This subtopic sets out the key considerations when bringing or defending a defamation claim or a professional negligence claim.
Practice Note: Ireland—Defamation law—an overview of the Defamation Act 2009 (Ireland) as amended by the Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 (Ireland) provides an overview of the Defamation Act 2009 (Ireland) (DA 2009 (IRL) ). It considers the elements of the tort of defamation. It introduces the defences to a claim for defamation, the offer of amends procedures, reliefs available under DA 2009 (IRL). It also examines the reforms to DA 2009 (IRL)
Practice Note: Defamation and reputation management—Ireland—Q&A guide contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to defamation and reputation management...
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Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
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