Ellen O'Riordan

Córas Iompair Éireann rebuffed “out of hand” attempts by committee members of one of its two principal pension schemes to address through non-adversarial means their concerns about the company’s moves to secure the scheme’s solvency, the High Court has heard.
Attempts to deal with CIÉ pension scheme dispute rebuffed, court told

Committee members accused of having an ulterior purpose

The court found that the legislation does not permit the copying of ‘documents’, which the judge said includes electronic material.
Immigration officer found to have exceeded power by Court of Appeal

Screenshots of messages on phone of man seeking entry to State should not have been retained, it says

The High Court has refused to award a financial sum to a woman’s estate on account of an alleged failure by her son to provide support and maintenance to her before she died. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien
Judge refuses to award sum to woman’s estate over son’s alleged failure to support her

Mr Justice Anthony Barr said right to maintenance extinguished upon death

A fresh judicial review challenge to a €46 million wind farm development in Co Kerry has been entered into the High Court’s fast-track Commercial list.
Development of €46m Kerry wind farm faces second court challenge

Developer asks for new challenge to be entered into fast-track Commercial Court list

The Four Courts, Dublin. Photograph: Chris Maddaloni/Collins
Attempt by investors to appoint inspector to firm ‘without precedent’, court hears

Court urged to consider whether issues raised are of public or private concern

The judge took the view the ombudsman had erred in relying, in part, on a particular subsection of the relevant Act, but she did not find this to be a fatal error
High Court affirms decision directing insurance payout over roof damage

Level of compensation by Lloyd’s ordered by ombudsman reasonable, judge rules

Galway company 1492 Pharma wants an injunction to prevent UAE-registered Via Medica International Healthcare from pursuing a distribution contract with the Nigerian government. Photograph: iStock
UAE-based vaccine producer to ‘trenchantly oppose’ Galway firm’s court action

Counsel speaks of ‘palpable levels of dishonesty’

A group of former employees of J&E Davy stockbrokers made a profit of some €9 million from the onward sale of bonds they sold in 2015 on behalf of businessman Patrick Kearney, their counsel has told the High Court.
Davy-16 stockbrokers made €9m from 2014 bond sale, High Court told

Stockbroking firm and 16 former employees are being sued

The judge said the court had an entitlement to expect the applicants would be candid about the relevant facts. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien
Judge stresses ‘duty of candour’ in dismissing couple’s deportation challenge

Pakistani nationals had asked court to quash decisions of Minister for Justice refusing permission to remain

Lens Media’s directors include Oscar-nominated producer Gary Levinsohn (Saving Private Ryan) and Windmill Lane founder James Morris. Photograph: iStock
Dublin company cannot pursue film studio project without LA firms, court rules

Dispute involving Windmill Studios founder James Morris centres on ‘one in, all in’ clause in agreement

The Rotunda Hospital has apologised in the High Court for ‘shortcomings and failings’ in care surrounding the birth of a boy more than a decade ago. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw
Rotunda Hospital apologises for ‘failings’ in care at time of boy’s birth

Case of Cian O’Connor (13), from Ballygall, Dublin 11, settled for interim sum of €3.7m

Businessman Jay Bourke who tried to secure a personal insolvency arrangement to reduce the bulk of his €13.7m in debts.
Judge notes ‘error of language’ in Jay Bourke’s withdrawn insolvency plan

Court sought explanation about how Revenue debt was categorised as ‘preferential’

Language describing a developer’s actions against eight south Co Dublin planning objectors as threatening and intimidating is ‘unnecessary and unwise’, the High Court has heard. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien
Killiney residents’ language ‘unnecessary and unwise’, developer tells court

Locals oppose 255-unit residential scheme approved by An Bord Pleanála

The residents want permission granted for 255 residential units to Atlas GP Ltd, a subsidiary of Pat Crean’s Marlet Property Group, to be quashed. Photograph: iStock
Proceedings against Killiney residents used as ‘weapon’ to deny justice, court hears

Killiney locals pursuing separate judicial review of permission for development

Mr Justice Max Barrett said the woman had ‘through grift and thrift’ arrived at a position where she will likely be able to pay off her home loan.
Man’s claim for stake in ex-wife’s home dismissed in High Court

‘No reason’ why woman should be landed with consequences of ex’s ‘poor decisions’

The Court of Appeal agreed with the High Court’s Mr Justice Garrett Simons in concluding the proceedings, initiated on December 20th, 2018, were out of time
Court dismisses appeal over generic drug to treat osteoarthritis in dogs

Arthropharm had challenged marketing authorisation for Osteopen veterinary drug

The director of a Christmas tree planting company has told the High Court that his primary objective is to ensure investors are returned their money. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
Christmas tree planting company ‘smacked’ by Covid-19, director tells court

Alleged investors claim WFS Forestry has failed to deliver returns they were promised

Approving the settlement, the president of the High Court, Ms Justice Mary Irvine, wished 16-year-old Ruby Leanne McCandless well for the next four years.
High Court approves €1.6m interim payment for girl (16) with cerebral palsy

Teenager has dyskinetic cerebral palsy and will need care for the rest of her life

Mr Justice Barr said the case demonstrated the validity of the truism that an oral contract is “not worth the paper that it is not written on”.
Judgement of €350,000 made against Irish souvenir manufacturer

Meath man secured loan from his brothers to fulfil lucrative $1.3m order from US firm

Ms Justice Emily Egan in the High Court said it was “essential” that a reputation-based business such as this can retain its clients.
Marketing company gets temporary injunctions allowing it back onto premises

Raw Marketing claims landlords unlawfully retook its offices in Ranelagh

A Garda forensic collision investigator said the evidence from the scene suggested the cause of the incident lay with the deceased.
No wrongdoing by surviving driver in fatal collision, High Court finds

Cara Lee O’Brien died in road traffic collision almost a decade ago

The judge said employers could protect themselves in the wording of contracts.
Employer not entitled to reimbursement of sick pay in damages claim

Payments only recoverable where injured party is legally obliged to reimburse them

Opioid manufacturer Mallinckrodt is pursuing a US court-approved Chapter 11 reorganisation. Photograph: iStock
Debt restructuring plan for drug maker Mallinckrodt approved by High Court

US-run group is implementing Chapter 11 plan across several jurisdictions

File image of the proposed plans for the incinerator in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork
Cork community group fails in bid to stop reconsideration of incinerator plan

Judge refuses Cork Harbour Alliance for a Safe Environment leave to appeal

The current cableway facilitates the operation of a single six-person cable car used by some 20,400 visitors each year, according to planning documents. Photograph: Getty
Bord Pleanála to concede challenge to Dursey Island development

Plans included new cableway with two stations, visitor centre, cafe and car park

The judge made the comments in a High Court judicial review of two decisions of An Garda Síochana, Dublin metropolitan region. Photograph: Alan Betson
Judge has ‘grave reservations’ about legality of taxi licence policy

Policy states licences not granted to people with temporary immigration permission

Mr Justice Denis McDonald admitted the case to the Commercial Court list on Monday with the consent of all the parties
Dispute over plans for state-of-the-art Dublin film studio set for High Court

Plaintiffs allege partners agreed to develop media park on a 50-acre site in Clondalkin

Web Summit chief executive Paddy Cosgrave, speaks during the first day of the 2021 event in Lisbon. Photograph: EPA/Antonio Cotrim
Web Summit shareholders allege breach of profit sharing agreement

David Kelly and Daire Hickey take separate actions against Paddy Cosgrave and company

Children Jimmy and Sarah Crowe with their parents Mary and David. Sarah ‘taught us so much about how to appreciate life,’ says David of his daughter.
Parents recall having to cope with cost of living while their child was dying

‘The bank doesn’t care if your child is going to die,’ says father as he recalls ordeal

Minister of State for Mental Health Mary Butler says the Maskey report contains ‘shocking and disturbing’ revelations. This scheme, she says, is designed to minimise the stress involved in seeking compensation. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
South Kerry Camhs compensation scheme: Q&A

Who is eligible, how does mediation work and how much will be awarded?

A quarter of patients who had survived a previous heart attack continued to smoke, according to the research. File photograph: Getty
Findings on smoking and heart attack spur call for better plan

Sharper focus on prevention and early diagnosis essential, says Irish Heart Foundation

Kate Moran playing for Galway in the 2017 All-Ireland under-16A Camogie Championship final. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho
‘A tremendous role model’: Tributes paid to camogie player who died after match

The Athenry player, named locally as Kate Moran, was a ‘leader on and off the field’

Dublin, Ireland - May 19th, 2011: One of the greatest Dublin landmarks Four Courts building across river Liffey. A number of pedestrians pedestrians can be seen walking the street and a police officer guarding the entrance to the building.
Galway Covid vaccine company seeks to restrain supplier from Nigerian approach

1492 Pharma alleges breach of non-disclosure agreement

The court heard a 35-year lease on the Parliament Street premises was taken out by Fenway in 1995 beginning with an annual rent of €122,500 but which, in accordance with rent reviews, rose to €270,000. Photograph: iStock
Temple Bar pub landlords seek €717,000 judgment over rent arrears

Annual rent on former Front Lounge has stood at €220,000 since 2011

Blizzard Entertainment Ireland, with its registered offices at Blackpool Retail Park in Cork City, is a subsidiary of the American company Activision Blizzard Inc which made games such as Call of Duty and Candy Crush Saga.
Dismissal dispute between video game company and manager is resolved

Details of agreement reached not disclosed to High Court

The decision overturns one of the High Court which found the Minister was ‘entitled to rely upon the serious criminal behaviour’.
‘Superficial’ assessment of EU citizen’s risk to State contained errors, appeal court finds

Case related to removal order issued on grounds person had a sexual assault conviction

The woman told the court she had heard a loud noise ‘like a gunshot or explosion’ before feeling a burning sensation on her back and neck.
Woman loses damages claim over alleged scalding from hotel kettle

Judge ‘unable to make out any discolouration or other indication of the scalding incident”

Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly said the court may only grant summary judgment here it is “very clear” there is no arguable defence.
Summary judgment against estate of deceased barrister overturned

Some details of the loan offer had not been made available to guarantor, court told

The High Court has ordered the Circuit Court to hear a man’s arguments in an appeal over orders made in his absence regarding maintenance payments for his son. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien
Court must hear man’s arguments in appeal over maintenance payments order

District Court order more than doubling father’s weekly payment made in his absence

The Supreme Court has refused an application from An Taisce seeking 25% of its legal costs spent fighting An Bord Pleanála’s planning permission for Glanbia’s Kilkenny cheese plant.
Parties involved in Glanbia cheese plant dispute to pay own legal costs

An Taisce application for 25% of its legal costs refused

Jay Bourke has operated popular bars and restaurants in Dublin including The Globe and Rí Rá, Panti Bar and Eden Restaurant. Photograph: Collins
Move to write off bulk of Jay Bourke’s €13.7m debts withdrawn

Court seeks explanation of Revenue debt position after objection by Pepper Finance

The High Court has made an order quashing An Bord Pleanála’s permission for part of a housing development in Harold’s Cross. Photograph: iStock
Court quashes leave for apartment block height rise in Harold’s Cross

Judge said planning board’s inspector did not clearly identify extent of non-compliance present in application to extend the heigh(...)

The Four Courts. A product support manager is seeking various injunctions in the High Court that would prevent the termination of his employment with a video game development company on account of alleged gross misconduct.
Manager was not permitted to defend himself in dismissal, court hears

Allegations made over interactions with female colleagues

The Four Courts. A nursing home operator’s action seeking to prevent the advertisement of its winding-up petition has been settled and struck out.
Settlement reached in action seeking to prevent advertisement of winding-up petition

At issue is sum of €178,000 which Lough Corrib Nursing Home say it is owed and which Caiseal Geal Teoranta says it is not

It is not appropriate to consider a local authority as an “emanation of the State” under the Act, said the judge.
Development levy owed to county council not ‘excludable debt’ under PIA

‘State’, as defined in Act, does not include a county council, says judge

The High Court has ordered Coinbase Europe to hand over details of an account thought to be connected with stolen bitcoin worth an estimated €1.5 million. Photograph: Karen Bleier/AFP via Getty Images
Cryptocurrency firm must release details of account linked to alleged €1.5m bitcoin theft

Coinbase ordered to release details of account allegedly linked with Mt Gox hack

The case continues on Wednesday before the court. File photograph: Getty
Supreme Court hearing Green TD’s appeal over Ceta trade deal

At core of appeal is ‘issue of sovereignty’ regarding EU-Canada trade agreement

In the High Court, Mr Justice Alexander Owens said the plaintiff had settled her personal injuries action on terms that did not give the court any function in enforcing the agreement
Court refuses woman’s application for post-settlement legal costs

Settlement in swine flu jab case ‘ousted’ jurisdiction of court on legal expenses, judge rules

A High Court judge has ruled that allegations of rape and sexual assault made by a woman against her husband were ‘not the truth’. Photograph: iStock
Woman’s claims of rape, sex assault against husband ‘not the truth’, judge finds

Justice says wife made ‘ill-considered’ bid to secure best terms in ‘particularly bitter’ separation case

A High Court judge has awarded €120,000 in damages to a garda sergeant who claimed she was sexually abused as a child by her cousin. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien
Judge awards woman €120,000 over claims of sexual abuse by cousin

Garda sergeant said she felt obligation to seek to justice due to her line of work

The garda said her line of work brings with it a responsibility to seek justice. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Garda takes civil action against cousin over alleged child sexual abuse

Man, whose conviction was quashed on appeal, denies the claims

The High Court judge concluded the board was correct in deciding it was precluded from granting the permission sought by Manley
Court dismisses developer challenge to planning refusal for 142 Meath homes

Manley had applied for fast-track approval for 82 houses and 60 apartments off Navan Rd

Bord na Móna peatlands in Laois/Kilkenny. The judge noted that the law relating to peat regulation in the State has been been ‘in a state of flux’. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Midlands firm ordered to cease unauthorised peat harvesting

Harte Peat supplies its product to Irish mushroom growers

The judge did not agree with submissions that the Minister had engaged in a ‘tick box exercise’ and had failed to consider all relevant information.
Finding of fraudulent immigration conduct sufficient for residency refusal

Applicants left themselves with ‘steep hill to climb’ to establish good character

In 2018 the High Court rejected claims by Brendan O’Rourke, who married Diane O’Rourke in August 2004, that he was led to believe that Furness Hall in Naas, Co Kildare, was, or would become, the property of himself and his wife after three years of marriage.
Court of Appeal dismisses businessman’s appeals relating to Naas property case

Judge found ‘no basis’ for claim key elements of case had not been properly considered

The Four Courts. A small group of alleged investors are seeking to appoint a High Court inspector to investigate the affairs of a Christmas tree planting company. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien
Alleged investors seek appointment of inspector to Christmas tree firm

Company wants more time to deal with ‘fresh allegations’ from the applicant

The judge says the responses are required for his judgment on CWTC’s motion. Photograph: iStock
Judge refers questions to EU Court in Dublin 8 planning case

Judge spots possible incongruence between domestic and EU law

Mr Justice Barniville set out the background to the case in a judgment on behalf of the three-judge Court of Appeal.
Farmer’s appeal over claim to land dismissed

John M Harrington claimed to have a ‘legal right and a legal claim’ to certain lands

Supreme Court to hear State’s appeal over Irish language obligations

Judges say appeal raises important legal issues that may impact on public administration in general

Ms Justice Emily Egan found the Bus Éireann driver was not driving with reasonable care at the time of the incident in Limerick.
Court awards €126,000 to passenger injured when bus braked suddenly

Judges rules there was no contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff

The High Court heard that a debt settlement arrangement for Dr Anas Mansour would see Dympna and Seamus Costello receive nothing. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien
Couple owed €134,000 by doctor claim exclusion from debt settlement unfair

Court told Dr Anas Mansour should be able to raise finance to service ‘relatively modest’ sum owed

The €52 million strategic housing development scheme received fast-track permission from An Bord Pleanála last December.
Local resident brings court action against Clontarf apartment scheme

More than 350 objections lodged against €52m build-to-rent proposal

Mr Justice Senan Allen said it is “plain beyond argument” that the actions of Vincent and Madeleine Kavanagh, in breaking into the house via their son were unlawful.
Court grants injunction restraining couple from trespassing at former home

Son recorded using an angle grinder to cut the locks on Carlow property, court told

A woman is suing a the Esplanade Hotel alleging she was scalded with boiling water that burst from her room’s kettle “like a geyser”. Photograph: Google Street View
Woman sues Bray hotel over alleged scalding from room kettle

Partner said he observed the water bursting from the kettle ‘like a geyser’

The worker claims the job turned out to be ‘dramatically different’ to what had been originally presented. Photograph: iStock
Court told of former Facebook moderator’s security concerns

Non-EU national is suing platform over alleged mental-health damage

Glencar Healthcare Ltd argues it should not be required to pay levies to the local councils for developing the centres in the southeast as the HSE is the end-user of each of the facilities. Photograph: iStock
Developer challenges €470,000 levy payments to councils

Company planning to building healthcare centres for the Health Service Executive

The court heard the boy was deemed several weeks ago to have met the criteria to be placed in a special care unit but there have been no vacancies so no action has been taken.
'Imperative' decision is made on teen's special care placement, court hears

Boy is said to be ‘out of control’ and being pulled into a lifestyle of violence and crime

The 2016 approval was secured from An Bord Pleanála to develop a ‘centre of excellence for equine breeding and training’ on a former golf course.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown agrees to court order quashing extension refusal

Applicants said 75% of the development works had been completed

The Food Vision 2030 report, published last August, set out a roadmap for exports to rise from €14 billion to €21 billion by 2030.
Environmental group challenges Government’s agri-food strategy

FIE given permission pursue move against the adoption of Government document

Farah Damji (55) who fled to Dublin. Photograph: Collins Courts
Supreme Court to hear convicted fraudster's appeal against extradition

Farah Damji fled to Ireland having absconded during her trial in London

A waste recycling company has secured High Court permission to challenge An Bord Pleanála’s refusal for retention of its waste facility near Dublin Airport.
Scrap metal recycling yard appeals refusal of permission to retain site

An Bord Pleanála overturned council’s temporary planning permission following an objection

The six windows are estimated to be worth more than €1m, according to Ronan Group Real Estate. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons
Judge to visit Bewley’s to see if Harry Clarke windows are ‘removable’

Cafe and developer Johnny Ronan in dispute over whether windows form part of property

Mr Justice Anthony Barr said the court was satisfied an article of the Common Fisheries Policy provided a ‘clear mandatory obligation’ on the council when fixing total allowable catches for 2020 and beyond.
High Court to refer questions to EU court over legality of fish stock rules

Judge says issues between Friends of the Irish Environment and State are moot

Clane Community Council has been granted permission by the High Court to challenge planning permission for 91 homes on the outskirts of Clane, Co Kildare. Photograph: Alan Betson
Clane community group wins permission to challenge 91-home plan

Community council says it fears ‘significant overdevelopment’ of the Kildare town

A prima facie case of fraud against J & E Davy has been established by Belfast property developer Patrick Kearney and his firm, a High Court judge has said. Photograph: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie
‘Prima facie’ case of fraud has been established in Davy case, judge rules

Decision comes in pre-trial application of case against stockbroker by property developer Patrick Kearney and Kilmona Holdings Ltd

The earliest available date for a hearing is October, the judge said. Photograph: iStock
Judges ‘inundated’ with challenges to planning decisions

High Court judge claims complex applications are putting judicial resources under pressure

A three-judge Supreme Court determined the appeal met the constitutional threshold for leave to appeal by raising issues of general public importance.
Supreme Court to hear environmental appeal over Project Ireland 2040

High Court had dismissed claim that plan was invalid due to shortcomings in process

Ms Justice Costello said it seems Michael Fingleton has not had the capacity to progress the proceedings since December 2020. Photograph: Alan Betson
Fingleton proceedings to be reconstituted due to health concerns

Court of Appeal expresses concerns over capacity to give legal instructions

Mustafa Keshkeia was granted a four-year scholarship which covers his fees as well providing an annual stipend of €16,500, it is claimed.
Syrian academic awarded DCU scholarship challenges visa refusal

Mustafa Keshkeia says it is condition of PhD scholarship that he is resident in the State

Cllr Frank McBrearty is pictured at the Four Courts in Dublin on Thursday
Court orders Frank McBrearty not to attend Donegal council meetings this month

Councillor, suspended for disorderly conduct, says he is seeking to expose ‘systemic corruption’

The discovery motion against the State was brought in an action initiated by a woman who claims she was illegally adopted in the middle of the 20th century.
State avoids 'wide-ranging fishing expedition' for adoption documents

Judge rejects application from woman who claims she was illegally adopted

Court said the proper scope of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive should not be ‘artificially expanded’ beyond its remit.
Supreme Court dismisses appeal against €140m Glanbia cheese plant in Co Kilkenny

Court says environmental directive should not be ‘conscripted’ into fight against climate change

Brooks argues the current proposal “flies in the face of reason”, representing the worst of both worlds, as the local racecourse will not have stables and it will no longer have a business. Photograph: Getty Images
Building supplies company is third challenger to Galway Ring Road

Company contends aspects of development plan involving its lands are now ‘unclear’

Michael McAteer, managing partner of Grant Thornton Ireland, has been appointed as interim examiner of drug maker Mallinckrodt Public Limited Company. Photograph: iStock
Interim examiner appointed to drug maker Mallinckrodt

Michael McAteer of Grant Thornton appointed to role following High Court hearing

The High Court has granted orders permitting the removal of an ‘extremely vulnerable’ woman from her family home for medical and psychiatric assessments. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien
‘Extremely vulnerable’ woman can be taken from family home for assessment, judge says

Court told woman (20s) living an isolated life and may have an undiagnosed intellectual disability

Mr Justice Maurice Collins said it was “regrettable” that an apparently successful family company, Lanskey Limited, should be wound up, but the parties have had years to resolve their difficulties to save or revive it. Photograph: iStock
Appeals court upholds winding up of Dublin flower business

Judge describes outcome at family company as ‘regrettable’

It is claimed the woman has been left a ‘legal stranger’ to her children under Irish law. File photograph: Getty
Irish woman challenges passport refusal for non-biological children

Plaintiff was in relationship with Australian mother, who gave birth to their children

A High Court judge has awarded a man who believes he was born in a mother and baby home €225,000 out of the estate of his estranged birth mother. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien
Estranged son awarded €225,000 from birth mother’s estate

Judge said plaintiff demonstrated that woman failed to make proper provision to him in will

The separate High Court challenges are against permission for a development in Drogheda and another in Balbriggan. Photograph: iStock
Local groups bring legal challenges to developments in Meath and Dublin

Both cases involve permission for apartment schemes

The action was brought by Gregory Higgins, who was last year hired by AIT Architecture Ltd, trading as Meitheal Design Partners. Photograph: iStock
PR manager’s action against architecture firm is settled

Manager had sought to prevent termination of his employment

An environmental organisation is bringing a High Court challenge seeking to quash planning permission granted for the development of a new cable car system connecting Co Cork’s Beara Peninsula and Dursey Island. Photograph: iStock
Environment group challenges permission for new Dursey Island cable car system

Planners granted Cork County Council approval for two-way system last year

The €600m route would run from the existing M6 east of the city to Barna in the west. File photograph: Getty
Two challenges initiated over permission for Galway City Ring Road

Galway Race Committee to proceed with judicial review of An Bord Pleanála’s permission for €600m route

Court orders HSE to halt disciplinary hearing of suspended paramedic

Suspension arose from involvement in industrial dispute, which HSE allegedly found was not authorised

A family is asking the High Court to declare that the State’s failure to provide retrospective recognition of parentage of children born through surrogacy amounts to ‘invidious discrimination’ against it.
The only legal parent of child born via surrogacy has advanced cancer, court hears

Boy ‘effectively an orphan’ if father dies as genetic mother not recognised as such , High Court told

Ms Justice Mary Irvine made various orders including one directing the man to immediately provide Irish doctors with any medical documentation relating to treatment the boy has received overseas. Photograph: Chris Maddaloni/Collins
Court orders father to return son to State for urgent medical assessment

Child’s suprapubic catheter was removed against Irish medical advice

The Four Courts. A Co Cavan veterinary medicines supplier has taken a High Court case challenging the decision to grant import licences allowing a Czech pharmaceutical manufacturer to sell its bovine mastitis treatments in Ireland. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien/The Irish Times
Cavan veterinary supplier challenges import licence for Czech firm

Company claims correct procedures were not followed

The High Court heard on Wednesday that the action had been settled and could be struck out.
Sign-fitter settles High Court action against former employer

Glenn Power (32) claimed he had struggled to walk after injuring back lifting load onto van

A couple who sued over the circumstances surrounding the birth and death of their child at Midland Regional Hospital have settled their High Court action against the Health Service Executive (HSE). Photograph: Bryan O’Brien
Parents settle action over circumstances of baby’s birth and death

No admission of liability from HSE in case over care given to Jack Coyne at Mullingar hospital

Abbey Park and District Residents Association Baldoyle argues that the board is precluded from granting permission for a development that has a hydrological link to Baldoyle Bay, which is classed as a Special Area of Conservation. Photograph: Alan Betson
Residents’ group challenges 1,221 apartment scheme in Baldoyle

An Bord Pleanála granted fast-track planning permission for Dublin development

The boy allegedly pursued another student across the room and stabbed him in the arm with a wood chisel, resulting in a substantial gash which required a trip to a hospital emergency department.
Decision not to expel student who allegedly injured classmate with chisel challenged

School’s board of management initiates High Court proceedings over incident

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