PATHWAYS TO PROGRESS CONFERENCE 2017
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...
9 Factors Impacting Court Orders for Proper Provision in a Judicial Separation or Divorce
There is a statutory and constitutional obligation on the court to ensure proper provision is made for the parties of a Divorce. Proper provision is not defined in the family law Acts and it is a matter for the court to decide, on the merits of each case, as to what...
Callan Tansey in the Community
At Callan Tansey we believe that our success is linked to the success of our community. We are committed to integrating our social and environmental responsibilities in our business operations. It is important to us to support the local communities close to our six...
What to do if you are in a car accident
Dealing with the unexpected scenario of any accident is difficult. Here our Caroline McLaughlin examines some key points to note following a road traffic accident
Conference on Neurological Injury and the Law a Huge Success
Our 2023 Pathways to Progress Conference was held recently at Mount Falcon Estate in Ballina. The theme this year was Neurological Injury and the Law. Attendees at the event, which was sold out, heard a range of expert speakers and panelists from Ireland and...
Inappropriate Medical Devices Used in Children’s Spinal Surgeries
Medical devices play a critical role in modern healthcare, however patient safety should always remain the top priority in their use. It is one thing when a medical device malfunctions or does not have the desired effect on the patient, but the use of inappropriate...
Almost 107,000 Adverse Incidents reported to HSE last year
New figures released by the HSE state that there were almost 107,000 adverse incidents reported to them last year. The figures also show that in the past five years, almost 500 people suffered an adverse incident that resulted in long-term or permanent disability and...
Investigation into babies born with head injuries at Galway University Hospital
According to a report in The Irish Times on 24th August 2023, Galway University Hospital commissioned a review of head injuries to newborn babies during delivery. The review is into what it terms a “small number of cases where newborn babies suffered head injuries as...
HSE Admits Liability After Young Mother Dies Following Brain Injury
David O’Malley, Partner in our Medical Negligence department has represented Amanda Murphy and her family for a number of years. Amanda, a former school principal was placed on a ventilator in 2020, following a brain injury sustained in 2016. Sadly she died on 21st...
Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015
The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015. However, a number of amendments to the Act were required and provided for in the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Act which was signed into law on 17 December 2022...
HSE apologies to family of man who died in hospital
Johan Verbruggen of our Galway office represented the family of the late Martin Best at an inquest into his death at Mayo General Hospital. Coroner for Mayo, Mr. Pat O'Connor, was asked to conduct the inquest by the Attorney General. This followed requests submitted...
Making a Medical Negligence Claim in Ireland
Everyone interacts with doctors and medical professionals during their lifetime. International Studies show between 10%-12% of patients will experience avoidable adverse outcomes arising from their health treatment. Yet the same studies show that only 1% of those...