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The Personal Insolvency Bill – From Boom to Bust and Back?
The Personal Insolvency Bill was published today. This legislation is a means by which those who are on the brink of financial ruin may be given a way out. We are currently in the midst of what is essentially the Irish Great Depression. If we are to take measures to...
Second bite in Divorce after “full and final” separation agreement
Today I will continue with my monthly legal news brief by discussing a recent landmark case involving proper provision in divorce where there is a prior separation agreement. G. v G. involved a couple who married in 1977. They lived in a house which the husband...
How to Make a Will – Looking After Your Children
How to make a Will Many of you will take care of your dependents – often a spouse and/or children - by making a will. If a parent dies without a will either a surviving spouse is entitled to two-thirds of the estate and the children one-third or, if both parents are...
Employer Liability & Workplace Stress – Is Your Wealth Jeopardising Your Health?
Many of you may be unaware that it is happening until it is too late – that stress in your workplace in having a negative effect on your mental health. It is an area that needs your consideration, particularly now when we are conscious of “minding our jobs” and...
Enduring Power of Attorney – Plan for the Future
Plan for the Future - Enduring Power of Attorney If we had a crystal ball and could see in to the future wouldn’t it be wonderful – we could plan and manage our businesses and personal affairs accordingly. Unfortunately none of us can predict what is around the...
Fatal Accidents – The Value placed on Life
Most commonly, fatal injury cases arise due to medical negligence, accidents in the workplace, road traffic accidents, murder or manslaughter. Bringing a case A fatal injury action is usually brought by a ‘Statutory Dependant’. The phrase ‘statutory dependant’...
Medical Negligence – In Safe Hands…Don’t Always Assume
Professional negligence arises when professionals deal with their services negligently resulting in a loss by the client/patient. Professionals, such as solicitors, accountants, architects, engineers, doctors and so on, have a duty of care towards their clients who...
Make a Will – Safeguard Your Family & Your Property for the Future
Make a Will A will is a legal document detailing how your possessions should be divided after your death. It is a legal document an essentially a letter of wishes or directions for family and friends on how to divide property after a person’s death. A will is a...
Don’t Overlook Your Health and Safety at Work for Fear of Losing Your Job
Employers have certain duties towards each and every employee. These duties are two-fold. Firstly, employers owe a statutory duty under the Health and Safety Acts to protect the wellbeing of their employees. An employer also owes a common law duty to their...