MPORTANT NOTICE from the President of the High Court re new Practice Direction HC142 on the Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Court Documents.

Posted by On

Coming into effect on Tuesday the 1st September, along with a number of other points to note, as per paragraph 27, all Affidavits and witness statements must contain the following declaration:

“I declare that Generative Artificial Intelligence has not been used for the purposes of generating the substantive content of this [witness statement/affidavit] (including by way or altering, embellishing, strengthening, diluting or rephrasing the evidence set out) and that this [witness statement/affidavit] reflects my personal knowledge, recollection and evidence.”

It appears that anything sworn before the 1st September is okay to file without it.

Please read full notice here:
https://lnkd.in/d2gMw2er

Pearts Solicitor Socials: Cocktails & Crucial Conversations – 16th September 2026

Posted by On

REGISTER HERE TODAY for an enlightening, and intimate evening of complimentary cocktails, canapes and conversations with expert speakers, while also earning 1 FREE Hour of Professional Development and Solicitor Wellbeing CPD!

*LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE*

In collaboration with Bureau Offices, Poachers Drinks, iStill 38, Fire & 5th, Do Canapes and supported by the Irish Women Lawyers Association we are very excited to host our first (of many, we hope) Pearts Solicitor Socials.

Our expert panel of speakers, hosted by Niamh Wade Solicitor will focus on important topics surrounding women’s health, hormones, fertility journeys, loss, burnout, mental health and much more, with guidance and helpful tips on how to navigate working through these tough times, or how to assist employees trying to juggle it all.

This in-person event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect, unwind, and engage with fellow professionals in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. From the drinks to the foodie delights to the discussions, we hope it will be a memorable evening, with all attendees in with a chance to win a midweek stay in the amazing Wineport Lodge and other spot prizes on the night. Whatever your motivation for coming, we hope you will enjoy our inaugural Pearts Solicitor Socials.

Please note, this is not a ‘lawyer only’ event. All are welcome, and we would especially like to see some men educating themselves too. We look forward to seeing you there! Please contact nwade@pearts.ie with any questions you may have.

WHEN: Wednesday 16th September 2026

WHERE: BUREAU Offices – Mary’s Abbey, North City, Dublin, D07 HX28 (see map below)

AGENDA
17.30-18.30: Registration, Nibble & Natter
18.30-20.00: Panel Discussion & Q&A

Keep reading →

Family Circuit Court Office to Have Dropbox for Afternoon of 20th August

Posted by On

The Family Circuit Court Office will not be processing any paperwork after 1 pm on the 20th August but will have a dropbox available that afternoon from 1 pm. The counter will be open as usual from 9.30 am to 1 pm.

Notice from the Courts Service available to read here: https://courts.ie/news/family-circuit-court-office–dropbox-update

Please contact us if we can be of any assitance.

 

NB: Dublin Civil Circuit and District Court Offices Closed 21st August

Posted by On

The Dublin Civil Circuit and District Court offices, including the Stamping Office will be closed on Friday the 21st August. Please send anything urgent or that will be statute barred on the 21st August by midday on Thursday 20th August at the latest to guarantee the deadline is not missed.

For more see: https://lnkd.in/erb-FyJZ

Please email agency@pearts.ie if we can be of any assistance.

SLIGO CALLOVER DATE CHANGE

Posted by On
Please note we have been advised that the date of the Sligo Provincial Personal Injury Callover has been changed and will now take place on the 2nd October 2026. 
 
The List for this sitting will be published on the Courts website in early August.
If you have any queries in relation to same please contact Edel Purcell of our Office who can assist; epurcell@pearts.ie 

Galway Personal Injuries List, (Sittings Monday 6th July 2026 to Friday 17th July 2026)

Posted by On

There will be a Positive Callover of all cases set down for the Galway Personal Injuries List on Thursday the 4th June 2026 on a Hybrid basis at 10.30 O’ Clock before Mr Justice O’ Connor to fix dates for the Sittings commencing the 6th July 2026.

Please note that where there is no appearance by either side or matters are not in a position to proceed the Court may strike out the Notice of Trial or adjourn the matter generally with liberty to re-enter.

Please see the attached provisional list here; Galway PI Callover List (this may be updated in advance of the Callover) Keep reading →

The Race Was On!

Posted by On

Team Pearts took to the backstreets of D7 and the Phoenix Park along with over a thousand other legal professionals for the annual Law Society of Ireland Calcutta Run last Saturday.

From beaming sunshine, to beats, to BBQ it was a day filled with colour, positive energy and a lot of red faces!!! Well done to all of the organisers and everyone who participated in it in one form or another, and especially to our very own Ion who beat Sonia O’Sullivan’s time in the 10K run!

Here’s hoping all the fundraising, yet again exceeds all expectations for the well-deserving charities, namely the Dublin Simon Community and The HOPE Foundation. Keep reading →

Dundalk Personal Injuries List, (Sittings Monday 1st December 2025 to Friday 12th December 2025)

Posted by On

There will be a Positive callover of all cases set down for the Dundalk Personal Injuries List on Thursday the 6th November 2025 on a Hybrid basis at 10.30 O’ Clock before Mr Justice O’ Connor to fix dates for the Sittings commencing the 1st December 2025.

Please note that where there is no appearance by either side or matters are not in a position to proceed the Court may strike out the Notice of Trial or adjourn the matter generally with liberty to re-enter.

Please see the attached provisional list here; Dundalk PI Callover List *** Please note matters appearing in the “previously adjourned generally” section of the list will not be called at this callover and applications to call on cannot be made ***

Please note in order to make any application we will require ALL of the below information;

  1. Date of accrual of cause of action in the proceedings;
  2. Expected dates of compliance by all parties with O.39 (46) RSC (inserted by SI 391/1998);
  3. The expected duration of trial;
  4. Whether the hearing will be confined to an assessment of damages only;
  5. Whether VMR facilities for an expert may be required at trial. (The default position unless otherwise sought at the call over is that all evidence at trial will be heard physically in Court)
  6. Details of when and where any outstanding motion in the proceedings is listed so that it may be resolved before or during the sessions.

*** We will not be in a position to make any applications where all of the above information is not provided ***

If you require us to attend on Counsel or make an application on your behalf you should forward your instructions to reach us no later than 1.00pm on Wednesday the 5th November 2025. No instructions will be taken on the morning of the Callover.

If you have any queries in relation to the above please contact Elaine Mooney of our Office at emooney@pearts.ie