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<p>Nikita Hand speaking to the media after attending the Court of Appeal in July. File picture: Collins Courts/CC</p>

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Nikita Hand welcomes Supreme Court rejection of Conor McGregor appeal bid

Ms Hand was awarded almost €250,000 in damages after she claimed Mr McGregor raped her in the Beacon Hotel in Sandyford on December 9 of 2018.

<p>The Garda Commissioner has won a Supreme Court appeal over efforts to dismiss a garda who engaged in a sexual act with a woman while on duty in a garda station. Picture: iStock</p>

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Appeals by Waterford-based garda who had sex in station overturned by Supreme Court

<p>Colleagues paid tribute to journalist Aodhan O’Faolain, best known for his coverage of some of the most important cases to be heard in the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. </p>

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Tributes to journalist Aodhan O’Faolain who has died aged 50

Supreme Court to decide if challenge to mast decision should be heard after filing deadline

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Supreme Court to decide if challenge to mast decision should be heard after filing deadline

FILE PHOTO The High Court has seen four cases brought against the State from women sent to give birth in Mother and Baby homes.

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Welcome for landmark ruling protecting assault victims from questioning on sexual experience

Supreme Court refuses to block trial on historic indecent assault charges

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Supreme Court refuses to block trial on historic indecent assault charges

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Graham Dwyer fails to overturn conviction for murder of Elaine O'Hara

Supreme Court ruling which dismissed his final appeal over use of mobile phone data in his trial means it is the end of the legal road in Ireland for the convicted killer

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

Why has President Higgins convened the Council of State?

Why has President Higgins convened the Council of State?

The Council of State has been convened to examine whether a piece of legislation is constitutional on 29 occasions. However, only 15 of those times was the bill sent to the Supreme Court

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

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Insurance industry has 'run out of excuses' for not reducing premiums

Supreme Court has found that guidelines on personal injury awards are legally binding

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Tusla 'not permitted' to pay sufficient salaries to attract special care unit staff

Tusla 'not permitted' to pay sufficient salaries to attract special care unit staff

Impossible for child and family agency to comply with orders to detain teenagers in special care, Supreme Court told

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

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Exclusion of Tipperary man from widower's pension based on 'prejudice', court told

John O’Meara, from Nenagh, Co Tipperary, is appealing the refusal by the minister for social protection to grant the pension following the death of his partner of 20 years

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

John OMeara

Constitutional definition of family could be question in upcoming referendum, court told

Case centres around Tipperary man who appealed to the Supreme Court the refusal by Department of Social Protection to grant him the widower's pension on grounds he was not married to his late partner

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Criminal Courts of Justice

Sharp rise in use of anti-terror laws over past year

Government to cite report in renewal of controversial Special Criminal Court

Fri, 23 Jun, 2023

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Birth mother's appeal against adoption order for daughter to be heard by Supreme Court

Last August, the Court of Appeal cleared the way for the girl, who has since turned 18, to be adopted by her foster mother

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

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Irish Examiner view: Democracy could be compromised

Personal jeopardy always has a tendency towards colouring people’s view of the justice system and that certainly seems to be the case when it comes to Israeli prime minister, , who is attempting to pass legislation designed to weaken the powers of ...

Tue, 14 Mar, 2023

Judges entitled to depart from personal injury guideline valuations, Supreme Court hears

Judges entitled to depart from personal injury guideline valuations, Supreme Court hears

Submissions heard in Waterford woman's appeal against personal injury award guidelines

Wed, 01 Mar, 2023

Tipperary man granted leave to appeal refusal of widower's pension to Supreme Court

Tipperary man granted leave to appeal refusal of widower's pension to Supreme Court

Father of three's long-term partner died of covid in 2021 and minister for social protection refused to grant pension on grounds couple were not married, a decision upheld by High Court

Tue, 21 Feb, 2023

law & justice

Court will consider burden of proof for ‘reasonably mistaken’ defence in sexual act with person under 17

State appealing a High Court decision that deemed a section of Sexual Offences Act as unconstitutional

Thu, 12 Jan, 2023

Flood protection works to begin by end of 2023

Flood protection works to begin by end of 2023

Long-delayed multi-million upgrade works to an historic Cork City quay, which will also provide flood protection to , should get underway before the end of next year.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

Michael Collins' great-nephew to be made Supreme Court judge

Michael Collins' great-nephew to be made Supreme Court judge

Maurice Collins, from Clonakilty, Co Cork, has served on the Court of Appeal since 2019.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2022

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An Bord Pleanála wins appeals over planning application requirement

Legal challenges brought by residents' associations in Ballincollig and south Dublin

Mon, 04 Jul, 2022

Supreme Court to hear 'leapfrog' appeal over Cork flood relief measures

Supreme Court to hear 'leapfrog' appeal over Cork flood relief measures

Save Cork City Community Association appealing last year's High Court decision denying group stay on certain flood defence works in the city

Thu, 05 May, 2022

FILE PHOTO The High Court has seen four cases brought against the State from women sent to give birth in Mother and Baby homes.

Supreme Court refuses Limerick drug dealer's CAB appeal

The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal against a finding that several properties in the midwest were bought with the proceeds of crime.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2022

Letters to the Editor: No parent or child should be left in legal limbo

Letters to the Editor: No parent or child should be left in legal limbo

Former justice minister Alan Shatter blasts lack of action on Bill to protect surrogate families

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021

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Education minister appeals findings over rights of home-schooled students

Minister has urged the Supreme Court to overturn a significant finding that the exclusion of two home-schooled students from the 2020 Leaving Certificate calculated grades process breached their constitutional rights

Tue, 12 Oct, 2021

Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal against order requiring Traveller family to vacate lands in Clare

Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal against order requiring Traveller family to vacate lands in Clare

Clare County Council obtained a High Court injunction in 2019 requiring Helen and Bernard McDonagh, and their family, to vacate and remove their caravans and mobile homes from a site at Cahercallamore, Ennis, Co Clare, which they have been on since 2018

Thu, 23 Sep, 2021

"Why, oh why can't I die in peace?"

"Why, oh why can't I die in peace?"

The torture that is multiple sclerosis knocked on Joan Allenden's door 33 years ago. All she wants now is medical assistance to die in special circumstances

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021

Supreme Court ruling has important implications for the future operation of the State’s workplace dispute resolution process

Supreme Court ruling has important implications for the future operation of the State’s workplace dispute resolution process

Court said it expected its observations about the need for 'enhanced independence' by adjudication officers of the Workplace Relations Commission 'will be taken on board'

Fri, 16 Apr, 2021

FILE PHOTO The High Court has seen four cases brought against the State from women sent to give birth in Mother and Baby homes.

Backlog of Supreme Court cases cleared through virtual court hearings

The annual report of the Supreme Court was launched on today by Chief Justice Frank Clarke

Wed, 14 Apr, 2021

Supreme Court rules flood liability case between UCC and ESB must be reheard

Supreme Court rules flood liability case between UCC and ESB must be reheard

Marathon litigation began after 2009 floods caused extensive damage to buildings on university campus

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021

Man acquitted of rape to sue INM over article

Man who raped 6-year-old daughter day after her mother died fails to overturn conviction

Claims that the victim had lied during trial a 'continuation of the abuse', judge says

Thu, 18 Mar, 2021

'All I ever wanted was time for my son' says father on court battle over withdrawal of medical care

'All I ever wanted was time for my son' says father on court battle over withdrawal of medical care

Boy suffered 'catastrophic injuries' in an accident last year and his medical team believes further intervention would prolong his suffering

Thu, 28 Jan, 2021

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Seamus Woulfe to take first Supreme Court cases next month

Former AG had delayed his ascension to the benches of the court after the fallout from Golfgate

Wed, 20 Jan, 2021

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Daniel McConnell: Labour and Social Democrats are outperforming Sinn Féin

During Dáil Q&A with under-fire Justice Minister Helen McEntee, Alan Kelly and Catherine Murphy were clear in their questions over the Séamus Woulfe debacle. The same couldn't be said of the largest opposition party

Sat, 28 Nov, 2020

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Varadkar told McEntee 'Woulfe would make a good judge'

However, justice minister admits the system for appointing judges is not perfect

Thu, 26 Nov, 2020

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Michael Clifford: How did McEntee make her choice?

At no point since Seamus Woulfe was selected for the Supreme Court has the Minister for Justice stated that she sought out advice, writes Michael Clifford

Thu, 26 Nov, 2020

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Committee rejects McEntee's claims she 'answered questions' on Woulfe's appointment

The Justice Minister and Tánaiste have claimed she had answered questions in the committee, but an unusual statement released today rejected that

Wed, 25 Nov, 2020

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Micheál Martin calls for a full inquiry into killing of Pat Finucane

There must be a full public inquiry into the killing of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane in 1989, the Taoiseach has told the Dáil.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2020

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McEntee 'probably' asked why she only had to fill one Supreme Court vacancy

The Minister for Justice says she "probably" did ask why she was only asked to fill one of the two vacant posts on the Supreme Court.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Angst within the ministerial ranks after yet another farcical week

Daniel McConnell: Angst within the ministerial ranks after yet another farcical week

Government's failure to shut down the Séamus Woulfe issue is revealing. It's time to answer the questions, writes Daniel McConnell, Political Editor.

Sat, 21 Nov, 2020

Opposition not happy with McEntee's offer to answer PQs on Woulfe

Opposition not happy with McEntee's offer to answer PQs on Woulfe

Opposition leaders have said that they are completely unsatisfied by Justice Minister Helen McEntee's offer to answer parliamentary questions on the Séamus Woulfe affair.

Fri, 20 Nov, 2020

FILE PHOTO It is reported that Justice Seamus Woulfe has finally had his long-postponed meeting with Chief Justice Frank Clarke

Alison O'Connor: Ball is in Seamus Woulfe’s court - he should do the right thing

Woulfe's troubles have spread far and wide, taking in the Government and his colleagues in the Supreme Court, most particularly the Chief Justice Frank Clarke.

Fri, 20 Nov, 2020

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Opposition: Woulfe nomination was a 'foregone conclusion'

The nomination of Séamus Woulfe to the Supreme Court had become a “foregone conclusion” by the time it got to Cabinet, it has been claimed in the Dáil.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2020

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Annoyance in Cabinet over McEntee silence on Woulfe saga

There is increased "annoyance" among Cabinet ministers as to the ongoing refusal to allow justice minister Helen McEntee address the Dáil on the Seamus Woulfe affair.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2020

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McEntee only gave me one name for Supreme Court, insists Varadkar

Tánaiste insists Justice Minister Helen McEntee followed due process but only presented name of Seamus Woulfe for consideration

Thu, 19 Nov, 2020

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Michael Clifford: Judges are a law unto themselves

A fully functional judicial council would have obviated the display of two high-profile judges involved in an unseemly face-off, says Special Correspondent Michael Clifford

Wed, 11 Nov, 2020

Golfgate: Former Cork judge says Seamus Woulfe should 'let it play out'

Golfgate: Former Cork judge says Seamus Woulfe should 'let it play out'

Michael Pattwell says Supreme Court judge Seamus Woulfe has no need to resign

Tue, 10 Nov, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Trust in the judiciary is paramount

Irish Examiner View: Trust in the judiciary is paramount

Judge Séamus Woulfe would do well to reflect on his conduct ever since the golfgate controversy

Thu, 08 Oct, 2020

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Golfgate 'not sufficient grounds' for Woulfe to resign

Supreme Court Judge Seamus Woulfe’s attendance at the Oireachtas golf dinner is "not sufficient grounds" to warrant his resignation, a report into the event has concluded.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2020

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Government likely to oppose dying with dignity bill

The Government is likely to oppose a controversial bill aimed at introducing assisted dying in Ireland, despite some in power thinking it should be supported.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2020