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It is often difficult for a beneficiary to take that first step towards bringing a claim against an estate. This is particularly so, where there is a minor child involved. However, it is extremely important that any such action is taken promptly.

The Court of Appeal has delivered a recent judgment in McKeown v Crosby in which it reduced the level of damages awarded to the plaintiff in a personal injuries case on the basis of policy concerns and emphasised the need for regard to the Book of Quantum.

As promised in the Programme for Government, the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation has published a Code of Conduct between Landlords and Tenants for Commercial Rents.

A recent report by the European Commission has expressed concern about Ireland's defamation laws.  The comments appear in the Commission Staff Working Document relating to Ireland, as part of its 2020 Rule of Law Report.

The Medical Council has this week released its annual report for 2019, coinciding with the publication of a new five-year strategic plan to cover the period 2019 – 2023. 

In June 2019, we advised you of the fact that the valuation date for Local Property Tax (LPT) had been deferred to 1st November 2020. Minister Donohue has now announced the deferral of the revaluation date for LPT to 1st November 2021, which will no doubt be welcomed by all homeowners.