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High Court Rules Against Student Who Challenged Amended Leaving Certificate Grading System

After a protracted case that involved 5 weeks of Court time over a two-month period, Freddy Sherry, a past pupil of Belvedere College Dublin has lost his High Court legal action to have the revised Calculated Grades system that was applied to his Leaving Certificate results of 2020 deemed unlawful.

International Women’s Day 2021

To mark International Women’s Day, Callan Tansey Solicitors LLP held a virtual lunchtime event.

Our Commitment To Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

In May 2020, the Law Society of Ireland launched its Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) Charter. ...

Callan Tansey To Sponsor Cairde Word Short Story Competition

Callan Tansey Solicitors is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Cairde Word - the inaugural short story competition – of the Cairde Sligo Arts Festival.

The Law Society Access Programme

The United Nations has declared Saturday February 20th, World Day of Social Justice. Social justice is the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social right and opportunities. This international day recognises the need to promote social justice. 

How Everybody Wins When You Volunteer In Your Local Community

In the one hundred years since C.E Callan & Co. Solicitors first opened its door the firm and has maintained a ...

Sponsorship Of The Hawk’s Well Theatre Announced

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the power of the Arts to distract, entertain, uplift, and bring relief in challenging times.

Mother and Baby Homes Survivor Redress in Ireland

The final report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes has been published.  The ...

Family get settlement of €68,000 against HSE over alleged negligence causing mother’s death

The family of a Crossmolina woman who died of sepsis has received a settlement of €68,000 in their action against the HSE over alleged negligence in her treatment.

The CervicalCheck Tribunal: Your Questions Answered

The CervicalCheck Tribunal was set up by the Government to investigate negligence in the State’s cancer screening programme and to assess claims by women affected by the controversy.

High Court Approves Interim Settlement of €3.41 Million After Virtual Mediation

The parents of a 4 year old child with cerebral palsy have welcomed the use of Mediation to help get their daughter the care she needs.

COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC HOSPITALS NEEDS TO IMPROVE, FAMILY CLAIMS

The Limerick city coroner has recommended improved communication between private and public hospitals.