Legal News (Healthcare Law)

The recent judgment of Ms Justice Irvine in relation to an interim suspension application brought by the Health and Social Care Professionals Council (“CORU”) in respect of an optometrist provides a useful restatement of the principles considered by the High Court.

The Nurses and Midwives (Fitness to Practice Subcommittee) Rules (the “Rules”), which came into effect in May of this year, serve to substantially change the manner in which Fitness to Practise Inquiries and investigated and heard by NMBI.

Claire Long and Katie Nugent discuss a recent Court of Appeal decision which has confirmed that the legal principles set down in Kelly v Hennessy remain the ‘touchstone’ for Nervous Shock Claims in Ireland.

The High Court has delivered a recent judgment in Delaney v the Personal Injuries Assessment Board & Others which outlines the legal basis for the assessment of personal injuries by reference to the Personal Injury Guidelines rather than the Book of Quantum.

Hayes has a long history of recognising and rewarding our colleagues who go above and beyond in providing the best advice for our clients. Hayes is committed to retaining and appointing the brightest and the best in the legal profession.

Described by many as “an Act for Everyone”, the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (the “Act”) stands to overhaul entirely the manner in which capacity is assessed and approached in this jurisdiction.