Ensuring Compliance in the Service of Notices of Termination
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
Evidential requirements in drink driving and drug driving prosecutions: chain of custody
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
Personal Injuries: what ‘usual dangers’ do not constitute negligence in trip and fall accidents?
A recent judgment examined the common law position on occupiers’ liability in relation to ordinary, everyday dangers — those considered...
98% Gold Standard awarded by the Legal Quality Standard of Ireland
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...
Why was Nikita Hand’s civil case against Conor McGregor heard by a jury?
In Ireland, the legal system is divided into two categories of court cases: civil actions and criminal prosecutions. Both types of cases...
New Legal Protections for Stalking Victims
On the 2nd of September, 2024 , crucial changes to the law took effect, offering enhanced protections for stalking victims and...
The Work-Life Balance & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023
The Work-Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 aims to acknowledge the significance of family life and facilitate a better...
Introduction of strong sanctions for Environmental Crime through new Directive
Environmental crime, a lucrative and expanding business, is considered a serious, organised criminal activity both globally and within...
Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024
The publication of the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024 marks a significant step in the pension landscape in...
Addressing Intoxicants in the Workplace
The use and dependency on intoxicants, whether within or outside the workplace, continue to pose significant challenges for employers. We...
