On the 1st September 2015 new building control regulations came into force, namely the Building Control (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2015. One of the main changes provides an opt out from the requirement to obtain statutory certificates of compliance for works where the owner is constructing either a new single dwelling, where that dwelling is a single unit development only or a domestic extension. In order to avail of this option, the homeowner must submit a Declaration of Intention to Opt Out of Statutory Certification with their commencement notice. This change should lower future homeowners building professional costs.
A 13-year old boy who lost his mother - his sole parent - to breast cancer three years ago has settled a High Court action against the HSE over alleged delay in diagnosis. … Continue
THE HSE has apologised to the women who have shared their traumatic childbirth stories on RTÉ’S Liveline programme over the last two weeks. … Continue
A 14-year old girl who claimed she suffered a severe shoulder injury at birth has settled her High Court action for €425,000. Amy Hutchinson the High Court heard has difficulty riding a bicycle and a problem carrying her schoolbag as a result of the the injury to her right shoulder and arm. … Continue
Samuel Forde, the Court heard, has cerebral palsy which has affected every aspect of his life and his requirements for the future are extensive and he will need lifetime care. … Continue
