Fuel Protest Arrests in Ireland: Your Rights Under Public Order Law
By Grace Holmes, Legal Executive
The right to protest has once
Drink Driving: Can you avoid a disqualification?
Drink driving is a criminal offence and Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 states that “a person shall not drive or attempt to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place while under the influence of an intoxicant to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the vehicle”.
KOD Lyons LLP Criminal Defence and Human Rights Department Conduct Review for Organisation
The KOD Lyons LLP team comprising of Managing Partner John O’Doherty and Associate Andy Walsh conducted a review into a set of circumstances whereby an employee of an organisation was alleged to have committed an offence of false imprisonment in the course of their duties.
WRC Rules Dismissal of Financial Advisors Was Unfair – Lessons for Employers
A Workplace Relations Commission adjudicator has ruled that
Media Coverage
Pets in Divorce Proceedings: An Irish Family Law Perspective
The family dog is not just a pet anymore – they are part of the settlement negotiations.
Asylum Tribunal Lawyers Strike Over Pay Concerns, Highlighting Systemic Issues in Ireland’s Immigration Appeals Process
In January 2025, several part-time members of Ireland’s International Protection
Record-Breaking Immigration Law Conference Hosted by Irish Immigration Lawyers Association
The Irish Immigration Lawyers Association (IILA) successfully hosted its largest-ever
High Court Case Highlights Challenges in School Transport Provision for Children with Autism
A recent High Court case in Ireland has brought to light significant challenges faced by children with autism in accessing appropriate educational services.
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Stephen Kirwan, Head of Immigration has provided a quick guide to some of the most frequently asked questions he faces in relation to Irish Citizenship Applications.
In this video, Stephen explains about citizenship by naturalisation, and what the difference is compared to citizenship by birth or descent?
Eoghan O’Sullivan, Associate at KOD Lyons provides a quick guide to some of the most frequently asked questions he faces in relation to Road Traffic Offences.
In this video, Eoghan explains what will happen if you are caught speeding and how many penalty points you could potentially get.
Stephen Kirwan comments on the Irish Response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis
Stephen Kirwan the Head of the Immigration and International Law team recently spoke to Nuacht TG4 about the Irish Governments response to the Ukranian refugee crisis.
Stephen Kirwan of KOD Lyons speaks to the Ireland Chinese Journal about some of the latest developments in immigration law
Stephen Kirwan of KOD Lyons speaks to the Ireland Chinese Journal about some of the latest developments in immigration law
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Court summons backlog in Ireland
Our Partner Matthew de Courcy, tells RTÉ that the issue relates to resources. "There needs to be a significant number of additional judges appointed to process and to service the existing caseload,"
Supporting autistic children – Gareth Noble talks to Alan Rock of Autism Families Ireland
Our child law partner Gareth Noble sat down with Alan Rock of Autism Families Ireland to discuss education law
Stephen’s interview on Today with Clare Byrne RTE Radio 1
Stephen Kirwan from the Immigration and International Law Team in KOD Lyons spoke on Today with Clare Byrne
Gareth’s interview on RTE Radio 1
Familes of children with additional needs forced to speak out
