Recent Cases
Proceedings were taken on behalf of a lady who, having been admitted to hospital, was diagnosed with pericarditis (swelling of the membranes around the heart). She was treated and discharged 2 days later.
Local Property Tax Valuation Date Deferred
Many residential properties have increased in value, some significantly since May 2013. It is expected that an update in the valuation date will mean a substantial increase in local property tax payable for many. However, homeowners should be aware that they may be facing an increased LPT bill from November 2021.
Obligation Of Social Media Platforms To Remove Defamatory Content
The E-Commerce Directive 2000/31/EC (the “Directive”) provides that information service providers, such as social media platforms, are not liable for the defamatory information posted by their users, the so-called “mere conduit” defence.
Regulatory Reform Of Health and Social Care Professionals.
The Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019 has passed committee stage in Dail Eireann. It is intended that this legislation will streamline the disciplinary processes of the Medical Council.
Affidavit, Oaths and Declarations Explained
For some, having an Affidavit sworn or a Declaration witnessed or sworn is sometimes not just inconvenient, but intimidating. The purpose of the Oath is in fact to give solemnity to what the person is doing and to ensure the truth and accuracy of the information contained in the Affidavit or Declaration.
PI Actions – Letter of claim and PIAB
In this article we outline some of the amendments to the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 (the 2004 Act) that commenced in January as well as some provisions of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Act 2019 to come into force in April. Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 - Letter of claim (Section 8) [...]
Setanta Insurance Debacle
In total, the value of claims outstanding against Setanta amounts to €95m. Recently, an initial tranche of €9.9m was submitted to the High Court for payment from the insurance compensation fund.
Cerebal Palsy Sufferer awarded €2.1 m from HSE
M M Halley & Son recently acted for a Cerebal Palsy sufferer in High Court Action .The case was settled for €2.1 million against the Health Service Authority .Please read the attached link : http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/high-court/cerebral-palsy-sufferer-who-claimed-birth-injury-secures-2-1m-1.2237829
Client awarded €550,000.00 in compensation together with all his costs at a recent Arbitration Hearing
A client of the firm was recently awarded €550,000.00 by an Arbitrator after his land was compulsorily acquired by the local council. The issue came down to a difference in opinion between the two parties and their respective experts as to the correct prior valuation of the lands in question. A final offer of a [...]
DEVELOPMENTS WHICH MAY CONCERN YOU
DEPUY HIP REPLACEMENTS If you received a Depuy Hip medical device, and have been recalled for assessment, and/or surgery, please consult us for some legal advise. This office has successfully concluded a number of these cases to date. COLONOSCOPY REVIEW If you have been recalled for a Colonoscopy in Wexford General Hospital and have concerns [...]