Brian Gill discusses Protected Disclosure Law, aka Whistleblowing, on Ocean FM
Protected Disclosure Law, aka “Whistleblowing” – All you need to know An employee notices something at work that doesn’t look right. They aren’t sure who to tell, whether or not they should tell, or if the law will protect them if they do report their concerns. These are key issues around what the law calls […]
New review of Kells woman’s death sought by coroner
Niamh Ni Mhurchu, partner in our Medical Negligence team, represented the family of Grainne Maguire at the inquest into her death. The coroner has called for a fresh review by the health authorities into the death of the 50-year-old Kells woman, who died in controversial circumstances over two years ago. The family argued that the […]
Treasa Norby promoted to Senior Associate
Congratulations to Treasa Norrby in our Ballina office on her promotion to Senior Associate! Treasa is a solicitor in our Medical Negligence department, as well as a Law School Ambassador for the Law Society of Ireland. Originally from the Parish of Inver in Donegal, Treasa graduated from N.U.I Galway with BA and LLB honour […]
Medical misadventure verdict recorded following death of Mayo couple’s baby
Treasa Norrby, one of our medical negligence solicitors, represented a Mayo family at an inquest today where their baby boy was fatally injured during birth. A verdict of medical misadventure was recorded at Galway Coroner’s Court following the death of Ódhran Dever at University Hospital Galway. Coroner records medical misadventure verdict following death of baby […]
David O’Malley Discusses Pre-Hospital Care on Midwest Radio
David O’Malley appeared on Midwest Radio’s The Tommy Marren Show today with Dr Lisa Cunningham, A&E Consultant at Mayo University Hospital. They joined Tommy in studio to discuss pre-hospital care and the vital role it plays in our communities. If you missed the interview, you can listen to it below:
Update to the Law on Nervous Shock
The law on nervous shock has been in a state of flux last couple of years. Our David O’Malley discusses the recent “Kinsella v Carter” case which has clarified and reaffirmed the legal position regarding the current position in this jurisdiction. The case provides significant clarification on secondary victim claims in Irish law and distinguishes sudden catastrophic […]
Medical misadventure verdict over Mayo teen’s death
Our Roger Murray S.C represents the family of the late Jemma Gardiner at inquest on 2nd April 2026 where a verdict of medical misadventure has been recorded at the inquest into her death. Jemma suffered fatal brain injuries after surgery to relieve a build-up of fluid on her brain during a time when a pressure […]
Family ‘turned upside down’ by death of beloved 21-month-old with Down Syndrome
Our Niamh Ni Mhurchu represented the family whose world was ‘turned upside down’ by death of beloved 21-month-old with Down Syndrome. The coroner recorded a narrative verdict at the inquest into the death of Nancy Coote Guilfoyle who died on October 1, 2023. The mother of a 21-month-old girl with Down Syndrome said the family’s […]
Family settle case over death of mother of four in Dublin hospital
‘Her loss has left a hole in our hearts’: Family settle case over death of mother of four in Dublin hospital Speaking outside Court today, David O’Malley, Medical Negligence solicitor at Callan Tansey, called for “an audit of St. Vincent’s University Hospital of bleeding incidents and management of same”. Eilis Cronin Walsh, 49, from, Ballina, […]
Surgeon found guilty of professional misconduct over death of Limerick teenager
Our Medical Negligence solicitors in Limerick represented the family of Jessica Sheedy who died in May 2018 after suffering multiple organ failure. Niamh Ni Mhurchú represented the mother of Jessica Sheedy, an 18-year-old woman who died after an operation at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) in 2018. Jessica’s mother says her family feels utterly let down, […]