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This case involved an operation carried out in 2005, on a 19-year-old, to correct a curvature of the spine.

The Irish Government has committed to introducing legislation on assisted human reproduction, surrogacy and gamete donation following the Supreme Court decision on surrogacy, which was delivered in November 2014.

The High Court (Barrett J.) dismissed an application by the plaintiff for judgment in default of defence against Bon Secours Health Systems Limited (Bon Secours Health)

The healthcare and life sciences landscape is constantly evolving as organisations strive to harness rapid technological advances.

The cases involved two sisters who were commuting by car, albeit in a line of traffic, when the defendant, who was travelling behind them, knocked into the back of their car.

The National Consent Advisory Group published a HSE policy on obtaining patient consent which is essential reading for any medical practitioner.

On 26 April 2023 the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act (2015) (the "2015 Act") and the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Act 2022 (Ireland) (the "2022 Amendment Act") were commenced.

Marie Fleming’s challenge to the ban on assisted suicide, under section 2(2) of the Criminal Law (Suicide) Act 1993 (the "Act"), came to an end on 29 April 2013

The High Court rejected a challenge to a decision of the Mental Health Tribunal affirming an involuntary admission to an approved centre for treatment of a mental health disorder.

The Consultation is part of the European Commission's (Commission) Farm to Fork Strategy, under the European Green Deal (EGD), to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050.

Ireland was not immune to the headwinds buffeting the global economy in 2022. Rising interest rates, persistently high inflation, slower growth in Western markets, war in Ukraine and global...

The European Commission adopted an amendment to the Guidelines on Regional State aid ("RAG"). The RAG sets out the rules under which Member States can grant State aid to companies...

On 4 January 2022, Section 11 of the Public Health (Alcohol Act) 2018 on Minimum Unit Pricing ("MUP") came into force, making Ireland one of a small number of countries to introduce minimum pricing on alcohol...

There can be no doubt that it has been a significant and challenging year for health and safety. Businesses have responded with resilience and ingenuity in adapting to the outbreak...

With limited exceptions, minimum remuneration levels for employment permits in Ireland will not increase in January 2025 (as opposed to what was previously anticipated)...

Justice O'Neill recently dismissed a plaintiff's claim for failing to establish negligence on the part of a prominent consultant orthopaedic surgeon.

The European Medicines Agency offers special status to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises developing medicines, providing financial incentives, translation services, and regulatory guidance to foster innovation. Companies meeting specific employee and financial thresholds can access fee reductions, deferred payments, and expert support through the EMA's SME office.