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Employment Law Update: Right to Request Remote Working

Back in February, the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar  referred the ...

Sepsis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

The World Health Organisations first Global Report on sepsis found that death from sepsis accounts for 20% of all ...

5 Key amendments in the The Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022

The Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation published The Personal Injuries ...

Woman who had cyst on her brain receives €3 Million Settlement

Our Roger Murray SC represents a woman who, through her sister, sued the HSE claiming a cyst on her brain was not ...

What Happens At An Inquest?

An inquest is an official enquiry, held in public and led by a Coroner (sometimes held with a jury)  to enquire into the cause of a sudden, unexplained or violent death.   In the case of some deaths an inquest is legally required. 

HSE Apologises to parents after death of newborn baby

Almost five years after the death of newborn baby Danny Ryan, the HSE has apologised to his parents, Brenda and ...

Why Listening To New Mothers Birth Experience Is So Important

Niamh Ní Mhurchú is Joint Managing Partner at Callan Tansey Solicitors, an experienced Medical Neglignece ...

Inquest Into Woman’s Death Due To Penicillin Allergy

An inquest was held into the death of Mrs. Patricia Bewick at Tralee Circuit Court on July 14th 2022. Mrs. Bewick, ...

Medical Negligence Case From 46 Years Ago Settled

The High Court has approved a settlement of €850,000 against the HSE over the circumstances of the birth, 46 years ...

Enduring Power of Attorney Explained

Everyone knows the importance of making a Will, but have you considered making an Enduring Power of Attorney? Here ...

Why We Need The Provisions Of The Patient Safety Bill (2019)

None of us expect to be harmed as a patient in healthcare.  Yet in Ireland as many as 1 in 8 patients suffer harm while using using healthcare services.  Here our Johan Verbruggen addresses queries he has received about the Patient Safety Bill(2019), which is currently before the Dail.

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. ...