McDonald’s CEO Alistair Macrow announces an investigation into claims of workplace abuse following Ciara Mangan’s rape by a colleague. Mangan endured months of harassment, prompting calls for better workplace protections.
The government announces €800m compensation for the Mother and Baby redress scheme
The Government has announced details of an €800 million mother and baby redress scheme for 34,000 former mother and baby homes survivors and county homes. The Mother and Baby Redress Scheme will provide monetary payments and a type of enhanced medical card in...Coleman Legal to bring several High Court cases over MICA Scandal
At least ten “pathfinder” sets of High Court proceedings relating to the destruction caused by the mica scandal in Donegal will be issued by Coleman Legal over the coming weeks, with potentially thousands of more cases to follow later. MICA Defective Blocks Protest in...Government considering compensation of up to €350,000 for Mica Scandal
The Government is considering a proposal whereby the owners of homes constructed with defective mica blocks would receive compensation of up to about €350,000 for repairs, in addition to further redress for rent, storage, and medical expenses. The decision-making...Two test cases challenging Mother and Baby Homes report to be heard by High Court
The High Court is due to hear two test cases seeking judicial review of the final Mother and Baby Homes report of the Commission in late October or November. The cases are being brought by Philomena Lee and Mary Harney, two survivors of the homes. As test cases, they...