 - 01:00
Security tight as Gilligan starts appeal against 28-year sentenceJohn Gilligan, who was acquitted of the murder of Veronica Guerin, but jailed for 28 years on drugs offences, yesterday began…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Nurse secures leave to halt misconduct inquiryA nurse has secured High Court leave to seek orders preventing the holding of an inquiry by the Fitness to Practise Committee…Tue Jul 01 2003 - 01:00
Higgins withdraws challenge to Morris tribunalSenator Jim Higgins of Fine Gael yesterday withdrew his High Court challenge to an order of the Morris tribunal directing him…Thu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
McBrearty faxed TD with claims on Carty inquiry, court toldIt emerged at the High Court yesterday that Co Donegal publican Mr Frank McBrearty has told the Morris tribunal it was he who…Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Eircom court challenge to regulator is adjournedThe High Court has adjourned to tomorrow matters relating to the conduct of a legal challenge by Eircom to a decision by the …Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Gardai can be asked about 'debts'The Supreme Court has directed the Garda Commissioner or a nominated Garda officer to be orally examined about what debts, if…Tue Jun 24 2003 - 01:00
Sinnott can challenge election result in courtThe defeated general election candidate, Ms Kathy Sinnott, has secured leave from the High Court to bring a petition challenging…Tue Jun 24 2003 - 01:00
'Collusion' let assault case child downA child who featured in pornographic photos of local children found in a neighbouring man's house was told by her parish priest…Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
Concern at Garda failure to find 'troubled boy'Lawyers have expressed concern to the High Court at the failure by the Garda to find and arrest a very troubled boy who is missing…Thu Jun 19 2003 - 01:00
Troubled girl is walking streets without proper care, court toldA troubled girl who has been in health board care for more than a year remains without appropriate education, therapy or support…Fri Jun 06 2003 - 01:00
Professor ordered to appear at LaffoyLaffoy Commission: The High Court has ordered a retired UCD professor to comply with a direction of the Laffoy Commission inquiry…Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
Farmers fail to obtain orders against MinisterEight farmers yesterday lost their High Court application for orders to compel the Minister for Agriculture and Food to return…Sat May 31 2003 - 01:00
Laffoy seeks to get professor to appearThe Laffoy Commission inquiry into child abuse in institutions has brought High Court proceedings seeking to have a retired UCD…Wed May 28 2003 - 01:00
Farmers take legal case over union rowEight farmers have taken High Court proceedings alleging the Minister for Agriculture's failure to return their cattle passports…Tue May 27 2003 - 01:00
Parties in Irish Ispat case agree plan to move radioactive wasteRadioactive waste at the former Irish Steel plant at Haulbowline, Co Cork, is to be moved by agreement to nearby Rocky Island…Tue May 27 2003 - 01:00
State's 'tactic' on autism cases criticisedA High Court judge has strongly criticised the State for its "tactic" of defending legal actions taken by parents seeking appropriate…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Ministers dispute Ispat misrepresentation claimCounsel for several Government ministers disputed claims by the liquidator of Irish Ispat Limited, which acquired Irish Steel…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Court told of ministers' 'misrepresentation' of IspatThe liquidator of Irish Ispat Limited, which acquired Irish Steel at Haulbowline, Co Cork, in 1996, has told the High Court that…Fri May 23 2003 - 01:00
Brothers' challenge to inquiry premature - counselA challenge by the Christian Brothers Congregation to procedures which the Laffoy Commission inquiry into child abuse in institutions…Thu May 22 2003 - 01:00
Sex convictions quashed after 'unsatisfactory' trialA man was freed by the Court of Criminal Appeal (CCA) yesterday after it quashed his conviction for the rape of one sister and…Thu May 22 2003 - 01:00
Liquidator 'set his face against' dealing with the regulator, High Court toldThe Director of Corporate Enforcement may seek a High Court order of attachment and committal against the liquidator of three…Tue May 20 2003 - 01:00
