Jury told of ‘chaos’ at Parnell Square and woman screaming ‘the kid is dead’Some tried to hit man on the ground ‘covered in blood’, others said to stop and wait for the police, Riad Bouchaker trial told Fri Jun 12 2026 - 18:27
Ruling that cast doubt on hundreds of drink-driving cases overturned by Supreme Court Prosecutions across the country were put on hold after the July 2025 decision in High CourtThu Jun 11 2026 - 11:57
Girl injured in Parnell Square stabbing now non-verbal and in a wheelchair, mother tells courtRiad Bouchaker, who denies charges including attempted murder, told gardaí he was ‘not in his right mind’ and did not intend to killWed Jun 10 2026 - 17:59
Solicitors consider withdrawal of services over new criminal legal aid payments Some courts delayed as 150 solicitors meet over Department of Justice proposalsTue Jun 09 2026 - 18:51
Elon Musk calls on High Court to halt investigation by Irish media regulator into XAny adverse outcome of inquiry into X’s complaints regime could mean fines up to 6 per cent of turnoverTue Jun 09 2026 - 17:05
Man denies attempted murder of three children at Dublin’s Parnell SquareTrial to open on Wednesday of Riad Bouchaker (52) on charges connected with November 2023 incidentMon Jun 08 2026 - 15:47
Research raises concerns about impact on justice systems of using AIAI ‘judges’ can be ‘very persuadable’, study findsMon Jun 08 2026 - 12:00
‘Campaigning to the end’: Paul May, who helped free the Birmingham Six, dies aged 74Over numerous years, May’s efforts helped liberate the Guilford Four and Maguire Seven among many others Sun Jun 07 2026 - 17:46
Trial hears Jeffrey Donaldson told teenager: ‘I am truly sorry. Please forgive me’Founder of Christian Family Centre facilitated meeting between former DUP leader and complainant, Newry court toldFri Jun 05 2026 - 16:24
Twenty-nine houses built without planning permission must be removed, High Court rules Judge notes ‘unbelievable chutzpah’ of developers who ignored warning letters and intensified construction at south Dublin siteThu Jun 04 2026 - 11:06
New ‘actuarial’ criminal legal aid payments open to legal challenge, Law Society warnsAnger mounts among solicitors after Minister for Justice presented plan as a ‘fait accompli’Thu Jun 04 2026 - 06:00
Couple whose illegally built Meath home was demolished bring fresh challenge over council’s actionsMeath County Council opposes couple’s move to dispute effects of earlier court ordersWed Jun 03 2026 - 13:24
Making a will, administering an estate, and will disputes: the costs and challenges Homemade wills, including for estates valued at as much as €3-€4 million, ‘can cause chaos’ says solicitorMon Jun 01 2026 - 06:00
‘What are rules for?’: Town blighted by speeding drivers baffled by judge’s dismissal of 34 casesHigh Court has ruled Judge Andrew Cody’s approach was wrong and ‘manifestly inappropriate’Fri May 22 2026 - 11:00
A section of the R445 road at Clogheen near Monasterevin, Co Kildare. Video: Mary CarolanA section of the R445 road at Clogheen near Monasterevin, Co Kildare. Video: Mary CarolanFri May 22 2026 - 09:54
Meta loses High Court challenge to possible €430m fineData Protection Commission has power in inquiry into individual complaint to make orders affecting general data access practices, High Court rulesThu May 21 2026 - 17:13
Judge’s refusal to convict 34 speeding drivers was wrong, High Court rules District judge’s refusal is quashed but drivers will avoid conviction and penalty pointsThu May 21 2026 - 12:50
Wexford man’s 14-year litigation shows how some are ‘gaming the system,’ judge says Brendan Kirwan is being pursued over €1m judgment obtained in 2012Thu May 21 2026 - 09:00
Judge refuses to reconstitute will linked to €1.5m estate after it was lost when solicitors office burgledMan’s sons get liberty to administer estate after parents’ wills were lost after burglary of solicitor’s officeWed May 20 2026 - 10:00
Kenilworth Square residents get leave to appeal over school’s rugby pitch redevelopment Judge says proposed works are matter of ‘serious public disquiet and dispute’Tue May 19 2026 - 17:55
Meath couple face application for costs of demolition of illegally built homeChris and Rose Murray are disputing court’s contempt finding against themMon May 18 2026 - 19:57
Solicitor gets fresh appeal over order to leave his rented Temple Bar apartment Landlord to be paid €10,000 within seven days towards €20,706 rent arrearsMon May 18 2026 - 08:00
Minister urged to strengthen new law restricting disclosure of counselling notes Attorney General has advised a ‘blanket ban’ on disclosure would be unconstitutionalSun May 17 2026 - 19:35
‘She blames me for everything’: Barring order against man who claims he slapped woman ‘just once’Woman in separate case claimed partner threatened ‘to strangle me with charger wire’Sun May 17 2026 - 06:00
Environmental protection will not be harmed by new rules on legal fees, Minister saysAn Taisce says Government’s ‘Trumpian move’ will ‘all but end’ public interest environmental litigation here Thu May 14 2026 - 14:30
Law to slash fees in environmental court cases comes into effect next weekBut legal challenges are expected to new fee scale, which is opposed by lawyersWed May 13 2026 - 07:00
Former bursar who stole €500k from private school files for bankruptcy over €1.7m debtMary Higgins was jailed for stealing off Mount Sackville secondary to fund gambling addictionWed May 13 2026 - 06:00
Paddy McKillen jnr ‘in desperate straits’ when seeking funds in late 2022, court hearsLawyer rejects claims of ‘dishonesty’ on part of hotelier in his bid to overturn bankruptcy summons Mon May 11 2026 - 17:55
Nursing home group pursues estate of deceased ward of court for €185,000 care costsWoman was a resident of nursing home for six years until her death in 2024Mon May 11 2026 - 11:00
‘He hit the three-year-old a lot’: Mother in refuge with children gets order against their fatherAnother woman says baby was returned with injuries four times after father had accessSun May 10 2026 - 06:00
Ryanair gets €15,000 judgment against Dublin man for ‘unacceptable’ in-flight behaviourAirline said man’s actions forced Lanzarote-bound flight to be diverted to PortugalThu May 07 2026 - 13:03
Tusla appeals costs order granted to mother who got legal aid for son’s special care case CourtThu May 07 2026 - 06:00
Property giant to get €526,000 refund after winning legal dispute over meaning of ‘house’Words used in legislation ‘may not bear the meaning generally understood’, says judge Thu Apr 30 2026 - 06:00
Free Legal Advice Centres welcome President’s ‘timely’ comments on ‘unmet legal needs’ Civil legal aid system is ‘in crisis’ says FlacWed Apr 29 2026 - 20:28
Mother and daughter who re-entered former family home in Monaghan after possession order told to leaveCourt puts stay on pair leaving Co Monaghan house until after daughter’s school exams at end of July Wed Apr 29 2026 - 13:55
Woman was charged €246 ‘storage’ fee for mother’s will by solicitorMore than 1,000 complaints received against legal practitioners in six months to March Wed Apr 29 2026 - 06:00
Three brothers entitled to ownership, by adverse possession, of 34 acres in Co GalwayCousin had disputed brothers’ claim over land left to them by uncle in his willTue Apr 28 2026 - 17:24
‘Senior lieutenant’ in Kinahan cartel tracked Dubliner shot dead outside home, court hearsSeán McGovern admitted two charges for which maximum sentence is life imprisonmentTue Apr 28 2026 - 06:37
Daughter of murder victim tells Seán McGovern he inflicted a ‘nightmare’ on familyKinahan cartel figure should have been buying Christmas presents for his kids, not ‘planning the murder’ of her father, Donna Kirwan saysTue Apr 28 2026 - 06:00
Seán McGovern swore on baby’s life he was ‘not stopping’ after Regency shooting, court hearsSenior lieutenant in Kinahan cartel tracked murder victim Noel Kirwan and Regency attack suspect James Gately, court toldMon Apr 27 2026 - 19:22
Council of Europe chief: Independence of ECHR ‘must be protected’ amid migration reformsCouncil of Europe general secretary Alain Berset urges ‘new democratic pact’ amid threats and challengesMon Apr 27 2026 - 06:00
Woman claims ex-partner is ‘using’ daughter to ‘get at, or get back with’ his boyfriendDaughter made allegations against woman’s new partner, family court toldSun Apr 26 2026 - 06:54
Judge’s refusal to convict more than 30 drivers of speeding offences challenged by DPPGo Safe vans were ‘shooting fish in a barrel’ in 60km/h zone on Kildare road, District Court judge saidThu Apr 23 2026 - 19:02
Fine Gael defends ‘political’ block on nominating Independent candidates for presidency Supreme Court ruling on appeal over FG instruction could impact future presidential election campaignsThu Apr 23 2026 - 17:49
Man (60s) dies after being hit by shuttle bus at Dublin AirportFatality occurred on road between airport roundabout and terminalThu Apr 23 2026 - 08:56
Bid to extradite Daniel Kinahan may be first real test of Ireland-UAE treatyAny challenge by Kinahan to 2025 extradition treaty could take several monthsTue Apr 21 2026 - 06:00
World leaders ‘too submissive’ over attacks on international law, says Amnesty InternationalReport by human rights group highlights Ireland’s failure to enact law banning trade with illegal Israeli settlementsTue Apr 21 2026 - 06:00
Most solicitors report perception among peers that mediation means lower legal fees‘Systemic non-compliance’ among lawyers with legal obligations on dispute mediation, notes studyMon Apr 20 2026 - 10:00
Woman who alleged ex threatened her life in row over money for baby gets protection orderWoman in her 80s seeks protection order against her estranged husbandSun Apr 19 2026 - 06:00
State wins appeal over €21,877 damages award to international protection applicantSupreme Court unanimously overturns decision that Georgian national was entitled to damages over breach of his rights under EU lawFri Apr 17 2026 - 08:01
