McGrath Mullan The implementation of the Judicial Council Personal Injuries Guidelines, which came into effect on the 24 April 2021 will significantly change the manner in which the courts make assessments for damages in personal injuries cases. The Guidelines apply to the assessment of damages in all personal injuries claims made on or after 24 April 2021. … Read more
The breakdown of a marriage or relationship is an extremely stressful and emotional time for any couple, leaving with it, a wide range of complex issues to be considered. Some of the key issues to be determined in both Separation and Divorce will include terms to provide for custody of and access to children, maintenance, … Read more
The Department of Justice has recently announced the introduction of eVetting as part of the citizenship application process. This eVetting process will be a requirement for all adult applicants who are resident in Ireland. For applicants who do not reside in Ireland, they will be required to continue to provide home country and/or third county … Read more
In an effort to meet increasing demand, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment has announced changes to the employment permits system to allow non-EEA citizens to work in various healthcare roles which have been up to now been ineligible for the purposes of employment permits. As a result of the new changes, the following … Read more
McGrath Mullan LLP was instructed by the parents of a child who suffered personal injuries while in a McDonald’s restaurant. The accident occurred when a member of staff accidentally knocked over a hot beverage cup. Unfortunately, the contents of the cup spilled on the child causing the child to suffer burn injuries. McGrath Mullan LLP … Read more
The area of probate litigation is an expanding one. In particular, McGrath Mullan LLP, is dealing with increasing queries relating to Section 117 of the Succession Act 1965. This section of the Succession Act provides that if the child of a deceased parent feels that they have not been properly provided for in the will … Read more
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has recently announced draft proposals for a scheme, which it is hoped, will help thousands of undocumented migrants in the State achieve legal status. While the precise details of the scheme have yet to be finalised, what we do know is that in order to be eligible to apply, applicants … Read more
When applicants have been issued with a letter granting them permission to reside in the State, they should make an appointment to register their permission at Burgh Quay registration office in Dublin (which is temporarily closed due to COVID-19). All successful applicants and their family members will be granted a residence permission in Ireland under … Read more
The Residential Development Stamp Duty Refund Scheme was introduced under the Finance Act 2017 and provides for the refund of a portion of stamp duty paid on the acquisition of non-residential land, where that land is subsequently developed for residential purposes. This effectively brings the stamp duty rate down to a minimum of 2%. To … Read more
McGrath McGrane LLP was instructed by a client who had been involved in an accident at work. While removing goods from a high shelf, the client fell off a step ladder and suffered personal injuries of a soft tissue nature. We initiated a claim on behalf of the client, who was employed by a supermarket … Read more
