Worker awarded €7,500 for gender discrimination after being told moving boxes job was “only for men”. Details of the ruling by the Workplace Relations Commission.
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Woman (88) settles action against council over footpath fall for €160,000
An 88-year-old woman who claimed she suffered injuries after she allegedly tripped and fell on a footpath in Kilkenny City...
Woman’s €760,000 injury claim dismissed after she admits she won Christmas tree-throwing competition
Irish mum’s €760,000 injury claim dismissed after winning Christmas tree tossing competition. Court ruled her actions contradicted her injury claims.
Bank entitled to possession pursuant to “life long loan”
In a recent ruling, Mr. Justice Nolan determined that Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank is entitled to possess the property of a Co Sligo woman. Key facts revealed.
Three Lose Defamation Claim
Three Dublin men, who claimed they had been wrongly accused of attempting to leave a restaurant without paying for their...
Legal Battle for Ownership of Luxury Fota Island Resort in Co Cork
The battle for ownership of luxury Fota Island Resort in Co Cork begins in the High Court. A Chinese businessman claims conspiracy to defraud.
Mayo teacher awarded €9k damages after Garda car accident
Aoife Connaughton, a Mayo woman and teacher in Dublin, received €9,000 in damages after a collision with a Garda vehicle at a COVID checkpoint. She suffered injuries and took legal action against An Garda Síochána.
Supreme Court upholds appeal over pension
The Supreme Court has ruled that a man whose long-term partner died in 2021 is entitled to a widower’s contributory pension...
High Court: Garda riding motorbike awarded €85,000 in general damages following collision with driver
The High Court has determined that a Garda who collided with a driver who pulled out in front of him is entitled to €85,000...