Many of us spend a significant portion of our lives in the workplace and, as health and wellness become more widely understood and emphasised, both employers and employees are working…
This is something that we hear all the time. We are referring to a Last Will and Testament under which you direct how your Estate is to be distributed after…
A quick search of recent news articles on ‘personal injury claims’ reveals that the prevailing perception in the media is that many of these claims are exaggerated or even fraudulent.…
We all shop around for home insurance and car insurance every year however, when it comes to our mortgages, there is a reluctance to do so. At Hughes Murphy we…
The Help to Buy Scheme was introduced by the Government to assist first time buyers of newly built homes to help with the payment of the deposit. It also applies…
At Hughes Murphy Solicitors We Offer The Most Competitive Conveyancing Fees In Ireland
Buying a house is known for being one of the most stressful events in one’s life. At Hughes Murphy our expert conveyancing team pride themselves on making the process as…
Invoice Redirect Fraud Invoice Redirect Fraud is a crime targeting businesses working with suppliers and businesses that regularly perform online financial transactions. At this busy seasonal time, An Garda Síochána…
Does My Employer Want To Sack Me – Under Investigation? Know Your Rights!!!
There are many types of investigation. A criminal investigation is one we are all familiar with and the right to silence is something that anyone who has ever watched a…
On the 11th April, the Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon released her Annual Report. This is her third annual report since taking up office in September 2014. The Data Protection…
This is something that we hear all the time. We are referring to a Last Will and Testament under which you direct how your Estate is to be distributed after…
We didn’t think a broken nose was minor – and neither did the High Court
In Hughes Murphy we specialise in advising Members of the Garda Síochána and are the most experienced firm in the Country in handing claims under the Garda Compensation Acts having…
Provisional statistics for 2016, published by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), show that there was a 15% increase in road traffic related fatalities in 2016 compared to 2015. In…
Since the inception of Divorce in Ireland in 1996, you are obliged to live apart from your spouse for four out of the previous five years in order for a…
VISAS IRELAND & HUGHES MURPHY Visas Ireland offers an Irish citizenship and residency programme to ‘High Net Worth’ non-EEA individuals and their families by way of a solid…
Enduring Powers of Attorney: Peace of Mind for you and your Family
Why create an Enduring Power of Attorney? With an increase in illnesses that can affect your mental capacity, such as Early Onset Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, it is becoming increasingly…
Consumer Protection Law – Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts
In 1993, the EU passed Council Directive 93/13/EEC on Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts, in order to provide a measure of consistency to Consumer Protection law in Europe. Prior to…
Uachtanna, inniúlacht agus cinnteoireacht – Tuiscint nua
Tá míniú úrnua tagtha ar ‘chumas’ nó ‘inniúlacht’ le rith an Acht um Chinnteoireacht Chuidithe (Cumas) 2015. Bunaítear ‘cumas’ faoin Acht nua ar chumas an duine ó thaobh tuiscint de.…
A New Understanding of Living Wills, Decision-Making & Capacity
The understanding of ‘capacity’ to make decisions has been radically redefined by the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015. Capacity under the new Act is based on the person’s ability…
Important Changes in Family Law – Guardianship, Access, Custody and Maintenance
The Child and Family Relationships Act 2015 brought significant changes to the area of Family Law in Ireland. While some of the changes have not been enacted certain provisions relating…
Leathnú ag teacht ar teorainneacha chultúrtha Éireann
Bunaíodh pobail Éireannacha sa Bhreatain, sna Stáit Aontaithe agus san Astráil blianta ó shin, agus tá rath agus cáil orthu fós sa lá atá inniu ann. Tá aithne níos lú…
New Working Holiday Agreement – Ireland expands her Cultural Borders
The Irish communities in Britain, the US and Australia have been established for centuries and continue to grow and change into the modern day. Lesser known are the communities of…
Injured as a result of a Criminal Act? Did You Know That You Can Claim Compensation? Many people are unaware that there is a scheme for the payment of compensation…
Leanfaidh cíosanna tráchtála ag méadú go dtí deireadh bhliain 2017, dar le Léirmheas Margadh Oifige HWBC i 2015. Is toradh é seo ar an ghanntanas tromchúiseach atá le sonrú faoi…
Commercial Rent in the Capital – What’s Happening Now?
Commercial rents in Dublin will continue to rise up to the end of 2017, according to HWBC’s Office Market Review 2015. This is due in large part to an ‘acute…
Tuigimid uile go bhful tionchar ag an bpósadh ar ár stadas dleathach, ár gcearta comharbais, ar an phinsean agus ar an chain. Ní thuigeann gach éinne, áfach, go bhfeadfaí teacht…
The ‘Cohabiting Couple’ and Relationship Breakdown
Many people understand that getting married impacts on your legal status, your inheritance rights, pensions and tax brackets. However, not everyone is aware that by simply living with a partner,…
Inside Track: The financial ups and downs of divorce
Nearly 100,000 people have terminated their marriages in the almost 20 years since Ireland voted to legalise divorce. As well as the emotional ramifications, the financial implications of divorce are…
The Companies Bill 2012 was published in December 2012 and was enacted by President Higgins on 23 December 2014. It is expected to commence, or be brought into force, in…
The failure to present certain evidence in court did not amount to misconduct by solicitors Maverley vs Clarke IEHC 232 (High Court, Kearns P,April 20th, 2015) The High Court dismisses an…
INTRODUCTION The Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (SI no 9 of 2014) (The “2014 Regulations”) came into operation on 1 March 2014. The full requirements of the 2014 Regulations apply…
The following articles illustrate how the Injuries Board does not always get it right:- Road Traffic Accident leads to an award of €61,000 Declan a Garda, was injured in a road traffic…
S117 of the Succession Act 1965 1) Where, on application by or on behalf of a child of a testator, the court is of opinion that the testator has failed…
In a personal injury action a plaintiff will be entitled to recover for lost earnings and other lost pecuniary benefits that are caused by their injuries. If the injured person…
The Minister for Justice signed the new bankruptcy legislation on the 3rd of December 2013 reducing the period of bankruptcy from 12 years to 3 years. This follows on from…
