Legal News (Healthcare Law)

This case involves a clinical negligence claim by the plaintiff in respect of treatment provided at the second named defendant hospital while under the care of the first defendant.

The recent judgment in Mitchell v HSE [2023] IEHC 394 has upheld the Morrisey decision and confirms that there is no duty of care owed to relatives of those who participate in a screening programme.

In the recent High Court judgment in Murphy v. Depuy Ireland [2023] IEHC 220, Barr J offered an insightful decision in relation to the principles governing the renewal of a Personal Injuries Summons

The High Court recently considered the grounds under which a personal injuries claim can be dismissed for inordinate and inexcusable delay.

Following several delays to full commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 in its entirety, the Act is now expected on 26 April according to an announcement by the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and Minister of State for Disability.

The Product Liability Directive 1985 has been considered an effective mechanism of civil liability for EU citizens, who have suffered damage as a result of a defective product for over 30 years. It was adopted into Irish law by the Product Liability Act 1991.