Court Service data reveal more than 12,800 Covid law prosecutions were resolved by the courts as of April. The Minister for Health’s emergency regulatory powers …
Man claims €2000 penalty over travelling to Portugal breaches rights
Court told Covid-19 regulations breach Irish and EU law and are insufficiently clear Mary Carolan An EU citizen living and working here is seeking to …
High Court grants pregnant woman permission to challenge deportation order
High Court grants pregnant woman permission to challenge deportation order Aodhan O’Faolain A pregnant woman and her Irish citizen fiance have secured High Court permission to …
Stabbing victim challenges refusal to allow him make compensation claim
Man claims changes made to scheme’s time limits amounts to unlawful interference Aodhan O’Faolain A man who was stabbed by an unknown attacker has brought …
High Court challenges permitted against two housing developments
An Bord Pleanála had granted planning for the developments in Dublin and Waterford. Ellen O’Riordan The High Court has given permission for the advancement of …
Woman takes challenge over parts of mother and baby homes report
Mary Harney (72) claims statutory rights breached by Commission of Investigation Mary Harney says she is readily identifiable in the Commission of Investigation’s report as …
Mother and baby homes: Destruction of records was designed to aid confidentiality
Assurance of anonymity crucial to encouraging survivors to tell their story. “I’ll take this to the grave with me,” the man said. He was determined …
Permission for 657 apartments near St Anne’s Park overturned on consent
Board had not adequately addressed requirements of the habitats directive An Bord Pleanála has consented to a High Court order quashing its permission for a …
‘Unborn child’ has significant legal rights, judge rules
High Court justice finds the rights of the ‘unborn’ extend beyond the right to life Tue, Aug 2, 2016, 01:00 Irish Times A High Court judge …
Judge calls for compensation scheme for crime victims
High Court justice finds the rights of the ‘unborn’ extend beyond the right to life Sat, Jul 30, 2016, 01:00 Irish Times Circuit Court Judge Keenan …