Justice Anthony Barr

Supreme Court to hear appeal by Hutch over refusal to halt murder trial

Court will hear similar appeal by former Sinn Féin Cllr Jonathan Dowdall

Wed May 11 2022 - 15:25

Ex-SF councillor opposes decision to hold murder trial at Special Criminal Court

Jonathan Dowdall and Gerry Hutch charged with killing David Byrne at Regency Hotel

Fri May 06 2022 - 15:26

Consultant doctor brings fresh challenge seeking to be allowed return to work

Gynaecologist was placed on administrative leave after concerns raised about research

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 15:24

Gerry Hutch wants Supreme Court to halt his trial before non-jury court

Hutch and co-accused lost separate High Court applications aimed at quashing DPP’s decision to try them before the Special Criminal Court

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 19:28

Preliminary works for data centre are allowed, court told

Permission for Meath data centre being challenged

Wed Mar 02 2022 - 16:51

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

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 20:29

Fish shop loses challenge to traffic calming measures

Court dismisses ‘opportunistic collateral attack’ after rules lifted temporarily due to coronavirus

Tue Jan 25 2022 - 20:15

Boy and his grandmother challenge new personal injury award guidelines

Grandmother fears she could get damages of less than €50,000 rather than up to €91,000

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 16:12

Glass recycling businesses challenges planning ruling

Bord Pleanála says increasing annual intake at the site will require additional planning application

Fri Nov 12 2021 - 17:19

Man wanted in Italy for allegedly committing sexual offences remanded in custody

Man accused of trafficking women from Romania to be used as prostitutes in Italy

Thu Aug 19 2021 - 16:10

Man awarded €88,000, as judge finds he sustained injury when car was rear-ended

Man suffered ‘significant’ injury, judge says, after incident at Limerick roundabout

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 15:08

School wins challenge over reversal of its decision to expel student

School for children with special needs chose to expel boy after challenging behaviour

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 15:45

Judge in charge of personal injury litigation in High Court opposed new award guidelines

Mr Justice Kevin Cross spoke against the proposals at key Judicial Council meeting

Tue May 04 2021 - 01:55

Right to Know not entitled to papers before Council of State when advising President on Bills

Environmental Information Commissioner must reconsider whether background material for President’s speeches should be provided

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 22:25

High Court rejects ‘full-blown attack’ on law setting up Special Criminal Court

Man facing trial had brought legal challenge seeking declarations on non-jury court

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 21:22

Woman loses challenge over termination of 15-year tenancy in Dublin flat

Court upholds RTB tribunal ruling that notice to leave Ballsbridge property was valid

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 13:01

Art teacher’s case alleging bullying cannot continue, High Court rules

Special circumstance allowing for renewal of summons by Irene Nolan rejected

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 19:25

New guidelines on personal injury awards to take effect ‘within weeks’

Minister for Justice to bring proposals for Bill to Cabinet after judges back plans

Tue Mar 09 2021 - 01:00

Judges to vote on new guidelines to cut damages awards

Minister for Justice ready to make changes if proposals approved

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 21:47

Man seeks to have Special Criminal Court declared a ‘temporary measure’

DPP, Minister for Justice and State oppose application of man facing serious charges

Wed Feb 24 2021 - 17:23

Judge overturns refusal of permission for 81-bed hotel in Co Galway

Judge says he proposed to return planning application to board for reconsideration

Fri Dec 04 2020 - 16:29

Inquiry into Facebook’s transfer of data challenged by Max Schrems

Privacy activist fears Data Protection Commissioner’s inquiry could affect his own complaint

Mon Oct 12 2020 - 19:49

Nurse wins challenge for being struck-off over ‘inappropriate’ patient relationship

Man accepted he was guilty of professional misconduct but said right to fair procedures was breached

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 14:55

High Court challenge brought over reduction of prisoner visits due to Covid-19

Portlaoise prisoner Kevin Hannaway says his human rights have been breached

Mon Sept 28 2020 - 21:03

'New IRA' leader in Dublin jailed for murder loses constitutional challenge

Kevin Braney alleged laws under which he was arrested breached his human rights

Thu Apr 23 2020 - 12:40

Judgment reserved on fees dispute between Monica Leech and former lawyers

Fees concerns defamation case over articles published in the Evening Herald 15 years ago

Wed Dec 04 2019 - 18:24

School principal weeps after winning case over her dismissal

Woman was accused of inappropriate behaviour towards two young pupils by an SNA

Wed Dec 04 2019 - 16:38

Mount Juliet residents win planning battle with estate owner

Row centres on removal of putting green by Tetrarch Capital at five-star estate

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 03:10

Collapsed Hutch murder trial transcripts to be given to GSOC

Patrick Hutch accused over fatal shooting of David Byrne at Dublin’s Regency Hotel

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 15:17

Case in which man awarded €105,000 for slip on front porch will have to be reheard

Court of Appeal finds judge who made award had discounted alcohol as a factor in fall

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 19:58

High Court appoints interim examiner to Limerick FC

Judge hears club has reasonable prospect of survival if certain steps are taken

Fri Sept 06 2019 - 17:44

Residents at three Dublin buildings ordered to vacate premises

Dublin City Council secures injunctions over fire safety concerns at Seville Place

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 16:57

Dawn Meats granted leave to serve committal to prison notices against 18 protesters

Company says it has photographs of previous notice of court orders being ripped from pole

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 17:04

TD told he has no right to speak for beef farmers in High Court

Aontú deputy Peadar Tóibín had tried to make representations in Liffey Meats case

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 15:16