#High Court
Shock ruling says citizenship cannot be granted if applicant has spent a day outside Ireland in past year
Experts called the ruling “absurd”, pointing out that the law on citizenship has never been interpreted so strictly before.
Kevin Myers is suing the Sunday Business Post
The former Irish Times and Sunday Times columnist filed the case on Monday.
Dispute between family members that run Claddagh ring business comes before High Court
The row involves brothers Andrew and Philip Fried, who are shareholders of Claddagh Jewellers.
Travellers must leave unofficial halting site in Co Tipperary by next Tuesday, court rules
Tipperary County Council’s proceedings were brought against eight people.
Justice minister takes case against farmer allegedly trespassing on State lands formerly earmarked for 'super prison'
The Minister has brought proceedings against James Scully, from Kilreesk Lane, St Margarets, Co Dublin.
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson found guilty over Facebook broadcast
Robinson has built a large online following with links to international white nationalist groups.
Gemma O'Doherty launches legal action against science writer David Robert Grimes
Grimes launched a case against O’Doherty last month.
Council brings action to remove Traveller families from unofficial Tipperary halting site
The court heard that members of the McCarthy family have lived on the bridge for forty years.
Irish Times, Irish Examiner and Echo to pay damages to former trainee priest for 'false' article
Each publication acknowledged that the article was “false and should not have been published”.
Science writer takes legal action against Gemma O'Doherty
High Court proceedings were issued against O’Doherty yesterday.
New York-based priest on drugs charges may be able to give evidence in dispute over will, court told
Fr Michael O’Leary is not prohibited from coming to Ireland to give evidence in the will dispute.
Woman at centre of alleged abuse 'horror story' tells judge she needs future supports
The 18-year-old has told the court she will need support to assist her in dealing with criminal proceedings brought against her alleged attackers.
'She wants it to be over': Ruth Morrissey 'very upset' over State move to appeal CervicalCheck case
The State Claims Agency said its appeal will not relate to the decision on the award of damages.
Ryanair is suing third-party flight booker Kiwi.com and Cologne airport
The airline has a long-standing policy of clamping down on sites that re-sell its fares.
Vehicle supplier secures order to have Facebook group it claims is damaging its business reputation taken down
The injunction was granted in favour Harris Auto Trading Company.
State asked to halt deportation of man convicted of terror offences by European Court of Human Rights
It’s understood the government has agreed to the ECHR’s request.
Supermac's franchise dispute over 'antiquated' and 'dated' Limerick restaurant
The dispute arises out of who is to update the Ennis Road outlet.
Supreme Court agrees to hear 'leapfrog appeal' in Graham Dwyer case
The Supreme Court said that the case “raises complex and novel questions of constitutional and EU law”.
34-year-old Deaf woman sues HSE over being placed in facility for the elderly
Counsel said she had been put in the nursing home on a temporary basis, but that was almost two years ago.
Garda Keith Harrison battles to quash findings from Disclosures Tribunal
Garda Harrison seeks an order from the High Court quashing findings made in the Tribunal’s second interim report.
Two legal challenges launched against plans for 13-turbine wind farm in Westmeath
The farm will have some of the “highest structures in the country”.
High Court grants review of decision not to approve child with Down Syndrome for schooling scheme
The July Provision Scheme provides funding for extended schooling for children with ASD and severe/profound learning disability.
Refusal to allow child with 'complex educational needs' attend school during summer challenged in High Court
The action has been taken on behalf of a six-year-old boy who has Down Syndrome.
Sinn Féin activist makes 'unreserved apology' to Fine Gael councillor over Facebook comments
The councillor had brought a defamation case to the High Court in relation to the social media post.
Pro-life MEP candidate withdraws action against RTÉ over one minute debate clip
It is the second case to be taken against the broadcaster in the High Court this week.
European election candidate Ben Gilroy loses court bid seeking apology from RTÉ over debate exclusion
Mr Justice Senan Allen today said the relief sought by Gilroy was “unknown to the law”.
Anti-eviction activist Ben Gilroy sues RTÉ over exclusion from televised MEP debates
The businessman claims RTÉ is in breach of broadcasting rules by excluding him from its upcoming debates.
FAI claims legal privilege over 10 documents provided to State watchdog as part of probe
The High Court is to determine whether the documents contain privileged material.
Two men charged with murder of Eamon Kelly in 2012
Father-of-nine Kelly (65) was shot three times in the chest with a handgun as he walked towards his home.
Former trainee priest suing Irish Examiner and Echo
The man previously launched legal action against other newspapers including the Irish Times and the Irish Independent.
Man (64) who committed murder aged 16 returned to UK to serve remainder of sentence
Kenyon came to Ireland in 2003 while serving his sentence for the murder of an elderly shopkeeper who he beat to death with a poker.
State's corporate watchdog launches High Court proceedings over FAI matters
An affidavit was filed yesterday by a solicitor for the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement.
High Court proceedings brought against Sinéad O'Connor by former manager are resolved
Talks took place between the parties before the hearing was at commence.
15-year-old girl pimped by girlfriend for drugs and money to be placed in facility for troubled teens
One of several men that had unprotected sex with the teenager is a male prostitute who is HIV positive.
Company linked to Johnny Ronan sues Dublin City Council over height restriction guidelines
The firm claims that two of its planning applications could be affected by the restrictions.
High Court grants order moving woman with anorexia to different HSE facility
The woman’s recent weight drop was “a very serious turn of events,” the judge said.
Prisoner with incurable brain cancer wins case over temporary release
The case may affect prisoners who apply for temporary release on grounds of ill health in the future.
Businessman claims he is victim of smear campaign through false Twitter account
Philip Rattle of August Equity LLP has launched High Court proceedings.
HSE apologises to women callers to Joe Duffy's Liveline who shared their traumatic childbirth experiences
Over the last fortnight, many women have taken to the national airwaves to share their stories of childbirth.
High Court challenge brought over decision to expel teen for bringing knife to school
The second-year student was expelled from the secondary school he attended late last year.
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