LIMITATION ACT 1985 - SECT 16 Compensation to relatives

LIMITATION ACT 1985 - SECT 16

An action on a cause of action arising under the Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002

, part 3.1 (Wrongful act or omission causing death) in relation to an act, neglect or default resulting in death is not maintainable after the end of—

        (a)     the period of 6 years immediately following the relevant wrongful act, neglect or default; or

        (b)     the period of 3 years immediately following the day of death of the person injured by that act, neglect or default;

whichever ends later.