The ransomware attack on the HSE in May 2021 has raised questions re potential legal actions from those whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised and/or published online. In this article, Dermot Sheehan BL takes a deep dive into personal data restrictions and remedies under Irish Law. Remedies in Irish [...]
A guide to the Data Protection Commission’s role in investigation and enforcement of data protection rights under GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018). In this paper, Noeleen Healy BL examines these legal issues in the context of the Max Schrems led cases against Facebook and takes a deep dive into how the Commission's [...]
Data protection is all about protecting your personal data. But what does this really mean? This guide is by Ian Long, solicitor and data protection specialist with more than 20 years’ experience in companies of all sizes, including AIB Bank, Aon Corp., Bank of Ireland Group, Griffith College, Groupon International, IAC Applications, Pepper [...]
COVID-19 RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES The recent Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (COVID-19) Act 2020 has introduced urgent measures which affect how tenancies can be ended, RTB dispute resolution issues and rent payment issues. Expert property law solicitor Michael Burns provides a quick overview here. Can a Landlord serve notice of termination on a tenant? [...]
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption across the world. In the legal sphere it has also caused confusion as to people’s respective obligations and duties towards each other, particularly in the context of employment relationships. In this paper, Barrister Dermot Sheehan examines common law and statutes with respect to the potential liability that [...]
The Government recently announced that a referendum to reduce waiting time limits on divorce in Ireland will be held in May 2019. Former Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister, Oisín Crotty who worked on the formulation of this legislative initiative, gives an overview here of the implications as well in the context of the backstory to [...]
How long do I have to make a claim? This is a frequently asked question by many clients particularly (but not only) in the context of personal injury claims. This is a guide to the law in Ireland with particular regard to the Statutes of Limitations Act and relevant case law precedent which may be [...]
Hi, Roddy Tyrrell here, (solicitor and publisher of Lawyer.ie) - just a note to let you know that I will be available to meet for one-to-one in-person consultations in the cities of Auckland, New Zealand and Perth, W. Australia in early February 2019. This is a part of a series of internationally toured law clinics we [...]
Highly Sensitive Personal Data Compliance The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which became law throughout the EU applies to all entities that process personal data. However law firms and financial services organisations who handle highly sensitive client information need to be extra vigilant in terms of their compliance or potentially risk heavy penalties. [...]
Leading City of London insurance lawyer writes that, based on the UK experience, recent legislation introduced by Pearse Doherty TD supporting consumers' rights in the area of insurance claims payouts is ultimately positive for the industry as well. Written by Stephen Netherway, Partner and Head of the Insurance Sector in the UK for CMS, a London and European law [...]
