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 High Court action over an injury sustained. It seems the student in question slipped on wet grass as she retrieved a ball that had gone out of play.
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 avoid having to pay significant inheritance taxes.
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 of things? This article will explore the legal requirements in Ireland which a couple must comply with before their big day.
Don’t forget the victims
Insurance spin Sunday 20th November was World Day of Remembrance for the victims of road traffic accidents. I felt a significant frustration for the families of victims and those injured in accidents. Currently Insurance Companies are raising insurance premiums and they are trying to blame high awards given to victims and their legal costs. The […]
Always read the warning signs!
The Court of Appeal recently overturned an award of €40,000 in favour of a lady who fell on a Dublin Airport escalator.
In the name of the Father
Did you know that paternity leave was introduced for all fathers for all babies born or adopted after 1 September 2016?
The right to return goods!
A colleague told me of her recent frustration in relation to an item she bought for a child as a birthday present. The present in question was a silver ring that was a great hit with the child, but within two months it snapped in two. When the shop was contacted and told of the […]
Farmers be aware!
As the summer draws to a close, the agricultural traffic (tractors, trailers, slurry tankers, spreaders) on our roads should also reduce. Farmers might have noticed that the Gardaí have been stopping agricultural vehicles for breaches of road traffic legislation during the summer months. Revised regulations and standards for agricultural vehicles came into effect on 1st […]
Dog Control – Rules for Dog Owners
Owning a dog can be a very positive and rewarding experience. For one thing they are very loyal and great company. This is particularly true in households with children and it can teach them valuable life skills such as responsibility and caring for others. Other people see dogs as a form of security and having […]
Social Media impact on Burglaries & Insurance
Social media has taken the world by storm over the past decade or so, with over 60% of Irish people having Facebook accounts. There also are thousands of others signing up to other social media sites, such as Twitter and Instagram.