Business and Legal Ireland

Wills in Special Cases-Imminent Death, the Elderly and Mental Capacity

Terry — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:43:57 +0000

Wills drafted in cases of imminent death, for the elderly, or for someone about whom there is a doubt as to their mental capacity can be problematic. Imminent Death In cases where the testator is in...

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Driving a Dangerously Defective Vehicle | Driving While Unfit

Terry — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:49:22 +0000

The offence of driving a dangerously defective vehicle is provided by section 54(2) of the Road Traffic Act, 1961 (as amended by the Road Traffic Act, 1968. It provides (2) Where a mechanically...

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MIBI-the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland and Car Accident Claims

Terry — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:42 +0000

Motor insurance in Ireland is compulsory under the Road Traffic Acts, 1933 and section 56 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961. Every motorist must be insured without limit against personal injury caused by...

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Road Traffic Accidents-Car Accident Claims and Personal Injury Solicitors

Terry — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:11:01 +0000

The most common type of personal injuries claim in Ireland is the road traffic accident according to the Injuries Board annual report for 2012. 75% of personal injuries claims arose from road traffic...

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The Non Marital Family in Irish Law

Terry — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:21:30 +0000

The Irish Constitution envisages the ‘family’ as one based on marriage alone. Clearly this leads to huge difficulties for the many non-marital families in Ireland. However it has been held that non...

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Supreme Court rules Registered Employment Agreements Unconstitutional

Terry — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:04:56 +0000

The Supreme Court has today (9th May, 2013) ruled that REAs (registered employment agreements) are unconstitutional. These agreements are provided for under the Industrial Relations Act, 1946. This...

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Sickness and Absence Related Dismissals-Some Facts You Should Know

Terry — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:16:38 +0000

Dismissals related to absence and/or non attendance at work due to sickness and illness are one of the most common types of dismissal from employment in Ireland. The Unfair Dismissals Act 1977 states...

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Employment Law Breaches-Irish Forums for Redress of Employment Rights

Terry — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:17:50 +0000

There is a wide number of forums available for employees to seek to have their employment rights upheld and vindicated. These include • The Rights Commissioner service • The Employment Appeals...

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A Dignity at Work Policy-How Irish Employers Can Protect Themselves against Claims of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Harassment

Terry — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:45:17 +0000

Bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment claims by employees against employers can be costly affairs. While there is no express statutory legal obligation on employers to have policies covering...

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Sick Leave in Irish Employment Law

Terry — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 21:12:05 +0000

There is no general entitlement under Irish law to be paid whilst out of work due to sickness/illness. However it is something that can be provided for between the employer and employee when agreeing...

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