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Medical Negligence: Appeal On Costs Differential Order Dismissed

The Court of Appeal recently upheld the High Court's decision on quantum and costs in Milmoe v Chatzis and Sheldon Investments Limited t/a River Medical Group [2025] IECA 149.

Ireland Litigation

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William Fry

Supreme Court Clarifies Emotional Distress Claims: PIAB Authorisation Not Required

On 25 July 2025, the Supreme Court delivered a pivotal decision in Dillon v Irish Life Assurance Plc [2025] IESC 37, which clarifies the treatment of emotional distress claims...

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Wheelbarrows And Workplace Risk: The High Court Clarifies The Limits Of Employer Liability

On 26 June 2025, the High Court (Twomey J) delivered judgment in Lawless v Keatley, reaffirming a "common sense" approach to employer's liability.

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

New High Court Practice Directions For Clinical Negligence Claims

The President of the High Court has issued two new practice directions (HC131 and HC 132) (the "Directions") to apply to clinical negligence claims. They will come into force on 28 April 2025.

Ireland Litigation

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Matheson

New Practice Directions For Medical Cases

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Clinical Negligence List In Irish High Court Established

Ireland Litigation

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William Fry

New High Court Practice Direction For Clinical Negligence Trial Dates

Ireland Litigation

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William Fry

The High Court Approves Modular Trial Of Two Distinct Questions Of Fact In A Medical Negligence Claim

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

The Rising Costs Of Health-Related Claims

Ireland Healthcare

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RDJ LLP

High Court Considers Legal Costs Arising From Accident Caused By Untraced Driver

Ireland Litigation

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Dillon Eustace

Does A Duty Of Care Exist As Between Healthcare Providers And A Relative Of A Patient In A Nervous Shock Claim?

Ireland Healthcare

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RDJ LLP

The Decision And Effects Of The Supreme Court Decision In Delaney v. PIAB & Ors.

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Minimum PI Cover Required For Insurance Intermediaries To Increase

European Union Insurance

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William Fry

High Court Rejects Applications To Dismiss

Ireland Litigation

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Dillon Eustace

Stand By Me – Substitution Or Joinder Of A Plaintiff In An Appeal To The High Court Of A Circuit Court Order For Possession?

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Governing AI, Powering Innovation Video Series

Ireland Technology

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Arthur Cox

"Very, Very Modest Awards": GDPR & Personal Injury Claims

Ireland Litigation

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William Fry

What's New In The Central Bank's 2025 Operational Resilience Guidance?

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

Bird v Iconic: Qualified Privilege Defence Doesn't Fly With Supreme Court

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Personal Injuries In Irish Schools - An Update

Our February 2019 article detailed the duty of care owed by schools to their students in the context of injuries arising from physical activity.

Ireland Litigation

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Dillon Eustace

S.1.391 25 Years On - And The Harrington Undertaking

As S.I. 391/1998 - Rules of the Superior Courts (No 6) Disclosure of Reports and Statements approaches its 25th birthday. The decision of the Court of Appeal...

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Statute Of Limitations: Supreme Court Considers When The ‘Clock' Starts To Run In Professional Negligence Claims

The Supreme Court's decision in Smith v Cunningham & Others [2023] IESC 13 provides helpful direction on the sometimes difficult question as to the point from which a cause of action accrues...

Ireland Litigation

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Dillon Eustace

InDisputes: High Court Upholds TAC Determination On Time Limits

The recent High Court (the "Court") decision in Thomas McNamara v The Revenue Commissioners has again emphasised the importance of taking due care when preparing for appeals before the Tax Appeals Commission ("TAC").

M

Matheson

Clarification At Last! Costs Update- "Special Circumstances" And Order 53 Rule 2 (2) Of The District Court Rules

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Divergence On The Proximity Test For "Nervous Shock"– Will It Last?

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Two New High Court Judgments Provide Warnings To Legal Advisors Regarding Discovery Obligations

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Surgical Robots: Are Batteries Included?

Ireland Litigation

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William Fry

Liability For Dangers On The Highway And The Ancient Principle Of Nonfeasance

Ireland Litigation

DE

Dillon Eustace

Liquidator's Actions Amounted To Negligence

Ireland Commercial

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William Fry

When Spectators Take The Hit – Spectator Litigation In Ireland (Video)

Ireland Litigation

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William Fry

Removal Of All Dangers From Premises Imposes Unreasonable Burden On Occupiers

Ireland Litigation

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Dillon Eustace

Report On Key Recommendation Of Expert Group Report To Review The Law Of Torts And The Current Systems For The Management Of Clinical Negligence Claims

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Supreme Court Overturns Court Of Appeal In Key Financial Loss Test Case

Ireland Litigation

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Dillon Eustace

When Spectators Take The Hit – Spectator Litigation In Ireland (Video)

While litigation taken by spectators is relatively rare in Ireland, it has arisen in golf, ice hockey and rugby.

Ireland Litigation

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William Fry

Removal Of All Dangers From Premises Imposes Unreasonable Burden On Occupiers

The High Court (Humphries J.) has affirmed a decision of the Circuit Court, dismissing a plaintiff's personal injuries action on the basis that the action did not succeed under ...

Ireland Litigation

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Dillon Eustace

Report On Key Recommendation Of Expert Group Report To Review The Law Of Torts And The Current Systems For The Management Of Clinical Negligence Claims

On 16 December last, the Expert Group, chaired by Mr Justice Charles Meenan, published a report reviewing the Law of Torts and the current systems for management of clinical negligence claims

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Supreme Court Overturns Court Of Appeal In Key Financial Loss Test Case

The key point to be addressed was when the financial loss (the "damage") suffered by the investors actually occurred.

Ireland Litigation

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Dillon Eustace

Court Confirms Jurisdiction To Extend Time In Defamation Proceedings Retrospectively

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

High Court Confirms Cooke -v- Cronin On Requirement For Expert Report In Professional Negligence Proceedings

Thomas Loomes Practising as Thomas Loomes & Company Solicitors v Rippington & Ors (Approved) [2020] IEHC 237 (06 March 2020)

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Can A Medical Negligence Claim Continue After A Defendant's Death?

What happens in a medical negligence case where the defendant medical practitioner dies before proceedings are issued?

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

High Court: Impact On Professional Indemnity Insurance A Factor In Dismissal Of Negligence Claim

The High Court dismissed a plaintiff's action for professional negligence against two separate law firms on the grounds of inordinate and inexcusable delay.

Ireland Litigation

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Dillon Eustace

Expert Evidence Required To Proceed In Professional Medical Negligence Action

The High Court (Barrett J.) dismissed an application by the plaintiff for judgment in default of defence against Bon Secours Health Systems Limited (Bon Secours Health)

Ireland Litigation

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Dillon Eustace

Professional Negligence Claim Dismissed On Grounds Of Delay

Ireland Litigation

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Dillon Eustace

You Raise Me Up, So I Can…Sue My Employer?

Ireland Litigation

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Arthur Cox

Periodic Payment Orders In Catastrophic Injury Cases

Ireland Litigation

M

Matheson

Delay In Professional Negligence Claims

Ireland Litigation

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Matheson

Concurrent Wrongdoers And The Civil Liability Act – Defender v HSBC

Ireland Litigation

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Dillon Eustace

Waiting Times In A&E: What Are You Telling Your Patients?

Ireland Litigation

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Arthur Cox

Supreme Court Addresses Difficult Issue As To Calculation Of Damages For Professional Negligence Occurring In Fluctuating Property Market

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Statute Of Limitations In Property Damage Claims: The Implications

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

First Reported Decision On A Secondary Victim Claim Involving A Child

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Solicitors' Professional Indemnity Insurance Regulations Do Not Create Third-Party Rights

Ireland Litigation

M

Matheson

Insurance Update: A Warning To Solicitors From The Court Of Appeal About Dormant Cases

Ireland Litigation

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Mason Hayes & Curran

New Pre-Action Protocol In Clinical Negligence Actions

Ireland Litigation

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Arthur Cox

The Russell Decision: The "Real Rate Of Return" Case

Ireland Litigation

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Arthur Cox

Gill Russell v HSE - The "Real Rate Of Return" Judgment

Ireland Healthcare

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Mason Hayes & Curran

Injuries Board Authorisation Required In Personal Injury Claims Arising From A Product Liability Claim

Ireland Healthcare

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Matheson

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