Dublin solicitor Dermot McNamara has issued the first 20 of an initial 50 legal actions over an alleged design fault in BMW engines.

A dispute over an alleged design fault in BMW engines is set for the courts. Dublin solicitor Dermot McNamara has issued the first proceedings after submissions from more than 100 BMW owners nationwide, many alleging catastrophic engine failure.

Action from the Rush Harbour Festival Air Show sponsored by Dermot McNamara and Company Solicitors

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BMW faces raft of legal cases over car engine failures

Dermot McNamara says he expects more will follow, as over 100 BMW owners across Ireland have made enquiries about "catastrophic" engine failures.

Aer Lingus fined €250k over death of airport driver

"Whilst my clients welcome today's verdict, it does little to ease their pain," said Dermot McNamara. "John Murray went to work on November 5, 2014 and his family expected him to return home safely. "He died because Aer Lingus did not open and close the designated pedestrian door and instead drivers had to access the warehouse via the loading bay."

Irish postman savaged by 'devil dog' awarded €103,000

“Postal workers cannot defend themselves against dogs who attack, however many precautions they take. "Dog owners have a responsibility to keep their pets under control at all times,” said solicitor Dermot McNamara.

Dermot McNamara ‘inundated’ with BMW owners keen to sue over engine failures

“We’ve been inundated with requests from clients in this area, especially in cases where BMW has refused to pay for the repairs or has only offered to pay for a nominal amount.” If you have been affected by this please contact us on (01) 843 8766.

The BMW timing chain fault that could cost motorists €6k to fix

BMW has admitted that hundreds of its vehicles may need to be checked for a potentially “catastrophic” design fault. The German car-maker is now facing legal threats over its refusal to carry out the repairs for free, estimated at around €6,000 per vehicle.

Rush Harbour Festival Air Show

Action from the Rush Harbour Festival Air Show which took place on Saturday, sponsored by Dermot McNamara & Co Solicitors Rush, Dublin Rush Harbour Festival - August bank holiday weekend

SPECIAL REPORT: We need new laws to help victims of 'revenge porn'

Posting pornographic images of an individual online without their consent is a growing form of abuse for which there is no criminal sanction in Ireland. Dermot McNamara is now campaigning for a change in the law.

PODCAST: Revenge porn nightmare

The rising number of ‘revenge porn’ cases in the U.K. led to a new law being introduced last year which made it illegal to disclose a "private sexual pho­tograph or film" without the consent of the person depicted in the content. In Ireland, the issue of revenge porn like many sectors of cyber crime is not yet dealt with under Irish law and currently Gardai have limited powers to access data from websites or to prosecute. The term "revenge porn" generally refers to the uploading of sexually explicit material to humiliate and intimidate the subject, who has broken off the relationship. In this interview ‘Jane’ will share her revenge porn nightmare with us.