A man suffered severe and permanent personal injuries* as a result of a road traffic accident has secured €6.5 million in compensation in settlement of his High Court action.
The number of borrowers missing mortgage repayments for 90 days or more increased again in the three months to the end of June, according to the latest quarterly figures for…
A couple and their baby who were mistakenly boarded up in their own home by council workmen have settled a damages claim against Dublin City Council. The couple claimed they…
A conference on “Patients’ Rights, Access to Justice and the Case for Candour” has heard that patients, doctors and health managers would all benefit from a health system that requires…
The Personal Insolvency Bill was passed by the Houses of Oireachtas on the 19th December 2012. In accordance with the Constitution, it will now be presented to the President for…
In 2012, there was an increase of 12% in the amount of complaints to the Medical Council against registered doctors. The information contained in the Medical Council annual report, stated…
A 38 year old Dunnes Stores sales assistant who lacerated her right thumb with discarded glass while removing rubbish bags has been awarded €6,050 in damages for a personal injury*…
The Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise has apologised to the parents of an eight-year-old boy who died 18 hours after he was discharged from its emergency department.
A four-year-old girl who cut her knee after kneeling on broken glass while watching a concert at her crèche, has been awarded €25,000 damages. The Circuit Court was told that…
Local Property tax returns must be filed online by midnight tonight. The Revenue estimate that over 500,000 homeowners have yet to register for the property tax.