Lidl takes action against Tesco over advertising campaignThe German supermarket chain Lidl has taken High Court proceedings claiming Tesco is engaged in a misleading advertising campaign…Fri Jul 18 2003 - 01:00
Claimant seeks to halt his trial for Tidey kidnapThe Belfast prison escaper, Brendan McFarlane, has asked the High Court for orders preventing his trial before the non-jury Special…Sat Jul 12 2003 - 01:00
Judgment reserved on appeal by GilliganThe Court of Criminal Appeal has reserved judgment on the appeal by John Gilligan against his conviction on drug charges.Fri Jul 11 2003 - 01:00
Children ordered to be returned homeThe Supreme Court has directed that an Irish mother, who left England with her two children in September 2001 and returned to…Thu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
Court told of Gilligan's threatsJohn Gilligan effectively admitted his role as leader of a drugs gang in a number of threatening letters written to former accomplices…Thu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
Appeal dismissed over Inishbofin fire deathsA Co Down man yesterday lost an appeal against his conviction and 14-year sentence for the manslaughter of three elderly sisters…Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
Counsel calls jailing of Gilligan 'unacceptable'It was "simply unacceptable" for the non-jury Special Criminal Court to put John Gilligan away for 28 years on the basis of evidence…Sat Jul 05 2003 - 01:00
Gilligan lawyers says key evidence paid forA Court of Criminal Appeal judge has said lawyers for John Gilligan are effectively claiming that key witnesses were bribed to…Fri Jul 04 2003 - 01:00
'Poisoned' process alleged over Gilligan's trialJohn Gilligan never received a fair trial because the Special Criminal Court (SCC), as a result of admitting evidence from compromised…Thu Jul 03 2003 - 01:00
Security tight as Gilligan starts appeal against 28-year sentenceJohn Gilligan, who was acquitted of the murder of Veronica Guerin, but jailed for 28 years on drugs offences, yesterday began…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Nurse secures leave to halt misconduct inquiryA nurse has secured High Court leave to seek orders preventing the holding of an inquiry by the Fitness to Practise Committee…Tue Jul 01 2003 - 01:00
Higgins withdraws challenge to Morris tribunalSenator Jim Higgins of Fine Gael yesterday withdrew his High Court challenge to an order of the Morris tribunal directing him…Thu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
Eircom court challenge to regulator is adjournedThe High Court has adjourned to tomorrow matters relating to the conduct of a legal challenge by Eircom to a decision by the …Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
McBrearty faxed TD with claims on Carty inquiry, court toldIt emerged at the High Court yesterday that Co Donegal publican Mr Frank McBrearty has told the Morris tribunal it was he who…Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Sinnott can challenge election result in courtThe defeated general election candidate, Ms Kathy Sinnott, has secured leave from the High Court to bring a petition challenging…Tue Jun 24 2003 - 01:00
Gardai can be asked about 'debts'The Supreme Court has directed the Garda Commissioner or a nominated Garda officer to be orally examined about what debts, if…Tue Jun 24 2003 - 01:00
'Collusion' let assault case child downA child who featured in pornographic photos of local children found in a neighbouring man's house was told by her parish priest…Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
Concern at Garda failure to find 'troubled boy'Lawyers have expressed concern to the High Court at the failure by the Garda to find and arrest a very troubled boy who is missing…Thu Jun 19 2003 - 01:00
Troubled girl is walking streets without proper care, court toldA troubled girl who has been in health board care for more than a year remains without appropriate education, therapy or support…Fri Jun 06 2003 - 01:00
Professor ordered to appear at LaffoyLaffoy Commission: The High Court has ordered a retired UCD professor to comply with a direction of the Laffoy Commission inquiry…Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
Farmers fail to obtain orders against MinisterEight farmers yesterday lost their High Court application for orders to compel the Minister for Agriculture and Food to return…Sat May 31 2003 - 01:00
Laffoy seeks to get professor to appearThe Laffoy Commission inquiry into child abuse in institutions has brought High Court proceedings seeking to have a retired UCD…Wed May 28 2003 - 01:00
Farmers take legal case over union rowEight farmers have taken High Court proceedings alleging the Minister for Agriculture's failure to return their cattle passports…Tue May 27 2003 - 01:00
Parties in Irish Ispat case agree plan to move radioactive wasteRadioactive waste at the former Irish Steel plant at Haulbowline, Co Cork, is to be moved by agreement to nearby Rocky Island…Tue May 27 2003 - 01:00
State's 'tactic' on autism cases criticisedA High Court judge has strongly criticised the State for its "tactic" of defending legal actions taken by parents seeking appropriate…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Ministers dispute Ispat misrepresentation claimCounsel for several Government ministers disputed claims by the liquidator of Irish Ispat Limited, which acquired Irish Steel…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Court told of ministers' 'misrepresentation' of IspatThe liquidator of Irish Ispat Limited, which acquired Irish Steel at Haulbowline, Co Cork, in 1996, has told the High Court that…Fri May 23 2003 - 01:00
Brothers' challenge to inquiry premature - counselA challenge by the Christian Brothers Congregation to procedures which the Laffoy Commission inquiry into child abuse in institutions…Thu May 22 2003 - 01:00
Sex convictions quashed after 'unsatisfactory' trialA man was freed by the Court of Criminal Appeal (CCA) yesterday after it quashed his conviction for the rape of one sister and…Thu May 22 2003 - 01:00
Ispat faces legal action on clean-upThe Government has taken the liquidator of Irish Ispat to court to ensure he cleans up the former Irish Steel works.Tue May 20 2003 - 01:00
Liquidator 'set his face against' dealing with the regulator, High Court toldThe Director of Corporate Enforcement may seek a High Court order of attachment and committal against the liquidator of three…Tue May 20 2003 - 01:00
Commission rejects Brothers' claimThe investigation committee of the Laffoy Commission inquiry into child abuse in institutions would be unable to do its work …Sat May 17 2003 - 01:00
Christian Brothers' lawyers warn of injusticeUK report suggests 'over-enthusiastic' pursuit of abuse allegations can leadto miscarriages of justice, says counselFri May 16 2003 - 01:00
Months until boy has suitable careA troubled boy with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder will be moved from an inappropriate secure unit to a state-of- the…Thu May 15 2003 - 01:00
Deli secures court order on former employeesA Co Galway company, Dunport Limited, trading as Deli Systems 2000 - which supplies and installs catering and delicatessen equipment…Thu May 15 2003 - 01:00
Negligence alleged in care of pregnant diabeticAn alleged failure to monitor properly and intervene in the "high-risk" pregnancy of a diabetic woman led to her baby daughter…Wed May 14 2003 - 01:00
Student appeals school decisionA Leaving Certificate student has taken a High Court challenge to his suspension from a south Dublin schoolTue May 13 2003 - 01:00
Agreement reached on bird feeding groundsA unique settlement has been reached in long-running legal proceedings between Coastwatch Ireland campaigner Ms Karin Dubsky …Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00
Dunnes records challenge dismissed by courtThe High Court has dismissed another challenge by Dunnes Stores to efforts to have certain books and records of two of its companies…Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00
State challenges €2.5m bill for autism casesThe State has complained before a High Court Taxing Master that a €2Fri May 09 2003 - 01:00
Findings made on allocation of failed stockbroking firm's assetsThe High Court has made a number of findings on legal and technical issues regarding how some €6Wed May 07 2003 - 01:00
High Court prohibits Patwell conducting trialA High Court judge has taken the unusual step of halting a criminal trial on grounds that its conduct by a District Judge is "…Sat May 03 2003 - 01:00
Court overturns award of damages to suspended gardaThe Supreme Court has overturned a £52,198 award of damages to a garda who had claimed he was unlawfully suspended from duty …Sat May 03 2003 - 01:00
Doctor appeals damages for taking out wombA County Louth gynaecologist, Dr Michael Neary, and Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, yesterday appealed to the Supreme…Fri May 02 2003 - 01:00
Court told boy may get into special unitA place may be found within months for a troubled boy in a state-of-the-art children's unit, the High Court has been told.Thu May 01 2003 - 01:00
TEAM parity case opensThe High Court yesterday began a hearing to assess what compensation is due to a number of workers who returned to Aer Lingus…Wed Apr 30 2003 - 01:00
Staff freeze hits care unit, court toldA multimillion euro purpose-built unit for disturbed children has only four children in residence and cannot take more because…Wed Apr 30 2003 - 01:00
Ireland 'must adhere to neutral status'There is "no version of neutrality" accepted internationally which allows the armed forces of the US to pass through Irish space…Thu Apr 10 2003 - 01:00
Counsel challenges view on neutralityThe traditional concept of neutrality has been overtaken by "a more modified neutrality", counsel for the State and Attorney …Thu Apr 10 2003 - 01:00
