Claire Mulvihill

My partner and I have lived together for the past two years. I own the house where we live. My partner recently told me that he made a will and he is leaving his entire estate to me. He is not particularly wealthy but I understand he has a large life insurance policy. I don’t […]

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I own a property that has been vacant for the past ten years. It is not derelict but needs lot of work to make it habitable. I heard about a grant I could possibly apply for, but I am not sure if I qualify for it. I would hope to rent out this property. Can

I received a letter from CHI a few weeks ago referring to my child’s hip surgery. The letter stated that a clinical audit was being undertaken as there was a possibility that differing criteria to determine whether surgery was required may have been used. I expect another letter in the coming days as the audit

I owe a large amount of money to a bank and I have no funds to meet payments at the moment. The bank contacts me so frequently regarding missed payments that I am beginning to feel harassed and bullied by them. Is there a limit to the number of times they may contact me? Under

I am a tenant of a local authority house. 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 enables eligible local authority tenants to

I want to cut a tall tree that sits between my neighbours property and mine. I always worry that it will fall and cause damage. The roots are on both of our properties. Can I cut it down or do I need to ask my neighbour’s permission? If a tree’s trunk stands directly on the

I read a recent news report about a former aviation employee whose health was damaged as a result of being exposed to dangerous chemicals at work. I read that he received a large settlement from the Defence Forces. Are you familiar with this? I believe that I might have a similar case. How will I

The recent disclosure by the Jesuit Order, identifying 15 deceased members as probable child abusers over a 70-year period, has once again highlighted the profound and enduring impact of institutional abuse in Ireland. This acknowledgment, while a step towards transparency, underscores the necessity for survivors to receive comprehensive support and justice. Read RTE’s coverage of

My 22-year-old son has cerebral palsy and a severe intellectual disability. He relies on me for all of his needs. I worry that as I get older, I will struggle to care for him. My memories of his birth in the hospital are vivid. I believe that his birth was poorly managed and if he