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Court of Appeal rules that child brought to Ireland by mother should be returned to native Poland
The boy’s father brought proceedings before the Irish courts.
# courts - Thursday 6 August, 2020
Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Patricia O'Connor lodges appeal against conviction
Kieran Greene is one of two men appealing a conviction for their role in the murder of Patricia O’Connor.
Man jailed for murder of British backpacker Grace Millane appeals against conviction
Prosecutors argued in the trial that the man deliberately strangled Millane to death.
# courts - Wednesday 5 August, 2020
Parties agree to accelerated hearing of Ryanair's challenge against travel restrictions
Ryanair claims that the Covid-19 restrictions are unlawful.
Former solicitors appear in court charged with conspiracy to commit fraud
Lyndsey Clarke and Keith Flynn have been remanded on bail until 2 September.
# courts - Tuesday 4 August, 2020
Man (33) found not guilty of raping woman after they met at New Year's Eve ball
The two had met at a ball in the local GAA clubhouse.
# courts - Sunday 2 August, 2020
Man charged after car hijacked on Dublin's Capel Street
The car was later involved in a crash on Walkinstown Avenue.
Man (30s) facing charges of multiple burglaries and criminal damage in Clare
He was arrested yesterday and found to be in possession of a knife.
# courts - Friday 31 July, 2020
Ryanair launches High Court action against the Irish government over 'unconstitutional' travel measures
Ryanair is taking the action aimed at setting aside the so-called green list published by government.
Rapist Patrick Nevin has jail term increased by two-and-a-half years
The State had appealed the undue leniency of his sentence.
Former Defence Forces member Lisa Smith sent forward for trial to Special Criminal Court
Smith is accused of membership of the terror group Islamic State.
Unsealed documents shine a light on 2016 civil case involving Ghislaine Maxwell
The documents were from a now-settled defamation lawsuit filed by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged victims.
# courts - Thursday 30 July, 2020
Healthcare assistant jailed for 11 years for raping nursing home resident during lockdown
The family of the woman said they will “never forget how that man single-handedly destroyed our mam’s life”.
Rapist Patrick Nevin appeals severity of 14-year sentence, DPP counter appeals
Nevin attacked three women he met through Tinder.
# courts - Wednesday 29 July, 2020
Dublin man has conviction for taking part in gang rape quashed over undisclosed evidence
The Court of Appeal heard the case today and quashed the man’s conviction.
Teenage boy who tried to murder woman he met on dating app won't have sentenced reviewed for extra two years
The Court of Appeal today increased the teenager’s sentence review date by two years to seven years.
# courts - Tuesday 28 July, 2020
21-year-old man had sex with 16-year-old boy despite knowing his age, court hears
Shane Chubb, now aged 24, pleaded guilty to one count of engaging in sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 17.
Man who abused young nieces has jail time reduced after appeal
The 48-year-old was convicted in 2018 of 25 counts of sexual assault.
Deirdre Morley sent forward for trial accused of murdering her three children
She has not yet indicated how she will plead.
Manslaughter verdict is possible in Adrian Donohoe trial, court hears
Aaron Brady has pleaded not guilty to the capital murder of Garda Adrian Donohoe.
Father of teenage boy who tried to murder woman he met on dating app apologises to victim
The teenager will find out tomorrow if his sentence will be increased following an “undue leniency” appeal by prosecutors.
Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire launches defamation case against RTÉ and Joe Duffy
The High Court legal proceedings were issued yesterday.
# courts - Monday 27 July, 2020
Boy B found guilty of Ana Kriegel murder makes 'very unusual application' to exceed legal aid limits
The thrust of Boy B’s appeal will focus on the refusal to allow before the jury the evidence of a clinical psychologist.
Man appears in court charged with alleged false imprisonment and assault of female jogger
The offences are alleged to have taken place at Oldbridge, Co Meath yesterday.
Man (48) appears in court charged with murdering his neighbour (77) in Dublin
Patrick McDonagh is accused of murdering Peter McDonald in the early hours of Saturday morning.
# courts - Friday 24 July, 2020
Man accused of murdering Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe 'wore the shooting like a badge of honour'
Aaron Brady is a “skilled and practiced liar”, the Central Criminal Court has been told.
Lisa Smith faces additional charge of terrorist financing
Smith has already been charged with membership of an unlawful organisation under 2005 terror legislation.
Widow of UK police officer ‘immensely disappointed’ as killers are acquitted of murder but found guilty of manslaughter
The teenagers face prison terms for his manslaughter.
Man who robbed service station and threatened to stab garda jailed for two years
Ciaran O’Brien, who robbed the Celbridge service station while wearing tights on his head, pleaded guilty to all three charges.
Derek Devoy jailed for 15 years over incident in which he assaulted garda and 'ran amok' with machine gun
A judge said it was an “appalling” act and “dangerous beyond belief”.
# courts - Thursday 23 July, 2020
Adrian Donohoe murder trial set to move to final phase after six months
The trial has been ongoing since late January.
# courts - Wednesday 22 July, 2020
Amber Heard denies telling ‘lies’ about claims Johnny Depp was violent towards her
The actress has been appearing as a key witness in Depp’s libel case against The Sun.
Jail time increased for man who attacked taxi driver with glass bottle
The man had pleaded guilty to assault causing harm at Slade Road, Saggart in 2015.
Last year's court cases: 75% increase in medical negligence awards, and 30% decrease in asylum cases
The Chief Justice presented the 2019 Annual Report of the Courts Service to the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee today.
# courts - Tuesday 21 July, 2020
Dublin pub murder: Major part of DNA profile on piece of evidence recovered matches accused, court hears
Michael Barr was shot dead at a pub in Summerhill in 2016.
Waitress who cut little finger while polishing glass awarded €50,000
A judge ruled that the waitress did not receive adequate training in how to polish glasses safely.
# courts - Monday 20 July, 2020
Man sentenced to 12 years for daily rape and sexual abuse of step-daughter
The man told gardaí that he had abused the girl 120 times or more.
# courts - Friday 17 July, 2020
Man accused of murdering Adrian Donohoe denies he has characteristics of 'psychopath'
This was the fifth and final day Aaron Brady was giving evidence.
Cork landlord given court order after tenants hold 'Covid house parties'
The landlord found himself subject to an order under environmental laws.
# courts - Thursday 16 July, 2020
Boy (13) showed 'zero remorse' after torturing hedgehog to death and 'ran off laughing', court hears
A veterinarian who examined the hedgehog said it had been left mutilated and with open head and leg wounds.
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