Claire Mulvihill

I am a widower with three adult children. I own a large farm and I have a small amount of cash assets. My youngest child has shown an interest in farming and I would like to leave my farm to him. I do not want to go to the trouble of making a will as […]

I am on a waiting list for surgery. I have been on this waiting list for months and I am fed up with the delay. I believe that I may avail of this treatment abroad and may be refunded the cost by the HSE. Is this correct? Please advise me. Does this scheme apply to

I am terribly worried about my son. He is not himself and has got in with the wrong crowd. I would like to know what his rights would be if he gets arrested. I am not working and cannot afford a solicitor. Would he get free legal aid? Thank you for your letter. If one

Are you aware of any tax reliefs or otherwise available to students or parents of students who are facing high student fees and accommodation costs? Any guidance would be appreciated.   In Ireland, you can get 20% tax relief on student tuition fees. It does not cover registration fees, administration charges or exam fees. The

Please explain the tax relief available to private homeowners who rent out a room in their home to students. I am considering renting a room in my home to college students this year. Does the tax relief on rental income only apply to a 12 month lease or does it apply if I take in

I am a tenant of a local authority house owned by the local County Council. I have lived in my home for 15 years and I would now like to buy it. Can I buy my home from the Council and will I have to pay full market value? The Tenant Purchase Scheme in Ireland

I hope you can advise me on a sensitive matter. My wife sadly passed away five years ago and I believe that her parents have made a will leaving me a large sum of money. They had originally made a will leaving this sum to my wife but when she passed away they changed the

A defective product liability claim arises when a person suffers an injury because of a product design or manufacturing error. Any products produced or sold in Ireland should not cause an injury, provided the product is used correctly and as instructed. If you have received a personal injury because of a faulty, damaged, or incorrectly

I am interested in buying a house which will be sold by public auction shortly. Are there any steps I should take before I go to the auction to bid for this property? There are a number of important issues to consider before you purchase a property at public auction. Once your bid is accepted

Coming off the back of a triple win at the 2025 LEAP Irish Law Awards, Byrne Carolan Cunningham LLP Solicitors—with offices in Athlone, Galway, Dublin, Moate, and Lanesboro—has now been awarded Legal Firm of the Year at the Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards, held on the 9th June 2025 at the Tullamore Court Hotel. The