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KILLED IN ACTION: An Ottumwa mom is mourning the loss of her Air Force son
One of them, Staff Sergeant James Justice was buried at Arlington earlier this month. The most recent Iowan killed is Air Force Staff Sergeant Joseph Hamski of Ottumwa. Sergeant Hamski died last Thursday in Afghanistan from injuries sustained during an
Updated: 05/30/2011 07:47P
Man has rape sentence reduced
Mr Justice Adrian Hardiman, sitting with Mr Justice Declan Budd and Mr Justice Michael Moriarty, said the court would substitute the 11-year sentence with one of seven years with one suspended.
Updated: 05/30/2011 07:47P
Habitat questions referred to Europe
THE SUPREME Court has referred questions on the implementation of the EU habitats directive, arising from questions about the Galway city outer bypass route, to the European Court of Justice. The case is being taken against An Bord Pleanla with Galway
Updated: 05/30/2011 07:46P
Irish Times sues for 2.89m
The proceedings by Irish Times Ltd against Independent Star Ltd were admitted to the Commercial Court yesterday by Mr Justice Peter Kelly. Counsel for the defendant said it was consenting to the transfer of the case. Ciarn Lewis, for the Irish Times,
Updated: 05/30/2011 07:46P
Quinns claim Anglo loans not enforceable
Aoife Quinn said the action was brought in the plaintiffs' capacity as owners of shares in several companies, including Slieve Russell Hotel, Quinn Quarries, Quinn Group (ROI), Quinn Group Hotels, Quinn Finance Holding and Quinn Group Properties.
Updated: 05/30/2011 07:46P
Ex-banker in challenge to laws on bankruptcy
A CHALLENGE to the constitutionality of the State's bankruptcy laws is being brought by a woman who is being pursued for a debt of more than 1 million, the High Court has heard. The intention to bring the challenge was disclosed yesterday in
Updated: 05/30/2011 07:46P
Ex-banker in challenge to laws on bankruptcy
A CHALLENGE to the constitutionality of the State's bankruptcy laws is being brought by a woman who is being pursued for a debt of more than 1 million, the High Court has heard. The intention to bring the challenge was disclosed yesterday in
Updated: 05/30/2011 07:46P
JP McManus Facebook action over disputed profiles struck out
SOCIAL NETWORKING website Facebook has agreed to take down alleged fake profiles of millionaire businessman JP McManus pending the outcome of a full legal action by him over those profiles, the High Court heard yesterday.
Updated: 05/30/2011 07:46P
Decision on Smithwick tribunal criticised
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter will introduce a motion in the Dil today giving effect to that decision. The tribunal has been investigating claims of collusion by garda or other State employees in the 1989 murder of senior RUC officers Harry Breen
Updated: 05/30/2011 07:46P
Stuntman injured on Hangover set
It is sickening to watch, as we all know what happens next," his sister-in-law, Michelle McLean, told The Sun Herald. Scott McLean, a stunt performer in The Matrix, Superman and Star Wars, was in a coma for weeks after the accident on December 17.
Updated: 05/30/2011 07:44P
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