When Jeffrey Donaldson met a teenager at her request after she had made serious allegations against him, he told her: “I know what this is about. I’m sorry. Please forgive me,” a court has heard. The woman, referred to as Complainant B, “was upset and cry... See more
A developer and the owners of a “highly sensitive” site in south Co Dublin have lost their appeal against orders requiring them to remove 29 houses built without planning permission and to remediate the site. The judge’s decision means the structures will... See more
A criminal legal aid payments system due to come into effect next month is “seriously flawed” and open to legal challenge, the Law Society has warned. The solicitors’ group says the flat-fee proposals for criminal legal aid work in the District Court are ... See more
A couple whose illegally built home in Co Meath was demolished are bringing a fresh court application challenging actions of Meath County Council up to and including demolition. Rose Murray, accompanied by her son, was in the High Court on Wednesday when ... See more
“People make homemade wills even for estates valued around €3-€4 million, they can cause chaos and are ripe for challenge,” says solicitor Maeve Carney. “I know it sounds like solicitors advising against homemade wills because we will lose out, but that i... See more
