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I plan to register to vote for the first time to allow me to vote in the upcoming General Election. However, I believe that marketing companies use the Register of Electors for direct marketing purposes. Is this true and is there anything I can do to protect my personal information from marketing companies? I want […]

Creating a will is usually a straightforward matter and leaves you with the peace of mind and knowledge that your loved ones are looked after and your assets are divided in accordance with your wishes, after your death. What is a will? A will is a legal document setting out directions on how the property

Please explain the rules regarding electric scooters in Ireland. Can they be used on footpaths? Are there fines for misusing and can Gardai confiscate is misused? I would appreciate your thoughts. An electric scooter or e-scooter is a stand-up scooter powered by an electric motor. E-scooters can be legally used on Irish roads since 20

I read your recent legal column about Social Welfare payment dates. I know this is not a legal question, but I wonder if you are aware of any additional payment for someone who is struggling with a large bill that I simply have no funds to meet. It is causing me sleepless nights. I would

I know that this is not a legal question, but I would really appreciate if you would please list the dates that various welfare payments announced in the Budget are due to be paid. I heard that they are available online but I am not very good with computers. Thank you. Once Off Payments: Week

The Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Act 2023 came into effect on 26 September 2024. This Act, introduces, for the first time in Irish law, mandatory open disclosure by health services providers of certain notifiable incidents which occurred during the provision of a health service. Open disclosure is defined as an open, honest,

I received a letter recently telling me that I have been selected for jury service. I am a busy mother of two young children and I also work part time. Can I refuse to attend? Should I be refunded my travel expenses if I have to attend? In Ireland, most serious criminal offences require a

I am thinking about getting some cosmetic surgery. I am nervous about this and I am trying to do as much research as possible. I am particularly concerned about something going wrong. I know that Byrne Carolan Cunningham Solicitors have a Medical Negligence Department and I wonder if you have come across many legal cases

I want to start a new business and I would like some advice on the various legal structures my business may take. I want to protect my personal assets as much as possible from creditors in the event of my business being unsuccessful. Your new business may take the form of a sole trader, a

I have received a number of enquiries regarding the time period a person who has been injured has in which to lodge a claim for personal injuries. The time period is set down by legislation and the first step to take in any personal injury action is to ascertain the time period within which a