Magdalene Laundries – The Report Investigating State Involvement
Friday, 22 February 2013
by John Lynch
The government held a meeting on the 14th June 2011 to consider the circumstances of women who were admitted to the laundries and decided to set up an Inter-Departmental Committee to establish the facts and level of state involvement/interaction with the laundries. The final report was published on 5 February 2013. The report reveals evidence
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
Redundancy – Your Rights and Entitlements
Friday, 22 February 2013
by John Lynch
Redundancy occurs where employees are let go from their jobs when their position is no longer sustainable. This can happen for any number of reasons including a company closing or restructuring, lack of funds to keep the worker in employment or because the employer decides that the work involved should be carried out in a
- Published in Commerical, Consumer & Employment Law
Grandparents Do Have Access rights under by Law.
Thursday, 21 February 2013
by John Lynch
Grandparents often play a very important role in the lives of their grandchildren but can find themselves in a situation where they may not be able to see their grandchildren particularly in circumstances where a family breakdown has taken place and the relationship between the child’s parents or the child’s parents and grandparents is strained.
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
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Access
Narcolepsy Suffers Still Waiting for Government Support Almost One Year On
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
by John Lynch
Last year we blogged about a swine flu vaccine called Pandemrix which was suspected of causing narcolepsy. In yesterday’s article “Parents slam inaction after narcolepsy support pledge” the Irish Examiner highlights that children who developed narcolepsy after receiving the swine flu vaccine have yet to be offered a comprehensive package of supports almost a year
- Published in Medical Negligence
MoM (Metal-On-Metal) Hip Implant Recalls – Update
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
by John Lynch
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 19th February 2013 John M. Lynch on MoM Hip Implant Recalls [soundcloud id=’167061955′] Download our MoM (Metal-On-Metal) Hip Implant Recalls – Update notes Recently thousands of “Adept” Faulty Hip Implants were recalled by Johnson & Johnson, the same manufacturers as the DePuy Hip implants, tell us about the recent recall?
- Published in Medical Negligence
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DePuy Hips
Thousands of “Adept” Faulty Hip Implants Recalled by DePuy ASR Hip Manufacturers, Johnson & Johnson
Friday, 15 February 2013
by John Lynch
Johnson & Johnson has again recalled thousands of its hip implants, two and a half years after they issued a recall of the DePuy ASR hips. The company has recalled the “Adept” brand all-metal total hip replacement system starting last month because a higher-than-expected percentage of them had to be replaced. Such replacements, called revision
- Published in Medical Negligence
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DePuy Hips
No change in UK Divorce rate after ten years of marriage since 1960s
Monday, 11 February 2013
by John Lynch
A new report in the UK by The Marriage Foundation think-tank has found that the divorce rate of couples who have been married for ten years remains unchanged since the 1960s. The Marriage Foundation reports that a couple who married in 2001 have the same chance of getting divorced after 10 or more years as
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
MRSA Infection and Medical Negligence
Wednesday, 06 February 2013
by John Lynch
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 5th January 2013 John M. Lynch on MRSA Infection and Medical Negligence [soundcloud id=’166942832′] Download our MRSA Infection and Medical Negligence notes Introduction Following recent HIQA reports, today I will discuss medical negligence in the context of MRSA. 12 unannounced assessment reports were published by HIQAlast Wednesday which focus on
- Published in Medical Negligence
Is Your MRSA Infection Due to Hospital Negligence?
Thursday, 31 January 2013
by John Lynch
Following recent HIQA reports, in today’s blog I will discuss medical negligence in the context of MRSA. Medical Negligence is essentially an act or omission by a health care professional which is below the accepted standard of care and which results in injury or death to a patient. Medical negligence can happen because of a
- Published in Medical Negligence
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Medical Negligence
Introduction to Personal Insolvency Act 2012
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
by John Lynch
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 29th January 2013 John M. Lynch Introduction to Personal Insolvency Act 2012 [soundcloud id=’167065314′] Download Our Introduction to Personal Insolvency Act 2012 notes We spoke before Christmas about the Personal Insolvency Bill. The Bill was signed into law on St. Stephen’s day. How can people who are burdened with
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
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Personal Insolvency Arrangements
Road Traffic Accidents – Do’s and Don’ts & the Legal Process
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
by John Lynch
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 22nd January 2013 Orlagh Wafer on Road Traffic Accidents [soundcloud id=’167065392′] Download Our Road Traffic Accidents – Do’s and Don’ts the Legal Process Notes Introduction As the temperatures are dropping and the roads are becoming more dangerous today I will discuss Road Traffic Accidents and what you should and should
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
New Year’s Resolutions: Be Aware of Legal Time Limits for Making Your Claim
Thursday, 17 January 2013
by John Lynch
As we begin the New Year it is important for people to be aware that there are certain time limits within which they can bring a claim. The Statute of Limitations is the length of time a person has to make a claim following an incident that gives rise to the claim. Once the specified
- Published in Medical Negligence, Personal Injury & Litigation
New Year’s Resolutions: Part II – Statute of Limitations: Legal Time Limits
Thursday, 17 January 2013
by John Lynch
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 15th January 2013 John M. Lynch on the Statute of Limitations [soundcloud id=’167065543′] Download Our New Year’s Resolutions. Statute of Limitations. Legal Time Limits Notes What does the Statute of Limitations mean? As we begin the New Year it is important for people to be aware that there are
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Statute of Limitations
New Year’s Resolutions: Part I – Review your Family Circumstances
Thursday, 10 January 2013
by John Lynch
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 8th January 2013 Andrea Gleasure on Reviewing Your Family Circumstances [soundcloud id=’167065638′] Download Our New Year’s Resolutions – Review your Family Circumstances Notes During the post-holiday period; Christmas and summer, we see an increase in separations and family law matters. Before Christmas we advised separated and divorced parents on
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
New Year’s Resolutions: Review your Family Options
Tuesday, 08 January 2013
by John Lynch
During the post-holiday period we see an increase in separations and family law matters. Before Christmas we advised separated and divorced parents on how best to make access arrangements for the Christmas period. Today, as part of our New Year’s Resolutions series of blogs, I will discuss various elements of family law disputes, particularly the
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues