Justice Marie Baker

Liam Campbell can be extradited to Lithuania, Supreme Court rules

Louth man, found liable for Omagh bombing, is accused of terrorism and weapons offences

Mon May 09 2022 - 13:45

Judge John Cooke an ‘exceptional man’ who never lost sense of fairness, funeral told

Late High Court justice believed purpose of law is ‘to treat everyone fairly and ensure voice of everyone is heard’

Tue May 03 2022 - 16:44

High Court president Ms Justice Mary Irvine to retire in July

First woman to be appointed to role to step down after two years

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 10:31

Supreme Court to hear claim Waterford wind farm is unauthorised development

Appeal concerns 11-turbine wind farm at Ballyduff

Wed Mar 09 2022 - 17:50

Supreme Court discontinues injunction requiring Traveller family to vacate site

Clare County Council sought to have McDonagh family leave lands outside Ennis

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 14:03

EU Court of Justice asked to rule on issues relating to Polish judicial system

Supreme Court makes request after considering whether two men should be surrendered

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 15:03

Bula co-founder loses Supreme Court appeal over bankruptcy

Michael Wymes was adjudicated bankrupt over €4.8m legal costs debt

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 16:13

Bank of Ireland wins appeal over quashing of possession order for woman’s home

Woman alleges mortgage fraud against estranged husband and bank, court told

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 17:23

Supreme Court defers sale of couple’s home until after their deaths

James Kenny must put holiday home up for sale to pay off some of €663,000 judgments owed

Mon Dec 21 2020 - 22:50

Court rules public bodies must justify refusals to disclose certain documents

Judgments will have implications for application of the Freedom of Information Act

Fri Sept 25 2020 - 16:56

Garda who harassed State solicitor loses appeal over conviction

Supreme Court urges updating of law on harassment to provide ‘effective’ statutory protection

Fri Jul 24 2020 - 15:30

PwC wins appeal for €30m security in Quinn Insurance court case

Accountancy firm is being sued by Quinn Insurance Ltd for €900m over auditing

Tue Apr 21 2020 - 19:50

Supreme Court to rule on State appeal over meaning of ‘child’

Judges to rule on appeal over finding with implications for family reunification

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 23:05

Woman who sued over caravan park fall loses damages appeal

Philomena White suffered a serious arm injury after fall at Woodstown Caravan Park

Wed Nov 27 2019 - 15:36

Court strikes out appeals against €1m damages awarded to workers on N7

Court of Appeal rules the appeals from employers as abuse of process

Mon Jul 29 2019 - 17:46

Record €10m libel award against Kenmare Resources cut to €250,000

Former deputy chair of mining group Kenmare was defamed by company press release

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 11:34

Court urged to overturn €10m libel award to Donal Kinsella

Former deputy chairman of Kenmare Resources won damages over company press release

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 17:23

Drama teacher jailed for raping student (7) withdraws appeal

Kevin Carroll (58), who denied raping young girl, was warned sentence may increase

Mon Nov 05 2018 - 15:50

Landmark ruling may affect hundreds of repossession cases

Court of Appeal upholds registration of vulture fund as owner of charge on man’s home

Wed Oct 31 2018 - 15:10

Judge defends litigation culture and criticises personal injuries report

Marie Baker takes issue with findings of High Court’s ex-president on compensation

Fri Sept 21 2018 - 00:47

Juror ‘smiled and winked’ at rape complainant, appeal told

Kevin Carroll (58) from Birr jailed for 10 years for sexually assaulting young girl

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 15:46

Severely disabled woman living in damp council house fails in court bid

Council offered to carry out further works to house of disabled woman in Fermoy

Mon Jul 02 2018 - 12:27

Former Bloxham partner may be ordered to account for Co Cork man’s fund

High Court seeks full record on money managed for brain-damaged man

Thu Jun 28 2018 - 05:54

Judge refuses AIB application to revisit findings in mortgage case

Bank argued decision could cast doubt on legality of €17.8bn in interbank transfers

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 13:44

Injunction row over Athlone Town players’ match-fixing inquiry resolved

Players found guilty last year by FAI committee of deliberate actions to manipulate a result

Wed Apr 11 2018 - 18:11

Manley Construction to exit examinership after scheme approved

Family-owned business involved in substantial infrastructural projects

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 12:47

Court’s finding could cause ‘immense’ damage to lenders

AIB worried ruling could raise doubt about transfer of €17.8bn debt to mortgage bank unit

Tue Feb 20 2018 - 05:17

Q&A: What does judge’s stance on AIB mortgage debt transfer mean?

It’s likely that, whatever happens, people who borrowed money will still be expected to repay it

Mon Feb 19 2018 - 16:52

Judge to investigate Alan Kelly bugging claim

Labour TD fears he may be under Garda surveillance

Thu Dec 14 2017 - 21:18

Supreme Court upholds PTSB claim on repossessions

Decision on six properties could have significant implications for many cases

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 13:53

Court asked to approve survival plan for seven Galway-based firms

Scheme involves companies controlled by businessman Gerry Barrett

Fri Dec 08 2017 - 17:50

State likely to appeal High Court ruling on withholding information

Judge found that offence introduced in 1998 contravened right to remain silent

Thu Nov 23 2017 - 19:52

Offence of withholding information ruled as unconstitutional

Man challenged in the High Court an accusation that he withheld information on killing

Thu Nov 23 2017 - 14:15

Court clears examiner to seven Gerry Barrett firms to agree deal with investor

Galway firms include G Hotel, Hotel Meyrick and Eye Cinema

Wed Nov 15 2017 - 18:56