What is case progression? In an attempt to relieve backlogs in the court lists and improve progress in family law cases, the courts services introduced a new step in family law cases called case progression. Both sides are brought before the County Registrar who checks to see if all the appropriate forms are filled out [...]
Separation and Divorce in Ireland Normal feelings you'll experience! We found this little articles entitled Separation and Divorce in Ireland and wanted to share it with our readers. Clearly when there is a break up in a relationship, either temporary or permanent, the feelings are not dissimilar to the death of a loved one. This [...]
Lorraine Gallagher is suing Donegal Vocational Education Committee now Donegal Education Training Board following the death of her daughter Erin 13. Erin took her own life in October last year amid claims that she was being bullied at school and online. She was a secondary school pupil at Finn Valley College in Stranorlar. Her older [...]
What is this property worth in today's market? For ethical reasons, agents can't tell you how much to offer, says C.D. "Chip" Boring, broker/owner of Re/Max Realty Plus in Sebring, Fla. Instead of asking directly how much the home is worth, you ask indirectly, by seeking information about comparable sales, or "comps." An agent should [...]
Over 50% of hospitals in Ireland do not have policies or guidelines in place to promote open disclosure following adverse events, a major Dublin medical negligence conference has been told. Open disclosure is defined as an open discussion of incidents that result in harm to a patient. This includes expressing regret for what happened, keeping [...]
On Thursday 26 September, the Court of Justice of the European Union "CJEU" released legal opinions on two recent cases regarding leave entitlements for women who had children via a surrogate mother. Both women argued that they had equal rights to women who actually gave birth. The rulings are the first time the Court has [...]
The Ombudsman (Amendment) Act 2012 brings over 180 additional public bodies under the remit of the Ombudsman with effect from 1 May 2013. It is not possible to supply a definitive list of these public bodies as the Act provides for a general description of the types of "reviewable agencies" that will come within remit. [...]
Dell Financial Services EMEA HQ located in Ireland following the award of a banking licence from the Central Bank of Ireland. 200 employees planned for first phase of Dell Financial Services. “We are delighted to build on our existing presence in Ireland through the establishment of the Dublin-based Dell Bank International Limited. This development is [...]
A survey of MPs in the UK has revealed that 69% of Parliamentarians agree there is a mistaken belief in the existence of “common law marriage” among their constituents, and that 57% believe the law needs to be changed to provide greater protection for unmarried couples upon separation. New polling shows 7 in 10 Parliamentarians [...]
The Justice Minister Alan Shatter is proposing a referendum to overhaul the courts. Mr Shatter said the plans, approved by Cabinet, include a move to amend article 34 of the Constitution, in order to allow the Oireachtas to establish a Court of Civil Appeal and new family courts. He is also in favour of changes [...]