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The rights of surviving parents were addressed by the Supreme Court when it issued judgment in the case of John O’Meara and Others v. The Minister for Social Protection, Ireland and the Attorney General.

The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (the “AI Act”) entered into force on 1 August 2024. The AI Act is a groundbreaking act that aims to protect the fundamental rights of individuals, while also fostering innovation, growth and development.

As part of DIDW, Hayes Solicitors and The Employment Bar Association co-hosted a side event 'Whistleblowing – Lessons to Be Learned Internationally From the Irish Experience'.

The Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Act 2023 (“The Act”) was enacted on 2 May 2023 and was commenced on 26 September 2024.

The Data Protection Commission (“DPC”) published its 2023 Annual Report on 29 May 2024 (the “Report”). The Report can be accessed here and provides a helpful summary of the DPC’s actions over the course of 2023.

The Health Act 2007 (“the Act”) is the key piece of primary legislation governing regulatory oversight of nursing homes in Ireland. We summarise some notable changes below.