Understanding the Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents & Open Disclosure) Act 2023

Understanding the Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents & Open Disclosure) Act 2023

In an era where patient safety is paramount, the introduction of the Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents & Open Disclosure) Act 2023 marks a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accountability within the Irish health care system. This legislation,...
Roland Doherty v HSE

Roland Doherty v HSE

This firm represented Roland Doherty in relation to the very sad death of his wife Susan on 4 July 2020.  Susan was 47 years of age at the time of her death and had suffered from Rheumatoid Arthritis.  She had been attending a consultant haematologist in Limerick in...
State Litigation Principles 2023

State Litigation Principles 2023

On 21 June 2023, the Government adopted 15 State Litigation Principles which will serve as guidelines to assist the State in maintaining high standards of ethics and integrity in the conduct of litigation. Attorney General Rossa Fanning SC stated that “many of the...
Rachael Liston LLP support Barristers Equitable Briefing Policy

Rachael Liston LLP support Barristers Equitable Briefing Policy

The Bar of Ireland, who represent barristers throughout the country, have launched an initiative which aims to provide equality of opportunity amongst barristers.  This has been set up in order to attempt to resolve the issue of underrepresentation of female...