RDJ Legal Insights
November 2024
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Our Most Read Insights:
Clarity for insurers - Landmark judgement regarding the scope of motor insurance handed down by the Supreme Court.
A recent Supreme Court judgment has clarified the scope of compulsory motor insurance under the Road Traffic Acts in respect of personal injury caused to an employee arising from the use of a vehicle on his employer’s behalf in the course of its business.
In this Insight, Marianne Lonergan from RDJ's Dispute Resolution team who acted for RSA in the proceedings details the judgment and discusses the questions of law considered by the Supreme Court and what the judgment means for both motor and employee liability insurers. Read here.
Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Act 2023
The Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Act 2023 (the "Act") provides a legislative framework for disclosing important patient safety incidents to patients and/or their families. Its goal is to create a culture of open disclosure as opposed to solely following mandatory disclosures.
In this Insight, Fionnuala Cullinane and Diarmuid O'Neill from RDJ's Healthcare team discuss the legislative framework, define the notable incidents under the Act and highlight the impact of the Act for healthcare providers. Read here.
Occupiers Liability - Case Law Update
A recent high court decision has offered further clarity as to what amounts to a "usual" danger under the Occupiers Liability Act 1995.
Tomás McDonagh from RDJ's Dispute Resolution team examines the recent decision, highlights the common duty of care occupiers must uphold and explains how a "usual" danger differs depending on the premises. Read here.
Budget 2025 - The Windfall Budget
With record tax revenues to report for 2024, Budget 2025 has sought to balance expectations, the need of supporting families during the current cost of living crunch, and the need to avoid or feed increased inflation.
In this insight, RDJ Tax Partner John Cuddigan provides some commentary on the substantive taxation measures affecting businesses and individuals. Read here.
The Rising Costs of Health-Related Claims
The Minister for Health recently published a report from the Interdepartmental Working Group on the Rising Cost of Health-Related claims. The Group, chaired by Professor Rhona Mahony, examined key themes surrounding claims and established strategic priorities and recommendations to improve the process of healthcare litigation.
Jenny Foley from RDJ's Healthcare Litigation team discusses the six strategic priorities and how they can help to reform healthcare litigation for those in the process. Read here.
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