Medical Negligence Solicitors Ireland
Mary Molloy Solicitors, established 1981. Offices in Dublin and Kilkenny, claims taken nationwide.
If you or someone in your family has been harmed by hospital, GP, surgical or maternity care that fell below the standard you were entitled to expect, we will tell you plainly whether there is a claim worth investigating, how it would be funded and how long you have. No pressure, and no obligation to proceed.
Medical negligence claims, handled by a solicitor from first call to conclusion
Mary Molloy Solicitors has practised in Ireland since 1981. Our medical negligence work is led by Richard O'Shea, solicitor and partner, who writes the guides on this site and takes the initial call himself. We act for patients and families in claims against HSE and voluntary hospitals, private hospitals, consultants, GPs, pharmacies and nursing homes throughout the country.
These are not ordinary personal injury cases. They are excluded from the Injuries Resolution Board, they turn on independent expert evidence, and they are defended by the State Claims Agency or by well-resourced indemnifiers. Our job is to get the records, get the right expert, and give you an honest view before you commit to proceedings.
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Types of medical negligence claim we take
Each page explains what has to be proved, which experts are needed and what the time limits are.
Birth injuries
Injuries to mother or baby during pregnancy, labour or delivery.
Erb's palsy
Brachial plexus injury from shoulder dystocia and excessive traction at delivery.
Cerebral palsy
Brain injury from oxygen deprivation or delayed intervention around birth.
A&E negligence
Missed fractures, missed diagnoses, delayed treatment and premature discharge.
Medication errors
Wrong drug, wrong dose, missed allergy or dangerous interaction.
Cancer misdiagnosis
Delayed or missed diagnosis that changes the stage and the treatment options.
Sepsis
Failure to recognise and treat sepsis in time.
Cauda equina syndrome
A spinal emergency where delay causes permanent harm.
Surgical negligence
Errors during or after an operation, including post-operative care.
Brain injuries
Acquired brain injury from delayed diagnosis or treatment errors.
Spinal injuries
Spinal cord damage from surgical error or delayed diagnosis.
GP negligence
Missed referrals, missed red flags and prescribing errors in general practice.
How a medical negligence claim works in Ireland
Three stages, and you can stop at any of them.
Initial assessment
We take a detailed history from you, look at any documents you already have, and give you a frank view on whether the facts suggest a breach of duty that caused harm. We also check the limitation position straight away, because the two-year period can be closer than people think.
Records and expert opinion
We request your complete medical records under data protection law and instruct an independent expert in the relevant discipline (for example an obstetrician, an emergency medicine consultant or a pharmacist) to report on whether the care met the standard and whether any failure caused your injury. Proceedings should not issue without a supportive report.
Proceedings and resolution
If the evidence supports a claim, we issue proceedings in the appropriate court, exchange pleadings and expert reports with the defence, and work towards resolution by negotiation, mediation or hearing. You are kept informed in plain language at each step.
Plain-English guides to medical negligence law in Ireland
Written by a practising solicitor and reviewed regularly.
Medical negligence solicitors for every county
Your solicitor does not need to be in your county. Most of the work is done by correspondence, phone and video, with meetings in Dublin, Kilkenny or near you as needed. Each county page covers the local hospitals and the claim themes that most often arise there.
Client Feedback
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Richard was excellent to deal with and made the whole process stress-free.
Medical negligence in Ireland: common questions
Richard O'Shea, Solicitor
Partner at Mary Molloy Solicitors (established 1981), Dublin and Kilkenny. Richard acts for clients in medical negligence claims and writes the guides on this site. The information here is general and is not a substitute for advice on your own circumstances. If something on this page is out of date, please let us know.
Last reviewed: October 2026
Talk to a solicitor about what happened
An initial conversation commits you to nothing. We will tell you whether the facts are worth investigating, what it would involve and what the next step would be.