Trial 'shocking', says counsel for GilliganThe total conduct of the prosecution of John Gilligan was "so deliberate and so shocking" that society could only properly be…Wed Jul 20 2005 - 01:00
Judge reserves judgment in Fyffes/DCC caseThe legal action by Fyffes plc alleging insider dealing in connection with the €106 million sale of the DCC stake in the fruit…Tue Jul 19 2005 - 01:00
'Coincidences' prompted tribunal inquiryDifferent versions of events surrounding the purchase of Doncaster Rovers football club, some of which appeared to involve "multiple…Sat Jul 16 2005 - 01:00
DCC finalises legal submissions in Fyffes hearingDCC yesterday concluded its legal submissions in the long-running action by Fyffes alleging insider dealing in connection with…Sat Jul 16 2005 - 01:00
Fyffes did not believe data was sensitive - DCCThe "cancer" at the core of the action by Fyffes alleging insider dealing by DCC is that Fyffes expected DCC chief executive …Fri Jul 15 2005 - 01:00
Lowry involved in deal, court toldA document read to the High Court yesterday stated that an English businessman, whose wife's family trust sold shares in Doncaster…Fri Jul 15 2005 - 01:00
Moriarty lawyer rejects O'Brien's claims of lack of sufficient evidenceA solicitor for the Moriarty tribunal has said he "emphatically rejects" claims by businessman Denis O'Brien that a private investigation…Thu Jul 14 2005 - 01:00
Transcripts of Flavin's calls must be treated with caution - DCCCounsel for DCC has urged the High Court to "treat with caution" transcripts of telephone calls between DCC chief executive Jim…Thu Jul 14 2005 - 01:00
O'Brien challenges decision on hearingsBusinessman Denis O'Brien has brought a High Court challenge to a decision of the Moriarty tribunal to hold public hearings into…Wed Jul 13 2005 - 01:00
Lotus Green dealt shares, DCC claimsDCC chief executive Jim Flavin did not deal in the €106 million sale of Fyffes shares in early 2000 and no profit accrued to …Wed Jul 13 2005 - 01:00
Prisoner in Cork seeks end to 'slopping out'A remand prisoner has secured leave from the High Court to bring proceedings arguing that conditions at Cork Prison, particularly…Tue Jul 12 2005 - 01:00
DCC argues Flavin did not deal in Fyffes shares during sales periodDCC has begun its closing legal submissions in the long-running action by Fyffes plc alleging 'insider dealing' in connection…Tue Jul 12 2005 - 01:00
New attempt to be made to have five men freedA proposal which could lead to the release of five men jailed after they refused to give undertakings not to obstruct installation…Tue Jul 12 2005 - 01:00
High Court hears DCC was 'calling the shots' in sale of Fyffes sharesDCC was "calling the shots" and making the decisions about how its Dutch-registered subsidiary, Lotus Green, proceeded in connection…Sat Jul 09 2005 - 01:00
Music uploaders face legal action from record firmsPeople who copy music from the internet without paying artists or recond companies face the prospect of legal action following…Sat Jul 09 2005 - 01:00
Fyffes figures 'must have jumped off page'Fyffes maintained yesterday in the High Court it was "not credible" to suggest that DCC chief executive Jim Flavin did not realise…Fri Jul 08 2005 - 01:00
Asylum tribunal must disclose findingsA High Court judge has ruled that the refusal of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal to allow lawyers for asylum applicants access to…Fri Jul 08 2005 - 01:00
Garda Commissioner and State to pay retired detective's costsA High Court judge yesterday awarded substantial costs against the Garda Commissioner and the State after finding "gross and …Fri Jul 08 2005 - 01:00
DCC defence rests on 'blinkered' marketDCC has to persuade the High Court that the stock market was "so blinkered" about dotcom stocks in early 2000 that it would have…Thu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
Legality of deal with pharmacies is upheld by courtThe Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge by two pharmacies to the legality of a 1996 agreement between the Irish Pharmaceutical…Thu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
Fyffes lawyers discuss 'price-sensitive' questionLawyers for Fyffes have begun closing legal submissions in the long-running action by the fruit distributor alleging insider …Wed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
Delays in trial lead to court challengeA Dublin man has secured leave to bring a High Court challenge aimed at preventing his trial on a charge of murderTue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
BT, Eircom will not block firms in file-sharing caseThe High Court was told yesterday that Eircom and BT are not opposing the "substantive" proceedings by four music companies aimed…Tue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
Tara protester to contest M3 legalityAn environmental activist has secured leave from the High Court to bring proceedings aimed at securing the rerouting of the M3…Tue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
Court action next week to seek release of jailed menA bid to secure the release of five men jailed earlier this week after they refused to undertake not to obstruct construction…Sat Jul 02 2005 - 01:00
Johnston and 'Star' agree on costsAn agreement has been reached between Government press secretary Mandy Johnston and the Star newspaper over the costs Ms Johnston…Fri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
Five jailed for contempt over Mayo pipelineFive Mayo men, including a retired schoolteacher, were jailed indefinitely by the High Court in Dublin yesterday after they refused…Thu Jun 30 2005 - 01:00
Man injured in speed stunt loses damages claimA man alleged to have agreed with a driver that the latter should drive a car at speed so a photo of the speedometer registering…Thu Jun 30 2005 - 01:00
Court rejects all but one of Caldwell's actionsThe High Court yesterday rejected all but one of the grounds of a challenge by a Dublin solicitor, John Caldwell, to the Mahon…Wed Jun 29 2005 - 01:00
Pool firm in €1m arrears paid €4.5m to subsidiaryA High Court judge has said it is "difficult to see" how €4Tue Jun 28 2005 - 01:00
McBrearty 'confession' not addressedAn admission of liability by the State in an action for damages by Frank McBrearty jnr, arising from his wrongful treatment at…Sat Jun 25 2005 - 01:00
Brain-damaged boy awarded €3mA boy brain damaged after a road accident which occurred when he was aged six will be paid €3 million and costs under a settlement…Fri Jun 24 2005 - 01:00
Pension whistleblower claims she was bulliedA senior employee of the Educational Business Society has secured an interim High Court injunction restraining her dismissal.Fri Jun 24 2005 - 01:00
Gama wins order to prevent publication of inspector's reportThe High Court has made an order quashing the report of a labour inspector into allegations against two Gama firms of underpayment…Fri Jun 24 2005 - 01:00
Sex abuse victim awarded €88,000A young man who was sexually abused by a neighbour now serving a jail sentence on a charge relating to another person, has been…Thu Jun 23 2005 - 01:00
Autistic boy awarded High Court legal costsA severely autistic boy with serious behavioural problems has been awarded the legal costs, estimated at up to €300,000, of his…Wed Jun 22 2005 - 01:00
Man who threw daughter from bridge challenges his detentionA man who has been detained in the Central Mental Hospital for 16 years following a verdict that he was guilty but insane of …Tue Jun 21 2005 - 01:00
Landowner and his company to pay for illegal dump reportThe High Court has held that a landowner and his company should pay an estimated €210,000 cost of an investigation to be carried…Sat Jun 18 2005 - 01:00
Final witness says data not 'at all likely' to move Fyffes share priceAn investments expert has told the High Court that confidential information on Fyffes plc which was available to DCC plc chief…Fri Jun 17 2005 - 01:00
State proposal for autistic boy upheldA High Court judge has decided that the State has advanced an "objectively adequate" and "constitutionally appropriate" proposal…Thu Jun 16 2005 - 01:00
Martin restrained over Gama reportThe High Court has granted an injunction restraining the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin, from …Wed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
€3.75m for disabled girlA young girl who has cerebral palsy and is severely disabled is to receive €3Wed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
Cork Opera House challenges refusal of drink licenceCork Opera House has brought High Court proceedings challenging the refusal of the Revenue Commissioners to grant it a drinks…Tue Jun 14 2005 - 01:00
Portmarnock not discriminating against womenThe High Court has declared that Portmarnock Golf Club, which does not permit women to join as members, is not a "discriminating…Sat Jun 11 2005 - 01:00
High Court dismisses organ retention caseThe High Court has dismissed an action for damages brought by a couple over the retention by the National Maternity Hospital …Fri Jun 10 2005 - 01:00
Operators of Leas Cross win order against RTEThe High Court signalled yesterday that the courts were likely to favour the granting of orders restraining publication of material…Thu Jun 09 2005 - 01:00
Extradition deferred for detox programmeA woman whose extradition to Northern Ireland is sought on murder charges has consented to return there but has asked the High…Thu Jun 09 2005 - 01:00
Judge criticises aquatic centre lease dealA High Court judge yesterday said it was "nothing short of astonishing" that a valuable State asset, the €62 million National…Sat Jun 04 2005 - 01:00
Gardai knew of Curtin issues, court toldGardaí were aware some months before Judge Brian Curtin's appointment in 2001 as a Circuit Court judge of the "matters now being…Sat Jun 04 2005 - 01:00
Ryanair and pilot are advised by judge to settle outside of courtThe High Court judge hearing an action brought against Ryanair by one of its senior pilots has suggested both sides examine the…Sat Jun 04 2005 - 01:00
