Breda Long, from Nenagh, Co Tipperary, failed in her claim against Tipperary County Council over the incident which happened in November 2018

The circumstance of the collision came to light following anti-fraud investigations conducted for the insurance company involved in the matter

“I am of the view (the accident) was staged and that Mr Losik knew or ought to have known that it was,” Judge McCourt said. “He is an unreliable witness and I don’t believe him.”

An Aer Lingus employee claimed the sexualisation of the female uniform "is inappropriate and degrading in a professional environment"

Mr Flatley's action arose after a fire seven years ago damaged the historic three-storey period Castle Hyde house, which dates back to 1790 and is a protected structure.

The woman fell off the stage and allegedly hurt her back at a ceremony in Scotland where she got an employee long service award.

The woman’s counsel told the High Court the woman had a benign colloid cyst but this type of cyst can lead to the build-up of inter cranial pressure and tissue damage.