The Scoping Inquiry has revealed close to 2,400 allegations of historical sexual abuse in religious-run schools across Ireland. The report, detailing the abuse inflicted on thousands of children, calls for a full Commission of Investigation and urges the government to consider financial redress for survivors.
In a landmark UK settlement, three major pelvic mesh manufacturers have agreed to a multi-million pound payout for over 100 women suffering severe complications from transvaginal mesh implants. Despite the settlement, the companies deny liability, leaving thousands of other victims still seeking justice.
A Leitrim family of seven has been granted permission to proceed with a judicial review against the county council after it deemed their mould-infested home did not render them homeless, sparking a legal battle over emergency housing rights.
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Girl injured at Dublin GAA match awarded €30,000A 17-year-old student, who injured her right leg on metal railings while attending a GAA football match, has been awarded €30,000 damages in the Circuit Civil Court.
The student had gone to return a ball that had been kicked out of play when she fell over disused railings which had been left protruding in the environs of the football pitch.
Judge Pauline Codd was informed that the student fell on the railings, lacerating her right thigh.
The court heard the student was taken to a hospital in Dublin, where her wound was sutured. The Court heard the injury needed to be stitched again some weeks later.
The Court heard the wound had healed a number of weeks later but it had left a visible permanent one-inch long scar.
The Plaintiff sued Dublin City Council, through her mother, for negligence.
The judge was told a settlement offer of €30,000 had been made.
Judge Codd, approved the offer.
– Luke Timmins
In a landmark UK settlement, three major pelvic mesh manufacturers have agreed to a multi-million pound payout for over 100 women suffering severe complications from transvaginal mesh implants. Despite the settlement, the companies deny liability, leaving thousands of other victims still seeking justice.
A Leitrim family of seven has been granted permission to proceed with a judicial review against the county council after it deemed their mould-infested home did not render them homeless, sparking a legal battle over emergency housing rights.
The High Court has determined that the State’s inadequate housing provisions for male asylum seekers constitute a breach of their fundamental right to human dignity. This landmark ruling, initiated by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, highlights the severe impact of homelessness on vulnerable individuals. Despite the State’s defence citing resource constraints, the court emphasised that human rights obligations must be met.
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