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Thursday 3 January, 2019
Tesco worker fired after removing bottle of wine worth less than €20 from store
Although the retail worker successfully sued the supermarket, the Labour Court found she contributed to her dismissal.
Wednesday 2 January, 2019
American Ireland Fund alleges ex-employee embezzled over €500,000
That is according to new returns filed by the charity with the US tax authorities.
Tuesday 1 January, 2019
Security man fired after failing to bring lost flight attendant through US pre-clearance at Dublin Airport
The worker stated that the sanction imposed “was too severe”.
Wednesday 26 December, 2018
The owners of Coppers are sitting on over €75 million in profits
Breanagh Catering Ltd last year recorded pre-tax profits of €4.095m – or just over €78,000 per week.
Thursday 20 December, 2018
Turkish speaking 'content reviewer' sacked for calling Kurdish colleague a 'terrorist'
The woman was dismissed, and unsuccessfully sued for unfair dismissal at the Workplace Relations Commission.
Monday 17 December, 2018
Landlord to pay mother €7k after landlord refused to accept rent supplement money
The WRC’s Valerie Murtagh has found that the landlord discriminated against the woman.
Thursday 13 December, 2018
'One of the worst years of my life': Woman awarded €8k in unfair dismissal case
The woman criticised the firm’s attitude towards her mental health, as she had postnatal depression after her child was born.
Tuesday 11 December, 2018
Charity ordered to pay former CEO €50k for unfair dismissal
However, Ataxia Ireland is currently in the process of being wound up.
Saturday 8 December, 2018
Red carpets, flags, golf buggies - the €17.8m spent by OPW on Pope visit
Figures show the OPS spent €2,404 on flowers and more than €6,000 for the hire of ATM units.
Friday 30 November, 2018
Pat Kenny suffers setback in planning row after council report gives fresh hope to developer
The report says the council “considers that there is an opportunity to provide a high quality residential development on the subject site”.
Thursday 29 November, 2018
Tayto Park is seeking planning permission for a new 'iconic' €14 million roller-coaster
The theme park’s owner said the new attraction will “copper-fasten the future of Tayto Park”.
Wednesday 28 November, 2018
Former Labour TD Michael McNamara wins appeal against dangerous driving conviction
McNamara has served no time off the road as the case has been under appeal.
Monday 26 November, 2018
Pat Kenny emerges victorious in planning battle with developer as council turns down apartment plan
Pat Kenny and his wife Kathy objected to plans for apartment blocks and houses on a site adjacent to their home.
Thursday 22 November, 2018
Happy Pear to enjoy record revenues of €10 million this year
The business now operates three outlets – two in Greystones and one in Clondalkin.
Wednesday 21 November, 2018
University ordered to pay €35k after ruling finds lecturer (55) discriminated against due to age
The academic claimed that a less qualified female colleague 15 years younger than her was chosen for the post.
Tuesday 20 November, 2018
Man who lost teeth from epileptic seizures fined for possessing cannabis used to treat symptoms
John Mountaine received a fine of €100.
Friday 16 November, 2018
Operating losses at Trump-owned Doonbeg golf resort almost halved to €330k in 2017
The accounts show that the company recorded a pre-tax loss of €1.74 million in 2017.
Thursday 15 November, 2018
Temple Bar pubs and U2 hotel among 99 objections to State's first supervised injecting centre
The centre would cater for 60 heroin and cocaine addicts every day.
Wednesday 7 November, 2018
Broadcaster Pat Kenny objects to apartment block plan beside Dalkey home
In their objection, the Kennys says that the 19-apartment-block development would “detrimentally impact” their home.
Friday 26 October, 2018
Irish arm of global ticket reselling firm Viagogo increases profits by 101%
Viagogo operates a customer call centre in Limerick for customers.
Tuesday 23 October, 2018
'Predator' taxi driver jailed for sexual abuse of teen girl
Daly continues to reject the verdict of the jury and protest his innocence.
Sunday 21 October, 2018
Mayo man (49) questioned over alleged rape of 75-year-old woman in Ennis
The alleged incident was reported to Gardaí on Thursday.
Wednesday 10 October, 2018
Mother whose baby suffered skull fracture, broken arm and legs walks free from court
The mother presented to her GP on 13 February 2015 when her baby was injured.
Monday 8 October, 2018
Online dating scammer who tricked ‘vulnerable’ woman into giving him €18,950 gets suspended sentence
Alan Custy pleaded guilty to the scam and has repaid the money.
Thursday 4 October, 2018
SNAs at Dublin school to get €650 gift vouchers to carry out toileting duties for special needs pupils
The Labour Court made the recommendation as a measure to halt the dispute between SNAs and Scoil Muchua.
Tuesday 18 September, 2018
Landlord who refused rent allowance payment from family ordered to pay €14,000
The landlord has 42 days in which to make the €14,000 payment to the couple.
Wednesday 12 September, 2018
Motorist banned from driving for six months and fined €750 for parking in disabled bay
Judge Patrick Durcan said that the accused, who did not turn up in court, had “a boorish nature”.
Conor McGregor's plan to release a Notorious whiskey brand has been iced
The MMA superstar dropped a trademark bid after running into opposition from an Irish beer brand.
Facial imaging software has been used to detect €4 million worth of identity fraud
The department has pinpointed 28 cases in this year alone.
Tuesday 11 September, 2018
Warehouse worker on €37k fired for drinking a €2 soft drink and putting it back
The Workplace Relations Commission said that it was a case of “gross misconduct, irrespective of the monetary value”.
Sunday 9 September, 2018
Dublin restaurant told to pay manager €10k for firing him over fears he was setting up a rival eatery
The dismissal was deemed “unfair” and “premature” by the WRC.
Tuesday 4 September, 2018
Council puts plans for Supermacs plaza at centre of 'bogus letters' scandal on hold
The fast food outlet plans to build a €10 million motorway plaza serving the Limerick to Galway motorway.
Monday 3 September, 2018
Luas driver sacked for moonlighting in his wife's taxi
The driver says he was “maliciously” reported to Transdev.
Tuesday 28 August, 2018
Coffee shop which discriminated against pregnant worker ordered to pay €15k damages
The case was brought before the Workplace Relations Commission.
Friday 24 August, 2018
Council planners put U2 visitor centre and new hotel on hold due to height concerns
There have also been objections by local residents’ groups.
Tuesday 21 August, 2018
'Unforgivable': Worker quits job after boss takes him out to sea to quiz him over missing €10k
The worker at an amusement company received €889 after his claim for unfair dismissal was upheld by the WRC.
Thursday 16 August, 2018
80 Leaving Cert results being withheld due to suspicions of cheating
The combined 80 total for the 2018 Leaving Cert compares to the combined 72 total last year.
Wednesday 15 August, 2018
Applegreen owner leading the charge against Supermac's plan for a plaza between Limerick and Galway
However, the plan has strong local support.
Monday 13 August, 2018
€35m hotel planned for Dublin's Dawson Street
The development includes a new 117-bedroom hotel and the redevelopment of the Royal Irish Automobile Club’s private members’ club.
Saturday 11 August, 2018
Car dealership manager who made 'bogus' invoice for van awarded €40,000 over his sacking
The man arranged the purchase for a colleague.
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