Stephen Walsh

Explaining the law • Guiding families when a loved one loses mental capacity • Solicitor • Decision-Making Representative.

[Stephen Walsh @_StephenWalsh]

@Caolan1983 @RuaidhriOC Leo has been in charge for 11 years, so the buck stops with him. I’m not saying JN is beyond criticism, but I don’t see the evidence that if he goes, things automatically improve. And if the same issues remain, what then? Leo is still in charge.

[Stephen Walsh @_StephenWalsh]

@RuaidhriOC The critical errors point is the nub. It’s not that we make mistakes, it’s why the worst mistakes are happening in the most expensive parts of the pitch. If that’s fixed, the debate changes. The “you’re a great coach but not for us” line feels very harsh.

[Stephen Walsh @_StephenWalsh]

https://t.co/FBHq9exR8E I'm pleased to share my recent article published in the Law Society Gazette, exploring Decision-Making Representation Orders and their significance in Irish capacity law.

[Mary Carolan @MaryCarolanIT]

Court of Appeal judge Ms Justice Úna Ní Raifeartaigh elected as Ireland’s judge on European Court of Human Rights.

https://t.co/WyIbzNWYqt

[Mary Carolan @MaryCarolanIT]

An important judgment concerning application of the Assisted Decision Making Capacity Act -
judge appoints independent decision-makers instead of siblings to make decisions for woman with dementia https://t.co/zR8IHIoQf4

[Stephen Walsh @_StephenWalsh]

Judge expresses concern over how new system will protect finances and assets of people who lack capacity to make own decisions

https://t.co/wPvDMpKGwF

[Stephen Walsh @_StephenWalsh]

@Independent_ie Amazing ❤️

[Ger McNally @GerMc31]

Another amazing day for Naas on an amazing weekend for Kildare GAA teams. You’d have to hope Leinster GAA have a contingency plan in place should Naas hurlers win next week because the final double header can’t go ahead as planned if Naas & their dual players are in both.

[Mark Tighe @MarkLTighe]

Important comments from Judge Simons here as he affirms the right of media to report on court filings. Most civil hearings rely on judges reading affidavits in chambers. For #openJustice journalists have to be able to report the contents of these papers.
https://t.co/ratCXBqtmY

[Stephen Walsh @_StephenWalsh]

Executing a Power of Attorney before losing mental capacity is far more efficacious than applying for a Decision Making Representative after losing mental capacity.

[Stephen Walsh @_StephenWalsh]

@PaddyG96 Well done Paddy.

[Mary Carolan @MaryCarolanIT]

My piece on the dismantling of the wards of court system and the coming into operation this month on a radical new rights-based decision-support service.

https://t.co/rbjkiYtUSh

[Mary Carolan @MaryCarolanIT]

Ward of court with learning disability who was recently diagnosed with cancer can be lawfully treated under palliative care regime rather than aggressive treatment, High Court rules. https://t.co/t6enFRJMbP

[Stephen Walsh @_StephenWalsh]

@BoxerCully Well done Gary 👏

[Stephen Walsh @_StephenWalsh]

Delighted to be a finalists in the Irish Law Awards, Sole Principal of the year. Fingers crossed 🤞

[LEAP Irish Law Awards 2026 @IrishLawAwards]

The Sole Principal of the Year (Leinster incl. Dublin) finalists have been selected..
@MichaelHennessySolicitors
@GroganRichard
@_StephenWalsh
@timkennellylaw
@hudsonsolrs

#DyeDurhamILA2022 #solicitor #law #legal

[Stephen Walsh @_StephenWalsh]

@laurakildare @IrishTimes Best of luck, Laura.

[Niamh ☕️ @NiamhoNiamh]

I bought the paper today to read this, and can only say: Jesus, @bernardjackman! Jesus.

[Rúaidhrí O'Connor @RuaidhriOC]

Simply harrowing from beginning to end

https://t.co/grYlOLz4mZ

[Times Sport @TimesSport]

"I feel like my world is falling apart. And I am really scared"

Having had early-onset dementia diagnosed at the age of 41 after a stellar career, the former Wales captain Ryan Jones talks about his fears for his future | ✍️ @DavidWalshST https://t.co/eX5x1rRRnQ

[Mary Carolan @MaryCarolanIT]

Woman with dementia detained under High Court orders in hospital after being found wandering on busy road in dishevelled state. https://t.co/iJxQiXz9wq