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What constitutes bodily injury for the purposes of recovering compensation under the Montreal Convention is an area of law that has challenged judges and lawyers down through the years and is a topic on which there is a substantial amount of information.

The European Commission's December 2025 Health Package proposes significant amendments to the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR), responding to persistent industry calls for reform.

On 16 December last, the Expert Group, chaired by Mr Justice Charles Meenan, published a report reviewing the Law of Torts and the current systems for management of clinical negligence claims

The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Act 2026 was enacted on 31 March 2026 and addresses a practical issue that has arisen in reviewing existing wardship cases under the timeframe provided for in the existing legal framework.

The term of the current medical council expired on 31 May 2013. The formation of the new council will be determined in accordance with the provisions of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007.

It is fair to say that the last number of years have seen a shift in terms of the shape of the liability regime for the life sciences industry, as well as industry more broadly.

Diagnostic medical apps have become an increasing part of modern medicine.

The new Product Liability Directive marks the most significant overhaul of product liability law in nearly four decades.

The purpose of this briefing is to provide an update on two recent developments in the area of nutrition and health claims, and advertising of food generally, both at an EU and Irish level.

The new Regulations overhaul the EU regulatory framework for medical devices, improving clinical safety, traceability and market access for all manufacturers.

A blueprint for transforming Ireland's clinical trials landscape is set out in the Final Report and Recommendations of the National Clinical Trials Oversight Group (NCTOG), published on 21 November 2025.

The Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association ("IPHA") has recently published its revised Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry, Edition 8.6 (the "Revised Code").

Digital health technologies are a growing presence in our day-to-day lives - from the step-counter in your smartphone, to online consultations with a GP

2025 saw a continuous and re-invigorated focus on the regulation of clinical trials in Ireland and the EU. This briefing looks at what has been happening in this space and what is set to come.

The Government has published its Legislation Programme for the forthcoming 13 week session of Dáil Eireann, the first for the new government.

On Friday 8 March, the Medical Council (the "Council") published its 2022 Medical Workforce Intelligence Report (the "Report").