Donal T Ryan Solicitors LLP at the forefront of Child Care Law in Ireland. On the 23 June 2026, the new Guardian Ad Litem National Service was formally launched with the coming into force of the Child Care (Amendment) Act 2022. The Act primarily provides for a system of regulation and appointment of Guardians ad […]
The Irish rental sector underwent one of its most significant legal reforms in decades on 1 March 2026, following the introduction of the new residential tenancy legislation and associated amendments to the Residential Tenancies framework. The reforms are designed to strengthen tenant protections, reform rent controls, and alter the circumstances in which landlords may terminate […]
Ireland’s New Child Maintenance Guidance: Key Information for Parents Ireland’s family law landscape has evolved significantly since the introduction of the Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act 1976. Subsequent legislation—including the Judicial Separation and Law Reform Act 1989, the Family Law Act 1995, and the Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996—expanded the availability of […]
Black Friday, Cyber Monday and of course Christmas are the busiest times of year for shopping in Ireland . Whether you’re upgrading your smart TV, picking up a new IPAD for the kids, or stocking up on gifts before the holiday scramble, staying informed is the best way to avoid overspending and disappointment. Below are […]
You have made the decision to sell your property. You have engaged an Auctioneer and placed the property on the market. Now you wait while the property is viewed and hopefully a buyer found, a price agreed and you can more on to the next stage of the sale process. Don’t just sit […]
INHERITANCE RIGHTS OF CO-HABITING COUPLES If you are at least 18 years old and of sound mind, you can make a Will. If you later get married or if you enter a civil partnership, that Will is automatically revoked unless the Will was made with that marriage or civil partnership in mind. However, if you […]
In Ireland, a Decision-Making Representative is a person appointed by the court under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 to make certain decisions on behalf of an adult who has been found to lack capacity to make those decisions themselves — even with support. Here’s the key breakdown: • Purpose: They act as a last-resort […]
Remortgaging is when you take out a new mortgage on a property that already has a mortgage registered against the title. Why Remortgage? Depending on your personal situation, remortgaging might be considered a strategic financial move. Employment changes, relationship changes, family expansion or retirement may call for a restructuring of your mortgage to improve your […]
Boundary discrepancies can affect properties but are often not identified until a property is being sold or mortgaged. A boundary discrepancy arises when the legal boundaries of a property do not correspond with the boundaries of the property on the ground. Legal Property Boundaries The legal boundaries of a property define the extent of ownership […]
the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA). This is a legal document that allows you to appoint a trusted person (or persons) to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself due to illness or incapacity. What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? An Enduring Power of Attorney is different from […]
