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Don’t get Hoodwinked by the PIRB

Minister Peter Burke’s announcement of the expansion of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board’s (PIRB) mediation services to include motor liability personal injury claims has been presented as a positive step forward for Ireland’s personal injury claims process. Part of the government’s Action Plan for Insurance Reform, this initiative is intended to provide a quicker, less […]

A general introduction to Construction Disputes in Ireland

Construction disputes are a common challenge in the building and infrastructure sector, reflecting the intricacies of multi-stakeholder projects and the unpredictability of the working environment. In Ireland, the resolution of these disputes is underpinned by a combination of legal, procedural, and contractual frameworks designed to manage and mitigate conflicts. This article explores the nature of […]

Psychological Injury

Nervous Shock I The law allows recovery of damages for so called nervous shock, within certain parameters and subject to limitations.  Nervous shock is the most commonly used legal label for psychiatric or psychological injury. Psychiatric injuries include depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, psychosomatic pain, anxiety and panic attacks. In this context the normal mitigation  rule […]

Public Authorities and Negligence

Powers and Duties In broad terms, public authorities are subject to civil liability for negligence and other civil wrongs, in the same way as private individuals and companies.  The State and other public bodies are responsible for the actions and omissions of their employees and agents under principles of vicarious liability. In some circumstances, statute […]

Duty of Care (Part 2)

Limits to Neighbour Principle The famous neighbour principle re-stated the general basis of liability in negligence. It stated, that “you must take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions which you can reasonably foresee would be likely to injure your neighbour”.  The test identified a neighbour, as a person who is so closely and directly […]

Duty of Care (Part 1)

Meaning of Negligence I Negligence is used in a number of senses.  In one sense, it refers to a person’s state of mind.  An act is negligent, where it is done without giving due weight to the risks involved.  A person  (and his state of mind) may be negligent, even though the person considers the […]

A general introduction to dispute resolution in Ireland

Enforcement of Settlement

An agreement to settle litigation typically involves enforcement mechanisms. Find out how the High Court recently addressed the need for new proceedings to enforce a settlement.

Why There’s a Summer Silence in Legal News: Understanding Court Recesses and How They Impact Cases

Have you been waiting for updates on your legal case, only to be met with radio silence over the summer months? You’re not alone. July and August often seem like a quiet time in the legal world, with few case developments making the headlines. The reason? Ireland’s courts go into their annual summer recess during […]

Opinion: Justice delayed is justice denied

Dr. Healy and Dr. Keenan discuss the urgent need for reforms to prevent lengthy sexual offence trials from re-traumatising victims. Delays are a major concern.

A Comprehensive Look at the Impact of the Personal Injuries Guidelines: Key Cases and Future Directions

Explore the pivotal Supreme Court decision in Brigid Delaney’s case, shaping the future of Personal Injuries Guidelines. Key legal challenges and implications for upcoming reviews are discussed in detail.

Extending time to Appeal against a decision of a professional regulator

The Supreme Court in Ireland recently ruled on the jurisdiction of the High Court to extend time for appeals of professional regulator decisions. This has implications for other regulatory bodies.