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Stamp Duty and Forestry Acquisitions in Ireland Investing in forestry presents both environmental and financial rewards. However, navigating the legal landscape is crucial to ensure your investment is sound. One key aspect to consider is stamp duty on forestry acquisitions in Ireland. Let’s explore what stamp duty entails, how it affects your forestry investments, and […]

Gambling Regulation Bill: Impact On Charities in Ireland The Gambling Regulation Bill is making waves across Ireland. For charities, this new legislation brings both challenges and opportunities. Understanding its impact is crucial to navigating the changing landscape. What is the Gambling Regulation Bill? The Gambling Regulation Bill aims to tighten control over gambling activities in

Defamation Act 2024: Impact for Irish Individuals and Businesses The Defamation Act 2024 has brought significant changes to how defamation cases are handled in Ireland. Whether you’re an individual concerned about your reputation or a business navigating public statements, understanding this new legislation is crucial. Let’s break down what the Defamation Act 2024 means for

Emmet Halley represented a lady who lost her husband tragically when he died suddenly at their home on 17th July 2014. He was working as a farm labourer, and driving a tractor, when he suffered a collapse on 1st June 2014.  He ended up being taken to South Tipperary General Hospital by ambulance. He was

Three gentleman, Paul Bolger (aged 49), Kenny Bolger (aged 47) and Shane Bolger (aged 44) lost their lives while aboard a fishing vessel known as the “MFV Dean Leanne”, which capsized off the Waterford coast near Brownstown Head on 12th June 2013. The 3 brothers had left Dunmore East that morning aboard their boat with

Proceedings were taken on behalf of a lady who, having been admitted to hospital, was diagnosed with pericarditis (swelling of the membranes around the heart). She was treated and discharged 2 days later. She was readmitted the following day and diagnosed with cardiac tamponade (fluid around the heart which causes compression). A decision was made

For some, having an Affidavit sworn or a Declaration witnessed or sworn is sometimes not just inconvenient, but intimidating. The purpose of the Oath is in fact to give solemnity to what the person is doing and to ensure the truth and accuracy of the information contained in the Affidavit or Declaration. The solemnity of

The Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019 has passed committee stage in Dail Eireann. It is intended that this legislation will streamline the disciplinary processes of the Medical Council, the Dental Council, the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and CORU (Regulating Health and Social Care Professionals).

The European Court Of Justice Rules On The Obligation Of Social Media Platforms To Remove Defamatory Content The E-Commerce Directive 2000/31/EC (the “Directive”) provides that information service providers, such as social media platforms, are not liable for the defamatory information posted by their users, the so-called “mere conduit” defence. “Mere conduit” being that unlike newspapers

Local Property Tax is calculated by reference to the value of the property as of the 1st of May 2013. In essence the valuation of the property at this date determines the LPT payable. This valuation date was due to be updated on the 1st November 2016 but it was delayed to the 1st November