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Rose Sweeney

Senior Litigator

Co. Dublin

Bio & Credentials

About

Rose Sweeney has over 40 years of experience dealing with personal injury claims and has worked alongside Dave Coleman for over 38 years.

Rose Sweeney specialises in Personal Injury law and regularly represents clients who have suffered injuries in road traffic accidents, workplace accidents, slips and trips, and industrial and occupational diseases. Rose is focused on obtaining the correct result for her clients regarding compensation and rehabilitation. Rose also has experience in dealing with cases that proceed to complex litigation.

Education

Rose’s Diploma in Counselling Skills from NUI Maynooth provides her with practical tools to support her clients throughout this process.

Areas of Specialisation

Recent Work

Sexual abuse civil claim: legal battle over alleged abuse continues

August 12, 2025

A High Court ruling allows a woman to continue her sexual abuse civil claim against her brother. The court found no unfair trial risk despite a 40-year delay in bringing the case.

The delay in publishing the report on the Lookback Review in North Kerry CAMHS is distressing for the affected families.

July 23, 2025

The North Kerry CAMHS Review led by Dr. Colette Halpin has completed its assessment of around 300 patient files, but the report remains unpublished despite being drafted in June 2025. This delay is causing significant distress for affected families, particularly given that 50% of reviewed cases have resulted in apologies from the HSE, compared to just 15% in the South Kerry Maskey Review.

Sodium Valproate Inquiry [2025]

July 23, 2025

The Sodium Valproate Inquiry in Ireland officially commenced on 22 July 2025, marking a crucial investigation into the historical use of this epilepsy drug and its devastating effects on children exposed in the womb. This comprehensive inquiry, chaired by Barrister Bríd O'Flaherty BL, will examine decades of prescribing practices, regulatory oversight, and the adequacy of patient warnings regarding Sodium Valproate's risks to unborn children.

CHI apologises to families amid concerns over CHI hip surgery review

June 27, 2025

The CHI hip surgery review has uncovered serious issues in paediatric care, prompting an apology from CHI and a commitment to reform.

Assessment of Needs for Children- Minister Norma Foley admits that “We need to do better”

April 7, 2025

The HSE has failed to carry out thousands of assessments of needs within the statutory timeframe, affecting children’s access to support services.

Contact Details

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(01) 531 3800

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