4 h. ago Boy (4) allegedly strapped to chair by teacher, High Court hears

Garda investigation into the incident was discontinued after four adults said the boy tied himself to the chair

Society

4 h. ago Young boy (4) was allegedly strapped to chair in classroom, court hears

The judge described it as a 'quite extraordinary case'

Events

27 h. ago Cyclist thrown higher than a bus following collision with car that broke red light, court hears

The victim sustained catastrophic brain injuries, along with several fractures and emergency services were initially unsure if he would survive.

Events

29 h. ago Former Irish Rippling employee says he passed information to rival firm for payments, court hears

Keith O’Brien said in a sworn statement that he received thousands of euro in monthly payments

Events

48 h. ago Teenage girl allegedly sexually abused by older female cousin told her to stop 'lots of times', court hears

The girl was aged between 10 and 11 at the time of the alleged offending, while the accused was aged between 12 and 14.

Events

53 h. ago Pensioner assaulted while waiting in hospital settles case for €450,000

The unprovoked attack changed the lives of Joseph and Patricia Hansard irretrievably, the High Court heard.

Economics

3 d. ago Dublin Airport contractor fired after telling Aer Lingus employee to ‘f**k off’, court hears

Dublin Airport contractor fired after telling Aer Lingus employee to ‘f**k off’, court hears  The Irish Times

Events

3 d. ago Woman jumped off balcony to escape abusive partner who was ‘talented boxer’, court hears

Woman jumped off balcony to escape abusive partner who was ‘talented boxer’, court hears  Irish Independent

Events

3 d. ago Woman jumped from Dublin balcony to avoid abusive boxer boyfriend, court hears

Michael Ward, of Parnell Street, Dublin 1, was also sentenced for another assault on the same woman and was on bail at the time of the offence.

Events

6 d. ago Young mother was murdered 'in cold blood' at the hands of 'controlling' partner, court hears

Daniel Blanaru (37), from Rathmore, Athboy, Co Meath, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Larisa Serban (26) on or about August 12th, 2022.

Events

6 d. ago Woman who died after her throat was cut wanted divorce but husband would not agree, court hears

Ullas Dinamani, Deepa’s brother, gave evidence at a sitting of the Central Criminal Court in Cork via video link.

Events

6 d. ago Murder accused told garda he stabbed wife because she was cheating, court hears

Mother died from ‘single swipe’ knife cut to her neck, Cork court told

Events

6 d. ago Supreme Court to hear pharmacist’s appeal on public sector work ban as an asylum seeker

Man was allowed to work while seeking international protection but says employers were barred from hiring him

Events

7 d. ago Family settle action over father's death at Mercy University Hospital Cork during Covid

The settlement against the Mercy University Hospital is without an admission of liability and the court heard a “full and robust” defence had been filed in the case.

Events

7 d. ago Dispute over moves to sell solicitor owned houses is settled, court hears

Dispute over moves to sell solicitor owned houses is settled, court hears  The Irish Times

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8 d. ago Deepa Dinamani murder trial: handwritten note in which writer asked for forgiveness found in victim’s home, court hears

Regin Parithapara Rajan (43) denies murdering wife (38) at their home in Wilton, Corl in July 2023

Events

8 d. ago Handwritten note asking for forgiveness found beside body of murdered woman, court hears

Regin Parithapara Rajan is on trial charged with the murder of his wife Deepa Dinami at the home in Wilton in the city in July of 2023.

Events

8 d. ago Bolsonaro accused of heading 'criminal organisation' to retain power after losing elections in Brazil

The court heard that Bolsonaro was one of the “leaders” of a plot to keep him in office after he lost in the 2022 elections.

Politics

8 d. ago Wife tried to pass tablets in envelope to her husband at court hearing

Wife tried to pass tablets in envelope to her husband at court hearing  Irish Independent

Events

9 d. ago Receiver may be allowed seize Enoch Burke’s other assets as bank funds do not cover fines, court hears

Teacher has run up fines of some €79,000 for breaching court order by attending Wilson’s Hospital School in Co Westmeath

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