Medical Negligence Solicitors
for all types of Medical negligence Claims in Dublin, Ireland
Gary Matthews in the Media
Gary Matthews and his firm have acted in cases reported by national and
regional publications across Ireland, including The Irish Times.
The reports below are independent court coverage — each links to the
original published article so the proceedings can be verified directly.
Gary’s full background and credentials are on the
About Gary page.
Medical Negligence
Rotunda Hospital cannula injury — €75,000 (High Court, 2022)
Gary Matthews acted as instructing solicitor for the plaintiff.
A High Court case concerning a newborn whose foot was injured by a solution
leaking from a cannula while he was in intensive care at the Rotunda Hospital,
Dublin. A breach of duty was admitted, and the case was settled for €75,000,
which the court found to be a fair and reasonable settlement.
Reported by
The Irish Times.
Personal Injury & Public Liability
Ryanair cabin depressurisation — €15,000 (Circuit Civil Court, 2024)
Gary Matthews Solicitors acted for the plaintiff; Alva Nolan of the firm appeared with counsel.
The court approved a €15,000 settlement for a Cork schoolgirl who was injured
and distressed when a Ryanair flight to Croatia suddenly depressurised, deploying
oxygen masks and making an emergency landing. The girl, who has asthma, suffered
ongoing effects in the months following the incident.
Reported by
The Irish Times.
Supermarket middle-aisle fall — €30,000 (Circuit Civil Court, 2024)
Gary Matthews Solicitors acted for the plaintiff; counsel appeared with the firm.
The court approved a €30,000 settlement for a nine-year-old boy who fell against
a metal cage and was scarred above the eye while in the middle aisle of a Lidl store
in Tallaght. The court heard the cage was missing a protective covering.
Reported by
The Irish Times.
Sulphuric acid burns in school science lab — €45,000 (Circuit Civil Court, 2020)
Gary Matthews Solicitors acted for the plaintiff; Rory O’Reilly appeared with the firm.
The court approved a €45,000 settlement for a 15-year-old schoolgirl who suffered
acid burns to both legs during a science lesson when a glass cylinder slipped from her
grasp. Liability was not contested by the school.
Reported by
The Irish Times.
Foot injury at National Aquatic Centre — €19,283 (Circuit Civil Court, 2020)
Gary Matthews Solicitors acted for the plaintiff; Rory O’Reilly appeared with the firm.
The court approved a €19,283 settlement for an eight-year-old girl whose foot was
injured by a screw nail as she walked beside the pool at the National Aquatic Centre.
The court heard she made a good recovery.
Reported by
The Irish Times.
Injury at scouting camp (Circuit Civil Court, 2019)
Gary Matthews Solicitors acted for the plaintiff; William McLoughlin appeared with the firm.
Court coverage of a claim brought on behalf of a teenage girl injured during a
knife-skills activity at a scouting campsite, where the court heard the group had
been left without adequate supervision or first aid at the time.
Reported by
The Irish Times.
Additional Coverage & Recognition
Firm expansion to the Mid-West
Reporting on Gary Matthews Solicitors expanding its services to the Mid-West and Limerick area.
Reported by
Limerick Post.
Guidance on virtual court hearings
Practical guidance on conducting successful virtual court hearings, published in the Law Society of Ireland’s Gazette.
Published in the
Law Society Gazette.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Gary Matthews been featured in the news?
Yes. Cases handled by Gary Matthews Solicitors have been reported in The Irish Times, the Limerick Post, and the Law Society of Ireland’s Gazette, among others. The reports above link to the original published articles.
Why does media coverage matter when choosing a solicitor?
Independent court reporting shows that a firm acts in real, significant legal matters before the courts. It lets prospective clients see the firm’s involvement verified by a third party, rather than relying solely on the firm’s own description of its work.
Can I speak directly to a solicitor?
Yes. When you contact the office you speak with a qualified solicitor — not a call centre or automated service.
What types of cases does Gary Matthews handle?
Personal injury and medical negligence, together with related civil litigation — including road traffic accidents, workplace incidents, public liability claims, and clinical negligence.
Is the firm regulated?
Yes. Gary Matthews is a practising solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland (solicitor no. S8178), with over 30 years’ experience. His standing can be confirmed by searching his name on the Society’s Find a Solicitor register.
How can I verify Gary Matthews’ experience?
Beyond the court reports above, Gary’s registration with the Law Society of Ireland (solicitor no. S8178) provides independent verification of his standing as a practising solicitor.
Gary Matthews Solicitors
Medical negligence solicitors, Dublin
We help people every day of the week (weekends and bank holidays included) that have either been injured or harmed as a result of an accident or have suffered from negligence or malpractice.
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