Nowadays, most workplaces are safe and well regulated, but, unfortunately, accidents can still happen on occasion. An employer owes a duty of care to all employees. That duty is detailed in the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work legislature and in Common Law rules developed over the years. The employer must provide a safe place […]
Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) are used by Statutory Bodies to acquire private property for a number of reasons, including public infrastructure projects. The procedure is topical in this region now, following the recent announcement that the N5 Road Project between Ballaghaderreen and Scramogue has been approved for construction. This project will cost about €200 million. […]