Are Employees Entitled to Legal Representation at Disciplinary Hearings?
A frequent issue that arises in practice is the right to legal representation at workplace investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
It is typical for an employee to have the right to be accompanied by a colleague or a trade union representative but the right or other wise to legal representation has been canvassed in the Supreme Court in McKelvey v Iarnród Éireann (2019).
Professional Negligence
Professionals owe both contractual duties and a duty of care to their clients. In Ireland, a professional negligence claim arises when a professional breaches the duty of care owed to a client, resulting in loss or damage. Such a breach may occur if the professional fails to fulfil their responsibilities, whether by providing incorrect advice, not following instructions correctly, or making...
Debt Collection and Enforcement Proceedings
If a Creditor is owed money, they can request that money, from their Debtor. A creditor should not harass or intimidate the Debtor in pursuit of a debt. Creditors who do so may be exposed to criticism which could undermine their recovery.
The Courts are available to a Creditor seeking repayment. Generally a creditor has six years to enforce a contractual agreement from the date of the contract.
A Closer Look at the 2024 Defamation Reform Bill
The Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 represents a significant shift in Irish Media Law. As of 30 April 2025, the Bill has completed Committee Stage in Dáil Éireann, clearing a major legislative hurdle.
Despite opposition efforts to retain jury trials, an amendment to preserve them was defeated by 86 votes to 64 in the Dáil. The Bill now proceeds toward its Fourth Stage, with strong Government...
Enforceability of Settlement Agreements in Ireland – AIB v Doran Decision of the High Court September 2024
This was a Judgment that was in respect of an application to enforce a Deed of Settlement and Release. Settlement agreements are a written agreement to compromise a dispute.
They are a key tool in resolving disputes. They allow parties to avoid lengthy litigation by reaching mutually agreed resolutions.
The Law of Defamation in Ireland
In Ireland, the law protects your reputation. The Constitution guarantees that the State shall protect, and vindicate from unjust attack, the good name of every citizen.
A person can make a claim against someone for making statements that injure the person’s reputation. This offence is called defamation. It is a combination of the old offences of libel (written offences) and slander (spoken...
Judicial Review Applications
A judicial review is, at its simplest, an application to the Court to have a particular decision or action reviewed by the Courts. The types of decisions that are can be subject to Judicial review are quite broad. Once the person brining the application has taken legal advice on the merits of bringing the application the next factors to consider are the procedure and the relevant time limits...
