Supreme Court

Case raises issues about correct balance between data privacy rights and effective prosecution of serious crime

Cases involving man convicted of murdering Elaine O’Hara were before five different courts in eight years

Decision could affect Graham Dwyer appeal and other data privacy cases but unlikely to impede Garda investigations

For the first time in a century, the Government will be legally prevented from choosing freely among serving members of the Supreme Court on whom to appoint as Chief Justice

The new wording proposed by the Citizens’ Assembly would allow a carer to take a case to court arguing that what is provided by the State is not reasonable

The appeal primarily concerns the extent to which, if at all, the prosecution must prove the accused had a “guilty mind” regarding the age of the child

Former aircraft mechanic Gavin Tobin alleges exposure to dangerous chemicals led to severe health issues

Local authorities’ role will be reduced to giving effect to national policy, and decisions will be harder to challenge in court

The Judicial Council Act provides for departure from guidelines if judge feels an award is “simply wrong”, State says

Seamus Mallon claims the mandatory retirement age is unjustifiably discriminatory

Appeal over constitutionality of guidelines has major implications for future handling of personal injury awards

Supreme Court judge says ‘hired gun’ culture in expert evidence has not been eradicated

Appeal was granted in proceedings taken against unknown ‘trespassers’ in two Dublin buildings associated with businessman Jerry Beades

Further 20 appointments depend on ‘measurable progress’ in reforming court and judicial work practices, says Minister for Justice

Dean and Jason Bradley, of Liscarne Gardens, were sentenced to life imprisonment in 2018 for the murder of Neil Reilly (36)

Dublin City Council contended High Court’s findings will have ‘enormous implications’ for road authority operations

Woman acquitted in Circuit Court in 2021 after forensic psychologist’s evidence excluded from trial

High Court previously ruled the developer had no right to be heard on John O’Driscoll’s insolvency arrangement

Three Court of Appeal judges are drafted in to hear appeal over controversial guidelines slashing damages

Solicitor says State should introduce ex-gratia scheme for those who paid for private nursing home beds because no public beds available

Former chief justice, attorney general and judge of the European Court of Justice worked on several cases which developed European law and expanded its impact

Former judge had ‘strong belief’ in Ireland and a ‘commitment to making it the best that it could be’

Only by arriving at fair sentence is voice of victim ‘truly heard’, says judge

Limerick man twice served as attorney general and drafted Eighth Amendment to Constitution

Average personal injury award by PIAB between January and June 2022 was 38% lower than before new guidelines

Lawyer Peter Ward reflects on his 40 years of involvement with Free Legal Aid Centres (Flac)

Supreme Court decision ends challenge brought by community group to flood defence system, with tender for project due next year

It makes no sense for the teacher to be held in jail indefinitely when it is clear that he has no intention of purging his contempt

Judges today cannot be expected to regard sexual offending against children in the same way as a judge 40 years ago, court hears

The court will consider the meaning of a “readily realisable asset” in the context of insolvency and debt restructuring applications

Tributes paid as Mr Justice John MacMenamin retires after 47-year legal career

Issue related to 2015 International Protection Act which established procedures for asylum applicants in Ireland

There is nothing as close-minded and arrogant as Fine Gael Euro-federalists with the bit between their teeth

Appeal raised issues of profound significance for democracy and sovereignty

Majority court indicates government could ‘cure’ the unconstitutionality via legislation

Mr Justice Brian Murray said the Aarhus Convention requires states to measures to ensure that environmental law proceedings are “not prohibitively expensive”

Sitting judges will decide whether future Supreme Courts will be composed of liberals, radicals or conservatives.

Several local residents wanted the court to rule the windfarm was unauthorised development that should be shut down

Mohammad Younis was working 11 hours a day, seven days a week for two and a half years at his cousin’s takeaway, In that time he says was paid a total of €5,000

The appeal considers a single ground relating to An Bord Pleanála’s jurisdiction to conduct a particular environmental assessment