About Us - Mason Hayes Curran
Our service is award-winning and innovative. This approach is how we make a valuable and practical contribution to each client’s objectives. We have profound knowledge and experience in the following sectors: Energy, Technology, Financial Services, Built Environment, Healthcare and Life Sciences. “The team at Mason Hayes & Curran is very ...
Update on the COVID-19 Response Evaluation | Mason Hayes Curran
18 hours ago · The Government has announced terms of reference for a comprehensive evaluation of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, covering the period 1 January 2020 to 28 February 2022. This evaluation aims to: Provide a factual account: Document the overall strategy and approach to planning and managing the pandemic in Ireland; Identify lessons learned: Analyse the impact on the health and social care ...
Patient Safety Act Commences Introducing… | Mason Hayes Curran
Oct 7, 2024 · The commencement of the Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Act 2023 provides for mandatory – as opposed to voluntary – open disclosure. This marks a major development for the Irish healthcare sector. Healthcare practitioners are now required under law to make open disclosure regarding a list of patient safety ...
Survey Highlights Key Issues in Social Housing Development
22 hours ago · Our recent survey has highlighted the key issues facing Ireland’s social housing supply. The findings come at a critical juncture, with housing set to be a pivotal issue in the upcoming general election. Nearly half (48%) of the 250 professionals surveyed believe that planning reform would have the biggest impact on accelerating social ...
New Legal Framework for Vulnerable Person ... - Mason Hayes …
Oct 11, 2023. 5 min read. Ireland’s new legal framework for assisted decision-making and protection of vulnerable persons is finally here. However, over 60% of the public are not aware of the changes, which the new framework introduces. Our Health & Prosecutions team summarises what individuals, families and professionals need to know.
MiCAR Deadline Looms: What Next? | Mason Hayes Curran
6 days ago · Read on for key insights. The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR) will apply to crypto asset service providers (CASPs) from 30 December 2024. Registered virtual asset service providers (VASPs) operating in compliance with Irish law before this date may benefit from a 12-month transitional ‘grandfathering’ period.
The Mental Health Bill 2024 | Mason Hayes Curran - mhc.ie
Oct 23, 2024 · Health & Prosecutions partners Brian Horkan and Fiona McNulty provide an insightful overview of the 2024 Mental Health Bill, highlighting its shift towards a more person-centered, rights-based approach. They explore key changes, such as updates to involuntary admissions, reduced detention timeframes, and expanded provisions for the treatment of ...
Ireland’s Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act - Mason Hayes …
Apr 26, 2023 · The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 was signed into law on 30 December 2015. However, certain elements of the systems required to implement the legislation were not in place. While the start date for this important legislation was initially expected to be June 2022, the eagerly awaited commencement of the legislation was further ...
National AI Strategy: AI - Here for Good | Mason Hayes Curran
Aug 15, 2023 · A progress report on Ireland’s National AI Strategy, AI – Here for Good, reports that AI is revolutionising everything from healthcare to business. The strategy has the aim of doing so in an ethical, human-centric approach. A target has been set for Ireland to have 75% of Irish businesses using AI by 2030, fostering a digitally inclusive ...
Ireland’s Next Phase of Offshore Wind Generation
Nov 1, 2024 · The qualification phase is expected to open in Q1 2025, with the bidding phase expected to begin in Q2. Our Energy team delves into the auction’s scope and key parameters. The publication of the terms and conditions for the ORESS Tonn Nua Offshore Wind Auction (Tonn Nua ORESS Terms and Conditions) marks a significant milestone for Ireland.