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Law Society and Inishowen Bar Association highlight importance of making a will

The Law Society of Ireland and Inishowen Bar Association are highlighting the importance of making a will and are encouraging Donegal residents to plan ahead. President of the Inishowen Bar Association, Geraldine Coughlin, said: “Many people might ...

18 Dec 2024 at 07:53

National News

National: 'I was injured at work, can I claim?' - Expert guide to work injury claims in Ireland

People are often apprehensive about making work injury claims because they fear losing their jobs or because they might upset an existing working relationship with their employer. It is important to know that the law protects people injured at ...

14 Nov 2023 at 11:26

National News

'Absolute nonsense' - Roy Keane gestures to fan to meet him outside, court hears

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane gestured towards an Arsenal fan during a football match to “meet him outside” after “banter turned more aggressive”, a court has heard. Scott Law, 43, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of common ...

30 May 2024 at 15:42

National News

Prisons should not be ‘clogged up’ with non-violent offenders, minister says

Prisons should not be “clogged up” with non-violent offenders such as shoplifters and people with addiction issues, the justice minister has said. Jim O’Callaghan said he wanted to ensure prisons are predominantly used for violent offenders....

18 Feb 2025 at 22:20

National News

Windsor Framework review must be honest assessment of problems – Robinson

An independent review of how the Windsor Framework is functioning must be an honest assessment rather than an exercise in “papering over” problems, DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said. The Government announced this week that former Northern ...

10 Jan 2025 at 11:53

National News

New consumer laws to crack down on fake reviews of businesses

New laws aimed at strengthening consumer rights and tackling fake business reviews have been unveiled by Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar. Varadkar received Government approval to publish the ...

22 Feb 2022 at 15:54

National News

Christmas warning over e-scooter gifts with new laws to ban children from using them

Irish parents are being warned of new laws that will ban children from using e-scooters in the New Year. The warning comes at Christmas with e-scooters landing in households all over the country for big and small kids alike. ...

23 Dec 2023 at 09:00

National News

E-scooters to be banned for under-16s nationwide next week

Anyone under the age of 16 be banned from using an electric scooter under new laws being signed into effect on Monday. It is understood that the regulations signed by Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan, initially proposed as ...

15 May 2024 at 09:21

National News

Government set to reveal name of judge who will chair Defence Forces abuse tribunal

The government will soon reveal the name of judge set to chair the Irish Defence Forces abuse tribunal. The announcement follows the report of the Independent Review Group (IRG) last year, after which An Tánaiste Michéal ...

16 Jan 2024 at 18:44

National News

Man denies assaulting former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane

A 43-year-old man has denied assaulting former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane who was allegedly headbutted at a football match. Scott Law, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, pleaded not guilty to a charge of common ...

14 Mar 2024 at 11:16

National News

Justice Department says assisted dying laws would need ‘significant’ safeguards

Any move to legislate for assisted dying would require protections and safeguards against inducement, incitement and pressure, the first public hearing of the joint committee on the matter has been told. The ...

13 Jun 2023 at 14:02

National News

Murder trial delayed for law professor accused of fatal Dublin farm shooting

The Central Criminal Court trial of a senior barrister accused of murdering a father-of-four in a fatal shooting at a farm in Dublin - which was set 18 months ago and was due to begin today - has been ...

29 May 2024 at 16:53

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