The Law Society Access Programme

The United Nations has declared Saturday February 20th, World Day of Social Justice.  Social justice is the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social right and opportunities. This international day recognises the need to promote social justice. ...

The CervicalCheck Tribunal: Your Questions Answered

The CervicalCheck Tribunal was set up by the Government to investigate negligence in the State’s cancer screening programme and to assess claims by women affected by the controversy. The investigation was initially sparked when Vicky Phelan, who has cervical cancer,...

Women’s Health: How Legal Actions Help Improve Outcomes

The current system of addressing Medical Negligence cases in Ireland does not serve the interests of patients, healthcare professionals or the State. This is particularly so in cases specifically related to Women’s Health. Emma Mhic Mathuna, Ruth Morrissey, Vicky...

Mediation – a civilised approach in an uncivilised world

Traditionally legal disputes in this country have been fought out in the Courts – for the most part in public and at great cost to the participants. Whilst this form of litigation is not disappearing any time soon, its supremacy is being challenged by a range of...