Organisation: High Court

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Dozens of families in High Court over prescription of Epilim during pregnancy
Dozens of families in High Court over prescription of Epilim during pregnancy
Cases resolved or pending relate to the prescription of epilepsy medication containing sodium valproate to pregnant women

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

EU Migration Pact vote in Dáil put off until next week after rare Government intervention
EU Migration Pact vote in Dáil put off until next week after rare Government intervention
Dáil approves Chief Whip's proposal to extend debate into next week — amid opposition claims that it was a tactic to avoid a tight vote

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Corkman accused of Christmas Day arson to appeal against refusal of bail 
Corkman accused of Christmas Day arson to appeal against refusal of bail 
Judge Mary Dorgan remanded the accused in custody on the application of Sergeant Gearóid Davis until June 5 to allow time for directions from the DPP

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Meeting between Helen McEntee and UK home secretary cancelled amid row over migration
Meeting between Helen McEntee and UK home secretary cancelled amid row over migration
Justice Minister and British home secretary were due to meet in the wake of revelation that 80% of asylum seekers arriving in the Republic are entering from the North

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

High Court clears Comreg to search data it seized from Eircom
High Court clears Comreg to search data it seized from Eircom
Comreg had made an unannounced search of Eircom's premises last summer, when it seized some of the company's digital data

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

Autism Syndrome Person
Mick Clifford: Assessment of need must amount to more than a ‘box-ticking exercise’ 
In the wake of an important High Court judgment this month, thousands of children with disabilities may have to have their educational needs reassessed

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

Doctor accused of rape can practice medicine only on restricted basis 
Doctor accused of rape can practice medicine only on restricted basis 
High Court judge says woman with whom the doctor was in a five-year relationship made extremely serious allegations to the Medical Council, including that he raped her at her home 

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

IHREC launches High Court case against State over failure to accommodate refugees
IHREC launches High Court case against State over failure to accommodate refugees
Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission action seeks to compel the State to fulfill its legal obligations to provide for the basic needs of international protection applicants, including shelter, food, and access to basic hygiene facilities

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

False documents erected on gate of Catherine O'Brien's Waterford home
False documents erected on gate of Catherine O'Brien's Waterford home
It is understood the notice claiming to be a High Court order has been removed by gardaí

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Teaching Council
Teacher who sent inappropriate Snapchat messages to girls aged 13 and 14 is struck off 
The messages sent by the man to the girls — who were aged 13 and 14 — included one describing a girl as 'a little ride'

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

CC SMITHFIELD CELEBRATIONS
More families of children with spina bifida considering legal action to get medical records
In the wake of last week's High Court hearing involving one family, Amanda Coughlan Santry said 'upwards of 15 families' informed her they also intend to go to court for their medical files

Sun, 15 Oct, 2023

Children's spinal surgeries concerns
CHI Temple Street CEO ordered to come before High Court over springs controversy
The lack of a reply to requests for a child's medical records is described by judge as 'a staggering default'

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

Niall Sharkey and Bevan Duffy tackles Sean Powter 4/6/2022
Sports participants warned of insurance need for major injury
Call follows court ruling that claim for 'very serious injuries' when man fell through sports clubhouse roof could not succeed as he was a member of the club and effectively could not sue himself

Sat, 02 Sep, 2023

Family tells court a French man's body was sent to funeral home instead of their father's remains
Family tells court a French man's body was sent to funeral home instead of their father's remains
Going to what he thought was his father's coffin and seeing the remains of a total stranger was 'like a horror movie', the late Michael Curley's son tells High Court

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Dying mother urges BRCA patients to seek MRIs
Dying mother urges BRCA patients to seek MRIs
The mother of two, who is 37 and cannot be identified, urged other patients with the condition to learn from her situation

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

Female Judge
House buyer not liable for longstanding derelict sites levy, court rules
Dublin City Council demanded payment from Michelle Maher of a €50,153 derelict sites levy imposed on a property in 2008, which she purchased in 2014

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

Government agrees to 15 'principles' for dealing with legal action against the State
Government agrees to 15 'principles' for dealing with legal action against the State
Attorney General Rossa Fanning said the principles may be best described as a 'codification and public statement of existing best practice'

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Four senior Custom House Capital executives sentenced for roles in 'sophisticated' operation to defraud investors
Four senior Custom House Capital executives sentenced for roles in 'sophisticated' operation to defraud investors
202 victim impact statements were submitted in advance of the finalisation of the case

Fri, 12 May, 2023

High Court settlement ends decade-long battle for family of Calum Geary
High Court settlement ends decade-long battle for family of Calum Geary
Andrew Geary and his wife Helen, who campaigned for an in-classroom Irish Sign Language teacher and interpreter for their son, say at times felt like the State was trying to pull them apart

Thu, 04 May, 2023

Cabinet to discuss impact of housing Ukrainians on upcoming tourism season 
Cabinet to discuss impact of housing Ukrainians on upcoming tourism season 
Cabinet expects to hear of an EU-wide approach as it considers how accommodating refugees in hotels affects tourism providers

Wed, 03 May, 2023

Chief executive of green energy firm secures High Court injunction preventing dismissal
Chief executive of green energy firm secures High Court injunction preventing dismissal
Denis Collins, head of Actionzero Escopod Limited, trading as Action Zero, sought the “urgent” orders on Wednesday following what he claims was a “flawed and grossly unfair” investigation process resulting in prejudicial findings against him

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

FILE PHOTO Remand prisoner Simeon Burke has been told by a judge that he is in custody voluntarily, and could be released if he
State rejects Simeon Burke's 'conspiracy' claims that he is unlawfully detained
Student lawyer, who became emotional at one point of the proceedings, said gardaí and lawyers for the DPP had lied to the District Court

Thu, 13 Apr, 2023

Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Golf Championship - Pro-Am
Special report: High profile debt deals are the tip of the iceberg
DJ Carey's debt deals made headlines, but many ordinary people have benefited from the insolvency process, say experts

Tue, 11 Apr, 2023

General views of Croke Park
Man claims adverse possession of lands 'owned by GAA' in Cork
The High Court action is also against six named defendants who it is claimed are the trustees of the Cork County Board

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

CC
Irish Examiner view: We have lessons to learn from the death of Kay O’Keeffe
Mrs O'Keeffe's heartbroken family deserves credit for seeking answers — but screening programmes still deserve our support

Fri, 24 Mar, 2023

Gaining comfort from family
Families 'should get legal aid at inquests of their loved ones'
Justice committee's major new report also recommends giving coroners the ability to issue legally-binding rulings

Sat, 18 Feb, 2023

Cork-based man wanted in North for alleged dissident activity
Cork-based man wanted in North for alleged dissident activity
Alleged member of dissident republican group persuaded Supreme Court to hear appeal against order permitting extradition to UK

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023

Scotland drug problem report
Charity and HSE hail decision to permit drug injection centre
An Bord Pleanála last week granted planning permission to operate a medically supervised injecting facility for an 18-month trial period

Tue, 03 Jan, 2023

An Bord Pleanála mast decision 'should be quashed' 
An Bord Pleanála mast decision 'should be quashed' 
Allocation process for case was not random and was affected by ‘bias’, new High Court filings allege

Sun, 18 Dec, 2022

Portrait of young happy pregnant woman
€12m epilepsy drug settlement in High Court could open floodgates to dozens more cases
Teenager settles High Court case regarding epilepsy drug Epilim (sodium valproate) that his mother had taken when she was pregnant

Fri, 02 Dec, 2022

Cork's €100m 'Kildare Village' retail centre plans back on track
Cork's €100m 'Kildare Village' retail centre plans back on track
Minister sides against objections by the Office of the Planning Regulator to Carrigtwohill development 

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

Convicted killer seeks to serve his sentence in the Republic
Convicted killer seeks to serve his sentence in the Republic
Declan 'Whacker' Duffy is serving a life sentence in Maghaberry Prison for the murder of a British army sergeant in England

Mon, 26 Sep, 2022

RAF scrambled
State sued over alleged secret deal for RAF to patrol Irish airspace 
Senator Gerard Craughwell's case is that the State has failed in its constitutional duty by not putting arrangements with the UK's military in front of the Oireachtas

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

ENOCH BURKE;
Enoch Burke wants to be a martyr — and some of the media is trying its best to help him
Headlines incorrectly framing court cases could play into the hands of extremist groups which seek to stir up outrage and thereby promote their fringe views

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022

Virgin being sued in High Court by Comreg over alleged flaws in contract termination procedures
Virgin being sued in High Court by Comreg over alleged flaws in contract termination procedures
Comreg issued Virgin Media Ireland with a finding of non-compliance regarding Virgin’s obligations under the EU universal service regulations

Sun, 11 Sep, 2022

ieExplains: Can your social media posts affect the outcome of a criminal trial?
ieExplains: Can your social media posts affect the outcome of a criminal trial?
There can be very serious implications arising from people sharing comments and information regarding an ongoing legal case

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

Farmer wants Intel planning permission revisited after Paul Hyde allegations
Farmer wants Intel planning permission revisited after Paul Hyde allegations
An Bord Pleanála vice chair requested planning inspector to change his report before board ruled on case 

Sat, 11 Jun, 2022

GRA; GRA CONFERENCE; GARDA REPRESENTATIVE ASSOCIATION; UNITY; 44TH ANNUAL DELEGATES CONFERENCE
First hurdle cleared in passing emergency district court law
Concern at delay in progressing recommendation for new prosecution system

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

Supervised drug-use centres key to reducing harm says EU expert
Supervised drug-use centres key to reducing harm says EU expert
Reports An Bord Pleanála may soon decide on re-examination of Ireland’s first supervised injection centre

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

All Cork District Court cases adjourned after High Court ruling
All Cork District Court cases adjourned after High Court ruling
The only parties now entitled to prosecute a case are the particular Garda who brought the charge against the accused, or a barrister or solicitor representing the DPP

Wed, 01 Jun, 2022

High Court ruling sparks fears of case backlog
High Court ruling sparks fears of case backlog
Judge Marguerite Bolger's ruling that it fell to the prosecuting garda to both institute and conduct a prosecution could lead to a spate of adjournments, according to some sources

Tue, 31 May, 2022

International Association of Women Police conference - Ireland
Harris refused to backdate inspector's promotion delayed following baseless allegations 
A garda inspector successfully challenged the refusal to backdate a promotion which was delayed because he was the subject of false and baseless allegations.

Sun, 24 Apr, 2022

Inspectors to investigate the ISPCA following governance complaints
Inspectors to investigate the ISPCA following governance complaints
Charities Regulator probe follows on from a series of resignations and legal actions at the animal charity

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022

West Cork community braced for legal challenge to windfarm
West Cork community braced for legal challenge to windfarm
A High Court challenge is being considered by locals concerned at An Bord Pleanála's decision to greenlight a seven-turbine windfarm close to St Finbarr’s Oratory at Gougane Barra

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

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