Former Irish Air Corps technician Gary Coll secured a €2 million settlement after suffering severe health issues from toxic chemical exposure at Casement Aerodrome. His case exposes safety failures, hazardous initiation rituals, and systemic negligence. With nine lawsuits pending and a Defence Forces tribunal underway, it raises urgent questions about accountability and long-term health risks in the Irish military.

Area of Expertise
Medical Negligence
Sexual Abuse Law
CAMHS Misdiagnosis
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Diane Treanor is a senior solicitor at Coleman Legal and has extensive knowledge and experience in sexual abuse law, medical negligence claims, and human rights law. Diane’s approach is to assist her clients through the often difficult litigation process as smoothly as possible. She understands that clients have experienced stressful and often traumatic experiences.
Experience
Diane Treanor manages a varied caseload, including personal injuries, general litigation, medical negligence law, multi-party action, historic abuse claims, public liability, and historic sexual abuse cases. Prior to specialising in litigation, Diane gained extensive experience working in General Practice, providing a comprehensive range of legal services to the public. In her spare time, Diane also volunteers with FLAC.
Recent Cases
Diane is currently advising Multi-Party Plaintiffs in the Northwest audiology scandal. She is also a lead Solicitor in the European Facebook Moderator case in Dublin. With many medical negligence and sexual abuse cases, Diane’s workload is both sensitive and supportive of her clients.
Education
Diane qualified as a solicitor with an LLB Honours degree from Griffith College, Dublin. She was also admitted as a solicitor, completing her Fe1 examinations and entering the Law Society Professional Practice Course in 2014. Diane has also been admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales.