The High Court has granted an application by DAA, the operator of Dublin Airport, for a temporary stay on an enforcement order which would have led to restrictions on the number of night-time flights at the airport. Fingal County Council, the designated aircraft noise competent authority (ANCA) for
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A car collecting 360-degree imagery for Google Street View led police on a 100mph chase before crashing into a small stream of water. Police in Middletown, Indiana say the car, complete with Google livery and mounted cameras, was seen driving past a high school at more than 100mph, well in excess of
In advance of the Tax Bar Association conference on 29 September 2023, David K. McGrath BL summarises the judicial review judgment by Ms Justice Siobhan Phelan in Michael Quiqley v Revenue Commissioners and the Tax Appeals Commission [2023] IEHC 244. The applicant in [2023] IEHC 244 sought relief by
Derry-based McCay Legal has acquired AD McClay & Company Solicitors in a deal which will grow the firm's staff to a headcount of 20 and allow it to offer certain services south of the border for the first time. Former AD McClay partners Neville Kerr and Charles Kane will remain with the combined
Dr Lisa Cuthbert and Ms Justice Margaret Heneghan have been appointed to an expanded Parole Board. The Parole Board — the independent statutory body responsible for considering the eligibility for parole of people serving life sentences — now has 15 members, the maximum allowed unde
A new grant scheme to help farmers with the costs of legal and financial succession planning advice is to be launched next month. The government's Succession Planning Advice Grant (SPAG) will encourage and support farmers aged 60 and above to seek succession planning advice by contributing up to 50
The PSNI has apologised after an unprecedented data breach saw the names, roles and other personal details of all serving police officers and civilian staff published on its website. The details were inadvertently disclosed as part of the PSNI's response to a freedom of information request about sta
Northern Ireland personal injury and road traffic accident law firm JMK Solicitors has retained the Law Society of Northern Ireland's prestigious Lexcel accreditation for a further three years.
Barry Crushell considers the recent case of an employee dismissed by their employer over a social media post. As of 2023, it is estimated that 4.89 billion people worldwide use social media. Statistics show that on average, internet users spend 151 minutes a day on social networks. Currently, TikTok
Beginning a legal internship can be an exciting yet daunting experience. It's a unique opportunity to gain practical experience, learn from seasoned professionals, and make valuable connections. With only a month to go until applications open for the firm's 2024 Internship Programme, some of this ye
Litter-picking volunteers unexpectedly discovered a package containing a kilogram of cocaine worth up to £100,000 while cleaning a Cornwall beach. The wrapped package was found by volunteer beach cleaners taking part in an event organised by the 2 Minute Foundation last weekend.
Restorative justice is not yet being used to its "maximum potential" in Ireland and its expansion could deliver "significant savings to the State", according to a new government policy paper. In Irish law, restorative justice is defined as any scheme through which, with the consent of each party, a
Addleshaw Goddard has recorded an 18 per cent increase in both revenue and profit to £443 million (around €514m) and £184 million (around €213m) respectively, boosted by its Ireland office "tracking ahead of plan". The UK-headquartered firm said strong global performance contri
Human rights lawyer Stephen Bowen has been appointed as the new executive director of Amnesty International Ireland. Mr Bowen, a qualified barrister in England and Wales, has over 30 years' experience in international human rights law and as an academic.
Northern Ireland's High Court has refused leave to apply for judicial review to a man with a deportation order who argued that he had British citizenship as a result of his adoption by a UK/Italian couple despite being born in Italy. The court also found that the deportation order did not impact on

