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When might a Court application be required If a person is unable to make decisions about their own finances or care due to a lack of capacity, and their family…

The New Statutory Sick Pay Scheme (SSP) is the legal minimum sick pay to which employees are now entitled.  As of the 1st January 2023, every employee is entitled to…

The Vacant Homes Tax (VHT) is a new annual tax, which applies where a residential property was in use as a dwelling for less than 30 days in the 12-months…

Ahern Roberts O’Rourke Williams and Partners are delighted to sponsor the upcoming Fort2Fort Charity Cycle again this year. The Fort2Fort Charity Cycle, taking place on July 29th, will raise funds…

Ahern Roberts O’Rourke Williams & Partners were delighted to sponsor the Carrigaline RFC U14 boys’ Easter Tour to London. A great opportunity for all involved. Photographed: The U14 boys team…

Climate change and loss of habitat leads to a loss of wildlife.  Biodiversity is important to all of us and all of us can help to protect that biodiversity.  We…

The courageous volunteer lifesavers provide a 24/7 service around theRepublic of Ireland; a gift in your Will to @RNLI helps provide the trainingand equipment they need to return to their…

@iFreeWillsMonth has officially launched. RNLI is sponsoring the campaignin the hope to raise vital, future legacy income. Call our office today, quoting‘Free Wills Month’ for your appointment. If you would…

We are excited to be part of @iFreeWillsMonth, launching on Tuesday.Free Wills Month is your chance to get a free Will whilst choosing to support RNLI by leaving a gift…

Under the Climate Action Plan 2023, Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland has a plan to have 30% of our private car fleet switched to electric by 2030. A maximum grant of…

The Government has accepted the Labour Court’s recommendation for a new minimum pay and pension contribution rate for workers in the construction sector, which will commence on the 18th of…

The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 was signed into law at the start of April 2023 – it has not yet taken effect. Once commenced, all employees…

Family law disputes should be heard more promptly, and more efficiently under legislation announced by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee. The long-anticipated Family Court Bill will establish a dedicated family…

CARRIGALINE RFC & CARRIGALINE ATHLETICS CLUB Ahern Roberts O’Rourke Williams & Partners Invite you to a Coffee morning at our offices between 10 a.m. and 12 midday on Friday next,…

The Court Service has launched a multimedia Pre Court information video for family court users. These videos can be seen at courts.ie and on the Court Service YouTube channel, “How…

Remortgaging is the process of moving your mortgage to a new lender from your existing lender.  People may choose to remortgage for a number of reasons, for example to pay…

Section 82(2) of the Capital Acquisitions Tax Consolidation Act 2003 allows an exemption for the receipt of any winnings in a lottery and Section 63 of the Finance Act 2021…

This is a relatively new term but we anticipate digital estate planning will become a focal point for people making their will as our technology grows ever greater. So many…

Emma Neville of this firm recently acted in a birth injury case which involved a child who suffered Hypoxic Ischematic Encephalopathy (HIE) which resulted in permanent neurological damage and cerebral…

The Criminal Law (Defence and Dwelling) Act 2011 allows for a person to use ‘reasonable force’ in defending their home in order to protect themselves and their property. The Act…

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar recently published details of a new Law – The Right to Request Remote Working Bill 2021 which will give employees the right to request remote working.  The…

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien recently confirmed that Housing designed only for nuclear families do not meet “the reality of the world we live in”.  This is good news for separating…

Bain Triail as ! By Ahern O’Rourke Williams & Partners Solicitors In News Is seachtain na Gaeilge í. Má tá fadhb dlíthiúl agat agus teastaíonn uait é a phlé trí…

Tå Colm såsta caint leat i Ahern, Roberts, Williams Solicitors Tå daoine sésta caint leat i Carrigaline Court Hotel Tå Emma sésta caint leat i Carrigaiine Furniture + Carpet Centre…

A new Code of Practice to disconnect from work outside of normal working hours came into effect on the 1st of April 2021. What does this mean? *             An employee…

To be eligible for redundancy payment an employee must meet the following criteria: Be aged over 16.Be in employment which is insurable under the Social Welfare Acts. Full time employees…

The pandemic has brought about unprecedented pressure and challenges to all businesses.  Directors Duties under the Companies Act 2104 (the “Act”) remain unchanged.  If a company is at risk directors…

Many questions arise for employees regarding their employment rights during the Covid-19. Emergency period and while continuing to work from home :- Holiday leave – If the employer has availed…

On the 9th May the Government published a return to work safely national protocol. The Return to Work Safely Protocol is the result of a collaborative effort by the Health…

With news of the government’s plan to ease the restrictions on a phased basis from 5th May many businesses are gearing up to re-open. The shape, size and structure of…

COVID 19 We wish to thank and encourage all of those who are in the frontline in the battle to protect the health of the community against Covid 19.    We…

 The Covid 19 virus has had a devastating effect on society, the way in which we conduct our affairs, carry on business and interact with each other. We, at Ahern…

Essential Tips & Updates for Employers Event Royal Cork Yacht Club Thursday 26th March 2020 This has now been postponed. The response to the event was far greater than expected…

As of today anyone returning from Italy and Spain are now being told to restrict their movements for two weeks after arriving in to Ireland. The Department of Foreign Affairs…

There has been much uncertainty as a result of the spread of the Corona virus and this has impacted in the sphere of employment law. Both employers and employees are…

Gift vouchers are a very popular Christmas or birthday gift to give and to receive but it’s important to know your rights in this area. The  Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers)…

The Employment Law (Miscellaenous) Provisions Act 2018 came onto effect on 4th March 2019. By amending the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997, this new legislation bans Zero Hours contracts.…

On the 31st of May 2019 The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2019 was signed into law introducing significant alterations to the existing legislation which governs the relationship between landlords and…

The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 was passed in 2015.    The minister for health is expected to sign the enacting statutory instrument within the next 12 months.       One of the…

Since the 29th January 2019 it is now the law that a letter be sent within one month of an accident happening if a claim for personal injuries is to be made.…

Regulation EC 261/2004 governs what individuals are entitled to when their flight to and from airports in the EU is cancelled by an airline, Assistance: If your flight is cancelled,…

Japanese knotweed is an innocuous looking non-native herbaceous plant that reproduces through its root system or via the dispersal of fragments of its fleshy, hollow stems. It’s ability to quickly…

Presently a rate of 6% applies to the purchase or transfer of land which is non-residential. A refund may be claimed between the previous non-residential rate of 2% and the…

Under the Family Law Divorce Act, 1996 couples seeking a Divorce have to satisfy the Court that they have lived apart for four out of the proceedings five years. It…

The High Court has the power to supervise the lower courts, tribunals and other administrative bodies to ensure their decisions are made properly and in accordance with the law. This…

On the 1st of July 2018, stamp duty will no longer be chargeable on long-term agricultural leases once the conditions to avail of the relief have been satisfied. Upon the…

Buying a property at auction may appear to be an attractive prospect as prices for auctioned properties may appear to be low and the deal can be completed quickly. However,…

The team from Ahern Roberts O’Rourke Williams – Colm O’Rourke,  Catherine Barry and Patricia McCarthy pictured at the Southern Law Association Inaugural 5k Calcutta Run yesterday. Over 200 participants took…

Is seachtain na Gaeilge í. Má tá fadhb dlíthiúil agat agus teastaíonn uait é a phlé trí mheán na Gaeilge bhéinn sásta iarracht a dhéanamh é a phlé leat. Ní…

A Cyclist lost his case for damages in Dublin Circuit Civil Court recently conceding that it was wrong of him to cycle on the footpath when there was a cycle…

In 1948 in a dying farmer in Saskatoon, Canada wrote his will on the fender of the tractor he was trapped beneath, and the courts accepted it as legally binding. …

A new housing development in Carrigaline was commenced in 2017.  Janeville, Cork Road, Carrigaline is the largest residential scheme in the State under construction, outside of Dublin.  The first sod…

Since the 1st of February 2018, first time buyers can contact their local authority and apply for this new scheme which offers mortgages at discounted rates starting at 2 per…

A number of High Court actions taken in the last twelve months have seen Plaintiff’s being awarded sums in excess of €100,000.00 for personal injuries sustained from being bitten or…

The Nursing Home Support Scheme also known as the “Fair Deal” Nursing Home Scheme is operated by the HSE and provides financial assistance to people in need of long term…