Full coverage: Courts

Thousands of homeowners in Donegal and the northwest have had their homes destroyed by defective building blocks. A year after the first test cases landed in the Commercial Court, filings show everything in this mass lawsuit is in contest, from rock testing protocols to third-party funding.

A product used to artificially inseminate sows is at the centre of a swathe of newly filed High Court cases against an Irish firm and a Dutch supplier.

Born in France, Wilfred Zahibo has played international football for the Central African Republic. He is now seeking a summary judgement against his former club Dundalk FC.

Boutique corporate finance and debt advisory firm CKS has been granted a judgment against Kilkenny, a former accountant to U2 who has served on state boards and invested extensively in the Irish entertainment industry.

Tom Bailey sued the financier Ronan Barrett over a property deal, claiming he was the victim of a “shakedown”. Barrett rejected the claim and sued back. All disputes have now been settled.

The advocate general’s opinion shows that the EU court will either conclude that Ireland never did anything wrong in the old double Irish days, or vindicate its shift towards the even more lucrative green jersey scheme.

The liquidators of two Irish vehicles linked to the collapsed Dolphin Trust have settled their actions against Irish parties. Actions continue in Germany where the funds were invested.

When he shook hands with Richard Thomson-Moore, bloodstock tycoon John Magnier thought he had a deal to acquire Barne Estate. Thomson-Moore has a different view, and the dispute is heading to the High Court.

Dairymaster is one of Ireland’s most innovative and successful family businesses. However, it has also been hit by a lengthy family dispute, exposing tensions, acrimony and contested claims.

The various arms of the country’s Justice structures all have separate and distinct roles. While they operate independently of each other they are also expected to liaise closely to ensure the safety of the State. That’s not happening and all is not well with the system.