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Serious spinal surgical incidents at Temple Street Hospital prompt external review.
Ireland has one of the highest incidences of Spina Bifida in the world, with an overall incidence of approximately 1 in 1000 births. It is estimated that there are currently just under 500 children (0-18 years) with Spina Bifida in Ireland. Significant issues have...
Medical Negligence and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
A proposed investigation into Child and Mental Health services raises medical negligence issues. The presented question is whether we are again facing a failure by our Health services to follow an acceptable standard of care in providing mental health care to...
A Guide to Marriage Breakdown
FAMILY LAW LEGAL TEAM Thank you for instructing Lynch Solicitors as your solicitors. This guide is written with the intention of explaining the legal options in the breakdown of a marriage, in hopefully, plain language. The guide should not be read as legal advice and...
Marriage Breakdown – Your Divorce Questions Answered
Lynch Solicitors are acknowledged experts in the area of separation, divorce and other family matters. John Lynch looks at the most commonly asked questions in an article that answers your divorce questions and more. Where do you start? The first step to explore...
Lynsey Bennett’s High Court urgent Case Progression- Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis
In November 2020 we received instructions from Lynsey Bennett that she was terminally ill with incurable cancer. Lynsey also instructed us that she had been offered a poor prognosis in terms of life expectancy. We immediately issued High Court Proceedings...
New Year Resolutions – Litigation, Business & Succession
New Year resolutions! a few Legal thoughts for 2021 With a New Year usual comes new plans and resolutions or in some cases dusting off last year's resolutions. While This is a very unusual year for us all, it might provide the time and resolve needed to follow through...
Family Home & Bankruptcy – A Comprehensive Guide
While coverage of the recent changes to the Bankruptcy Laws has focused on the reduction of the bankruptcy term from three years to one year, a number of other amendments were made. These will have a serious effect on a person's decision to file for bankruptcy....
Rights of a Cohabitant: What Are Your Rights If You Are Living With A Partner?
John Lynch looks the issue of rights of a cohabitant. What are they and how do you classify as a cohabitant? How long do you have to be living together to qualify as a cohabitant? What do you need to do to prove that you are cohabiting? And, what happens if the...
Pre-Nups,Cohabitation &Co-ownership Agreements
Pre-nups and other agreements are no longer the preserve of the rich and famous. They are becoming increasingly popular among couples. There are various agreements that you should consider putting in place if you are contemplating legal relationships. A Prenuptial...