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Ireland's New SLAPP Bill: A Shield for Public Participation

Ireland's New SLAPP Bill: A Shield for Public Participation

The SLAPP Bill 2026 introduces robust protections for Irish journalists and activists, empowering courts to swiftly dismiss abusive and intimidating lawsuits.

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New Retirement Age Act Empowers Irish Workers to Defy Forced Exits

New Retirement Age Act Empowers Irish Workers to Defy Forced Exits

The Employment Act 2025 and updated WRC Code give Irish workers new rights to challenge mandatory retirement ages, introducing severe penalties for employers.

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Birth Injury Claims and Obstetric Negligence in Ireland

Birth Injury Claims and Obstetric Negligence in Ireland

An analysis of Irish obstetric negligence claims, examining the legal framework, High Court settlements, and the impact of delayed emergency interventions.

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Unmasking Anonymous Online Defamers Under Ireland's Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026

Unmasking Anonymous Online Defamers Under Ireland's Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026

The Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 gives the Circuit Court power to order platforms and ISPs to identify anonymous online defamers, a faster and cheaper alternative to the High Court. Here is how identification orders work and what you need to bring a claim.

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Employment Equality Claims: Navigating the WRC Resignation Cap

Employment Equality Claims: Navigating the WRC Resignation Cap

Explore how resignation impacts WRC equality claims in Ireland, the €13,000 statutory cap, and how EU law is challenging Irish employment compensation limits.

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Unmasking Anonymous Trolls Under the New Defamation Act

Unmasking Anonymous Trolls Under the New Defamation Act

The Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 empowers the Circuit Court to unmask anonymous online defamers, offering a faster, cheaper route to justice in Ireland.

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Supreme Court Validates 'No Foal, No Fee' Agreements

Supreme Court Validates 'No Foal, No Fee' Agreements

The Supreme Court's Howley v Howard ruling confirms the legality of 'no foal, no fee' agreements, securing access to justice in the Irish legal system.

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Capacity Law Reforms Spark Surging High Court Caseloads

Capacity Law Reforms Spark Surging High Court Caseloads

High Court President warns that the shift to Ireland's new assisted decision-making framework has created complex legal hurdles and a surge in court cases.

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PIRB’s Advertising Problem: Why a State Claims Body Should Not Be Allowed to Promote Personal Injury Claims in a Way Solicitors Cannot

PIRB’s Advertising Problem: Why a State Claims Body Should Not Be Allowed to Promote Personal Injury Claims in a Way Solicitors Cannot

An in-depth analysis of why the Personal Injuries Resolution Board's promotional advertising creates a double standard in Ireland's regulated legal landscape.

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The Truth Behind Ireland's 2025 Personal Injury Data

The Truth Behind Ireland's 2025 Personal Injury Data

An in-depth analysis of the Injuries Resolution Board 2025 report reveals how inflation and new legal guidelines are reshaping Irish personal injury claims.

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