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Judge throws out Christian Carter's attempts to use anti-stalking laws to gag journalist Amy Molloy. We get the latest on this with Shane Phelan, The Legal Affairs Editor, at the Irish Independent.
On this morning's show... A contract has been signed to use Dundrum House Hotel Complex as an IPAS accommodation center. Mattie McGrath is live in studio. Shane Phelan will discuss the Grace Case Report Memories of school lunches Gardening with Ultan Nesbitt And the village tour stops at Ballina.
The company behind the Rose of Tralee festival has repaid a loan of close to €100,000 it owed to a US investor, Richard Henggeler, the High Court has heard. Shane Phelan, legal affairs editor with Mediahuis Ireland, was in court for the hearing.
What happens when agitation, defiance and digital strategy collide? Enter Ireland's most controversial evangelical family. A new investigation by the Sunday Independent has revealed just how much the Burkes have spent on social media ads, ensuring their confrontations spread far and wide to screens across the globe. Back in Ireland, the courts are tightening their grip on family talisman Enoch Burke. A receiver has been appointed to collect the salary of the former Willson's Hospital schoolteacher, to meet around €80,000 in fines for contempt of court. Host: Kevin Doyle, Guests; Shane Phelan and Maeve SheehanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Dublin judge has found that Tusla did not comply with court directions to return cases to court where a social worker was not allocated to a child in their care within four weeks. Judge Conor Fottrell conducted the inquiry. Ivan discuss this further with Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor, Irish Independent who had the story today.
Conor McGregor boarded his private jet to Washington in time for the second inauguration of US president Donald Trump, with new legal concerns casting a shadow. With more legal writs than professional fights in his recent history, what does the future hold for the MMA fighter? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Catherine Fegan, Shane Phelan and Luke Thomas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PJ talks to Shane Phelan of the Irish Independent who is across the case Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shane Phelan and Catherine Fegan look at the possible reasons why Nikita Hand won her civil rape case against Conor McGregor. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Shane Phelan & Catherine FeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PJ catches up with the latest in the civil case Conor McGregor is involved in with Shane Phelan of the Irish Independent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Conor McGregor entered the witness box in the sixth day of proceedings during a high profile civil rape case. The MMA fighter has described as “lies” and “more lies” the account given by Nikita Hand of her alleged rape by him in a Dublin hotel six years ago. The trial also heard from Danielle Kealey, a former colleague of Mrs Hand who was present during the alleged incident. Fionnan Sheahan is joined by Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor with the Irish Independent, to discuss the latest in this ongoing civil trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conor McGregor, one of Ireland's biggest sporting and celebrity names, has been involved in a high-profile civil rape case, which is being heard in the High Court. The mixed martial arts superstar and his co-defendant, James Lawrence, are accused of sexually assaulting and raping Nikita Hand, a hair colourist from Drimnagh, in a Dublin hotel in December 2018. Both men strongly deny the claims. Shane Phelan and Catherine Fegan discuss the accusations fielded by both prosecution and defence as the trial moves into its second week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The High Court has wound up Ballyseedy Restaurant Ltd, whose chief executive, Nathan McDonnell, faces charges over Ireland's largest ever seizure of crystal meth. The court heard there were debts of over €1 million to Revenue. Shane Phelan, legal affairs editor with the Irish Independent, was reporting on the case in the High Court yesterday
Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor, Irish Independent
Struck-off ex-solicitor and property developer Michael Lynn has today been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for stealing €18m from six financial institutions. Lynn obtained multiple mortgages on the same properties in a situation where banks were unaware that other institutions were also providing finance. Host; Ellen Coyne, Guests; Shane Phelan and Rory Tevlin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Enoch Burke returned to Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath today as the new school year got underway. It is understood Mr Burke entered the school building and set up in a corridor. He is is locked in ongoing legal proceedings against the school after he was dismissed following alleged gross misconduct. To give us an update Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor with the Irish Independent...
Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor, Irish Independent.
Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor, Irish Independent.
Graham Dwyer is set to seek a Supreme Court Appeal against his conviction for the murder of Elaine O'Hara. Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor for the Irish Independent brought us the details of this appeal.
Graham Dwyer is set to seek a Supreme Court Appeal against his conviction for the murder of Elaine O'Hara. Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor for the Irish Independent brought us the details of this appeal.
On Monday's Tipp Today, Ali was filling in for Fran and began by speaking to Bernie Goldback on the latest case of vandalism at the Sports hub in Clonmel, Leo and James on the rising cost of dog food and our Sports Editor Paul Carroll looked back at the weekend's sporting action! Martin Condon on calls to legalise drugs, Tipp Toay team up with Meitheal 21 for Down Syndrome Awareness week and Tara on the eviction ban. Jen Hogan on whether shcool hours should change here, Relationship mentor Susan O'Donoghue on how no behaviour is truly negative, Kay from Roscrea on their efforts to fundraise for defibrillators and Shane Phelan from the Independant on today's explosive Supreme court ruling on the Mr Moonlight case.
Simeon Burke, Enoch's younger brother, is in jail and has missed his law exams. He is refusing bail saying was illegally incarcerated. He was arrested on 7 March and charged with threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour at the Dublin's Four Courts. Amid chaotic and unprecedented scenes, police forcibly removed members of the Burke family from court.Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor of the Irish Independent, joins Fionnán Sheehan to discuss the Christian family's struggles with the legal system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amid chaotic and unprecedented courtroom scenes, gardaí forcibly removed members of the Burke family from the Four Courts this week. Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor of the Irish Independent to talk us through the Burke family's ever-amassing struggles with the legal system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In July a criminal investigation was launched into the medium and former accountant Tom Colton, who co-owned a luxury Spanish property when he secured a deal that would see millions of euro in debt written off. Irish independent's Shane Phelan explains how his investigation uncovered a web of deceit and hidden assets from the man better know as the Psychic Swindler. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Shane Phelan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DJ Carey is one of Ireland's best-known GAA figures, but he's in the headlines currently over a settlement with AIB Bank in 2017, where 99% of a €9.5m debt was written down. The Indo Daily hears more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Amy Molloy and Shane Phelan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Secondary school teacher Enoch Burke has been warned that his appeal against the High Court may not be entertained by the Court of Appeal because he is still in contempt of court. Legal Affairs Editor with Irish Independent, Shane Phelan, joined Pat to discuss.
He's been dismissed from his teaching post but he keeps showing up at the school gates - violating a court order. Not purging his contempt of court means he faces fines of €700 for every day until he does. So, what next for Enoch Burke and his stand in the name of religion? Presenter Siobhán Maguire is joined by Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor at the Irish Independent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Claire Brock speaks to Senator Pippa Hackett, Michael McNamara TD, Shane Phelan, Elaine Loughlin, Pauric Fogarty & Rosie Birchard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mr Justice Brian O'Moore ordered the release of Enoch Burke from Mountjoy Prison last night, where he has spent the last 108 days for contempt of court. The High Court Judge made the ruling saying he was ‘exploiting his imprisonment for his own ends'. Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Independent gave us more details on this.
Mr Justice Brian O'Moore ordered the release of Enoch Burke from Mountjoy Prison last night, where he has spent the last 108 days for contempt of court. The High Court Judge made the ruling saying he was ‘exploiting his imprisonment for his own ends'. Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Independent gave us more details on this.
Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor with the Irish Independent
The judicial watchdog has said it will not investigate retired judge James O’Connor, despite claims made in the Dáil that he “abused his position” to pursue a woman for a relationship. The retired judge has never commented on the allegations. The Judicial Council said it couldn’t deal with the complaint because Mr O’Connor had retired as a judge prior to its investigative powers commencing. Legal affairs editor with the Irish Independent, Shane Phelan, speaks to Treasa Murphy.
The Internet troll who terrified Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll McNeill: Irish Independent journalist Shane Phelan was in court
Three former Irish rugby stars are to sue IRFU over alleged concussion injuries. Kieran was joined by Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor, Irish Independent for an update on the allegations. He was joined alongside Ed Daly, Lecturer at Atlantic Technological University and Co-founder of the Irish Concussion Research Centre...
Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor with the Irish Independent
Jay Bourke is no stranger to controversy. Once the Celtic Tiger's poster boy, who at one stage had pub and restaurant interests employing more than 1,000 people, he now has total debts of €13.7m, and has been unsuccessful in writing off a €12.2m debt. From burger joints, restaurants, and bars to possible bankruptcy – where did it go wrong for the well-known businessman? Presenter Denise Calnan is joined by Jay Bourke and the Irish Independent's Legal Editor, Shane Phelan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Indo Daily meets the man who uncovered the South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Services (CAMHS), scandal. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Dr Ankur Sharma, Consultant Psychiatrist, and Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor at the Irish Independent. The publication of the Maskey Review into the treatment of a number of children and teenagers attending the HSE's South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), has shown care deficiencies around drug prescriptions to children who were never properly diagnosed over a four-year-period. That review has now sparked a national conversation. The Indo Daily meets Dr Ankur Sharma, the man who uncovered the scandal. Presenter Siobhán Maguire is also joined by Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor of the Irish Independent, who has been working closely on the story with Dr Sharma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gavan Reilly is joined by Emer Higgins TD, Pauline Tully TD, Kingston Mills, Ian Redmond, Sandra Mallon, Conor Lenihan, and Shane Phelan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor with the Irish Independent spoke to Fran regarding key legal issues being considered by European judges surrounding killer Graham Dwyer's challenge to data retention laws. Dwyer was given a life sentence in 2015 for the murder of Elaine O'Hara in a case that relied heavily on phone data.
Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor with the Irish Independent reported on how the Former CEO of Bóthar has until 5pm to to file an affidavit with the High Court outlining what became of money taken by him and others.