Guardianship

Guardianship is the collection or rights that a parent (or non-parent) may have in respect of a child. The rights of a guardian include the rights to make decisions on matters affecting the child such as medical consents, religious upbringing, education, passports...

Fatal Accidents on the Road

The most recent statistics from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) (for the period from 1 January- 31 March, 2024) confirm that during 2024 to date, there were 58 fatalities on the road in Ireland. This represents 16 more deaths from 2023 figures for the same period and...

What to Do If You Experience Domestic Abuse in Ireland

Domestic abuse can take many forms. These include physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation, financial and economic abuse, and coercive control. Here our Orlagh Sharkey, Head of Family Law, outlines the various steps you can take if you are...

Report examining the operation of the Coroner’s Service launched.

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice has launched the Committee’s Report on An Examination of the Operation of the Coroner’s Service. David O’Malley, Joint Managing Partner and Roger Murray SC, Partner were invited to the launch by the committee. As joint authors...

What to do if you are in a car accident

Dealing with the unexpected scenario of any accident is difficult. In the moment it can be hard to know what to do. Caroline McLaughlin is a Partner in our Personal Injuries Department. Here she outlines some key points to consider if you are involved in a car...