Analysis

As mergers, acquisitions and strategic representation arrangements have altered the Irish legal scene, the Big Four accountants haven’t been slow to see the opportunity to transform themselves from audit firms to multidisciplinary professional services operations. Having made their first foray

Kane Tuohy managing partner Cómhnall Tuohy and trainee solicitor Jim Gibbons consider a recent case on retirement and discrimination. In Thomas Doolin v Eir Business Eircom Limited ADJ-00045261 the complainant, Mr Doolin, brought a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) un

Declan Groarke provides a round-up of immigration law in 2023 and a peek at what might lie ahead in 2024. 2023 ended with a significant announcement on the largest expansion and shake-up to the employment permit system since its inception. In 2024, we expect to see further changes to the employment

Dr Maeve O'Rourke calls on the Irish government to back South Africa's case bringing the charge of genocide against Israel. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is hearing South Africa’s case against Israel under the 1948 Genocide Convention this week.

Eimear Burke, Hannah Unger and Ciara Long of Fieldfisher examine a key Circuit Court decision concerning the application of Ireland's new capacity law. In a recent key Circuit Court decision concerning the application of the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015 (as amended), the appointment of

Karen Kearney, partner at Cantillons Solicitors, comments on the coming investigation into Aoife Johnston's death at University Hospital Limerick. I listened with interest to an interview on Morning Ireland on 5 January 2024 with Stephen Donnelly, our minister for health. He was asked by Rachel Engl

Is social media truly the silver bullet when it comes to marketing law firms? No, it’s not, writes Glenn Reid. This is not to say you should ignore social media when marketing your practice. It has its place, it's just a little further down the pecking order when it comes to the overall legal

Robert Shiels commends a new biography of the comic genius who fell victim to the USA's post-war red scare. This attractively produced book, with many photographs, is a social, political and cultural history of a crucial period in the life of an influential 20th century figure, an original and indep

Barry Crushell examines the circumstances under which a redundancy payment would ordinarily be payable to an agency worker. The case of Amanda Craddock v Head-Hunt International Limited (ADJ00036831) examines the circumstances under which a redundancy payment would ordinarily be payable to an agency

Keith Walsh SC criticises government plans to expand the jurisdiction of the District Court. The Family Courts Bill 2022 provides for the establishment of a Family High Court, Family Circuit Court and Family District Court as divisions within the existing court structures. The aim is the development

Professor Laurent Pech considers the future of the rule of law in the EU. The history of the rule of law in EU law has been one of gradual process of formal Treaty enshrinement followed by the swift development of the EU’s “rule of law toolbox” in response to unexpected backsliding

Professor Joseph Bristow’s impressive new study, which deserves close attention, shows that the civil libel suit and the criminal trials involving Oscar Wilde were understood to be within the legal procedures of the time, writes Robert Shiels. The significantly wider importance of his book may

Fieldfisher associate Hannah Unger and solicitor Dearbhla Walsh propose reforms to Irish dog breeding legislation. As Christmas draws closer and people across Ireland consider whether a puppy could be the perfect gift, it is important to take a moment and consider whether this is a right decision to

The cost-of-living crisis, a protracted war in Ukraine and a vicious conflict in the Middle East are among the emergencies that have meant a stressful year for many of us. Some upcoming respite over the Christmas and New Year break will be welcome. Sadly, though, that won’t be the case for eve

Clare Daly of Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT) offers an overview of a recent Court of Appeal ruling providing clarification on mandated reporting to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency following a disclosure of historic child abuse by an adult to a mandated person. The Children First Act 2015 provides for