Word of warning over exaggerated costs *

Ireland - October 12 2012
In a High Court appeal earlier this year against a decision of the former Taxing Master, Kearns J clearly re-stated the law and approach of the High Court towards the measurement of legal costs.

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Will the dental complaints resolution service have any teeth? *

Ireland - October 12 2012
The Dental Complaints Resolution Service (the “DCRS”) is a new service intended to assist dental patients and participating dentists resolve complaints. 

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Sick Cert expenditure raises alarm *

Ireland - October 12 2012
Expenditure on sickness benefit is reported to have risen from €330 million in 2001 to €876 million last year.

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Filling you in: the new Dental Council code *

Ireland - October 12 2012
In February 2012, the Dental Council published an updated Code of Practice on Professional Behaviour and Ethical Conduct (the “Code”).

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Checking up on medical practitioners *

Ireland - October 12 2012
Since May 2011, practitioners are obliged to commit to a formal process of professional development, promoting and improving professional competence.

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