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We examine the facts of the case and suggest the best course of action for schools faced with similar complaints.

Ms Marie Daly, a Special Needs Assistant in Nano Nagle Special National School, sustained severe injuries in a road traffic accident in 2010 which left her confined to a wheelchair.

Two current trainee solicitors at Walkers share their firsthand experiences of the firm's training programme, discussing the level of responsibility, quality of work, and supportive culture they've encountered. Their insights reveal what aspiring solicitors can expect when joining the programme and offer practical advice for those considering applying.

We recently represented the Board of Management of a school in its successful appeal against a High Court decision awarding €255,000 for the alleged bullying of a special needs assistant by school management.

In a recent High Court case, Board of Management of Presentation College Athenry v Secretary General of the Department of Education and Skills and Others...

The High Court (per Barrett J)[1] yesterday handed down a highly significant decision regarding the circumstances in which a decision of a State entity is amenable to judicial review.

A General Scheme of an Education (Parent and Student Charter) Bill 2016 was published by Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton on 5 December 2016.

The Department of Education have released updated Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools 2017.

From 11 December 2017, the Children First Act 2015 introduces new statutory obligations for professionals and organisations who provide a service to children and families.

The Hunt Report states that the annual funding requirement for higher education in Ireland is €1.3 billion.

This is the second decision of the General Court in these long-running opposition proceedings...

A number of schools have implemented a ban on students running in the playground because they are fearful of accidents and the possible litigation which will arise.

It appears to be common practice in some schools, to employ a large number of teachers on part-time contracts.

Technology transfer encompasses a broad range of activities but, in a third level education context, most typically refers to the commercialisation (whether at the instance of the educational institution concerned or in response to industry demand) of research developed within the institution.

If you provide a service on this list and you employ at least one other person to carry out any work relating to this service, you must ensure, as far as practicable...

On 24 February last, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal brought by Mary Stokes against CBS High School Clonmel ("the School").

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