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David J. O’Meara & Son LLP have been designated and authorised by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority to operate as an LLP from the 2nd April 2024 (registration number 1262626). David J. O’Meara & Son LLP are subject to the provisions of the Partnership Act 1890. A partner in the LLP has no personal liability for any debts, liabilities or obligations which are incurred for the purpose of carrying on the business of the LLP. However, this does not prevent or restrict the enforcement against the property of the LLP of any debt, liability or obligation
Welcome to David J O’Meara and Son LLP Solicitors
Welcome to DJ O’Meara and Sons Solicitors extensive, new, user-friendly website. Please give us a call to arrange a meeting, should you need our services. You can find all of our contact details, location, map and even directions here on our Contact Us page. We...
Personal Injury Claims – State Entitled to Reimbursement of Benefits
Some Social Welfare Payments paid as a result of a personal injury suffered are now recoverable by the State from the ‘compensator’. From the 1st of August 2014 the State is to be reimbursed by the compensator any ‘recoverable benefits’ paid to a person as a result of...
Parental Leave Extended to 18 Weeks
Regulations signed by Minister for Justice and Defence have given effect to EU Directive extending the period under the Parental Leave Act 1998 so that each parent is now entitled to 18 weeks unpaid parental leave. The Principal Act is also amended to include in the...
Adjustment of the ‘In Camera’ Rule in Family Law Cases
The Courts Bill 2013 proposes allowing reporters attend at and report on family law cases with strict limitations on what can be reported. For example, material likely to result in any of the parties, including the children, being identified cannot be published and...
Increase of District Court and Circuit Court Jurisdictions
The Courts Bill 2013 proposes to increase the jurisdiction of the District Court from €6,384 to €15,000.00 and to increase the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court from €38,092 to €60,000 in respect of personal injury claims and to €75,000 in all other civil matters....