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Uncovering the Real Reason for the Recent 5% Drop in Car Insurance Prices: What’s Behind the Trend?
Discover how the introduction of new guidelines has forced insurance companies to lower car insurance prices, and learn how to make a claim for compensation in this evolving landscape.
Motor insurance companies ‘can do more’ to bring down prices – Insurance minister
Motor insurance premiums fell by just 5% in the first six months of last year.
Epilim redress scheme would avoid ‘perpetual litigation’
Prominent solicitor Michael Boylan calls for an urgent redress scheme for families of children affected by in-utero exposure to the anti-epileptic drug Epilim, as a wave of similar cases is expected to hit the courts
Guidelines, PTSD, and Justice: Unraveling the Lipinski Case’s Impact on Future Personal Injury Claims
The Lipinski judgment illuminates Judicial Council Guidelines interpretation, especially for PTSD and multiple injuries in personal injury cases, revealing High Court adherence and need for more caselaw.
Woman awarded €15,000 after being mistaken for shoplifter
WRC finds shop discriminated against woman on grounds of her disability
Obese binman loses unfair dismissal claim
Company contended man abandoned his employment by failing to participate in the disciplinary process
Is Your Bank Hiding Something? New Bill Allows Public Hearings for Consumer Complaints Against Financial Institutions
New legislation empowers the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO) to hold public hearings for complaints against banks and pension providers. This groundbreaking change aims to ensure consumer protections and maintain transparency in the financial sector.
Woman who tripped over own dog at pet store loses High Court damages action
Carole Vickery claimed she broke her leg after tripping on a lip of a doorway at Petzone in Dublin
Alternatives to litigation in Ireland
Overview of alternatives to litigation Reference to arbitration is commonplace in commercial contracts. However, there is an increasing trend towards consent-based forms of ADR such as mediation and expert determination as more flexible and cost-efficient ADR...
New workers’ rights introduced in Work Life Balance Bill
New workers’ rights, including domestic violence leave, have been introduced under the Work Life Balance Bill passed by the Oireachtas. Children, equality, disability, integration and youth minister Roderic O’Gorman has today welcomed the Work Life Balance and...