The Injuries Resolution Board (IRB) has seen a 10% increase in claims made to it during 2023, resulting in €170m being paid...
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High Court: Landlord’s statutory duty to repair may extend to structures outside its ownership
The High Court has remitted a landlord and tenant dispute back to the Tenancy Tribunal for re-hearing, finding that...
Call for lower insurance premiums after dramatic drop in High Court claims
Insurers have been called on to slash their premiums after official figures showed a dramatic fall in the number of...
Aldi worker awarded compensation for dismissal following criminal conviction for sexual assault
The Workplace Relations Commission ordered Aldi to pay €5,000 as compensation to a former employee dismissed for a criminal conviction. Get details here.
Nepalese worker awarded over €23k after employment law breaches
A former restaurant worker in Co Kerry has been awarded over €23,000 by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) for...
Court of Appeal: Ulster Bank wins appeal against FSPO concerning borrowers’ entitlement to revert to tracker interest rate
The Court of Appeal has set aside two decisions of the Financial Services and Pension Ombudsman (FSPO) which found that...
Enforcement of Settlement
An agreement to settle litigation typically involves enforcement mechanisms. Find out how the High Court recently addressed the need for new proceedings to enforce a settlement.
Key Takeaways from the Injuries Resolution Board Award Report 2023
The Injuries Resolution Board’s latest report offers insights into personal injury claims in Ireland, showing a significant drop in average award values under the Personal Injury Guidelines. Acceptance rates are on the rise, suggesting a shift in claimant attitudes. Additionally, the report highlights a decrease in the number of claims being submitted, attributed to various factors including Covid-19 and remote working. Overall, the report paints a picture of a changing landscape in personal injury claims.
High Court: Circuit Court’s decision on Charleville Park Hotel discrimination appeal quashed due to unfair
The High Court has determined that the Circuit Court hearing of a hotel discrimination appeal brought by members of the...