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LAW SOCIETY GAZETTE 2017 (Volume 111)
INDEX
Compiled by Julitta Clancy, FSocInd
Note: references are to issue number (in bold) followed by page reference; page references in
italics denote illustrations. Names in parentheses following page references indicate authors of
articles.
Omissions: the following sections of the Gazette are not included in the index: Final verdict,
Professional notices, Recruitment, and General advertising
Abbreviations: HC: High Court; CJEU: Court of Justice of the European Union;
(Pres.): President’s message; SC: Supreme Court
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ABUSE OF DOMINANT POSITION. see competition law
ACCESS PROGRAMME. see Street Law Programme
ACCESS TO JUSTICE
third-party funding of litigation. see crowdfunding litigation
ACCIDENT CLAIMS HARVESTING. see advertising by solicitors
ACCOUNTING DIRECTIVE
transposition into Irish law. see under company law
ADJUDICATION OFFICERS. see Workplace Relations Commission
ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES. see probate and succession law
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
civil justice review group, 4 (May): 10, 7 (Aug/Sept): 59
ADOPTION LAW
Adoption Amendment Act 2017, 10 (Dec): 62–63 (guidance note)
ADVERTISING BY SOLICITORS
‘claims harvesting’ sites: Law Society crackdown, 4 (May): 9
claims referrals - section 62 of Solicitors Act 1954, 5 (June): 63 (Registrar’s practice note)
Law Society vetting service, 6 (July): 11
ADVIC. see under victims of crime
AGEING WORKFORCE
mandatory retirement ages
recent ECJ decisions, 9 (Nov) 34–39 (L. Ryan, S. Gillick and S. Browne)
pensions reform plans. see under pensions
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR); see also arbitration; mediation
Code of Practice for Family Law (2017), 8 (Oct): 23
Rules of the Superior Courts, Order 56A, 2 (Mar): 59
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE
guidance notes, 2 (Mar): 59
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE. see dementia
AMENDS, OFFER OF
Defamation Act 2009. see under defamation
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Naas-based solicitor elected to board of Governors, 9 (Nov) 7
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
former President William T Robinson III
appreciation/obituary, 7 (Aug/Sept): 20
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY
McCann Fitzgerald consultant elected fellow, 3 (April): 7
ANDREWS, PHILIP
‘The British question: an Irish problem’ - Brexit and Ireland, 10 (Dec): 20–23 (viewpoint)
ANONYMITY RULES
discrimination decisions, non-application to
IHREC information note, 4 (May): 26–27 (E. Logan)
ANTI-MONEY-LAUNDERING. see money laundering
APARTMENT COMPLEXES
conveyancing and management company litigation. see multi-unit developments
APPOINTMENTS; see also judicial appointments
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators: chair of Irish branch, 5 (June): 8
Garda Síochána Inspectorate, 10 (Dec): 9
Irish Centre for Human Rights: director, 4 (May): 8
law firms
Beauchamps, 1 (Jan/Feb): 21
Mason Hayes & Curran, 5 (June): 12
LawCare: new chair, 2 (March): 7
Legal Services Regulatory Authority: chief executive, 8 (Oct): 13
Mental Health Commission, 10 (Dec): 7
Rugby Players Ireland: chief executive, 7 (Aug/Sept): 12
APPRECIATIONS. see obituaries/appreciations
ARBITRATION
CPO arbitrations
CIArb forum (Cork), 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
ICC Arbitration Rules
expedited procedure (article 30), 3 (April): 13 (I. O’Neill)
ARREST WARRANTS. see European arrest warrants
ART INVESTMENTS
high-value commercial art transactions, 7 (Aug/Sept) 38–41 (R. McDonnell)
ARTICLES
‘A matter of interpretation’ - training and testing of legal interpreters, 3 (April): 52–55 (M.
Phelan)
‘A shot at the title’ - multi-unit development complexes, 6 (July) 38–43 (D. Regan)
‘A tale of two gentlemen’ - Josias Dunn and Richard Meade, 7 (Aug/Sept) 50–55 (M. Gaynor
and M. O’Sullivan)
‘Ars gratia artis’ - high-value commercial art transactions, 7 (Aug/Sept) 38–41 (R.
McDonnell)
‘At full capacity’ - dealing with clients suffering from dementia, 8 (Oct) 52–55 (B. Lawlor and
M. Gibb)
‘Brextradition’ - post-Brexit extradition arrangements, 1 (Jan/Feb): 36–39 (R. Briscoe)
‘Bully for you?’ - workplace bullying, 10 (Dec) 44–47 (N. Ebbs)
‘Burkinis in Bundoran’ - religious symbols and clothing, 2 (March): 50–53 (B. Mannering)
‘Chain gang’ - Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003, 5 (June) 38–43 (J.
Seymour)
‘Challenge accepted’ - second Law Society survey of managing partners, 5 (June) 44–47 (D.
Rowe)
‘Change of direction’ - disqualification and restriction of directors (Companies Act 2014), 2
(March): 42–45 (K. Wallace and E. Commins)
‘Change of heart’ - organ harvesting in China, 7 (Aug/Sept) 32–37 (L. Roche)
‘Check your privilege’ - legal professional privilege, 10 (Dec) 52–55 (M. Lynch)
‘Cleaning up’ - environmental due diligence (EDD), 9 (Nov) 56–59 (K. Cleary)
‘Damage limitation’ - liquidated damages clauses, 10 (Dec) 48–51 (D. Daly)
‘Discovery programme’ - technologically assisted review (TAR), 3 (April): 44–47 (K. Harty)
‘Flying by the CETA your pants’ - Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement, 5 (June) 48–
51 (S. Hansvall)
‘Game of thrones’ - in-house solicitors, 7 (Aug/Sept) 46–49 (E. Kennedy)
‘Get in!’ - training solicitors in-house, 1 (Jan/Feb): 44–47 (I. Ryan)
‘Hasta la vista, baby!’ - blockchain technology, 10 (Dec) 34–39 (G. Smith)
‘Highway star’ - Road Traffic Act 2016, 2 (March): 32–37 (R. Pierse)
‘Holding a note’ - judges’ notes and data protection, 9 (Nov) 48–51 (E. Cannon)
‘It shouldn’t happen to a vetting officer’ - employee vetting, 1 (Jan/Feb): 40–43 (M. Holmes)
‘Let’s call the whole thing off’ - Brexit and international family law cases, 5 (June) 52–55 (J.
O’Brien)
‘Limestone cowboy’ - EU Habitats Directive (CJEU decision in Sweetman v An Bord
Pleanála), 8 (Oct) 48–51 (T. O’Connor)
‘LLP service’- limited liability partnerships, 9 (Nov) 44–47 (P. Keane)
‘Lost in translation’ - the work of legal translators, 4 (May): 54–57 (A. Schiller)
‘Make me an offer’ - offer-of-amends procedure in Defamation Act 2009, 3 (April): 48–51 (B.
Hallissey)
‘Mediation nation’ - Mediation Bill 2017, 4 (May): 50–53 (R. Lee)
‘New horizons’ - state-aid law (Commission v Aer Lingus, Ryanair and Ireland), 2 (March):
38–41 (K. McKenna)
‘Planning ahead?’ - Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act
2016, 4 (May): 42–45 (P. Stafford)
‘Power lifting’ - pre-contractual misrepresentations, 3 (April): 34–39 (E. Corcoran)
‘Protecting the little guy’ - Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Directive (AIB v Counihan),
3 (April): 40–43 (G. Fitzgerald)
‘Remains of the day’ - derived right of EU residence (Chavez-Vilchez, CJEU, 2017), 6 (July)
52–55 (C. Little and M. Hickey)
‘Restored to glory’ - practice and procedure of company restorations, 1 (Jan/Feb): 48–51 (S.
O’Neill)
‘Return to innocence’ - concept of ‘innocent’ co-owner (Muintir Skibbereen Credit Union v
Hamilton & Crowley), 2 (March): 46–49 (G. Hayes)
‘Ringing the changes’ - EU Accounting Directive (Companies (Accounting) Act 2017), 7
(Aug/Sept) 42–45 (K. Dunleavy)
‘Secret sauce’ - marketing, 8 (Oct) 36–39 (F. McCarthy)
‘Separation anxiety’ - post-Brexit jurisdictional disputes in family law, 4 (May): 47–49 (K.
Walsh)
‘Standard bearers’ - anti-bribery and corruption management system (ABMS), 8 (Oct) 44–47
(J. O’Rourke)
‘Stiff competition’ - EU Damages Directive, 8 (Oct) 40–43 (J. Finn and R. McDermott)
‘Striking Out’ - RTÉ drama series, 1 (Jan/Feb): 30–35 (G. Rothery)
‘Terror from beyond’ - cyberattacks and cybersecurity, 4 (May): 36–41 (S. Collins)
‘The long and winding road’ - careless driving offences (SC judgment in People (DPP) v
O’Shea), 9 (Nov) 52–55 (C. Hallinan)
‘The possessive case’- possession orders and family-home loan defaults, 9 (Nov) 40–43 (J.
Sadlier)
‘Time is on my side’ - mandatory retirement ages, 9 (Nov) 34–39 (L. Ryan, S. Gillick and S.
Browne)
‘Two’s company, fee’s a crowd’ - crowdfunding litigation, 8 (Oct) 30–35 (M. Holmes)
‘Under the hood’ - profile of new Law Society President Michael Quinlan, 10 (Dec) 40–43
(M. McDermott)
‘We are family’ - changes to family law practice and procedure (Circuit Court Rules (Family
Law) 2017), 6 (July) 44–47 (K. Walsh and A. Reynolds)
‘Wherever I lay my hat’ - repossessions and social housing support options, 5 (June) 56–59 (R.
Wall)
‘Whistle-stop tour’ - Protected Disclosures Act 2014, 6 (July) 48–51 (A. O’Connell)
‘Wishing well’ - guidance for in-house lawyers, 6 (July) 56–59 (R. O’Sullivan)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
robots, AI and legal profession, 8 (Oct): 1 (Pres.)
‘rise of the machines,’ 5 (June): 26–27 (M. Holmes)
ASSISTED DECISION-MAKING (CAPACITY) ACT 2015, 2 (March): 31, 10 (Dec): 62
(guidance note)
UN Committee Against Torture calls for prioritisation, 9 (Nov): 33
ASSISTED HUMAN REPRODUCTION
General Scheme of Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2017, 10 (Dec): 63
ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL (ACC)
Magna Carta 800th anniversary event, 1 (Jan/Feb): 12
ASYLUM SEEKERS. see refugee law
AUTO-ENROLMENT. see under pensions
AWARDS AND PRIZES
AIB Irish Law Award to Diploma Centre, 7 (Aug/Sept): 19
Chambers Europe Awards
Arthur Cox wins ‘Ireland Law Firm of the Year 2017,’ 5 (June): 8
Client Choice Awards, 2 (March): 7, 6 (July): 7
DSBA Law Book Awards, 6 (July): 14, 15
European Women in Business Law Awards, 6 (July): 7
Family Lawyers Essay Competition winners, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5
Higher Education Awards 2017, 2 (March): 21
Irish Law Awards, 5 (June): 16
Irish Magazine Awards: Gazette editor honoured, 1 (Jan/Feb): 7
Justice Media Awards 2017, 6 (July): 18–19, 30–31 (M. Hallissey)
Lawyer European awards
A&L Goodbody win ‘Irish Law Firm of the Year 2017,’ 3 (April): 7
William Fry named ‘Most diverse law firm in Ireland,’ 6 (July): 7
Moot Court Competition winners, 3 (April): 19
NUI Galway Alumni Award for Law, Public Policy and Government, 2 (March): 7
Swedish Order of the Polar Star awarded to Paul Keane, 8 (Oct): 17
Woman Lawyer of the Year, 1 (Jan/Feb): 20, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
BAIL. see criminal law
BANKING; see also Central Bank; financial institutions; Ulster Bank
sharing bank account details safely, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28 (practice note)
BAR ASSOCIATIONS (LOCAL)
Nationwide news (Keith Walsh), 1 (Jan/Feb): 6, 3 (April): 6, 5 (June): 6, 6 (July): 6, 7
(Aug/Sept): 6, 9 (Nov): 6
Carlow, 10 (Dec): 12
Cavan (CCSA), 1 (Jan/Feb): 18
Clare (CLA), 4 (May): 21, 5 (June): 6, 6 (July): 6, 8 (Oct): 18
Connaught Solicitors’ Symposium, 9 (Nov): 19
Cork. see Southern Law Association (below); West Cork Bar Association (below)
CPD cluster events. see under CPD
Drogheda, 6 (July): 6, 8 (Oct): 18
Dublin (DSBA), 1 (Jan/Feb): 13, 3 (April): 6, 4 (May): 6, 19, 5 (June): 6
AGM, 9 (Nov) 6
Law Book awards, 6 (July): 14, 15
Galway (GSBA), 1 (Jan/Feb): 6, 3 (April): 6, 4 (May): 21, 7 (Aug/Sept): 6
annual dinner, 3 (April): 19
family law conference, 4 (May): 6
Kerry Law Society, 6 (July): 16, 7 (Aug/Sept): 12
Kildare, 7 (Aug/Sept): 6, 18, 10 (Dec): 12
Kilkenny, 9 (Nov): 17
Killarney, 5 (June): 11
Laois, 10 (Dec): 12
Limerick, 5 (June): 6, 7 (Aug/Sept): 19
Louth (CLSBA), 4 (May): 19
Mayo, 1 (Jan/Feb): 19, 6 (July): 14, 9 (Nov): 17
Midlands, 5 (June): 13, 6 (July): 15, 9 (Nov) 7, 9 (Nov): 19, 10 (Dec): 12
Monaghan, 7 (Aug/Sept): 6, 18
Roscommon, 6 (July): 16
Sligo, 6 (July): 14, 7 (Aug/Sept): 6
Southern Law Association (Cork), 1 (Jan/Feb): 6, 3 (April): 6, 4 (May): 6, 5 (June): 6, 6 (July):
6, 7 (Aug/Sept): 6, 10 (Dec): 18
AGM, 10 (Dec): 18
annual conference, 9 (Nov): 6
annual dinner, 3 (April): 16–17
Tipperary, 1 (Jan/Feb): 6, 10 (Dec): 17
West Cork Bar Association, 8 (Oct): 15
Wexford (WSA), 2 (March): 1 (Pres.), 18
Wicklow (WSBA), 5 (June): 6, 13
BAR OF IRELAND
Law Society Joint Consultative Committee meeting, 1 (Jan/Feb): 18, 21, 2 (March): 57
BECKER, HILKKA
‘Applications for international protection’ - Refugee Act 1996, 4 (May): 32–35 (analysis)
BIG PICTURE (PHOTO)
‘America divided?’ protests on swearing in of Donald Trump, 1 (Jan/Feb): 4
British Ambassador delivers Article 50 notice to EU Council President, 3 (April): 4–5
Catalan independence demonstrations in Barcelona, 8 (Oct): 4–5
Grenfell Tower catastrophe, 6 (July): 4–5
Malta - assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, 9 (Nov): 4–5
North Korea long range artillery firing drill, 4 (May): 4–5
Philippines ‘war on drugs’: Senate inquiry into killing of student, 7 (Aug/Sept): 4–5
Romanians protest against government corruption, 2 (March): 4–5
Salvator Mundi painting: record art sale, 10 (Dec): 4–5
Venezuelan police attacked by anti-government rioters, 5 (June): 4–5
BILL OF COSTS. see under legal costs
BLACKHALL PLACE
Culture Night opening, 8 (Oct): 7
dinners and functions. see people and places
Law Society B&B accommodation, 4 (May): 12
BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
potential uses, and concerns for lawyers, 10 (Dec) 34–39 (G. Smith)
BOOK AND JOURNAL LAUNCHES
Employment Law (F. Meenan), 2 (March): 21
Employment Law, 2nd edition (Bloomsbury Professional), 7 (Aug/Sept): 19
BOOK PUBLISHING. see legal publishing
BOOK REVIEWS
A Comparative Examination of Multi-Party Actions: The Case of Environmental Mass Harm
(Joanne Blennerhassett), rev. by David Bassett, 8 (Oct): 56
Construction Adjudication in Ireland (Anthony Hussey), rev. by Deirdre Ní Fhloinn, 8 (Oct):
56–57
Contract Law in Ireland (8th Edition) (Robert Clark), rev. by Paul Keane, 5 (June): 60–61
Farming and the Law (Karen Walsh), rev. by Aisling Meehan, 5 (June): 60
Forgotten Patriot: Douglas Hyde and the Foundation of the Irish Presidency (Brian Murphy),
rev. by Eamonn G Hall, 3 (April): 57
Fundamentals of the Irish Legal System: Law, Policy and Politics (Tanya Ní Mhuirthile,
Catherine O’Sullivan and Liam Thornton), rev. by Gerry O’Connell, 7 (Aug/Sept): 57
Guardian of the Treaty: The Irish Privy Council Appeal and Irish Sovereignty (Thomas
Mohr), rev. by Daire Hogan, 2 (March): 55
Human Rights and Personal Self-Defence in International Law (Jan Arno Hessbruegge), rev.
by Ben Mannering, 8 (Oct): 57
International Sports Law: An Introductory Guide (Ian S. Blackshaw), rev. by Hilary Forde, 10
(Dec): 57
Judicial Review (3rd Edition) (Mark De Blacam), rev. by Patrick Healy, 7 (Aug/Sept): 56
The Law of Companies (4th Edition) (Thomas B Courtney), rev. by Michael Kealey, 1
(Jan/Feb): 52–53
The Law of Personal Injuries (2nd Edition) (Colin Jennings, Barry Scannell and Dermot F
Sheehan), rev. by Joyce A Good Hammond, 4 (May): 58
The Modern Family: Relationships and the Law (Tim Bracken), rev. by Aoife Byrne, 5 (June):
61
Modern Irish Competition Law (Philip Andrews, Paul Gorecki and David McFadden), rev. by
Vincent JG Power, 2 (March): 54
Murdoch and Hunt’s Dictionary of Irish Law (6th Edition) (Brian Hunt), rev. by Patrick
Ambrose, 3 (April): 56
Procuring Successful Mega-Projects (Louise Hart), rev. by Jessica Egan, 9 (Nov): 61
Succession Act 1965 and Related Legislation: A Commentary (Brian E Spierin), rev. by
Richard Hammond, 9 (Nov): 60
Value-Added Tax and VAT on Property (S. Brodie, G. Dillon, D. Kennedy, editor: F.
Mitchell), rev. by Shane Wallace, 10 (Dec): 56
Walsh on Criminal Procedure (Dermot Walsh), rev. by Dara Robinson, 4 (May): 58
BREXIT, 4 (May): 1 (Pres.)
Article 50 procedure, triggering of
parliamentary approval required (Miller case), 2 (March): 64–66 (C. Little)
attacks on British judges ‘undermine rule of law,’ 2 (March): 12
English language: post-Brexit role, 5 (June): 24–25 (R. Friel)
EU/Singapore free trade negotiations
CJEU ruling - useful guidance for Brexit negotiations, 7 (Aug/Sept): 64–67 (C. Little)
extradition, and, 1 (Jan/Feb): 36–39 (R. Briscoe)
family law proceedings
jurisdictional disputes, 4 (May): 47–49 (K. Walsh), 5 (June) 52–55 (J. O’Brien)
Ireland, potential impact on
interview with Alastair Campbell, 3 (April): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
‘the British question: an Irish problem,’ 10 (Dec): 20–23 (P. Andrews)
Irish legal profession, and
‘Brexit refugee solicitors enrolling but not arriving,’ 10 (Dec): 24–25 (K. Murphy)
British-based solicitors’ applications to Irish Roll, 7 (Aug/Sept): 58, 10 (Dec): 24–25 (K.
Murphy)
‘Global firms eye up Dublin’ - separating rumour from reality, 5 (June): 28–29 (K. Murphy)
Law Society actions, 3 (April): 59, 5 (June): 1 (Pres.), 7 (Aug/Sept): 58
opportunities and threats, 5 (June): 24–25 (R. Friel)
Smith & Williamson survey of law firms, 10 (Dec): 8
transition period
former Taoiseach Kenny’s interview on Bloomberg TV, 9 (Nov): 8
BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION
anti-bribery and corruption management system (ABMS), 8 (Oct) 44–47 (J. O’Rourke)
BRISCOE, RAY
‘Brextradition’ - post-Brexit extradition arrangements, 1 (Jan/Feb): 36–39
BRITAIN
Brexit decision. see Brexit
family law proceedings
post-Brexit jurisdictional disputes, 4 (May): 47–49 (K. Walsh)
BRITISH SOCIETY OF COMPARATIVE LAW
Irish/British law - joint conference (UCD), 6 (July): 7
BRITISH SUPREME COURT
attacks on British judges ‘undermine rule of law’ (President), 2 (March): 12
R (Miller and Dos Santos) v Secretary for Exiting the EU, 2 (March): 64–66 (C. Little)
BRITISH-BASED SOLICITORS
applications to Irish Roll. see Roll of Solicitors
BROADCASTING SERVICES
cross-border access to pay-TV services
Paramount settlement decision, 1 (Jan/Feb): 64–67 (C. Little)
BROWN MOSTEN INTERNATIONAL CLIENT COMPETITION, 5 (June): 11
BROWNE, SARAH
article co-authored by. see under Ryan, Liz
BUCKLEY, JOHN F.
obituary, 3 (April): 58
retirement from Conveyancing Committee, 1 (Jan/Feb): 14
BUDGET 2017
Law Society pre-Budget submission, 4 (May): 12
stamp duty transitional issues, 10 (Dec): 59
BUILDING AGREEMENTS
new dwelling sales, 6 (July): 61 (practice note)
BULLYING AT WORK. see workplace bullying
BURREN LAW SCHOOL 2016
‘New Politics - New Law?’, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5
BUSINESS LAW COMMITTEE
practice notes, 1 (Jan/Feb): 59–61, 8 (Oct): 59–61
CALCUTTA RUN
2016 Run: €180K raised for homeless, 1 (Jan/Feb): 17
2017 Run and Cycle, 1 (Jan/Feb): 17, 3 (April): 12, 4 (May): 13, 5 (June): 10, 14–15, 62, 6
(July): 23 (letter)
220k raised for homeless, 9 (Nov): 15
CAMPBELL, ALASTAIR
Brexit and its impact on Ireland
address to Spring Gala, 2 (March): 10
Gazette interview, 3 (April): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
CANADA
Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement with EU. see CETA
CANNON, EOIN
‘Holding a note’ - judges’ notes and data protection, 9 (Nov) 48–51
CANTILLON, ERNEST J.
‘costs - interim payment on account’ (HC developments), 4 (May): 24–25 (viewpoint)
CAPACITY
Assisted Decision-making (Capacity) Act 2015, 2 (March): 31, 10 (Dec): 62 (guidance note)
clients suffering from dementia, dealing with, 8 (Oct) 52–55 (B. Lawlor and M. Gibb)
CARELESS DRIVING. see road traffic offences
CASEMENT, ROGER
dramatisation of Rex v. Casement at Ennis Courthouse, 6 (July): 6
CCBE. see Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe
CENTRAL BANK
Paul Hannon, deceased, 5 (June): 23 (letter)
fund-raiser in memory of, 7 (Aug/Sept): 13
CETA (COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC TRADE AGREEMENT)
post-Brexit role for Ireland, 5 (June) 48–51 (S. Hansvall)
CHAMBERS EUROPE AWARDS
Arthur Cox wins ‘Ireland Law Firm of the Year 2017,’ 5 (June): 87
CHAMPERTY. see maintenance and champerty
CHARITIES; see also Irish Rule of Law International; LawCare; Phoenix Project Ireland
companies limited by guarantee (CLGs)
preparation and registration of new constitution, 1 (Jan/Feb): 59–61 (practice note)
fund-raising events; see also Calcutta Run; Spring Gala
CPD event for Spinal Injuries Ireland, 10 (Dec): 13
Law Society/Oireachtas rugby match, 10 (Dec): 15
LeMeath Challenge, 6 (July): 7
Liberties Run, 7 (Aug/Sept): 13
Habitat for Humanity Ireland - Zambia project, 7 (Aug/Sept): 14
Hope Foundation, 6 (July): 23 (letter)
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ARBITRATORS
forum on CPO arbitrations, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
Irish branch - Cork solicitor elected chair, 5 (June): 8
Mediation Awareness Week - joint seminar (Blackhall Place), 9 (Nov): 10
CHIEF JUSTICE. see under Supreme Court
CHILD CARE
Child Care Law Reporting Project reports (2017), 8 (Oct): 28–29 (C. Coulter)
CHILD LAW; see also adoption law; child care; family law
Children and Family Relationships Act 2015, 10 (Dec): 62
‘sole guardian’ affidavit for passports, 6 (July): 11
Children First Act 2015, 10 (Dec): 62
guardian ad litem system
Law Society submission to Oireachtas Committee, 4 (May): 7
vetting system for persons working with. see vetting
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017, 10 (Dec): 63
CHINA
human organs, harvesting and trafficking of
evidence to Joint Oireachtas Committee, 7 (Aug/Sept) 32–37 (L. Roche)
CIRCUIT COURT
family law jurisdiction
applications, 2006-2016 (statistics), 8 (Oct): 25
Circuit Court Rules (Family Law) 2017, 6 (July) 44–47 (K. Walsh and A. Reynolds), 9
(Nov): 63, 10 (Dec) 63
judicial appointments, 5 (June): 8
possession proceedings
Langan decision and Courts Act 2016, 3 (April): 10
CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM
administration of
review group established, 4 (May): 10, 7 (Aug/Sept): 59
Mediation Bill 2017; see also mediation
obligations and opportunities for solicitors, 4 (May): 50–53 (R. Lee)
CIVIL LEGAL AID
inquests into maternal deaths, extension to, 6 (July): 12
CIVIL LIABILITY
Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017, 10 (Dec): 7
CLAIMS HARVESTING. see advertising by solicitors
CLARKE, FRANK (CHIEF JUSTICE)
appointment as Chief Justice, 7 (Aug/Sept): 1 (Pres.)
speech at start of new legal year, 9 (Oct): 9
CLEARY, KEVIN
‘Cleaning up’ - environmental due diligence (EDD), 9 (Nov) 56–59
CLIMATE CHANGE
renewable energy. see renewable energy
CODES OF PRACTICE
family law. see under family law
COLLINS, SIMON
‘Terror from beyond’ - cyberattacks and cybersecurity, 4 (May): 36–41
COMMENT. see articles; letters; viewpoint
COMMERCIAL ART TRANSACTIONS. see art investments
COMMERCIAL LAW
IRLI training programme in South Africa, 8 (Oct): 14
COMMINS, EUCHARIA
article co-written by. see under Wallace, Kieran
COMMUNICATION
Plain English and the Law, 2 (March): 11
COMPANIES ACT 2014. see under company law
COMPANY LAW
Accounting Directive, transposition of (Companies (Accounting) Act 2017), 7 (Aug/Sept) 42–
45 (K. Dunleavy), 8 (Oct): 59–61 (practice note)
impact on ULCs, 8 (Oct): 59 (practice note)
‘micro companies’ gain legal status, 6 (July): 10
companies limited by guarantee (CLGs)
preparation and registration of new constitution, 1 (Jan/Feb): 59–61 (practice note)
disqualification and restriction of directors
Companies Act 2014, 2 (March): 42–45 (K. Wallace and E. Commins)
restorations
applications and orders: practice and procedure, 1 (Jan/Feb): 48–51 (S. O’Neill)
COMPANY LAW REVIEW GROUP ON THE PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEES AND
UNSECURED CREDITORS
report published, 8 (Oct): 10
COMPENSATION
breach of contract
liquidated damages. see under damages
infringements of competition law. see under competition law
insurance fund. see Insurance Compensation Fund
COMPENSATION FUND SCHEME
costs awarded under, 8 (Oct): 58–59 (practice note)
COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION (CCPC)
car sales: mileage tampering investigation, 6 (July): 12
COMPETITION LAW
abuse of dominant position
Google case: Commission imposes fine of 2.42 billion, 10 (Dec): 66–68 (C. Little)
Intel appeal: CJEU ruling, 9 (Nov): 66–68 (C. Little)
e-commerce sectoral inquiry, 1 (Jan/Feb): 65
film-licensing
cross-border access to pay-TV services (Paramount settlement), 1 (Jan/Feb): 64–67 (C.
Little)
infringements
compensation - implementation of Damages Directive, 8 (Oct) 40–43 (J. Finn and R.
McDermott)
fines - Google case, 10 (Dec): 66–68 (C. Little)
COMPLAINTS AGAINST SOLICITORS. see High Court (Solicitors’ orders); Legal Services
Regulation Act; Regulation of Practice Committee; Solicitors’ Disciplinary Tribunal
COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC TRADE AGREEMENT
Canada/EU. see CETA
COMPUTER HACKING
spear-phishing. see cyber crime
CONSTITUTION OF IRELAND
breach of constitutional right
damages, availability of, 4 (May): 68
electoral law
secret ballot and rights of visually impaired (HC ruling), 4 (May): 11
right to work
asylum working ban deemed unconstitutional (NVH v Minister for Justice), 6 (July): 12
CONSUMER CONTRACTS
duty-defining and exclusionary clauses, 3 (April): 34–39 (E. Corcoran)
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Directive, 3 (April): 38–39 (E. Corcoran)
own-motion assessments: AIB v Counihan (HC, 2016), 3 (April): 40–43 (G. Fitzgerald)
CONSUMER PROTECTION
car sales: mileage tampering conviction, 6 (July): 12
CONTRACT LAW; see also consumer contracts; credit agreements; film-licensing; receiver
contracts
breach of contract
liquidated damages clauses, 10 (Dec): 48–51 (D. Daly)
fixed-term contracts. see under employment law
pre-contractual misrepresentations
duty-defining and exclusionary clauses, 3 (April): 34–39 (E. Corcoran)
CONVEYANCING; see also property law; property registration; receiver contracts
Conditions of Sale: 2017 edition, 1 (Jan/Feb): 61 (practice note)
construction costs, confirmation of, 4 (May): 62 (practice note)
e-Conveyancing Project, 7 (Aug/Sept): 59
e-discharges in receiver sales - registration timeline warning, 6 (July): 61 (practice note)
Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014
conveyancing implications, 1 (Jan/Feb): 56 (practice note)
letters re roads and services in charge, 1 (Jan/Feb): 56 (practice note)
multi-unit development complexes. see multi-unit developments
negative equity sales
Ulster Bank not providing original deeds on ATR for, 6 (July): 60 (practice note)
new dwelling sales
building agreements, 6 (July): 61 (practice note)
Pre-Contract Questionnaires for Property Purchase and Sale - 2017 edition, 2 (Mar): 58
(practice note)
second-hand dwellings
Ulster Bank loan condition for HomeBond, 6 (July): 61 (practice note)
subject to loan clause - sample special condition, 5 (June): 63 (practice note)
CONVEYANCING COMMITTEE
practice notes, 1 (Jan/Feb): 56, 61, 2 (Mar): 58, 4 (May): 62, 5 (June): 62–63, 6 (July): 60–61,
8 (Oct): 61, 10 (Dec): 61
retirement of J F Buckley, 1 (Jan/Feb): 14
CO-OWNERSHIP. see under property law
COPYRIGHT LAW
EU’s copyright laws
digital single market: draft Directive, 6 (July): 64–66 (M. Hyland), 8 (Oct): 21 (letter)
film-licensing contracts, 1 (Jan/Feb) 67
modernisation: draft legislative package, 6 (July): 64 (M. Hyland)
CORCORAN, ELIZABETH
‘Power lifting’ - pre-contractual misrepresentations, 3 (April): 34–39
CORCORAN, SOPHIA
interview with Patricia Gatling, 5 (June): 18–19
CORK COURTHOUSE (ANGLESEA STREET)
redevelopment works, 6 (July): 15
CORONERS’ INQUESTS
legal aid extended to maternal deaths, 6 (July): 12
CORRUPTION. see bribery and corruption
COST OF INSURANCE WORKING GROUP. see under motor insurance
COSTS. see legal costs; taxation of costs
COULTER, CAROL
Child Care Law Reporting Project reports (2017), 8 (Oct): 28–29 (analysis)
COUNCIL OF BARS AND LAW SOCIETIES OF EUROPE (CCBE)
European Lawyers’ Day event, 1 (Jan/Feb): 13
Human Rights Award 2016, 2 (March): 9
COUNCIL OF LAW REPORTING FOR IRELAND
recent judgments to be available on Justis, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9
COUNCIL OF THE LAW SOCIETY
elections 2017, 7 (Aug/Sept): 59
results, 10 (Dec): 9, 58
reports on meetings. see Council reports
COUNCIL REPORTS
Brexit, 3 (April): 59, 7 (Aug/Sept): 58
Bye-law 9 (3) threshold increase, 10 (Dec): 58, 59
Calcutta Run and Cycle, 5 (June): 62
civil justice review group, 7 (Aug/Sept): 59
Code of Practice for Family Law in Ireland
amended code approved, 10 (Dec): 58
Cost of Motor Insurance Working Group, 1 (Jan/Feb): 55, 2 (March): 57, 7 (Aug/Sept): 58
Council election dates 2017, 7 (Aug/Sept): 59
CPD Regulations 2017, 7 (Aug/Sept): 58
e-Conveyancing Project, 7 (Aug/Sept): 59
Elite Insurance, 7 (Aug/Sept): 59
e-Signatures Working Group, 1 (Jan/Feb): 55
FATF evaluation of Ireland, 1 (Jan/Feb): 55, 10 (Dec): 58
Financial and Business Structure Survey of Solicitors’ Firms, 5 (June): 62
Fourth Anti-Money-Laundering Directive, 5 (June): 62
Gazette editor congratulated, 1 (Jan/Feb): 55
Insurance Compensation Fund, 10 (Dec): 58
Joint Consultative Committee with the Bar Council, 2 (March): 57
Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016, 2 (March): 57, 3 (April): 59, 5 (June): 62
Judicial Council Bill 2017, 10 (Dec): 58
law societies’ meeting (Belfast), 2 (March): 57
LawCare, 3 (April): 59
legal costs: practice direction, 5 (June): 62
Legal Services Regulation Act, 1 (Jan/Feb): 55, 2 (March): 57, 3 (April): 59, 5 (June): 62, 7
(Aug/Sept): 58, 10 (Dec): 58
Legal Services Regulation Act Taskforce, 1 (Jan/Feb): 55
meeting with Minister for Justice, 10 (Dec): 59
meeting with the Tánaiste, 1 (Jan/Feb): 55
minute’s silence in memory of Francis Aylmer, 2 (March): 57
Personal Injuries Commission, 7 (Aug/Sept): 58
PII
minimum financial rating, 10 (Dec): 58
and Practising Certificate Finance Scheme for 2017/18, 10 (Dec): 59
Regulations 2017, 7 (Aug/Sept): 58
renewal, 2 (March): 57
policy submissions, 7 (Aug/Sept): 58
practising certificate fees, 1 (Jan/Feb): 55
President and vice-presidents 2017-18: taking of office, 10 (Dec): 58–59
Regulatory Defence Costs Insurance Working Group report, 10 (Dec): 58
representatives on bodies, 2 (March): 57
Setanta case: Supreme Court hearing, 7 (Aug/Sept): 58
solicitor member logo, 3 (April): 59
Spring Gala Symposium and Dinner, 2 (March): 57, 5 (June): 62
stamp duty - Budget 2017 transitional issues, 10 (Dec): 59
taxation of costs: Sheehan v Corr, 7 (Aug/Sept): 59
Turkish lawyers in detention, 10 (Dec): 58
COURT OF APPEAL
judicial appointments, 10 (Dec): 11
COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (CJEU)
recent judgments. see under European law
COURTHOUSES
Cork (Anglesea Street) Courthouse: redevelopment works, 6 (July): 15
Drogheda Courthouse opens, 6 (July): 6
seven new courthouses to open in 2017, 3 (April): 11
COURTS, 2 (March): 7; see also courthouses; judiciary; practice and procedure; individual
courts
DIT study of litigation solicitors’ views on courts system, 7 (Aug/Sept): 21 (letter)
IT deployment
Supreme Court to embrace technological revolution, 8 (Oct): 9
mediation, role of
Mediation Bill 2017, 4 (May): 50–53 (R. Lee)
COURTS CENTENARY COMMEMORATION COMMITTEE
lecture series, 2 (March): 7
COURTS SERVICE
courthouses. see courthouses
e-licensing plans
Law Society requests and comments, 1 (Jan/Feb): 57 (practice note)
interpreters. see legal interpreters
CPD
regional cluster events, 5 (June): 9, 17, 10 (Dec): 12
Carrick-on-Shannon, 5 (June): 1 (Pres.), 9
Castlebar, 7 (Aug/Sept): 12, 8 (Oct): 17
Castleblayney, 9 (Nov): 18
Donegal, 4 (May): 6, 5 (June): 9
Laois, 5 (June): 9, 10 (Dec): 12
Limerick, 4 (May): 6, 5 (June): 6, 9, 6 (July): 14
Monaghan, 7 (Aug/Sept): 6
Tralee, 7 (Aug/Sept): 12, 8 (Oct): 17
Regulations 2017, 7 (Aug/Sept): 58
CREDIT AGREEMENTS
joint and several borrowers, disputes between
jurisdiction of courts (CJEU ruling in Austrian case), 8 (Oct): 64–65 (G. Kelly)
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
inspection of lawyer’s bank account
Sommer v Germany (ECHR), 6 (July): 32–35 (M. Lynch)
legal representation at Garda interviews
DPP v Doyle - SC ruling, 3 (April): 22–25 (D. Robinson)
Law Society conference, 9 (Nov): 11 (M. Hallissey)
CRIMINAL LAW
Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017
Law Society submission, 4 (May): 12
bribery and corruption. see bribery and corruption
cyber crime. see cyber crime
European arrest warrants. see European arrest warrants
extradition. see extradition
fraud. see property fraud
interpretation and translation, right to, 3 (April): 52–53; see also legal interpreters
miscarriages of justice. see miscarriages of justice
road traffic offences. see road traffic offences
sexual offences
Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017, 10 (Dec): 63
spear-phishing (criminal hacking). see cyber crime
spent convictions
Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act 2016, 1 (Jan/Feb): 40
suspended sentences. see sentencing
victims of crime bill. see victims of crime
CROWDFUNDING LITIGATION
need to revisit maintenance and champerty rules, 8 (Oct) 30–35 (M. Holmes)
CYBER CRIME
and cybersecurity, 4 (May): 36–41 (S. Collins)
Law Society website security section, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28–29 (R. O’Neill)
non-secure http web pages, 2 (March): 10
sharing bank account details safely, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28 (practice note)
‘ransomware’ and ‘email spoofing’
increase in attacks on law firms, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28–29 (R. O’Neill)
spear-phishing - ‘the latest threat,’ 2 (Mar): 58–59 (practice note)
DALY, DARAGH
‘Damage limitation’ - liquidated damages clauses, 10 (Dec) 48–51
DAMAGES
availability of
breach of constitutional/ECHR rights, 4 (May): 68
breach of EU right (General Court’s ruling in Gascogne case), 4 (May): 66–68 (C. Little)
defamation
offer-of-amends procedure: recent case law, 3 (April): 48–51 (B. Hallissey)
EU Damages Directive
implementation, 8 (Oct) 40–43 (J. Finn and R. McDermott)
liquidated damages clauses, 10 (Dec) 48–51 (D. Daly)
DATA PROTECTION
Certificate in Data Protection course, 6 (July): 8
Data Summit Dublin, 5 (June): 9, 6 (July): 10, 11 (M. Hallissey)
Facebook case - FLAC joined as amicus curiae, 8 (Oct): 10
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), 4 (May): 9
implications for business, 6 (July): 10 (M. Hallissey)
seminar, 6 (July): 8
International Data Protection Day seminar (2018), 10 (Dec): 7
judges’ notes, and (ICO decision), 9 (Nov) 48–51 (E. Cannon)
ODPC budget increased, 9 (Nov) 7
steps to protect your digital privacy, 6 (July): 11
Universal Services Directive
telephone directory services (CJEU ruling), 7 (Aug/Sept): 67
DCU SCHOOL OF LAW AND GOVERNMENT
LLM options, 3 (April): 10
DEATHS. see obituaries/appreciations
DEBT LITIGATION/RECOVERY; see also repossession orders
European Account Preservation Order (EAPO) procedure
2016 regulations, 5 (June): 7 (R. Pierse)
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Directive
own-motion assessments: AIB v Counihan (HC, 2016), 3 (April): 40–43 (G. Fitzgerald)
DECISION-MAKING CAPACITY. see Assisted Decision-making (Capacity) Act 2015
DEFAMATION
offer-of-amends procedure (Defamation Act 2009, s. 22)
case law, 3 (April): 48–51 (B. Hallissey)
costs, 3 (April): 50
DEFINED BENEFIT SCHEMES. see under pensions
DELAY
EU court proceedings
damages, availability of (Gascogne case), 4 (May): 66–68 (C. Little)
DEMENTIA
clients suffering from, 8 (Oct) 52–55 (B. Lawlor and M. Gibb)
DENHAM, SUSAN (CHIEF JUSTICE)
retirement tributes, 7 (Aug/Sept): 1 (Pres.), 26–27 (M. Hallissey)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
secretary general’s retirement, 10 (Dec): 7
DEVELOPMENT. see environmental law; planning law
DIGITAL PRIVACY; see also data protection
protection of, 4 (May): 63 (practice note), 6 (July): 11
DIGITAL SINGLE MARKET
draft Copyright Directive, 6 (July): 64–66 (M. Hyland)
DIRECT PROVISION. see under refugee law
DIRECTORS
disqualification and restriction
Companies Act 2014, 2 (March): 42–45 (K. Wallace and E. Commins)
DISABILITY LAW
assisted decision-making. see assisted decision-making
dementia, clients suffering from. see dementia
Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016, 2 (March): 29
‘reasonable accommodation’ for people with disabilities, 8 (Oct) 55
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2 (March): 28–31 (G. Lee)
visually impaired people
right to secret ballot - HC ruling in Sinnott case, 4 (May): 11
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
personal/sensitive information
vetting purposes, for. see vetting
whistleblowing. see protected disclosures
DISCOVERY
technologically assisted review (TAR), 3 (April): 44–47 (K. Harty)
DISCRIMINATION
mandatory retirement ages
recent ECJ decisions, 9 (Nov) 34–39 (L. Ryan, S. Gillick and S. Browne)
WRC adjudication officers’ decisions
identification of employers/service providers, 4 (May): 26–27 (E. Logan, IHREC)
DISTRICT COURT
judicial appointments, 5 (June): 8
‘poor-box’ system
Law Society DG calls for radical reform, 7 (Aug/Sept): 13
rules of court
date of issue of claim notice/PI summons - amendment to Ord. 40, 1 (Jan/Feb): 7
DIT (DEPARTMENT OF LAW)
study of litigation solicitors’ views on courts system, 7 (Aug/Sept): 21 (letter)
DIVORCE
post-Brexit jurisdictional disputes, 4 (May): 47–49 (K. Walsh)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic Violence Bill 2017, 9 (Nov): 33, 10 (Dec): 63
Law Society submission, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
UN Committee Against Torture: 2nd report on Ireland, 9 (Nov): 33
DOWLING, KARL
LRC report on s. 117 of Succession Act 1965, 6 (July): 36–37 (analysis)
DROGHEDA COURTHOUSE
new courthouse opens, 6 (July): 6
DRUG-DRIVING. see under road traffic offences
DUE DILIGENCE
environmental due diligence (EDD). see under environmental law
DUNLEAVY, KAREN
‘Ringing the changes’ - Companies (Accounting) Act 2017, 7 (Aug/Sept) 42–45
DUNN, JOSIAS (FIRST PRESIDENT OF LAW SOCIETY)
and formation of Law Society, 7 (Aug/Sept) 50–55 (M. Gaynor and M. O’Sullivan), 8 (Oct): 7
EAPO PROCEDURE
cross-border debt recovery, 5 (June): 7 (R. Pierse)
EASTER RISING (1916) COMMEMORATIONS
dramatisation of Rex v. Casement at Ennis Courthouse, 6 (July): 6
EBBS, NIAMH
‘Bully for you?’ - workplace bullying, 10 (Dec) 44–47
E-COMMERCE SECTOR
European Commission investigation, 1 (Jan/Feb): 65
E-CONVEYANCING PROJECT, 7 (Aug/Sept): 59
EDUCATION. see legal education
ELECTORAL LAW
secret ballot
visually impaired people - HC ruling in Sinnott case, 4 (May): 11
E-LICENSING
Courts Service plans, 1 (Jan/Feb): 57 (practice note)
ELITE INSURANCE, 7 (Aug/Sept): 59
ELLIOT, JOHN. see Registrar of Solicitors
EMAIL SPOOFING. see cyber crime
EMPLOYEES; see also employment equality; employment law
Company Law Review Group report, 8 (Oct): 10
vetting system. see vetting
EMPLOYMENT EQUALITY; see also discrimination
dementia, employees diagnosed with, 8 (Oct) 55
WRC adjudication officers’ decisions
identification of employers, 4 (May): 26–27 (E. Logan, IHREC)
EMPLOYMENT LAW
bullying at work. see workplace bullying
‘Employment law in the digital era’ - MOOC course, 4 (May): 11, 5 (June): 9
fixed-term contracts
Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003, 5 (June) 38–43 (J. Seymour)
retirement. see pensions; retirement age
‘whistleblowers,’ protection for
Protected Disclosures Act 2014, 6 (July) 48–51 (A. O’Connell)
ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY
clients suffering from dementia, 8 (Oct) 52–55 (B. Lawlor and M. Gibb)
ENERGY. see renewable energy
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
International Legal Excellence programme, 8 (Oct): 11
Plain English and the Law, 2 (March): 11
post-Brexit role of, 5 (June): 24–25 (R. Friel)
ENNIS COURTHOUSE
dramatisation of Rex v Casement, 6 (July): 6
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW; see also planning
environmental due diligence (EDD), 9 (Nov) 56–59 (K. Cleary)
protected habitats and species (Habitats Directive)
limestone pavement: Sweetman v An Bord Pleanála (CJEU), 8 (Oct) 48–51 (T. O’Connor)
renewable energy. see renewable energy
EQUALITY LAW; see also disability law; discrimination; employment equality
asylum working ban deemed unconstitutional
NVH v Minister for Justice, 6 (July): 12
‘Law and women: promoting equality’
IWLA mentoring programme, 10 (Dec): 11
E-SIGNATURES WORKING GROUP, 1 (Jan/Feb): 55
EU AGENCY FOR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS (FRA)
refugees and other migrants
developing a human rights framework, 1 (Jan/Feb): 24–27 (M. O’Flaherty
EUROPEAN ARRREST WARRANTS
post-Brexit extradition arrangements, 1 (Jan/Feb): 36–39 (R. Briscoe)
EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON EXTRADITION 1957. see extradition
EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS; see also human rights
religious symbols and clothing (Article 9 rights)
contrasting case law, 2 (March): 50–53 (B. Mannering)
EUROPEAN LAW
Accounting Directive
transposition into Irish law. see under company law
Anti-Money-Laundering Directive (4th Directive)
transposition into Irish law, 5 (June): 62
breach of EU rights
damages, availability of (Gascogne case), 4 (May): 66–68 (C. Little)
British withdrawal from EU. see Brexit
competition law. see competition law
consumer protection
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Directive, 3 (April): 38–39 (E. Corcoran), 40–43 (G.
Fitzgerald)
copyright laws, modernisation of. see copyright law
criminal proceedings
interpretation and translation, right to, 3 (April): 52–53
damages
breach of EU right to timely trial (Gascogne case), 4 (May): 66–68 (C. Little)
implementation of Damages Directive, 8 (Oct) 40–43 (J. Finn and R. McDermott)
data protection
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). see under data protection
Universal Services Directive: telephone directory enquiries (CJEU ruling), 7 (Aug/Sept): 67
debt recovery
EAPO procedure, 5 (June): 7 (R. Pierse)
delay in EU court proceedings
damages, availability of (Gascogne case), 4 (May): 66–68 (C. Little)
free trade agreements
EU/Singapore negotiations: CJEU ruling, 7 (Aug/Sept): 64–67 (C. Little)
Habitats Directive
Sweetman v An Bord Pleanála (CJEU), 8 (Oct) 48–51 (T. O’Connor)
intellectual property law. see copyright law
jurisdiction
joint and several borrowers, disputes between (CJEU ruling), 8 (Oct): 64–65 (G. Kelly)
mandatory retirement ages
recent ECJ decisions, 9 (Nov) 34–39 (L. Ryan, S. Gillick and S. Browne)
merger control
UPS/TNT: General Court annuls Commission decision, 2 (March): 66–67 (M. Hickey)
recent developments, 7 (Aug/Sept): 67
religious symbols
headscarf ban clarified, 4 (May): 10
renewable energy
new Directive proposed, 3 (April): 66–67 (D. Balding)
residence rights
third-country nationals: derived right of residence (Chavez-Vilchez, CJEU, 2017), 6 (July)
52–55 (C. Little and M. Hickey)
state aid. see state-aid law
Victims’ Directive, transposition of. see under victims of crime
EUROPEAN LAW FIRM AWARDS
A&L Goodbody named Irish Law Firm of the Year, 3 (April): 7
EUROPEAN LAWYERS’ DAY
CCBE event at Blackhall Place, 1 (Jan/Feb): 13
EUROPEAN LAWYERS’ FOUNDATION
asylum and immigration training event (Athens), 1 (Jan/Feb): 13
EUROPEAN UNION; see also European law
Canada trade agreement. see CETA
English language post-Brexit, 5 (June): 24–25 (R. Friel)
refugees and migrants
human rights framework, 1 (Jan/Feb): 24–27 (M. O’Flaherty)
protection status statistics, 4 (May): 14
UK exit from. see Brexit
EXTRADITION
European Convention on Extradition 1957, 1 (Jan/Feb): 38–39
post-Brexit arrangements, 1 (Jan/Feb): 36–39 (R. Briscoe)
FAMILY AND CHILD LAW COMMITTEE
Code of Practice for Family Law in Ireland (2017), 8 (Oct): 22–25, 10 (Dec): 58
Domestic Violence Bill 2017 - submission, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
guardian ad litem submission, 4 (May): 7
practice and guidance notes, 9 (Nov): 63, 10 (Dec): 62–63
FAMILY HOME
loan defaults and repossession orders, 9 (Nov) 40–43 (J. Sadlier)
well-charging orders
‘innocent’ co-owner (Muintir Skibbereen Credit Union v Hamilton & Crowley), 2 (March):
46–49 (G. Hayes)
FAMILY LAW; see also adoption law; child law
alternative dispute resolution (ADR), 8 (Oct): 23
Assisted Decision-making (Capacity) Act 2015, 10 (Dec): 62
Brexit: jurisdictional issues, 4 (May): 47–49 (K. Walsh), 5 (June) 52–55 (J. O’Brien)
Circuit Court applications 2006-2016, 8 (Oct): 25
Circuit Court Rules (Family Law) 2017, 6 (July) 44–47 (K. Walsh and A. Reynolds), 9 (Nov):
63, 10 (Dec) 63
Code of Practice for Family Law in Ireland (2017), 8 (Oct): 22–25, 10 (Dec): 58
Domestic Violence Bill 2017. see domestic violence
Galway conference, 4 (May): 6
marriage certificates, requirements for, 9 (Nov): 63 (practice note)
maternal deaths, inquests into
extension of legal aid, 6 (July): 12
Mediation Act 2017, 10 (Dec): 62
statutory developments, 10 (Dec): 62–63 (guidance note)
Striking Out (RTÉ drama series), 1 (Jan/Feb): 30–35 (G. Rothery)
FAMILY LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND
annual conference, 3 (April): 6, 9 (Nov) 6
Essay Competition winners, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5
Four Jurisdictions Family Law Conference, 9 (Nov) 7
FAMILY MEMBERS
solicitors acting for
Permanent TSB policy, 6 (July): 60 (practice note)
FARRELL, DEIRDRE
‘Paris, je t’aime’ - participation in the Stage International, 3 (April): 26–27 (viewpoint)
FATF EVALUATION OF IRELAND, 1 (Jan/Feb): 55
Council briefing, 10 (Dec): 58
FILM-LICENSING
cross-border access to pay-TV services
Paramount’s settlement decision, 1 (Jan/Feb): 64–67 (C. Little)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Bye-law 9 (3) threshold increase proposal, 10 (Dec): 58, 59
FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS STRUCTURE SURVEY OF SOLICITORS’ FIRMS, 5 (June): 62
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; see also Central Bank; Ulster Bank
pre-contractual misrepresentations
duty-defining and exclusionary clauses, 3 (April): 34–39 (E. Corcoran)
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Directive
AIB v Counihan, 3 (April): 40–43 (G. Fitzgerald)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Companies (Accounting) Act 2017, 7 (Aug/Sept) 42–45 (K. Dunleavy)
FINES
Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014
conveyancing implications, 1 (Jan/Feb): 56 (practice note)
FINN, JOANNE AND MCDERMOTT, ROBERT
‘Stiff competition’ - EU Damages Directive, 8 (Oct) 40–43
FINUAS NETWORK
Executive Leadership Management Programme, 2 (March): 18, 3 (April): 12
FITZGERALD, FRANCES, TD (MINISTER FOR JUSTICE, TÁNAISTE)
civil justice system review announced, 4 (May): 10
Judicial Council Bill and Judicial Appointments Commission Bill
publication of, 6 (July): 13
FITZGERALD, GARY
‘Protecting the little guy’ - Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Directive (AIB v Counihan),
3 (April): 40–43
FIXED-TERM CONTRACTS. see under employment law
FLAC
Annual Report 2016, 8 (Oct): 10
debt enforcement case - Mountjoy release application succeeds, 4 (May): 8
FLANAGAN, CHARLIE, TD (MINISTER FOR JUSTICE)
address to Annual Human Rights Conference, 10 (Dec): 30–31
LLP ‘early roll out’ envisaged, 10 (Dec): 8
meeting with Law Society, 10 (Dec): 59
passage of Mediation Bill welcomed, 8 (Oct): 7
FLEXIBLE WORKING
Guide to Flexible Working (Younger Members Committee), 9 (Nov): 26–29 (E. O’Connor)
FOUR COURTS
consultation room hire - rate increase, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5
FRANCE
burkini ban, 2 (March): 50
legal system
Stage International (Paris, 2017), reflections on, 3 (April): 26–27 (D. Farrell)
FRAUD. see property fraud
FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
EU/Canada. see CETA
EU/Singapore negotiations
useful guidance for Brexit negotiations, 7 (Aug/Sept): 64–67 (C. Little)
FRIEL, RAYMOND
‘get smart!’ - need to rethink approach to legal education, 6 (July): 26–29 (viewpoint)
‘lingua franca’ - role of English language post-Brexit, 5 (June): 24–25 (viewpoint)
GALLAGHER, REV ALISON
former Law School member now ordained minister, 5 (June): 12
GARDA SÍOCHANA INSPECTORATE
appointments, 10 (Dec): 9
GARDA STATIONS
interpreters. see legal interpreters
legal representation at interviews
DPP v Doyle - SC ruling, 3 (April): 22–25 (D. Robinson)
Law Society conference, 9 (Nov): 11 (M. Hallissey)
GARDA VETTING. see National Vetting Bureau; vetting
GATLING, PATRICIA (MISSISSIPPI LAWYER)
Gazette profile, 5 (June): 18–19 (S. Corcoran)
GAYNOR, MARY
Library services for in-house lawyers, 1 (Jan/Feb): 15
GAYNOR, MARY AND O’SULLIVAN, MAIREAD
‘A tale of two gentlemen’ - Josias Dunn and Richard Meade, 7 (Aug/Sept) 50–55
GAZETTE
Editor of the Year award (IMA), 1 (Jan/Feb): 7, 55
interviews. see Gazette profiles
journalist Mary Hallissey welcomed to team, 5 (June): 8
praise to Gazette team, 5 (June): 23 (letter)
readers’ survey, 2 (Mar): 9
GAZETTE PROFILES
Campbell, Alastair, 3 (April): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
Gatling, Patricia, 5 (June): 18–19 (S. Corcoran)
Kane, Sinead, 3 (April): 20–21 (L. Roche)
O’Donohue, John, 6 (July): 20–22 (M. McDermott)
O’Leary, Philip, 4 (May): 22–23 (M. McDermott)
Quinlan, Michael (Law Society President, 2017-18), 10 (Dec) 40–43 (M. McDermott)
Thornhill, Dr Don (LSRA chairman), 7 (Aug/Sept): 22–25 (M. Hallissey)
Wax, Stephen T, 4 (May): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR). see under data protection
GIBB, MATTHEW
article co-authored by. see under Lawlor, Brian
GILHOOLY, STUART. see President of the Law Society (2016-17)
GILLICK, STEPHEN
‘2021: a pensions odyssey’ - pensions reform and auto-enrolment, 9 (Nov): 22–25 (viewpoint)
article co-authored by. see under Ryan, Liz
‘last straw for defined benefit schemes?’, 6 (July): 24–25 (viewpoint)
GLOBAL LAW FIRMS. see international law firms
GOLFING SOCIETIES. see sports activities
GOOGLE INC
competition law infringement
EC imposes fine of 2.42 billion, 10 (Dec): 66–68 (C. Little)
GUANTANAMO BAY INMATES (CUBA)
US federal public defender system
interview with Stephen Wax, 4 (May): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
GUARDIAN AD LITEM SYSTEM. see child law
GUIDANCE AND ETHICS COMMITTEE
ten steps to achieving your goals, 9 (Nov): 63 (practice note)
ten steps to better billing, 10 (Dec): 60–61 (practice note)
GUIDANCE NOTES. see practice notes
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IRELAND
Law Society students travel to Zambia, 7 (Aug/Sept): 14
HABITATS DIRECTIVE
protected habitats and species
limestone pavement: Sweetman v An Bord Pleanála (CJEU), 8 (Oct) 48–51 (T. O’Connor)
HALLINAN, CIARA
‘The long and winding road’ - careless driving offences (People (DPP) v O’Shea), 9 (Nov)
52–55
HALLISSEY, BRIAN
‘Make me an offer’ - offer-of-amends procedure in Defamation Act 2009, 3 (April): 48–51
HALLISSEY, MARY
Dublin Data summit, report on, 6 (July): 10, 11
Gazette team welcome for, 5 (June): 8
in-house and public sector solicitors’ conference, 10 (Dec): 26–29 (analysis)
interview with Dr Don Thornhill (LSRA chairman), 7 (Aug/Sept): 22–25
Justice Media Awards 2017, 6 (July): 30–31
legal representation in Garda stations - Blackhall Place conference, 9 (Nov): 11 (M. Hallissey)
Mountjoy Prison facilities - ‘slopping out’ case, 8 (Oct): 26–27 (analysis)
retirement of Chief Justice Susan Denham, 7 (Aug/Sept): 26–27
HANSVALL, SARA
‘Flying by the CETA your pants’ - Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement, 5 (June) 48–
51
HARTY, KARYN
‘Discovery programme’ - technologically assisted review (TAR), 3 (April): 44–47
HAYES, GARRY
‘Return to innocence’ - concept of ‘innocent’ co-owner (Muintir Skibbereen Credit Union v
Hamilton & Crowley), 2 (March): 46–49
HICKEY, MARCO
article co-authored by. see under Little, Cormac
General Court annuls Commission merger decision (UPS/TNT case), 2 (March): 66–67
HIGH COURT
judicial appointments and retirements, 5 (June): 8, 11, 10 (Dec): 11
practice directions
payment on account of costs pending taxation (HC71), 4 (May): 7
Solicitors’ Acts orders
Cassidy, Damien (formerly Walker & Co., Dublin 4): striking off, 1 (Jan/Feb): 63
Caulfield, Michele: striking off, 10 (Dec): 65
O’Neill, Michael (Naas, Co. Kildare): striking off, 7 (Aug/Sept): 60
HOEY, MARIA
three-book deal with Poolbeg, 1 (Jan/Feb): 16
HOLMES, MATTHEW
‘It shouldn’t happen to a vetting officer’ - employee vetting, 1 (Jan/Feb): 40–43
‘rise of the machines’ - robots and artificial intelligence, 5 (June): 26–27 (viewpoint)
‘Two’s company, fee’s a crowd’ - crowdfunding litigation, 8 (Oct) 30–35
HOMELESS CRISIS
Phoenix Project Ireland
interview with John O’Donohue, 6 (July): 20–22 (M. McDermott)
SVP men’s hostel at Backlane, Dublin, 9 (Nov): 8 (T. O’Reilly)
HORGAN, SHANE
guest speaker at Law Society annual dinner, 7 (Aug/Sept): 15
HOUSING; see also family home; homeless crisis; repossession orders
planning reform
Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016, 4 (May): 42–45
(P. Stafford)
social housing. see social housing support
HUMAN ORGANS
harvesting of. see organ harvesting
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
assisted. see assisted human reproduction
HUMAN RIGHTS; see also Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
annual human rights conference, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9, 10 (Dec): 30–33 (M. Lynch)
breach of ECHR right
damages, availability of, 4 (May): 68
CCBE Human Rights Award 2016, 2 (March): 9
criminal proceedings
interpretation and translation, right to, 3 (April): 52–53; see also legal interpreters
direct provision facilities
human rights concerns, 5 (June): 34–37 (M. Lynch)
disability, persons with, 2 (March): 28–31 (G. Lee)
international protection. see refugee law
organ harvesting in China
evidence to Joint Oireachtas Committee, 7 (Aug/Sept) 32–37 (L. Roche)
prisoners’ rights. see prisoners
private life, respect for
inspection of lawyer’s bank account (Sommer v Germany, ECHR), 6 (July): 32–35 (M.
Lynch)
refugees and migrants; see also refugee law
EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), 1 (Jan/Feb): 24–27 (M. O’Flaherty)
religious symbols and clothing
article 9 rights: contrasting case law, 2 (March): 50–53 (B. Mannering)
Turkish human rights abuses
international inaction condemned, 2 (March): 9
UN Committee Against Torture (UNCAT)
2nd report on Ireland, 9 (Nov): 30–33 (M. Lynch)
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE
annual human rights conference, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9, 10 (Dec): 30–33 (M. Lynch)
interventions
Ibrahim Halawa, for release of, 10 (Dec): 58
Turkish lawyers in detention, for, 10 (Dec): 58
HYLAND, MARK
Modernisation of the EU’s copyright laws, 6 (July): 64–66
IMMIGRATION LAW; see also refugee law
EU residence rights - third-country nationals
Chavez-Vilchez (CJEU), 6 (July) 52–55 (C. Little and M. Hickey)
‘Practitioners’ Guide to Immigration’ seminar at Blackhall Place, 6 (July): 7 (R. McMahon)
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE (LONDON)
judge’s notes and data protection: recent decision, 9 (Nov) 48–51 (E. Cannon)
INFORMATION SOCIETY SERVICE PROVIDERS
draft Copyright Directive in digital single market, 64–66 (M. Hyland), 6 (July)
IN-HOUSE AND PUBLIC SECTOR COMMITTEE
annual conference for in-house solicitors, 10 (Dec): 26–29 (M. Hallissey)
annual panel discussion, 3 (April): 13, 5 (June): 30–33 (L. Roche)
practising certificate information, 9 (Nov): 14
IN-HOUSE AND PUBLIC SECTOR SOLICITORS
board of directors, service on, 2 (March): 13
costs, recovery of, 4 (May): 14 (A. Walsh)
diploma course, 1 (Jan/Feb): 15
guidance for, 6 (July) 56–59 (R. O’Sullivan)
Law Society support services, 3 (April): 32–33 (S. Travers)
annual conference, 10 (Dec): 26–29 (M. Hallissey)
legal research/Library services, 1 (Jan/Feb): 15 (M. Gaynor)
LinkedIn Group, 3 (April): 32
legal professional privilege, application of, 3 (April): 33
practical aspects of work of, 7 (Aug/Sept) 46–49 (E. Kennedy)
practising certificates, requirement for, 3 (April): 33, 9 (Nov) 14
setting up and managing an in-house legal function
annual panel discussion, 3 (April): 13, 5 (June): 30–33 (L. Roche)
training solicitors, as, 1 (Jan/Feb): 44–47 (I. Ryan)
trustees of employers’ pension schemes, as, 7 (Aug/Sept): 28–31
‘INNOCENT’ CO-OWNER, CONCEPT OF. see under property law
INQUESTS. see coroners’ inquests
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SECRETARIES AND ADMINISTRATORS
Certificate in Company Secretarial Law and Practice, 9 (Nov): 12
INSURANCE, 1 (Jan/Feb): 1 (Pres.), 4 (May): 1 (Pres.), 6 (July): 1 (Pres.); see also motor
insurance; professional indemnity insurance (PII); Setanta Insurance
Irish insurance seminar in London, 3 (April): 11
INSURANCE COMPENSATION FUND (ICF)
Law Society meeting with HC Accountant’s Office, 10 (Dec): 58
Setanta case: SC decision, 5 (June): 10, 6 (July): 1 (Pres.)
INTEL CORPORATION
competition case appeal
CJEU ruling, 9 (Nov): 66–68 (C. Little)
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND DATA PROTECTION COMMITTEE; see also data
protection
seminars, 4 (May): 9, 10 (Dec): 7
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
EU copyright laws, modernisation of. see copyright
INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION (IBA)
election of Ken Murphy to Bar Issues Commission, 1 (Jan/Feb): 14
INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Arbitration Rules
new expedited procedure (article 30), 3 (April): 13 (I. O’Neill)
INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRMS
‘Brexit refugee solicitors enrolling but not arriving,’ 10 (Dec): 24–25 (K. Murphy)
Dublin branch offices, plans for
DLA Piper and Pinsent Masons, 5 (June): 1 (Pres.), 28–29 (K. Murphy)
separating Brexit rumour from reality, 5 (June): 28–29 (K. Murphy)
INTERNATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITIONS. see moot court competitions
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM)
appeal to European Council to protect refugees, 2 (March): 12
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION. see under refugee law
INTERPRETERS. see legal interpreters
IRISH CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (NUI GALWAY)
director appointment, 4 (May): 8
IRISH COMMERCIAL MEDIATORS’ ASSOCIATION (ICMA)
annual conference, 2 (March): 11
IRISH HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUALITY COMMISSION
amicus curiae applications to Court of Appeal, 3 (April): 7, 9 (Nov): 11
Policy Statement on the System of Direct Provision in Ireland (2014), 5 (June): 35
WRC adjudication officer’s decisions
identification of employers/service providers, 4 (May): 26–27 (E. Logan)
IRISH LANGUAGE
Advanced Legal Practice Irish (ALPI), 1 (Jan/Feb): 14
rules of court - Irish version published, 7 (Aug/Sept): 10
IRISH LAW AWARDS
winners, 5 (June): 16
IRISH MAGAZINE AWARDS
Gazette editor named Editor of the Year, 1 (Jan/Feb): 7
IRISH PENAL REFORM SERVICE
address to Human Rights Conference, 10 (Dec): 32–33
IRISH REFUGEE COUNCIL
and direct provision, 5 (June): 34–37
IRISH REPORTS
recent judgments to be available on Justis, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9
IRISH RULE OF LAW INTERNATIONAL (IRLI)
Malawi project, 9 (Nov): 16
South Africa commercial law training programme
ending of, 8 (Oct): 14
IRISH SOCIETY OF COMPARATIVE LAW
Irish/British law - joint conference (UCD), 6 (July): 7
IRISH TRANSLATORS’ AND INTERPRETERS’ ASSOCIATION; see also legal
interpreters; legal translators
‘ITIA Certified Translator,’ 4 (May): 56–57
IRISH WOMEN LAWYERS’ ASSOCIATION (IWLA)
annual gala dinner, 8 (Oct): 7
‘Be Bold for Change’ seminar, 4 (May): 19
L & W mentoring programme, 1 (Jan/Feb): 13, 10 (Dec): 11
Woman Lawyer of the Year 2016, 1 (Jan/Feb): 20
Woman Lawyer of the Year 2017, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
JOINT AND SEVERAL BORROWERS
recourse claims between
jurisdiction of courts (CJEU ruling in Austrian case), 8 (Oct): 64–65 (G. Kelly)
JOINT OIREACHTAS COMMITTEES. see Oireachtas committees
JOINT OWNERSHIP. see under property law
JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS
Gilligan, Justice Paul (Ct of Appeal), 10 (Dec): 11
individual appointments
Barniville, David, SC (High Ct), 10 (Dec): 11
Clarke, Frank (Chief Justice), 7 (Aug/Sept): 1 (Pres.)
Creedon, Eileen (High Ct), 5 (June): 8
Dorgan, Mary (District Ct), 5 (June): 8
Finlay Geoghegan, Justice Mary (Supreme Ct), 10 (Dec): 11
MacGrath, Michael, SC (High Ct), 10 (Dec): 11
Meenan, Charles, SC (High Ct), 5 (June): 8
Quinn, Patrick, SC (Circuit Ct), 5 (June): 8
solicitors, 3 (April): 1 (Pres.)
Law Society dinner for, 8 (Oct): 19
JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS COMMISSION BILL
amendments, 9 (Nov): 12
Chief Justice Clarke on, 8 (Oct): 9
Council reports, 2 (March): 57, 3 (April): 59, 5 (June): 62
Law Society’s position, 3 (April): 1 (Pres.), 9 (K. Murphy), 7 (Aug/Sept): 15 (Pres.)
publication of 2017 Bill, 6 (July): 13
JUDICIAL CONDUCT COMMITTEE
proposals for, 6 (July): 13
JUDICIAL CONFERENCES
dates, 10 (Dec): 7
JUDICIAL COUNCIL BILL 2017
Chief Justice Clarke on, 8 (Oct): 9
key features outlined by Tánaiste, 6 (July): 13
Society’s policy position, 10 (Dec): 58
JUDICIARY
appointments and retirements. see judicial appointments; retirements
attacks on British judges over Brexit case, 2 (March): 12
judges’ notes and data protection (ICO decision), 9 (Nov) 48–51 (E. Cannon)
mediation, views on, 4 (May): 52
JURISDICTION OF COURTS
commercial art transactions, 7 (Aug/Sept) 38–41 (R. McDonnell)
family law proceedings post-Brexit, 4 (May): 47–49 (K. Walsh), 5 (June) 52–55 (J. O’Brien)
joint and several borrowers, recourse claims between, 8 (Oct): 64–65 (G. Kelly)
JUSTICE MEDIA AWARDS 2017, 6 (July): 18–19
‘Nationwide garners top gong,’ 6 (July): 30–31 (M. Hallissey)
JUSTIS
recent judgments to be available online, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9
KANE, SINEAD
Gazette profile, 3 (April): 20–21 (L. Roche)
KEANE, PAUL
‘LLP service’- limited liability partnerships, 9 (Nov) 44–47
KELLY, GRACE
jurisdiction of recourse claim between joint and several borrowers, 8 (Oct): 64–65
KELLY, TERRI
‘The marque of trust’ - Law Society’s new solicitor member logo, 2 (March): 26–27
KENNEDY, EAMONN
‘Game of thrones’ - in-house solicitors, 7 (Aug/Sept) 46–49
LANDLORD AND TENANT LAW
Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016, 4 (May): 42–45 (P.
Stafford)
LANGUAGES. see English language; Irish language
LAW AND WOMEN (L & W)
mentoring programme, 1 (Jan/Feb): 13
LAW FIRMS
A&L Goodbody, 3 (April): 7
appointments. see appointments
Arthur Cox, 2 (March): 1 (Pres.), 7, 3 (April): 7, 5 (June): 8
awards and prizes. see awards and prizes
BLM expansion, 3 (April) 7
global firms. see international law firms
McCann Fitzgerald, 3 (April): 7, 4 (May): 8
managing partner survey. see Law Society Managing Partner Survey
Mason Hayes & Curran, 2 (March): 11, 5 (June): 12
Matheson opens San Francisco office, 7 (Aug/Sept): 11
MDM Solicitors (Cork), 3 (April): 11
OBL Solicitors (Dublin), 3 (April): 11
O’Connor Mullen - new Wexford firm, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
practising solicitor numbers (2016), 1 (Jan/Feb): 9 (K. Murphy)
pro bono work in public interest, 8 (Oct): 10
Smith & Williamson survey of, 10 (Dec): 8
William Fry, 2 (March): 7, 6 (July): 7
LAW REFORM COMMISSION
Section 117 of the Succession Act 1965 (report), 6 (July): 36–37 (K. Dowling)
Suspended Sentences issues paper - views sought, 7 (Aug/Sept): 11
LAW SOCIETIES
meeting in Belfast, 2 (March): 57
LAW SOCIETY
An Tánaiste, meeting with, 1 (Jan/Feb): 55
annual dinner, 7 (Aug/Sept): 15, 16–17
annual human rights conference. see under human rights
Bar of Ireland, meeting with, 1 (Jan/Feb): 18, 21
committees. see practice notes; individual committees, e.g. Conveyancing Committee
Council. see Council of the Law Society; Council reports
dinners and functions at Blackhall Place. see under people and places
Director General. see Murphy, Ken
foundation of
contributions of Josias Dunn and Richard Meade, 7 (Aug/Sept) 50–55 (M. Gaynor and M.
O’Sullivan)
Law School/Diploma Centre. see legal education
library. see Law Society Library
Mediation Awareness Week - joint seminar (Blackhall Place), 9 (Nov): 10
member services. see member services
members’ logo. see member services
parchment ceremonies. see parchment ceremonies
President’s message. see President of the Law Society
Skillnet Symposium. see Skillnet
Spring Gala and Dinner. see Spring Gala
submissions on matters of interest, 4 (May): 12
LAW SOCIETY LIBRARY
research guides, 9 (Nov): 12
services for in-house lawyers, 1 (Jan/Feb): 15 (M. Gaynor)
LAW SOCIETY MANAGING PARTNER SURVEY (OUTSOURCE), 4 (May): 1 (Pres.)
results of second survey, 5 (June) 44–47 (D. Rowe)
LAW SOCIETY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
autumn conferences, 7 (Aug/Sept): 11
International Data Protection Day seminar (2018), 10 (Dec): 7
International Legal Excellence programme, 8 (Oct): 11
LAWCARE, 3 (April): 59
20th anniversary celebrations, 10 (Dec): 16
appointment of new chair: Bronwen Still, 2 (March): 7
mental distress, dealing with, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9
mental resilience, building of, 4 (May): 13
World Mental Health Day conference, 8 (Oct): 11
LAWLOR, BRIAN AND GIBB, MATTHEW
‘At full capacity’ - dealing with clients suffering from dementia, 8 (Oct) 52–55
LAWYER EUROPEAN AWARDS
A&L Goodbody win ‘Irish Law Firm of the Year 2017,’ 3 (April): 7
William Fry named ‘Most diverse law firm in Ireland,’ 6 (July): 7
LEE, GARY
‘Disability - a human rights perspective,’ 2 (March): 28–31 (analysis)
LEE, RICHARD
‘Mediation nation’ - Mediation Bill 2017, 4 (May): 50–53
LEGAL AID. see civil legal aid
LEGAL AID BOARD
interview with chairman Philip O’Leary, 4 (May): 22–23 (M. McDermott)
LEGAL COSTS
compensation fund scheme
costs awarded under, 8 (Oct): 58–59 (practice note)
interim payment on account, 4 (May): 7, 24–25 (E.J. Cantillon)
practice direction, 5 (June): 62
recovery of, by in-house solicitors, 4 (May): 14 (A. Walsh)
taxation. see taxation of costs
ten steps to better billing, 10 (Dec): 60–61 (practice note)
LEGAL EDUCATION
Advanced Legal Practice Irish (ALPI), 1 (Jan/Feb): 14
asylum and immigration training event (Athens), 1 (Jan/Feb): 13
awards for Diploma Centre
AIB Irish Law Award, 7 (Aug/Sept): 19
Higher Education Award, 2 (March): 21
change in approach needed, 6 (July): 26–29 (R.J. Friel)
DCU’s Masters of Law options, 3 (April): 10
diploma/certificate programmes
autumn schedule, 7 (Aug/Sept): 11
Company Secretarial Law and Practice, 9 (Nov): 12
Data Protection, 6 (July): 8
Environmental and Planning law, 2 (March): 19
Finance Law, 2 (March): 19
Juvenile Justice, 9 (Nov): 10
Legal Practice Development, 2 (March): 19
Mediation, 2 (March): 19, 7 (Aug/Sept): 19
Sports Law, 8 (Oct): 7
Strategic Development for In-House Practice, 1 (Jan/Feb): 15
Street Law Programme: conferrals, 2 (March): 20
Technology Law: conferrals, 2 (March): 19
MOOC courses, 4 (May): 11
‘employment law in the digital era,’ 4 (May): 11, 5 (June): 9
Moot Court Competition winners, 3 (April): 19
Netherlands Bar delegation visit to Law School, 2 (March): 17
Solicitors of the Future - Transition Year programme, 2 (March): 17
spotlight seminar (Diploma Centre), 3 (April): 19
LEGAL HISTORY
Casement trial
dramatisation at Ennis Courthouse, 6 (July): 6
Society of Attorneys and Solicitors
Josias Dunn and Richard Meade, 7 (Aug/Sept) 50–55 (M. Gaynor and M. O’Sullivan)
LEGAL INTERPRETERS
criminal proceedings, 3 (April): 52–53
training and testing of, 3 (April): 52–55 (M. Phelan)
Courts Service ‘request for tender,’ 3 (April): 54
garda ‘request for tender,’ 3 (April): 54
LEGAL PROFESSION; see also Law Society
artificial intelligence (AI) and robots
‘rise of the machines,’ 5 (June): 26–27 (M. Holmes)
Brexit, and. see under Brexit
regulation of. see Legal Services Regulation Act; Solicitors’ Disciplinary Tribunal
LEGAL PROFESSIONAL PRIVILEGE
in-house solicitors, 3 (April): 33
LEGAL PUBLISHING; see also book and journal launches; book reviews
DSBA Law Book Awards, 6 (July): 14, 15
LEGAL RECRUITMENT
Assign Legal Recruitment Ltd, 6 (July): 8
LEGAL REPORTING
Justice Media Awards 2017, 6 (July): 30–31 (M. Hallissey)
LEGAL REPRESENTATION
Garda station interviews. see under Garda stations
LEGAL RESEARCH
Law Society Library’s research guides, 9 (Nov): 12
LEGAL SERVICES REGULATION ACT 2015
Council reports, 1 (Jan/Feb): 55, 2 (March): 57, 3 (April): 59, 5 (June): 62, 7 (Aug/Sept): 58,
10 (Dec): 58
Law Society Taskforce, 1 (Jan/Feb): 55
limited liability partnerships (LLPs) and, 9 (Nov) 44–47 (P. Keane)
LEGAL SERVICES REGULATORY AUTHORITY (LSRA)
chief executive appointment: Dr Brian Doherty, 8 (Oct): 13
interview with Dr Don Thornhill (chairman), 7 (Aug/Sept): 22–25 (M. Hallissey)
LEGAL SYSTEM
‘Striking Out’ (RTÉ drama series), 1 (Jan/Feb): 30–35 (G. Rothery)
LEGAL TRANSLATORS
best practice when working with, 4 (May): 54–57 (A. Schiller)
criminal proceedings, right to translation in, 3 (April): 52–53
ITIA Certified Translator, 4 (May): 56–57
request for tender (RFT) requirements, 4 (May): 56
LEGISLATION; see also Legal Services Regulation Act 2015
Circuit Court Rules (Family Law) 2017, 6 (July) 44–47 (K. Walsh and A. Reynolds)
Companies Act 2014, 2 (March): 42–45 (K. Wallace and E. Commins)
Companies (Accounting) Act 2017, 7 (Aug/Sept) 42–45 (K. Dunleavy), 8 (Oct): 59–61
(practice note)
Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act 2016, 1 (Jan/Feb): 40
Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016, 1 (Jan/Feb): 22–23 (J. Madigan), 2 (March):
22–25 (M. McDonald), 10 (Dec): 63
European Union (Actions for Damages for Infringements of Competition Law) Regulations
2017, 8 (Oct) 40–43 (J. Finn and R. McDermott)
Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014
conveyancing implications, 1 (Jan/Feb): 56 (practice note)
Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, 5 (June) 57–58 (R. Wall)
Mediation Bill 2017, 4 (May): 50–53 (R. Lee)
National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Database System Act 2012, 1
(Jan/Feb): 40–43 (M. Holmes)
Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016, 4 (May): 42–45 (P.
Stafford)
Protected Disclosures Act 2014, 6 (July) 48–51 (A. O’Connell)
Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003, 5 (June) 38–43 (J. Seymour)
Road Traffic Act 2016, 2 (March): 32–36 (R. Pierse)
Social Housing Assessment Regulations 2011, 5 (June) 57–58 (R. Wall)
Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2017, 6 (July): 24–25 (S. Gillick)
LETTERS
Copyright Directive modernisation, 8 (Oct): 21 (V. Finn, IMRO)
Hope Foundation, 6 (July): 23 (M. Forrest)
litigation solicitors and courts system - DIT study, 7 (Aug/Sept): 21 (B. Barry)
Paul Hannon, deceased, 5 (June): 23 (D. Rowland, Central Bank)
praise for Gazette team, 5 (June): 23 (M. Firbank)
thanks to Bernie Rafferty, 5 (June): 23 (M. McDermott)
LIBEL. see defamation
LICENSING
e-licensing - Courts Service plans, 1 (Jan/Feb): 57 (practice note)
LIFE ASSURANCE SCHEME. see member services
LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS (LLPS)
‘early roll out’ envisaged (Minister), 10 (Dec): 8
and Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, 9 (Nov) 44–47 (P. Keane)
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. see under damages
LITIGATION
third-party funding. see crowdfunding litigation
LITIGATION COMMITTEE
cross-border debt recovery - EAPO procedure, 5 (June): 7 (R. Pierse)
payment on account of costs pending taxation (HC practice direction), 4 (May): 7
LITTLE, CORMAC
Brexit: parliamentary approval required before Article 50 triggered, 2 (March): 64–66
Commission fines Google 2.42 billion euro, 10 (Dec): 66–68
damages for breach of EU right to a timely trial (Gascogne case), 4 (May): 66–68
film-licensing: cross-border access to pay-TV services, 1 (Jan/Feb): 64–67
Intel appeal: CJEU ruling - saga continues, 9 (Nov): 66–68
LITTLE, CORMAC AND HICKEY, MARCO
‘Remains of the day’ - derived right of EU residence, 6 (July) 52–55
LLOYDS MARKET ASSOCIATION
Irish insurance seminar, 3 (April): 11
LOAN TRANSACTIONS; see also conveyancing; credit agreements; debt litigation/recovery
solicitors acting for family members
Permanent TSB policy, 6 (July): 60 (practice note)
LOCAL AUTHORITY HOUSING. see social housing support
LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS. see Bar associations
LOCAL PROPERTY TAX (LPT)
revised Revenue clearance guidelines, 8 (Oct): 58 (practice note)
LOGAN, EMILY (IHREC)
identification of employers in WRC adjudication officer’s decisions, 4 (May): 26–27
(viewpoint)
LOGO. see under member services
LPT. see Local Property Tax
LYNCH, MICHELLE
Annual Human Rights Conference (2017), report on, 10 (Dec): 30–33 (analysis)
direct provision facilities: ‘home away from home?’, 5 (June): 34–37 (analysis)
legal professional privilege, 10 (Dec) 52–55
‘private investigations’ - Sommer v Germany judgment (ECHR), 6 (July): 32–35 (analysis)
UN Committee Against Torture: 2nd report on Ireland, 9 (Nov): 30–33 (analysis)
MCCARTHY, FLOR
marketing, guidance on. see marketing and promotion
MCDERMOTT, MARK (GAZETTE EDITOR)
Editor of the Year award (IMAs), 1 (Jan/Feb): 7, 55
interviews/profiles. see Gazette profiles
MCDERMOTT, ROBERT
article co-authored by. see under Finn, Joanne
MCDONALD, MARIA
‘rebalancing victims’ rights’ - Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016, 2 (March): 22–
25 (viewpoint)
MCDONNELL, ROSANNE
‘Ars gratia artis’ - high-value commercial art transactions, 7 (Aug/Sept) 38–41
MCKENNA, KATE
‘New horizons’ - state-aid law
Commission v Aer Lingus, Ryanair and Ireland, 2 (March): 38–41
MCMAHON, ROSS
immigration seminar at Blackhall Place, 6 (July): 7
MACMAHON, TARA
IRLI Malawi programme, 9 (Nov): 16
MADIGAN, JOSEPHA
election to the Dáil - tributes from family lawyer colleagues, 1 (Jan/Feb): 6
‘new Bill puts victims at centre of justice system’ - Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill
2016, 1 (Jan/Feb): 22–23 (viewpoint)
MAGNA CARTA HIBERNIAE
800th anniversary commemorations, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5, 12, 21
MAINTENANCE AND CHAMPERTY
crowdfunding - need to revisit rules, 8 (Oct) 30–35 (M. Holmes)
MALAWI ACCESS TO JUSTICE PROGRAMME (IRLI)
‘the difference a month makes,’ 9 (Nov): 16 (T. MacMahon)
MANAGING PARTNER SURVEY. see Law Society Managing Partner Survey
MANNERING, BEN
‘Burkinis in Bundoran’ - religious symbols and clothing, 2 (March): 50–53
MARKETING AND PROMOTION
‘acres of diamonds underfoot,’ 9 (Nov) 13 (F. McCarthy)
‘how to win and retain great clients,’ 8 (Oct) 36–39 (F. McCarthy)
‘just keep in touch,’ 10 (Dec) 13 (F. McCarthy)
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
Circuit Court Rules (Family Law), 9 (Nov): 63 (practice note)
MEADE MEMORIAL FUND, 7 (Aug/Sept) 54
MEADE, RICHARD
and formation of Law Society, 7 (Aug/Sept) 50–55 (M. Gaynor and M. O’Sullivan), 8 (Oct): 7
MEDIA; see also Gazette; Newstalk 106; RTÉ
Communications Day event ‘Master the Media,’ 5 (June): 10
Justice Media Awards 2017, 6 (July): 30–31 (M. Hallissey)
MEDIATION
ICMA annual conference, 2 (March): 11
judicial views on, 4 (May): 52
Mediation Bill 2017, 2 (Mar): 9, 59, 4 (May): 50–53 (R. Lee), 10 (Dec): 62 (guidance note)
Law Society submission, 4 (May): 12
Law Society/CI Arb seminar, 9 (Nov): 10
opportunities for solicitors, 4 (May): 53
passing into law, 8 (Oct): 7, 9 (Nov): 10
role of courts, 4 (May): 52–53
Order 56A, RSC - court guidance, 2 (Mar): 59 (guidance note)
MEMBER SERVICES
advertising vetting service, 6 (July): 11
appointment of new executive - Judith Tedders, 7 (Aug/Sept): 10
Blackhall Place B&B accommodation, 4 (May): 12
Consult a Colleague, 8 (Oct): 13
finance scheme 2017/18, 10 (Dec): 12
Group Life Assurance Scheme, 1 (Jan/Feb): 11
in-house solicitors. see in-house and public sector solicitors
IT - ‘System 360,’ 6 (July): 9
Library’s research guides, 9 (Nov): 12
mental health and wellbeing. see LawCare
Practitioner Support, 3 (April): 12
Retirement Trust Scheme, 8 (Oct): 11
solicitor member logo, 2 (March): 26–27 (T. Kelly), 3 (April): 59, 9 (Nov): 14
MENTAL HEALTH
hospital detention case
IHREC to appear as amicus curiae, 9 (Nov): 11
LawCare support service. see LawCare
MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION
Decision Support Service
director appointed, 10 (Dec): 7
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
2016 figures, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5
Merger Control Regulation
EU General Court annuls Commission decision (UPS/TNT case), 2 (March): 66–67 (M.
Hickey)
MIGRATION. see immigration law; refugee law
MINISTER FOR JUSTICE. see Fitzgerald, Frances, TD; Flanagan, Charlie, TD
MISCARRIAGES OF JUSTICE
Spring Gala speakers and topics; see also Spring Gala
interview with Stephen Wax (Oregon Innocence Project), 4 (May): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
MONEY LAUNDERING
Fourth Anti-Money-Laundering Directive
transposition into Irish law, 5 (June): 62
MOOT COURT COMPETITIONS
Telders International Law Moot Court Competition (The Hague)
Ireland takes silver, 6 (July): 15
MORIARTY, ANTOINETTE
‘Shrink me - psychology of a lawyer,’ 8 (Oct): 15
MORTGAGE ARREARS
family-home loan defaults. see repossession orders
MORTGAGE SUITS. see under property law
MOTOR INSURANCE
Cost of Motor Insurance Working Group
recommendations, 1 (Jan/Feb): 11, 55
Report, 1 (Jan/Feb): 11, 2 (March): 57
Setanta case: Law Society v MIBI. see Setanta Insurance
MOUNTJOY PRISON, DUBLIN
sanitation facilities: ‘slopping out’ case, 8 (Oct): 26–27 (M. Hallissey)
MULTICULTURALISM. see religious symbols and clothing
MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
common areas
locating the original title holder, 6 (July) 38–43 (D. Regan)
MURPHY, KEN (DG, LAW SOCIETY)
‘Brexit refugee solicitors enrolling but not arriving,’ 10 (Dec): 24–25 (analysis)
election to Bar Issues Commission of IBA, 1 (Jan/Feb): 14
‘Global firms eye up Dublin’ - separating rumour from reality, 5 (June): 28–29 (analysis)
‘Judicial selection reform must increase diversity’
submission on Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016, 3 (April): 9
‘poor-box’ system - call for radical reform, 7 (Aug/Sept): 13
practising certificates: 10,000 milestone surpassed, 1 (Jan/Feb): 9
NATIONAL ADULT LITERACY AGENCY (NALA)
Plain English and the Law, 2 (March): 11
NATIONAL VETTING BUREAU
National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Database System (2012 Act), 1
(Jan/Feb): 40–43 (M. Holmes)
NATIONWIDE (RTÉ)
Law Society access programme and Street Law initiative, 1 (Jan/Feb): 17, 2 (March): 1 (Pres.)
Justice Media Award winner, 6 (July): 30–31 (M. Hallissey)
NATIONWIDE NEWS
local bar associations. see Bar associations
NETHERLANDS
Dutch Bar delegation visits Blackhall Place Law School, 2 (March): 17
NEUBERGER, LORD (PRESIDENT OF BRITISH SUPREME CT)
Brexit attacks on British judges criticised, 2 (March): 12
NEWSTALK 106
Pat Kenny show - appearance of Keith Walsh, 9 (Nov) 7
NORTHERN IRELAND
and Brexit, 10 (Dec): 23
NOTARIES PUBLIC
graduation ceremony, 8 (Oct): 18
NUI GALWAY
Alumni Award for Law, Public Policy and Government, 2 (March): 7
Irish Centre for Human Rights: director appointed, 4 (May): 8
OBITUARIES/APPRECIATIONS
Buckley, John F., 3 (April): 58
Hannon, Paul, 4 (May): 61, 5 (June): 23 (letter)
Kelly, John V (Sean), 5 (June): 21
Leahy, Maurice, 9 (Nov): 21
Osborne, James, 7 (Aug/Sept): 8
Robinson, William T ‘Bill’ III, 7 (Aug/Sept): 20
Shaw, Thomas D, 7 (Aug/Sept): 8, 10 (Dec): 19, 58
O’BRIEN, JENNIFER
‘Let’s call the whole thing off’ - Brexit and international family law cases, 5 (June) 52–55
OCCUPATIONAL PENSIONS. see pensions
O’CONNELL, ANNE
‘Whistle-stop tour’ - Protected Disclosures Act 2014, 6 (July) 48–51
O’CONNOR, EMER
Guide to Flexible Working (Younger Members Committee), 9 (Nov): 26–29
O’CONNOR, TARA
‘Limestone cowboy’ - EU Habitats Directive (Sweetman v An Bord Pleanála, CJEU), 8 (Oct)
48–51
O’DONOHUE, JOHN (PHOENIX PROJECT IRELAND)
Gazette profile, 6 (July): 20–22 (M. McDermott)
OFFER-OF-AMENDS PROCEDURE. see under defamation
OFFICE OF THE DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER
increase in budget allocation, 9 (Nov) 7
O’FLAHERTY, MICHAEL
‘migration - a test for the future of human rights law,’ 1 (Jan/Feb): 24–27 (viewpoint)
OIREACHTAS COMMITTEES
guardian ad litem system - Law Society submission, 4 (May): 7
organ harvesting in China, evidence on, 7 (Aug/Sept) 32–37 (L. Roche)
O’LEARY, PHILIP (LEGAL AID BOARD)
Gazette profile, 4 (May): 22–23 (M. McDermott)
O’NEILL, IDE
ICC Arbitration Rules: new expedited procedure, 3 (April): 13
O’NEILL, RORY
‘Rise of the cybermen’ - cyber security section on Law Society website, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28–29
(analysis)
O’NEILL, SALLY
‘Restored to glory’ - practice and procedure of company restorations, 1 (Jan/Feb): 48–51
OREGON INNOCENCE PROJECT
interview with Stephen Wax (legal director), 4 (May): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
O’REILLY, TOMMY
‘Helping the homeless for a century’ - SVP Backlane hostel, 9 (Nov): 8
ORGAN HARVESTING IN CHINA
evidence to Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, 7 (Aug/Sept) 32–37 (L.
Roche)
O’ROURKE, JAMES
‘Standard bearers’ - anti-bribery and corruption management system (ABMS), 8 (Oct) 44–47
O’SULLIVAN, MAIREAD
article co-authored by. see under Gaynor, Mary
O’SULLIVAN, RICHARD
‘Wishing well’ - guidance for in-house lawyers, 6 (July) 56–59
OUTSOURCE
managing partners survey. see Law Society Managing Partner Survey
PARCHMENT CEREMONIES
February 2017, 6 (July): 17
guest speakers, 6 (July): 17
June 2017, 6 (July): 17
March 2017, 6 (July): 17
May 2017, 6 (July): 17
PAROLE BILL 2016
Law Society submission, 4 (May): 12
PAROLE BOARD
annual report 2016, 9 (Nov): 13
PARTNERSHIPS
limited liability partnerships, 9 (Nov) 44–47 (P. Keane)
PASSPORT SERVICE
children’s passports
‘sole guardian’ affidavit, 6 (July): 11
PENSIONS
defined benefit (DB) schemes
Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2017, 6 (July): 24–25 (S. Gillick)
in-house solicitors as trustees of employer’s schemes, 7 (Aug/Sept): 28–31
reform plans
auto-enrolment system, 9 (Nov): 22–25 (S. Gillick)
working beyond retirement age. see retirement age
PEOPLE AND PLACES
appointments and retirements. see appointments; judicial appointments; retirements
awards and prizes. see awards and prizes
bar associations/local law societies. see Bar associations
Blackhall Place dinners and functions
Chief Justice Frank Clarke, 10 (Dec): 17
Law Society annual dinner, 7 (Aug/Sept): 15, 16–17
Revenue Commissioners, 4 (May): 15
solicitors appointed to the superior courts, 8 (Oct): 19
deaths. see obituaries/appreciations
diploma conferrings (pictorial items). see under legal education
Executive Leadership Management Programme conferral, 2 (March): 18
notaries public graduation ceremony, 8 (Oct): 18
parchment ceremonies. see parchment ceremonies
rendezvous with Ronaldo - Hilary Forde, 10 (Dec): 15
PERMANENT TSB
solicitors acting for family members, policy on, 6 (July): 60 (practice note)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
disclosure of, for vetting purposes. see vetting
PERSONAL INJURIES COMMISSION, 1 (Jan/Feb): 1 (Pres.), 11
Council report, 7 (Aug/Sept): 58
PHELAN, MARY
‘A matter of interpretation’ - training and testing of legal interpreters, 3 (April): 52–55
PHOENIX PROJECT IRELAND
interview with John O’Donoghue, 6 (July): 20–22 (M. McDermott)
PIERSE, ROBERT
cross-border debt recovery - EAPO regime, 5 (June): 7
‘Highway star’ - Road Traffic Act 2016, 2 (March): 32–37
PII. see professional indemnity insurance (PII)
PLANNING LAW
Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016, 4 (May): 42–45 (P.
Stafford)
POSSESSION PROCEEDINGS; see also repossession orders
Circuit Court jurisdiction
market value - Langan decision and Courts Act 2016, 3 (April): 10
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE; see also delay; discovery; family law
company restorations, 1 (Jan/Feb): 48–51 (S. O’Neill)
rules of court. see Circuit Court; District Court; Rules of the Superior Courts
PRACTICE DIRECTIONS
payment on account of costs pending taxation (HC71), 4 (May): 7
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
case-management software, 10 (Dec): 61
marketing. see marketing and promotion
ten steps to achieving your goals, 9 (Nov): 63 (practice note)
ten steps to better billing, 10 (Dec): 60–61 (practice note)
PRACTICE NOTES
alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
court guidance on when it will and won’t suggest mediation, 2 (Mar): 59 (ADR Committee)
building agreements in new dwelling sales, 6 (July): 61 (Conveyancing Committee)
Companies (Accounting) Act 2017 - impact on unlimited companies, 8 (Oct): 59–61 (Business
Law Committee)
companies limited by guarantee (CLGs)
preparation and registration of new constitution, 1 (Jan/Feb): 59–61 (Business Law
Committee)
Conditions of Sale 2017, 1 (Jan/Feb): 61 (Conveyancing Committee)
construction costs, confirmation of, 4 (May): 62 (Conveyancing Committee)
costs awarded under the compensation fund scheme, 8 (Oct): 58–59 (Regulation of Practice
Committee)
digital privacy - how to protect yourself and your data, 4 (May): 63 (Technology Committee)
e-discharges in receiver sales - registration timeline warning, 6 (July): 61 (Conveyancing
Committee)
e-licensing
Courts Service plans and Law Society’s requests, 1 (Jan/Feb): 57 (Technology Committee)
Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014: conveyancing implications, 1 (Jan/Feb): 56
(Conveyancing Committee)
letters re roads and services in charge, 1 (Jan/Feb): 56 (Conveyancing Committee)
LPT revised Revenue clearance guidelines, 8 (Oct): 58 (Conveyancing and Taxation
Committees)
marriage certificates under the Circuit Court Rules (Family Law)
requirements for, 9 (Nov): 63 (Family and Child Law Committee)
Permanent TSB policy on solicitors acting for family members, 6 (July): 60 (Conveyancing
Committee)
Pre-Contract Questionnaires for Property Purchase and Sale - 2017 edition, 2 (Mar): 58
(Conveyancing Committee)
Professional Indemnity Insurance renewal, 9 (Nov): 62
receiver contract
‘no recourse’ condition in, 5 (June): 62 (Conveyancing Committee)
special condition unacceptable, 10 (Dec): 61 (Conveyancing Committee)
recent statutory developments in family law, 10 (Dec): 62–63 (Family and Child Law
Committee)
registering transfer of charge - ‘don’t delay,’ 8 (Oct): 61 (Conveyancing Committee)
section 68 letters to beneficiaries, 4 (May): 62 (Probate, Administration and Trusts
Committee)
spear-phishing - ‘the latest threat,’ 2 (Mar): 58–59 (Technology Committee)
subject to loan clause - a review
sample special condition, 5 (June): 63 (Conveyancing Committee)
ten steps to achieving your goals, 9 (Nov): 63 (Guidance and Ethics Committee)
ten steps to better billing, 10 (Dec): 60–61 (Guidance and Ethics Committee)
Ulster Bank loan condition for HomeBond for second-hand dwellings, 6 (July): 61
(Conveyancing Committee)
Ulster Bank not providing original deeds on ATR for negative equity sales, 6 (July): 60
(Conveyancing Committee)
water charges, 1 (Jan/Feb): 56 (Conveyancing Committee)
PRACTISING CERTIFICATES
2016 figures: 10,000 milestone surpassed, 1 (Jan/Feb): 9 (K. Murphy)
fees, 1 (Jan/Feb): 55
in-house solicitors, requirement for, 3 (April): 33, 9 (Nov) 14
PRESIDENT OF THE LAW SOCIETY (2016-17: STUART GILHOOLY)
address to annual dinner, 7 (Aug/Sept): 15
Brexit issues, 4 (May): 1, 5 (June): 1
Chief Justice changes, 7 (Aug/Sept): 1
CPD cluster events, 5 (June): 1
insurance crisis, 1 (Jan/Feb): 1, 4 (May): 1
Judicial Appointments Commission Bill, 7 (Aug/Sept): 15
Managing Partner Survey, 4 (May): 1
outgoing messages, 9 (Nov): 1, 10 (Dec): 58
Personal Injuries Commission, 1 (Jan/Feb): 1
Setanta case: Law Society v MIBI, 6 (July): 1
Spring Gala, 3 (April): 1
Street Law: RTÉ Nationwide programme, 2 (March): 1
taxation of costs: Sheehan case, 6 (July): 1
technology: artificial intelligence (AI), 8 (Oct): 1
visits to local bar associations, 2 (March): 1
PRESIDENT OF THE LAW SOCIETY (2017-18: MICHAEL QUINLAN)
election and incoming message, 10 (Dec): 9, 58–59
Gazette profile, 10 (Dec) 40–43 (M. McDermott)
PRISONERS
human rights; see also Guantanamo Bay inmates (Cuba)
annual human rights conference 2017, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9, 10 (Dec): 30–33 (M. Lynch)
Mountjoy Prison ‘slopping out’ case, 8 (Oct): 26–27 (M. Hallissey)
UN Committee Against Torture: 2nd report on Ireland, 9 (Nov): 30–31
paroled prisoners
Parole Board annual report 2016, 9 (Nov): 13
PRIVATE LIFE, RESPECT FOR
inspection of lawyer’s bank account - Sommer v Germany (ECHR), 6 (July): 32–35 (M.
Lynch)
PRIVILEGE. see legal professional privilege
PROBATE, ADMINISTRATION AND TRUSTS COMMITTEE
practice notes, 4 (May): 62
PROBATE AND SUCCESSION LAW
section 68 letters to beneficiaries, 4 (May): 62 (practice note)
section 117 of Succession Act 1965 - LRC report, 6 (July): 36–37 (K. Dowling)
PROBATION SERVICE
address to Human Rights Conference, 10 (Dec): 31
PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE (PII)
minimum financial rating, 10 (Dec): 58
PII and Practising Certificate Finance Scheme for 2017/18, 10 (Dec): 59
PII Helpline, 9 (Nov): 62
Regulations 2017, 7 (Aug/Sept): 58
renewal details, 2 (March): 57, 9 (Nov): 62 (practice note)
Run-Off Fund, 9 (Nov): 62
PROFILES. see Gazette profiles
PROPERTY FRAUD
commercial art transactions, 7 (Aug/Sept) 38–41 (R. McDonnell)
examples of, 10 (Dec): 10
PRA/Law Society initiative to combat, 10 (Dec): 10
PROPERTY LAW
co-ownership/joint ownership
‘innocent’ co-owner: Muintir Skibbereen Credit Union v Hamilton & Crowley (Court of
Appeal), 2 (March): 46–49 (G. Hayes)
home repossessions. see repossession orders
mortgage suits, 2 (March): 48
multi-unit development complexes. see multi-unit developments
well-charging orders, 2 (March): 48
PROPERTY REGISTRATION
e-discharges in receiver sales - registration timeline warning, 6 (July): 61 (practice note)
registering transfer of charge - ‘don’t delay,’ 8 (Oct): 61 (practice note)
PROPERTY REGISTRATION AUTHORITY
property fraud initiative
partnership with Law Society, 10 (Dec): 10
PROTECTED DISCLOSURES
Protected Disclosures Act 2014, 6 (July) 48–51 (A. O’Connell)
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Communications Day event ‘Master the Media,’ 5 (June): 10
PUBLIC SECTOR SOLICITORS. see in-house and public sector solicitors
QUINLAN, MICHAEL
election as President of the Law Society, 10 (Dec): 9, 58–59; see also President of the Law
Society (2017-18)
Gazette profile, 10 (Dec) 40–43 (M. McDermott)
RANSOMWARE ATTACKS. see cyber crime
RECEIVER CONTRACTS
‘no recourse’ condition, 5 (June): 62 (practice note)
special condition unacceptable, 10 (Dec): 61 (practice note)
RECEIVER SALES
e-discharges - registration timeline warning, 6 (July): 61 (practice note)
REFUGEE AND INTEGRATION AGENCY (RIA)
and direct provision, 5 (June): 34–35
REFUGEE LAW
asylum working ban deemed unconstitutional
NVH v Minister for Justice (SC), 6 (July): 12
direct provision system, 5 (June): 34–37 (M. Lynch)
extraterritorial processing in North Africa, 2 (March): 12
human rights framework
EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, 1 (Jan/Feb): 24–27 (M. O’Flaherty)
international protection
direct provision system, and, 5 (June): 34–37 (M. Lynch)
grant of protection status - EU statistics, 4 (May): 14
Refugee Act 1996, 4 (May): 32–35 (H. Becker)
UN Committee Against Torture: 2nd report on Ireland, 9 (Nov): 30–31
training events, 1 (Jan/Feb): 13, 2 (March): 21
US resettlement programme suspended, 2 (March): 12
REGAN, DEAN
‘A shot at the title’ - multi-unit development complexes, 6 (July) 38–43
REGISTRAR OF SOLICITORS (JOHN ELLIOT)
claims referrals and s. 62 of Solicitors Act 1954, 5 (June): 63 (practice note)
Solicitors’ Acts orders. see under High Court
REGISTRATION OF TITLE. see property registration
REGULATION. see High Court (solicitors’ orders); Legal Services Regulation Act; Registrar
of Solicitors; Regulation of Practice Committee; Solicitors’ Disciplinary Tribunal
REGULATION OF PRACTICE COMMITTEE
claims referrals and s. 62 of Solicitors Act 1954, 5 (June): 63
costs awarded under the compensation fund scheme, 8 (Oct): 58–59 (practice note)
REGULATORY DEFENCE COSTS INSURANCE WORKING GROUP
report, 10 (Dec): 58
RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS AND CLOTHING
Article 9 rights (ECHR): contrasting case law, 2 (March): 50–53 (B. Mannering)
headscarf ban - ECJ clarification, 4 (May): 10
RENEWABLE ENERGY
new EU Directive proposed, 3 (April): 66–67 (D. Balding)
REPOSSESSION ORDERS
family-home loan defaults, 9 (Nov) 40–43 (J. Sadlier)
own-motion assessment
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Directive and AIB v Counihan, 3 (April): 40–43 (G.
Fitzgerald)
social housing support options, 5 (June) 56–59 (R. Wall)
RESIDENCE
derived right of EU residence
third-country nationals: Chavez-Vilchez (CJEU, 2017), 6 (July) 52–55 (C. Little and M.
Hickey)
RESIDENTIAL CARE
UN Committee Against Torture: 2nd report on Ireland, 9 (Nov): 33
RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL ABUSE
UN Committee Against Torture: 2nd report on Ireland, 9 (Nov): 31
RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES
Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016, 4 (May): 42–45 (P.
Stafford)
RESTORATION ORDERS. see under company law
RETIREMENT AGE
mandatory retirement ages: employment equality and pension schemes
recent ECJ decisions, 9 (Nov) 34–39 (L. Ryan, S. Gillick and S. Browne)
RETIREMENT TRUST SCHEME, 8 (Oct): 11
RETIREMENTS, 5 (June): 11
Abbott, Mr Justice Henry (High Ct), 10 (Dec): 11
Clarke, Joe (Drogheda courthouse), 8 (Oct): 18
Clarke, Therese, 2 (March): 16
Denham, Chief Justice Susan, 7 (Aug/Sept): 1 (Pres.), 26–27 (M. Hallissey)
Heneghan, Ms Justice Margaret (High Ct), 10 (Dec): 11
McMahon, Mr Justice Bryan (High Ct), 5 (June): 11
Waters, Noel (Dept of Justice), 10 (Dec): 7
REVENUE
Law Society dinner for Revenue Commissioners, 4 (May): 15
revised LPT clearance guidelines, 8 (Oct): 58 (practice note)
revised stamp duty ‘help text,’ 1 (Jan/Feb): 12
REYNOLDS, AIDAN
article co-authored by. see under Walsh, Keith
ROAD TRAFFIC OFFENCES
careless driving: People (DPP) v O’Shea (SC, 2017), 9 (Nov) 52–55 (C. Hallinan)
costs of prosecution: Road Traffic Act 2016, 2 (March): 36
driving disqualifications, mutual recognition of
implementation of Britain-Ireland agreement, 2 (March): 37
drug-driving, 2 (March): 32–37 (R. Pierse)
Road Traffic Act 2016, 2 (March): 32–36 (R. Pierse)
rickshaws, regulation of, 2 (March): 37
Road Traffic Act 2016, 2 (March): 32–37 (R. Pierse)
ROBINSON, DARA
‘if I could turn back time’ - SC ruling in DPP v Barry Doyle, 3 (April): 22–25 (viewpoint)
ROBOTS. see under artificial intelligence (AI)
ROCHE, LORCAN
‘Change of heart’ - organ harvesting in China, 7 (Aug/Sept) 32–37
‘Citizen Kane’: Sinead Kane, Guinness World Record Holder, 3 (April): 20–21
in-house practitioners - annual panel discussion, 5 (June): 30–33 (analysis)
ROGAN, MARY (TCD)
address to Human Rights Conference, 10 (Dec): 31–32
ROLL OF SOLICITORS
British-based solicitors, applications by, 5 (June): 1 (Pres.), 7 (Aug/Sept): 58, 10 (Dec): 24–25
(K. Murphy)
ROTHERY, GRAINNE
‘Striking Out’ - RTÉ drama series, 1 (Jan/Feb): 30–35
ROWE, DAVID
‘Challenge accepted’ - second Law Society survey of managing partners, 5 (June) 44–47
RTÉ. see Nationwide; Striking Out
RUGBY PLAYERS IRELAND
new chief executive - solicitor Simon Keogh, 7 (Aug/Sept): 12
RULE OF LAW
Brexit: attacks on British judges ‘undermine rule of law,’ 2 (March): 12
RULES OF COURT
Circuit Court, District Court; see under Circuit Court; District Court
Irish language version published, 7 (Aug/Sept): 10
RULES OF THE SUPERIOR COURTS
alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
court guidance on Order 56A, 2 (Mar): 59 (guidance note)
time stopping for long vacation (O. 122)
rules change, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9
RYAN, IAN
‘Get in!’ - training solicitors in-house, 1 (Jan/Feb): 44–47
RYAN, LIZ, GILLICK, STEPHEN, AND BROWNE, SARAH
‘Time is on my side’ - mandatory retirement ages, 9 (Nov) 34–39
SADLIER, JULIE
‘The possessive case’- possession orders and family-home loan defaults, 9 (Nov) 40–43
SAOL PROJECT
participants’ outline experiences at Human Rights Conference, 10 (Dec): 33
SBA. see Solicitors’ Benevolent Association
SCHILLER, ANNETTE
‘Lost in translation’ - the work of legal translators, 4 (May): 54–57
SENTENCING
suspended sentences
LRC issues paper - views sought, 7 (Aug/Sept): 11
SETANTA INSURANCE
insolvency: Law Society v MIBI, 6 (July): 1 (Pres.)
Supreme Court hearing, 5 (June): 10, 7 (Aug/Sept): 58
victims’ compensation - ‘worst fears confirmed,’ 9 (Nov): 9
SEXUAL OFFENCES
Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017, 10 (Dec): 63
SEYMOUR, JAMES
‘Chain gang’ - Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003, 5 (June) 38–43
SHAW, THOMAS D
tributes on death of. see obituaries/appreciations
SKILLNET (LAW SOCIETY); see also Skillnet Symposium
Construction Adjudication masterclass - conferral ceremony, 2 (March): 20
CPD regional cluster events. see CPD
SKILLNET SYMPOSIUM, 1 (Jan/Feb): 7
speakers and themes, 4 (May): 29, 30
Stephen Wax (Oregon Innocence Project)
Gazette interview, 4 (May): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
SMITH, GORDON
‘Hasta la vista, baby!’ - blockchain technology, 10 (Dec) 34–39
SOCIAL HOUSING SUPPORT, 5 (June) 56–59 (R. Wall)
assessment for eligibility, 5 (June) 57–58
Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), 5 (June) 57, 5 (June) 59
Rental Accommodation Availability Agreement (RAAA), 5 (June) 57, 5 (June) 59
SOCIAL WELFARE
Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2017, 6 (July): 24–25 (S. Gillick)
SOCIETY OF ATTORNEYS AND SOLICITORS
foundation of
contributions of Josias Dunn and Richard Meade, 7 (Aug/Sept) 50–55 (M. Gaynor and M.
O’Sullivan)
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL (SVP)
Backlane Hostel - facilities and services, 9 (Nov): 8 (T. O’Reilly)
SOCIETY OF YOUNG SOLICITORS (SYS)
annual conference, 7 (Aug/Sept): 8, 10 (Dec): 14
SOLICITOR MEMBER LOGO. see under member services
SOLICITORS’ BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION (SBA)
AGM, 2 (March): 10
directors, trustees, etc., 3 (April): 60
report and accounts: 1 December 2015 to 30 November 2016, 3 (April): 60
Spring Gala donation, 9 (Nov): 19
vital service for solicitors in need, 10 (Dec): 12
SOLICITORS’ DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL
determinations
Arigho, Henry Joseph (Moate, Co. Westmeath), 2 (Mar): 63
Condon, John F. (McMahon & Tweedy, Merchant’s Quay, Dublin 8), 7 (Aug/Sept): 61
Cunningham, Paul (Athy, Co. Kildare), 4 (May): 64, 7 (Aug/Sept): 60
D’Alton, Thomas (practising as James J Kearns & Son, Portumna, Co. Galway), 10 (Dec):
65
Dee, Eoin M. (Thomas St., Waterford), 2 (Mar): 61–63, 4 (May): 65
Desmond, Aidan D (Midleton, Co. Cork), 3 (April): 64–65, 4 (May): 64
correction to April notice, 4 (May): 64
Doocey, Kathleen (KM Doocey Solicitors, Belmullet, Co. Mayo), 10 (Dec): 65
Doody, James (Seamus) G (South Mall, Cork), 3 (April): 63–64
Doody, Michael (South Mall, Cork), 10 (Dec): 65
Downes, Daniel (Donal) (formerly O’Dea & Co., Eyre Square, Galway), 8 (Oct): 62–63
Downey, Peter (Eagleton Downey Solicitors, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2), 4
(May): 65, 10 (Dec): 65
Egan, William JP (Smithfield, Dublin 7), 5 (June): 64–65
Ezeani, Mathew OC (Parnell Sq East, Dublin 1), 7 (Aug/Sept): 61–62
Glynn, Micheál (O’Connell St., Limerick), 8 (Oct): 62
Hanrahan, Michael (Dungarvan, Co. Waterford), 3 (April): 65
Harlow, Conleth (St Alban Place, Roscommon), 7 (Aug/Sept): 62
Herlihy, David (Kilmallock, Co. Limerick), 5 (June): 64
Hurley, Patrick A (Adelaide St., Cork), 6 (July): 62
Jones, Peter D (Mullingar, Co. Westmeath), 4 (May): 65
Keaney, Claire (Dundalk, Co. Louth), 1 (Jan/Feb): 63
Kearns, Martin J. (The Crescent, Galway), 1 (Jan/Feb): 63
Lambert, Paul (previously Merrion Legal, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2), 7
(Aug/Sept): 61, 9 (Nov): 64
Lohan, Cormac (Athlone, Co. Westmeath), 7 (Aug/Sept): 62–63
Lovett, Michael (Lovett O’Donnell, Ranelagh, Dublin 6), 7 (Aug/Sept): 60
Lyons, Dr Mary Cecilia (Clontarf, Dublin 3), 2 (Mar): 60
McConnell, Sheila (Kilcullen, Co. Kildare), 7 (Aug/Sept): 62
McEntee, Sonia (Harmony Court, Dublin 2), 7 (Aug/Sept): 60
McFeely, John Mark (formerly Hegarty & McFeely, Derry city), 2 (Mar): 60, 5 (June): 65
McWalters, Niall (O’Gorman Cunningham & Co., Letterkenny), 2 (Mar): 63
Mathews, Derek (Mespil House, Dublin 4), 2 (Mar): 61
Mimnagh, Brid (Longford, Co. Longford), 5 (June): 64
Morrow, Andrew G. (formerly David Wilson & Co., Raphoe, Lifford, Co. Donegal), 7
(Aug/Sept): 60–61
Murphy, Barry (formerly Eugene Carey & Company, Mallow, Co. Cork), 7 (Aug/Sept): 63
Murphy, Daniel (Macroom, Co. Cork), 3 (April): 61–62, 63
Nolan, Oisin (Lr Rathmines Rd, Dublin 6), 10 (Dec): 65
O’Gorman, Anthony F. (Gorey, Co. Wexford), 2 (Mar): 61
O’Gorman, Kevin (Lucan, Co. Dublin), 7 (Aug/Sept): 62
O’Meara, Raymond (Nenagh, Co. Tipperary), 4 (May): 65
O’Neill, Michael (Naas, Co. Kildare), 9 (Nov): 64
Quill, Kieran (J Hodnett & Son, Youghal, Co. Cork), 3 (April): 61, 62–63
Quinn, Michael (Galway Retail Park), 3 (April): 65
Sheehan, Patrick (Augustine Court, Galway), 2 (Mar): 60–61
Smith, Patrick Joseph (formerly Fitzpatrick Smith & Co., Cootehill, Co. Cavan), 6 (July): 62
Sweeney, Robert (Letterkenny, Co. Donegal and Capel Building, Dublin 7), 6 (July): 62–63
Tobin, John A. (Robert St., Limerick), 9 (Nov): 64–65
Walsh, Thomas J. (Castlebar, Co. Mayo), 7 (Aug/Sept): 60
SOUTH AFRICA
IRLI commercial law training programme, 8 (Oct): 14
SPEAR-PHISHING (CRIMINAL HACKING). see cyber crime
SPINAL INJURIES IRELAND
fund-raising CPD event, 10 (Dec): 13
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
charity fund-raisers. see Calcutta Run; charities
DSBA events, 5 (June): 6
fencing: Michael Kirimlidis named top-ranking fencer, 10 (Dec): 13
James P Gilvarry Golf Trophy, 6 (July): 14
Lady Solicitors’ Golf Society, 1 (Jan/Feb): 16, 2 (March): 16, 10 (Dec): 14
World Marathon Challenge - Sinead Kane, 3 (April): 20–21 (L. Roche)
SPORTS LAW
diploma programme, 8 (Oct): 7
SPRING GALA (LAW SOCIETY), 1 (Jan/Feb): 7, 2 (March): 10, 57, 3 (April): 1 (Pres.), 5
(June): 62
donations to SBA, 9 (Nov): 19
pictorial items, 3 (April): 14–15, 4 (May): 16–17
speakers and themes, 1 (Jan/Fab): 7, 3 (April): 31
Alastair Campbell on Brexit, 2 (March): 10, 3 (April): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
STAFFORD, PETER
‘Planning ahead?’ - Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act
2016, 4 (May): 42–45
STAGE INTERNATIONAL (PARIS, 2017)
reflections on, 3 (April): 26–27 (D. Farrell)
STAMP DUTY
Budget 2017 transitional issues, 10 (Dec): 59
revised Revenue ‘help text,’ 1 (Jan/Feb): 12
STATE-AID LAW
recovery of state aid granted by Ireland
CJEU decision in Commission v Aer Lingus, Ryanair and Ireland, 2 (March): 38–41 (K.
McKenna)
STREET LAW PROGRAMME
Best Practice Conference at Blackhall Place, 8 (Oct): 11
conferral ceremony, 2 (March): 20
RTÉ Nationwide profile, 1 (Jan/Feb): 17, 2 (March): 1 (Pres.), 6 (July): 30–31 (M. Hallissey)
STRIKING OUT (RTÉ DRAMA SERIES), 1 (Jan/Feb): 30–35 (G. Rothery)
SUCCESSION LAW. see probate and succession law
SUPREME COURT
Chief Justice
appointment of Frank Clarke, 7 (Aug/Sept): 1 (Pres.)
retirement of Susan Denham, 7 (Aug/Sept): 1 (Pres.), 26–27 (M. Hallissey)
speech at start of new legal year, 9 (Oct): 9
judicial appointments, 10 (Dec): 11
SURVEYS. see Law Society Managing Partner Survey (Outsource)
SUSPENDED SENTENCES. see sentencing
SWEDEN
Order of the Polar Star: award to Paul Keane, 8 (Oct): 17
SYS. see Society of Young Solicitors
TÁNAISTE, AN; see also Fitzgerald, Frances, TD
Law Society meeting with, 1 (Jan/Feb): 55
TAR (TECHNOLOGICALLY ASSISTED REVIEW). see under discovery
TAXATION; see also Local Property Tax (LPT); stamp duty
Small and Expanding Businesses - Getting the Tax Right (K. O’Connell), 4 (May): 8
TAXATION ADMINISTRATION LIAISON COMMITTEE (TALC)
work of, 4 (May): 15
TAXATION OF COSTS, 10 (Dec): 61
payment on account pending taxation
HC developments, 4 (May): 7, 24–25 (E.J. Cantillon)
Sheehan v Corr: Law Society as amicus curiae, 6 (July): 1 (Pres.), 7 (Aug/Sept): 59
TECHNOLOGY; see also e-licensing
blockchain - uses and concerns for lawyers, 10 (Dec) 34–39 (G. Smith)
cyber security. see under cyber crime
digital privacy
how to protect yourself and your data, 4 (May): 63 (practice note)
Future of Law and Legal Technology seminar, 1 (Jan/Feb): 21
Law Society’s ‘System 360,’ 6 (July): 9
non-secure ‘http’ web pages, 2 (March): 10
robots and artificial intelligence. see artificial intelligence (AI)
spear-phishing (criminal hacking). see cyber crime
Supreme Court to embrace technological revolution, 8 (Oct): 9
TAR (technologically assisted review). see under discovery
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
practice notes, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28, 29, 57, 2 (Mar): 58–59, 4 (May): 63
TEDDERS, JUDITH
new member services executive, 7 (Aug/Sept): 10
TELDERS INTERNATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION (THE HAGUE)
Ireland takes silver, 6 (July): 15
TRADE AGREEMENTS. see CETA; free trade agreements
TRAINING SOLICITORS
in-house and public sector solicitors as, 1 (Jan/Feb): 44–47 (I. Ryan)
TRALIM
asylum and immigration law training event, 2 (March): 21
TRANSITION YEAR STUDENTS
participation in ‘Solicitors of the Future’ programme, 2 (March): 17
TRANSLATORS. see legal translators
TRAVERS, SINÉAD
‘Meeting the needs of in-house members,’ 3 (April): 32–33 (analysis)
TURKEY
human rights abuses
international inaction condemned, 2 (March): 9
lawyers in detention
Law Society intervention, 10 (Dec): 58
TURKISH LAWYERS
human rights awards, 2 (March): 9
UCD SUTHERLAND SCHOOL OF LAW
Irish/British law conference, 6 (July): 7
ULCS. see under company law
ULSTER BANK
negative equity sales
non provision of original deeds on ATR, 6 (July): 60 (practice note)
second-hand dwellings
loan condition for HomeBond, 6 (July): 61 (practice note)
UN COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE (UNCAT)
2nd report on Ireland: ‘lots done - more to do,’ 9 (Nov): 30–33 (M. Lynch)
UN CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, 2 (March):
28–31 (G. Lee)
UN HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES
US suspension of refugee resettlement programme, criticism of, 2 (March): 12
UNITED KINGDOM
Brexit decision. see Brexit
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
federal public defender system
interview with Stephen Wax (Oregon Innocence Project), 4 (May): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
refugee resettlement programme suspended, 2 (March): 12
UNSECURED CREDITORS
Company Law Review Group report published, 8 (Oct): 10
VETTING
Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act 2016, 1 (Jan/Feb): 40
National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Database System Act 2012, 1
(Jan/Feb): 40–43 (M. Holmes)
VICTIMS OF CRIME
AdVIC representative addresses Human Rights Conference, 10 (Dec): 32
Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016, 10 (Dec): 63
‘new Bill puts victims at centre of justice system,’ 1 (Jan/Feb): 22–23 (J. Madigan)
‘rebalancing victims’ rights,’ 2 (March): 22–25 (M. McDonald)
VIEWPOINT
Brexit
English language post-Brexit, 5 (June): 24–25 (R. Friel)
‘the British question: an Irish problem,’ 10 (Dec): 20–23 (P. Andrews)
Code of Practice for Family Law in Ireland (2017), 8 (Oct): 22–25
costs - interim payment on account, 4 (May): 24–25 (E. J. Cantillon)
Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016, 1 (Jan/Feb): 22–23 (J. Madigan), 2 (March):
22–25 (M. McDonald)
legal education, need for change in, 6 (July): 26–29 (R.J. Friel)
legal representation during Garda interviews (SC decision), 3 (April): 22–25 (D. Robinson)
migration - ‘a test for the future of human rights law,’ 1 (Jan/Feb): 24–27 (M. O’Flaherty)
pensions reform
‘2021: a pensions odyssey,’ 9 (Nov): 22–25 (S. Gillick)
Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2017, 6 (July): 24–25 (S. Gillick)
robots and artificial intelligence, 5 (June): 26–27 (M. Holmes)
Stage International, 3 (April): 26–27 (D. Farrell)
WRC adjudication officer’s decisions
identification of employers, 4 (May): 26–27 (E. Logan)
VULNERABLE PERSONS
vetting for persons working with. see vetting
WALL, ROSE
‘Wherever I lay my hat’ - repossessions and social housing support options, 5 (June) 56–59
WALLACE, KIERAN, AND COMMINS, EUCHARIA
‘Change of direction’ - disqualification and restriction of directors, 2 (March): 42–45
WALSH, ANNELIE
in-house solicitors and recovery of costs, 4 (May): 14
WALSH, KEITH
appearance on Pat Kenny show (Newstalk), 9 (Nov) 7
Nationwide news items. see Bar associations
‘Separation anxiety’ - post-Brexit jurisdictional disputes in family law, 4 (May): 47–49
WALSH, KEITH AND REYNOLDS, AIDAN
‘We are family’ - family law practice and procedure (Circuit Court Rules (Family Law) 2017),
6 (July) 44–47
WATER CHARGES
update, 1 (Jan/Feb): 56 (practice note)
WAX, STEPHEN T (OREGON INNOCENCE PROJECT)
Gazette interview, 4 (May): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
WEBSITES
non-secure ‘http’ pages, 2 (March): 10
WELL-CHARGING ORDERS. see under property law
WHISTLEBLOWING. see protected disclosures
WILLS. see probate and succession law
WOMEN LAWYERS’ ASSOCIATION. see Irish Women Lawyers’ Association
WORKING GROUP ON THE COST OF MOTOR INSURANCE. see under motor
insurance
WORKPLACE BULLYING
personal injuries claim (Culkin v Sligo Co Council)
IHREC amicus application in Court of Appel, 3 (April) 7
Ruffley v Board of Management of St Anne’s School (SC), 10 (Dec) 44–47 (N. Ebbs)
WORKPLACE RELATIONS COMMISSION (WRC)
adjudication officers’ decisions
identification of employers/service providers, 4 (May): 26–27 (E. Logan)
Sligo regional office opened, 6 (July): 10
YOUNGER MEMBERS COMMITTEE
Guide to Flexible Working, 9 (Nov): 26–29 (E. O’Connor)
‘Mastering the solicitor/client relationship’ seminar, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
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