A woman in Donegal has lost a €8,000 compensation claim against her former landlord after alleging insect infestation caused her severe stress. The court ruled that the presence of silverfish did not meet the threshold for significant damage or distress. The tenant had reported the issue to the landlord, but the dispute over the extent of the infestation and its impact on her wellbeing led to the rejection of her claim. The case highlights the challenges of proving psychological harm in rental disputes. Legal experts note that such claims require clear evidence linking the condition to measurable distress. The landlord has not commented on the ruling, but the case may influence future tenant-landlord agreements in the region.