by John Lynch | Jan 6, 2020 | Medical Negligence
Thousands of Australian families coming to terms with Vaginal Mesh scandal It is now emerging that thousands of women in Ireland and worldwide have suffered traumatic complications as a result of vaginal mesh surgery. A number of women recently won their...
by John Lynch | Dec 4, 2019 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
We look at the changes to the living apart requirement, which has been reduced as part of The Family Law Act 2019. The Family Law Act 2019, which amends the law on Divorce, has commenced. The Act reduces the minimum living-apart period specified in the Family Law...
by John Lynch | Nov 21, 2019 | Medical Negligence
This blog looks at the issue of medical negligence and at what constitutes a medical negligence case, breach of duty, and the steps that might be taken. If you are to succeed in a claim you have to show both negligence and causation. In other words, you have to show...
by John Lynch | Nov 12, 2019 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Changes in Divorce – New Legislation The Family Law Bill 2019 has now passed all stages in the Oireachtas. The legislation follows the passing of the divorce referendum on May 24 to amend the Constitution. The referendum was carried by 82% of those...
by John Lynch | Nov 12, 2019 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Passing of changes in Divorce Legislation The Family Law Bill 2019 has now passed all stages in the Oireachtas. The legislation follows the passing of the divorce referendum on May 24 to amend the Constitution. The referendum was carried by 82% of those who voted The...
by John Lynch | Oct 18, 2019 | Personal Injury & Litigation
The scope for taking a Personal Injury case can be quite wide when you consider that it can include an accident at work, an accident in a public place or a road traffic accident. As well as that, the injuries can vary from a sprained ankle to serious head injuries and...
by John Lynch | Oct 10, 2019 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
A relationship breakdown can often be a very traumatic and upsetting time for all involved. Whether it is a couple living together, parents of children, or a married couple, every relationship break up brings its own unique challenges and hurdles. What happens when...
by John Lynch | Oct 3, 2019 | Wills, Succession & Estates
We have often spoken about wills and their importance to lay out your wishes. An Enduring Power of Attorney (called EPA) is a complement to any Will. An EPA will outline what happens should you become incapacitated and are no longer able to voice your wishes....
by John Lynch | Jul 19, 2019 | Medical Negligence, Personal Injury & Litigation
The Statute of Limitations is an integral part of every legal process. It is important to bear in mind in any case, where an issue may come before a court, time is of the essence. Does the statute favour the defendant? It is commonly commented on, that in cases...
by John Lynch | Jul 19, 2019 | Personal Injury & Litigation
Gillian O’Mahony from Lynch Solicitors spoke on Newstalk Breakfast in recent days to discuss your legal position when dealing with noisy neighbours. Click on the link below to listen:...
by John Lynch | Jun 27, 2019 | Personal Injury & Litigation
The Ana Kriegel case has once again highlighted the need for Defamation Law awareness after a boy was wrongly identified as one of the teenager’s killers, with his picture and personal details shared online and on various messaging apps. While the internet and the use...
by John Lynch | Jun 20, 2019 | Wills, Succession & Estates
The Cabinet has approved changes to the Fair Deal scheme for farms and small businesses. The scheme provides financial support for those in long-term nursing home care. The legislation will be examined by an Oireachtas committee before the Dáil recess in July...
by John Lynch | Jun 6, 2019 | Medical Negligence, Personal Injury & Litigation
The Maria Bailey case and the media fire that surrounded it, has once again thrown a spotlight on the high levels of compensation payouts in Ireland and the sometimes spurious nature of some of the cases which come before the courts. WHY ARE WE SEEING A RISE IN...
by John Lynch | May 29, 2019 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
The Divorce Referendum was passed by a huge majority over the weekend with the result that once new legislation is enacted couples will not have to wait for four years before they apply for a Divorce The four year waiting period is still the law and will remain the...
by John Lynch | May 21, 2019 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
This Friday’s divorce referendum is asking voters whether or not to ease the restrictions on divorce in Ireland and remove the minimum waiting period of four years from the Constitution. What is proposed is the removal entirely of the waiting period to apply for...
