Before any claim begins, a prudent solicitor must always establish that the claim is being brought within the allocated time under law. This is in order for the claim to be brought within the period of time allocated under the statute of limitations. If a claim is not brought within time it is statute barred […]
Employment law, but not as we know it For a number of years now there has been considerable talks at government levels and by civil servants in overhauling the current system dealing with employment law disputes. Employment law, as a specific body of law, is still relatively new and continues to grow. The vast majority of governing legislation in Ireland has only been […]
The sad reality is that relationships sometimes break down. Where parties cannot reach an agreement, solicitors can assist by providing advice and representation for those involved in a family law matter. Below is a quick overview of some of the more commonly found issues in family law proceedings: Maintenance The Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses […]
Employment Law Contracts Employment law in Ireland is vast and varied. There are no less than 16 separate statutes governing employment rights and obligations in Ireland, in addition of which there are also a number of European employment law Directives. Below is a quick run through what employees should be aware of and what employers should definitely know: Employment […]
Since the 31st March, 2014, an administrative garda vetting filter has applied to the disclosure of certain criminal convictions. Where certain organisations are registered, such as childcare or educational bodies, it used to be the position that all prior convictions were disclosed to a potential employer. The impact of a previous conviction on an individual’s record […]
A profound change in criminal investigations has occurred with the DPP having directed that Solicitors are now allowed into the interview room if their client requests them to be present during a detention. Previously, solicitors were only allowed to have access to our client during the course of the detention but not to be in […]
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