Claire Mulvihill

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

I bought a car two years ago and I am paying for it by way of a hire purchase agreement which I signed with my bank. I recently lost my job and I can no longer afford to make the payments. I only used my car for work so I no longer need it. What

I hope to buy some agricultural land in the coming months. I would like some advice on the likely taxes I may have to pay. I understand that I will have to pay stamp duty, is this correct? Are there any other taxes I should be aware of e.g. Capital Gains Tax, Capital Acquisitions Tax?

I would appreciate your advice on a sensitive matter please. I have a history of epilepsy and I was prescribed Epilim while pregnant. My son was recently diagnosed with autism and a family member with a medical background mentioned that there could be a link between my son’s diagnosis and taking Epilim during my pregnancy.

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

My neighbour owns a dog which I believe to be quite vicious. I have spoken with the owner about the fact that it does not wear a muzzle. He assures me that he is a quiet dog but the breed is known to be vicious and I am concerned that it will attack my children.

I play the Lotto on a weekly basis with my work colleagues. Unfortunately, we have not yet hit the jackpot but I’m sure it will happen some day soon. My work colleagues and I are good friends and I would hope that we would not disagree over payment if we win. Is there anything we