Getting Married in Ireland -The Legal Requirements
You have booked the hotel, agonised over the colour scheme and have the photo booth ready and waiting but what about the legal side...
Changes to Dwelling House Exemption
Prior to budget 2017, there was a major concern by the government that wealthy people were using what was known as a“dwelling house exemption”to...
Where there is a will, there is a way…
Here are some pointers when making a will with your solicitor. While some people endeavour to make a will at home, the reality is...
Lessons learned from school accident
Injury
There was an interesting recent High Court case just prior to Christmas where a student who sustained an injury while playing hockey lost a...
Dash Cams and Drones
We have all become used to the camera phone however readers may be interested to note that more and more people are mounting dash...
Learner Drivers and the Law: Know your Obligations
Many of you will be familiar with the tragic road traffic accident which occurred in County Cork in 2015, involving a learner driver. The...
Tips for Motor Shopping
Buying a second-hand car is a transaction that most of us will engage in at some point in our lives. There is a big...
Nice day for a walk but…
The High Court recently overturned a Circuit Court decision whereby an award of €40,000 was made to a hill walker who sustained injuries while...
A Fair Deal for All
The nursing homes support scheme, also known as the “Fair Deal” Scheme, is a scheme that most people are familiar with. In recent times...
Personal Injuries Assessment Board – Tips and Traps
As I deal mainly with personal injury compensation claims I am often asked to explain the workings of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board PIAB....