Transferring your house or farm is one of the most significant events in your and your children’s lives and it’s very important to plan it well and to be satisfied that you have been given straightforward and clear legal and tax advice. At Dermot G. O’Donovan we have a specialised tax and legal advice team where we can discuss with you your wills, potential transfers of property during your lifetime and the legal and tax consequences of doing so. The government has implemente

Worldwide, more than 400 million people have a legal right to die. In the early 2000s, the Netherlands paved the way as the first country to legalise the authorisation of physicians to perform euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide when requested by a patient. Since then, many of its European counterparts have started to question its laws on the area, with some jurisdictions following in the Dutch footsteps. The definition of ‘Assisted Dying’ is the voluntary act of intent

Navigating the Residential Tenancies Act can be complex, particularly when it comes to the valid service of Notices of Termination and the preparation of accompanying statutory declarations. Errors in form, timing, or service can render a notice invalid, leading to delays, disputes, or exposure to legal challenge.   Our firm provides a dedicated service to ensure that landlords meet all statutory requirements when issuing Notices of Termination under the Residential Tenancies

The High Court decision in Andrejs Ratinskis v DPP clarified key evidential requirements in drink driving prosecutions, especially the chain of custody for blood and urine samples.   Facts of the case: In 2022, Ratinskis was stopped at a Mandatory Intoxicant Checkpoint in Newbridge and arrested under s.10(7) of the Road Traffic Act 2010. He provided a blood sample to a designated doctor at Newbridge Garda Station. The doctor used a kit supplied by the Medical Bureau of Road S

A recent judgment examined the common law position on occupiers’ liability in relation to ordinary, everyday dangers — those considered...

Dermot G. O’Donovan Solicitors are delighted to have been awarded a score of 98%  by the Legal Quality Standard of Ireland after our most...

In Ireland, the legal system is divided into two categories of court cases: civil actions and criminal prosecutions. Both types of cases...

On the 2nd of September, 2024 , crucial changes to the law took effect, offering enhanced protections for stalking victims  and...

The Work-Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 aims to acknowledge the significance of family life and facilitate a better...

Environmental crime, a lucrative and expanding business, is considered a serious, organised criminal activity both globally and within...