PATHWAYS TO PROGRESS CONFERENCES 2019
MEDICO LEGAL CONFERENCE, KILRONAN, SEP 2019
MEDICO LEGAL SEMINAR, GALWAY, MARCH 2019
Inquest into cancer patients death in a Galway hospital
The longest running medical inquest in the history of the State was conducted into the death in a Galway Hospital of 43 year old cancer patient Mr Shane Banks. The family of the late Mr Banks was represented by Mr Roger Murray SC, Partner and Head of the Medical...
Delayed Cervical Cancer Diagnosis Case Settled
A woman in her early forties with a terminal cancer diagnosis had her legal action settled in the High Court recently. The mother of four claimed her cervical smear test was negligently misread which lead to a delayed cervical cancer diagnosis. HSE Planned to Fully...
Right To Request Remote Working Bill
The Cabinet has signed off on the eagerly awaited Bill in relation to remote working. Tánaiste and Minster for Enterprise, Trade & Employment. Leo Varadkar yesterday published the Draft Scheme of the Right to Request Remote Working Bill 2021. Here Brian Gill,...
State Needs To Do the Right Thing, pleads husband
In a case heard in the High Court yesterday, Fergal Murphy pleaded with the State to "do the right thing" for his 44 year old wife Amanda who is seriously ill. Represented by our David O' Malley, Mr. Murphy is looking to have his wife Amanda's case of assessment of...
Callan Tansey Ballina celebrates five years since opening
It has been five years since Callan Tansey Ballina opened its doors. This milestone was marked by the staff this week at a coffee morning at the office. Callan Tansey Ballina provides a full range of legal services for people across North Mayo and West Sligo, a...
Callan Tansey Solicitors finalist in Irish Law Awards 2021
Callan Tansey Solicitors has been named as a finalist in Irish Law Awards 2021. The awards recognise excellence in the legal profession in Ireland. We are delighted to have been selected as finalists for five awards this year. The range of categories in which we have...
Inquest into birth of stillborn baby at Drogheda hospital
Pamela Clarke told the inquest into the death of her fourth child Willow, that she cannot understand how a perfectly healthy baby could die in what should have been the safest place. Ms. Clarke delivered her stillborn baby Willow, following induction at 38 weeks, on...
Inquest into death of a young mother at Mayo University Hospital
An inquest into the death of a young mother shortly after childbirth returned a verdict of death by medical misadventure.
Negligence Claim Against Orthopaedic Surgeon To be Re-Tried
The Court of Appeal has directed a retrial of an action alleging a surgeon was negligent in the post-operative care of a man who claimed he developed leg paralysis and severe pain after spinal surgery.
Article on birth injury discussion on Midwest Radio May 21st
The restrictions on fathers attending at maternity hospitals due to Covid-19 restrictions has once again highlighted how the needs and requirements of women while pregnant and giving birth are often overlooked, ignored and unheard.
Employers: What you need to know before you re-open after COVID-19 closure
As Ireland moves through the phased re-opening of businesses after the COVID19 lockdown, there are a number of important areas that employers need to focus on in order to meet their obligations.
Family Calls For Improvements in HSE Mental Health Service After Death Of Son
More than ever, people’s mental well-being and issues of mental health are being given the consideration and respect that they deserve.