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Proper Provision
Proper Provision In dealing with the breakdown of a marriage, the courts will look to make what is called “proper provision” for all parties involved. The courts’ main aim in family law matters is to ensure the outcome is fair and just. This means the Court will...
Unnecessary hip surgery operations on children
A high number of children who had hip dysplasia surgery are to be medically reviewed after an audit found surgeons in two hospitals were carrying out a high number of unnecessary operations. The audit was conducted by Simon Thomas, a UK paediatric consultant...
Navigating Tax Challenges: A Son’s Struggle with €65,835 Bill on €500,000 in Parental Gifts
Introduction: In the wake of the recent €65,835 tax battle, where a 32-year-old man contested a hefty tax bill on substantial gifts, a closer examination of exemptions becomes paramount. This blog aims to unravel the complexity of exemptions within gift taxation,...
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS- Litigation, Business & Succession
New Year resolutions! a few Legal thoughts for 2024 With the New Year usually comes new plans and resolutions or, in some cases, dusting off last year’s resolutions. While this is ‘just’ another year, it might provide the time and resolve to follow through on our...
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...