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LAW SOCIETY GAZETTE 2015 (Volume 109)
INDEX
Compiled by Julitta Clancy, FsocInd
Note: references are to issue number (in bold) followed by page reference: - '3 (April): 26' refers
to Issue No. 3 (April), page 26. 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
ABRAHAMSON, MAX
Gazette interview, 3 (April): 26–29 (M. Armstrong)
ACCESS TO JUSTICE
China-EU Access to Justice Programme, 6 (July): 11
financing of legal actions
crowdfunding phenomenon, 7 (Aug/Sept): 32–35 (M. Ryan)
Malawi Access to Justice Programme (IRLI), 4 (May): 7
ACCOUNTS. see Companies Act 2014; legal accounting; Solicitors' Accounts Regulations
2014
ADMISSIBILITY OF EVIDENCE
unconstitutionally obtained evidence. see criminal evidence
ADR. see alternative dispute resolution
ADVANCE HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES
incapacity
continuing powers of attorney and advance healthcare directives, 7 (Aug/Sept): 18–19 (P.T.
Rickard–Clarke)
ADVERTISING
applicable law and regulation, 8 (Oct): 32–35 (P. Ambrose)
ASAI Code of Standards, 8 (Oct): 31, 32
e-cigarettes, 8 (Oct): 31
definitions, 8 (Oct): 33
legal services
legal advice columns, 7 (Aug/Sept): 49 (practice note)
non-solicitors and 'claims-harvesting' websites, 1 (Jan/Feb): 36–39 (E. Maguire)
specialist knowledge. see specialist accreditation
personal information, treatment of, 8 (Oct): 34
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ADVERTISING STANDARDS AUTHORITY FOR IRELAND
Code of Standards for Advertising and Marketing in Ireland, 8 (Oct): 31, 32
AGE OF PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES REFERENDUM, 5 (June): 47
AGRICULTURE
dealings in agricultural land
subsidies and direct payment schemes, 1 (Jan/Feb): 49 (practice note)
long-term leasing
myths and misconceptions, 9 (Nov): 20–21 (A. Meehan)
negotiating terms, 9 (Nov): 22–23 (J.A. Good Hammond)
transfer of farming business
succession and inheritance planning, 10 (Dec): 34–37 (G. Bowen)
AIB PRIVATE BANKING
Irish Law Awards 2015, 3 (April): 9, 5 (June): 9
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)
ADR Guide 2015 launched, 8 (Oct): 6, 10 (Dec): 5
benefits of, 2 (March): 5
Louth Bar Association cross-border seminar, 5 (June): 4
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE, 2 (March): 5, 8 (Oct): 6, 10
(Dec): 5
AMBROSE, PATRICK
'Mad Men': advertising law in Ireland, 8 (Oct): 32–35
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (ABA)
annual conference (Chicago), 7 (Aug/Sept): 1 (Pres.)
appointment of Alan B. Rabkin, 8 (Oct): 7
visit to Blackhall Place, 6 (July): 1 (Pres.), 7
ANIMAL RIGHTS
Bord Na gCon welfare notice prosecution, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
'selfie' monkey case in USA, 8 (Oct): 12
APPOINTMENTS. see also judicial appointments
American Bar Association, 8 (Oct): 7
ILAI chairperson, 4 (May): 5
Injuries Board: new CEO, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
Just Sport Ireland (JSI) Development Panel, 2 (March): 8
law firms
A&L Goodbody, 6 (July): 13
Leman Solicitors, 6 (July): 13
McCann Fitzgerald, 8 (Oct): 17
Mason Hayes & Curran, 8 (Oct): 17
O'Mara Geraghty McCourt, 9 (Nov): 16
Orpen Franks, 8 (Oct): 17
Philip Lee, 8 (Oct): 17
Law Society: head of regulatory legal services, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5
Lincoln Recruitment Specialists, 5 (June): 16
Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal, 5 (June): 13
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US Ambassador to Ireland, 4 (May): 8
ARBITRATION
sports law. see sports law arbitration
ARMSTRONG, MAGGIE
Gazette interviews. see Gazette profiles
'Life Sentence': visit to Mountjoy Prison with chair of Parole Board, 4 (May): 24–27
'Until Proven Guilty': Irish Innocence Project, 9 (Nov): 38–41
ARTICLES
'21st Century Ireland': Children and Family Relationships Act 2015, 10 (Dec): 42–44 (B.
Dinneen)
'An inspector calls': Revenue audits and investigations, 9 (Nov): 30–33 (S. Landers)
'Best served cold': revenge porn, 3 (April): 22–25 (S. Fitzpatrick)
'The Burning question': burning the bondholders, 6 (July): 30–33 (C. Bergin–Cross)
'Buyer beware': buying of property online, 8 (Oct): 36–39 (J. Thomas)
'Buying the farm': transfer of farming business, 10 (Dec): 34–37 (G. Bowen)
'Caught in a trap': Bank of Scotland plc v Gray and Doyle, 3 (April): 34–37 (G. Hayes)
'Clear the undergrowth': registered employment agreements, 2 (March): 44–47 (C. Boland)
'Dance of the seven veils': disclosure in family law proceedings, 3 (April): 38–41 (A.
Fitzgerald)
'Data day problems': Data Protection Directive, art. 23, 5 (June): 34–37 (D. Kelleher)
'The End of the affair': implications of Britain's departure from EU, 7 (Aug/Sept): 28–31 (M.
Verdon and C. Brady)
'Entering the bullpen': Spanish succession and inheritance law, 2 (March): 28–31 (E.
Sweetman)
Eurlegal articles. see European law
'Good sauce': Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, 7 (Aug/Sept): 36–39 (Ú.
Butler)
'The Great outdoors': regulation of outdoor concerts, 2 (March): 40–43 (A. Fay)
'It's all in the mind': mindfulness meditation, 8 (Oct): 44–46 (E. Quinn)
'Know your onions': food labelling, 6 (July): 46–49 (F. Lalor and M. Gallagher)
'Leviathan': Companies Act 2014, 5 (June): 38–41 (C. Lupton)
'Life sentence': visit to Mountjoy Prison, 4 (May): 24–27 (M. Armstrong)
'Live with me': Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010,
10 (Dec): 26–29 (J. Spain)
'Love/Hate': admissibility of unconstitutionally obtained evidence, 5 (June): 26–29 (J.
McGeever)
'Mad Men': advertising law in Ireland, 8 (Oct): 32–35 (P. Ambrose)
'Making a statement': Companies Act 2014, 4 (May): 40–43 (S. Nolan)
'Mammoth task': Companies Act 2014, 2 (March): 32–35 (P. Keane and N. Keenan)
'A Matter of life and death': PP v HSE, 1 (Jan/Feb): 24–27 (M. Herron and K. Power)
'Men at work': Workplace Relations Act 2015, 10 (Dec): 38–41 (L. Deegan)
'Modern family': Children and Family Relationships Act 2015, 9 (Nov): 34–37 (A. Byrne)
'Natural selection': naturalisation application process, 9 (Nov): 42–45 (J. Seymour)
'The Numbers game': crowdfunding, 7 (Aug/Sept): 32–35 (M. Ryan)
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'Opportunity costs': legal costs, 1 (Jan/Feb): 32–35 (C. Ó Culáin)
'Piece by piece': consolidation of the criminal law, 6 (July): 38–41 (D. Robinson and D.
Molloy)
'Revenge of the cybermen': cyber-fraud on increase, 4 (May): 32–35 (R. O'Neill)
'Risky business': Solvency II Directive, 7 (Aug/Sept): 40–42 (T. O'Hanrahan and S. Cronin)
'Shoot to thrill': 'claims-harvesting' websites, 1 (Jan/Feb): 36–39 (E. Maguire)
'Shuffling the deck': Companies Act 2014, 3 (April): 30–33 (L. Tiernan and D. O'Mahony)
'Something in the air': e-cigarettes in the workplace, 8 (Oct): 28–31 (C. O'Flynn)
'Summons to watch over me': burden of proof in renewal of summons applications, 6 (July):
42–45 (D. Boughton)
'The Thin blue line': Kelly v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, 5 (June): 30–33 (B.
Mannering)
'Too much information': EU Disclosure Directive, 4 (May): 36–39 (G. Fitzgerald and J.
Dwyer)
'The Tragic story of Jasper Brett': Four Courts WWI memorial, 9 (Nov): 26–29 (C. O'Mara)
'Until proven guilty': Irish Innocence Project, 9 (Nov): 38–41 (M. Armstrong)
'Water bomb': Irish Water and landlords of residential properties, 7 (Aug/Sept): 24–27 (G.
Fitzgerald)
'What's the password?: online banking fraud and biometric technology, 8 (Oct): 40–43 (R.
O'Toole)
ASSISTED DECISION-MAKING (CAPACITY) BILL 2013. see disability law
ASYLUM LAW
direct provision centres
Gazette interview with Minister for Justice, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
refugee crisis: 'a challenge for Europe,' 8 (Oct): 52–54 (E. Massa)
AWARDS AND PRIZES. see also Justice Media Awards
AIB Private Banking Irish Law Awards 2015, 3 (April): 9, 5 (June): 9
Annual Human Rights Essay Prize, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5
DSBA Law Book of the Year Awards, 5 (June): 13, 6 (July): 4, 7 (Aug/Sept): 14
European Language Label
Law Society's Legal Practice Irish Course, 1 (Jan/Feb): 13
Holohan Law wins Insolvency Law Firm of the Year, 3 (April): 7
Irish Magazine Awards
Gazette scoops two top awards, 1 (Jan/Feb): 9
Gazette shortlisted for sixth year in a row, 10 (Dec): 4, 6
Law Society's Diploma Centre team, 4 (May): 7
Nobel Prize for Tunisian Bar Association, 9 (Nov): 5
Stanhope Street Primary and Secondary School Star Awards, 5 (June): 17
'Woman Lawyer of the Year' award 2015, 10 (Dec): 17
BALDING, DIANE
'EU Energy Union Package,' 6 (July): 58–59 (Eurlegal)
BALLYFERMOT PLAY PARK
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Matheson Foundation project, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9
BALLYMUN COMMUNITY LAW CENTRE
social welfare law course: Prof. Gerry Whyte, 4 (May): 7
BANKING
bank guarantee
'burning the bondholders': legal obstacles questioned, 6 (July): 30–33 (C. Bergin–Cross)
online banking fraud
biometric technology, 8 (Oct): 40–43 (R. O'Toole)
Payment Services Directive (PSD2), 8 (Oct): 40–41
security guidelines, 4 (May): 32–35 (R. O'Neill)
BAR ASSOCIATIONS
Nationwide news (Keith Walsh), 1 (Jan/Feb): 4, 2 (March): 4, 3 (April): 4, 4 (May): 4, 5
(June): 4, 6 (July): 4, 7 (Aug/Sept): 4, 8 (Oct): 4, 9 (Nov): 4, 10 (Dec): 4
Cavan, 5 (June): 15
Clare, 5 (June): 4, 6 (July): 1 (Pres.), 10
Connaught Solicitors Symposium (October), 7 (Aug/Sept): 1 (Pres.), 9 (Nov): 4, 7
Cork
cluster event, 1 (Jan/Feb): 14, 9 (Nov): 9, 10 (Dec): 13
Southern Law Association, 1 (Jan/Feb): 4, 2 (March): 16–17, 7 (Aug/Sept): 4, 9 (Nov): 4, 9,
10 (Dec): 4, 13
Supreme Court visit, 2 (March): 4
West Cork Bar Association, 1 (Jan/Feb): 4, 8 (Oct): 4, 15, 9 (Nov): 9, 10 (Dec): 4, 13
CPD cluster events, 4 (May): 46, 5 (June): 7, 6 (July): 10, 7 (Aug/Sept): 1 (Pres.), 13, 9 (Nov):
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Donegal, 6 (July): 1 (Pres.), 7 (Aug/Sept): 13, 9 (Nov): 15
Dublin (DSBA), 4 (May): 4, 5 (June): 4, 7 (Aug/Sept): 4, 9 (Nov): 4
address of Judge Rosemary Horgan, 2 (March): 1 (Pres.)
annual conference (Berlin), 2 (March): 4, 3 (April): 4, 7 (Aug/Sept): 1 (Pres.), 8 (Oct): 4
ECHR Act report, 10 (Dec): 5
Law Book of the Year Awards, 5 (June): 13, 6 (July): 4, 7 (Aug/Sept): 14
Dublin (Southside Solicitors)
30th annual dinner, 2 (March): 14–15
Galway, 1 (Jan/Feb): 4, 2 (March): 4, 4 (May): 4, 6 (July): 4, 7 (Aug/Sept): 4, 8 (Oct): 4, 9
(Nov): 4, 10 (Dec): 4
Inishowen, 7 (Aug/Sept): 13
Kerry, 1 (Jan/Feb): 14, 5 (June): 15
Kildare, 1 (Jan/Feb): 4, 4 (May): 13, 5 (June): 4, 7 (Aug/Sept): 4, 12, 8 (Oct): 4
Kilkenny, 1 (Jan/Feb): 4, 9 (Nov): 14
Killarney, 8 (Oct): 14, 10 (Dec): 13
LASBA annual conference 2015 (Galway), 9 (Nov): 9
Leitrim, 6 (July): 1 (Pres.), 8 (Oct): 14
Limerick, 5 (June): 4, 6 (July): 1 (Pres.), 10
Longford, 9 (Nov): 4
Louth, 1 (Jan/Feb): 4, 3 (April): 15, 4 (May): 4, 13, 6 (July): 4
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ADR cross-border seminar, 5 (June): 4
Mayo, 4 (May): 4, 9 (Nov): 4
Meath, 3 (April): 14, 6 (July): 4
Monaghan, 2 (March): 4, 5 (June): 15
Newry and Banbridge, 1 (Jan/Feb): 4, 3 (April): 15
Roscommon, 6 (July): 1 (Pres.), 9 (Nov): 4, 16
Sligo, 3 (April): 4, 6 (July): 1 (Pres.), 8 (Oct): 16, 9 (Nov): 4
Tipperary: courts review, 8 (Oct): 13 (C. Ó Culáin)
Waterford, 1 (Jan/Feb): 17, 8 (Oct): 16
Wexford, 3 (April): 14
BAR OF IRELAND (FORMERLY BAR COUNCIL)
meeting with Law Society, 10 (Dec): 12
BEATON, PETER
'Brussels I Recast,' 3 (April): 54–57, 4 (May): 54–56 (Eurlegal)
BEEF INDUSTRY
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
comparable food standards, 6 (July): 16–17 (H. Dillon)
BERGIN-CROSS, CAROLINE
'The Burning question': burning the bondholders, 6 (July): 30–33
BERKELEY TRAGEDY (CALIFORNIA, USA)
Law Society sympathies to families of Irish J1 visa students, 6 (July): 1 (Pres.)
BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGY
and online banking fraud, 8 (Oct): 40–43 (R. O'Toole)
BIOTECHNOLOGICAL INVENTIONS
'human embryos': patentability
CJEU judgment in Stem Cell Corporation case, 2 (March): 56
BLACKHALL PLACE
dinners and functions. see people and places
Heritage Week tours, 8 (Oct): 12
BOLAND, CLIONA
'Clear the undergrowth': registered employment agreements, 2 (March): 44–47
BOOK AND JOURNAL LAUNCHES
ADR Guide 2015 (Law Society), 8 (Oct): 6, 10 (Dec): 5
Companies Act 2014 (Law Society and Chambers Ireland), 8 (Oct): 9
The Impact of e-Conveyancing on Title Registration (G. Brennan), 1 (Jan/Feb): 14
Report on the Application of the European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003 and the
European Charter of Fundamental Rights (S. Kingston and L. Thornton), 10 (Dec): 5
The Solicitor's Guide to Marketing and Growing a Business (F. McCarthy), 5 (June): 16
BOOK REVIEWS
Arbitration Law, 2nd ed (Arran Dowling-Hussey and Derek Dunne), rev. by Richard
Hammond, 3 (April): 45
Bloomsbury Professional's Guide to the Companies Act 2014 (T.B. Courtney, L. MacCann, I.
Lynch-Fannon, W. Johnston, D. O'Leary, N. Cahill), rev. by Neil Keenan, 7 (Aug/Sept):
43
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Civil Procedure in the Circuit Court (Karl Dowling and Karen McDonnell), rev. by Richard
Hammond, 1 (Jan/Feb): 44
Civil Procedure in the District Court (Karl Dowling, Suzanne Mullally and Brendan Savage),
rev. by Joyce A Good Hammond, 4 (May): 45
Corporate Transactions: Tax and Legal Issues ( B. Doherty and A-J Comyn, eds), rev. by
Dawn Carney, 8 (Oct): 47
Cyber Crime, Security and Digital Intelligence (Mark Johnson), rev. by Greg Ryan, 3 (April):
44
Do You Require Planning Permission? (John Crean), rev. by Heather Murphy, 4 (May): 44
European Supreme Courts: A Portrait through History (Alain Wijffels and CH van Ree), rev.
by Anna Hickey, 2 (March): 48
Family Breakdown: A Legal Guide (Kieron Wood), rev. by Betty Dinneen, 1 (Jan/Feb): 44
Hugh Kennedy: The Great but Neglected Chief Justice (Patrick C. Kennedy), rev. by Eamonn
G. Hall, 10 (Dec): 47
International Law in the Irish Legal System (David Fennelly), rev. by Cormac Little, 10 (Dec):
46–47
IP and Other Things: A Collection of Essays and Speeches (Robin Jacob), rev. by Mary
Bleahene, 10 (Dec): 46
The Law School of University College Dublin (W N Osborough), rev. by Eamonn G. Hall, 2
(March): 49
Prison Law (Mary Rogan), rev. by Shane McCarthy, 1 (Jan/Feb): 44
BORD NA GCON
welfare notice prosecution, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
BOUGHTON, DAVID
'Summons to watch over me': burden of proof in renewal of summons applications, 6 (July):
42–45
BOWEN, GWEN
'Buying the Farm': transfer of farming business, 10 (Dec): 34–37
BOYLAN, MICHAEL
'Catastrophically injured plaintiffs: a false dawn'
proposed legislation on periodic payments orders, 6 (July): 18–19 (viewpoint)
BRADY, CIARAN (ARTICLE). see under Verdon, Maeve
BRETT, JASPER
non-inclusion in Four Courts WWI memorial, 9 (Nov): 26–29 (C. O'Mara)
BRITAIN
departure from EU ('Brexit')
implications for Ireland's financial services industry, 7 (Aug/Sept): 28–31 (M. Verdon and
C. Brady)
BRITISH AMBASSADOR. see Chilcott, Dominick
BRITISH CONSTITUTION
Magna Carta: 800th anniversary. see Magna Carta
BRUSSELS I BIS
enforcement of judgments, 4 (May): 54–56 (P. Beaton)
jurisdiction of courts, 3 (April): 54–57 (P. Beaton)
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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LAW
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown passive-house requirements
CIF and NAMA criticisms 'wrong,' 9 (Nov): 19 (letter)
BUSINESS LAW COMMITTEE
Companies Act 2014
guide launched, 8 (Oct): 1 (Pres.), 9
practice notes, 5 (June): 48–53, 6 (July): 53, 9 (Nov): 47–48, 10 (Dec): 49. see also
Companies Act 2014
work of committee commended, 5 (June): 1 (Pres.), 8 (Oct): 1 (Pres.)
Criminal Justice Act 2011, s. 19: reporting obligation, 8 (Oct): 49 (practice note)
Gazette interview with chairman Paul Keane, 6 (July): 34–37 (L. Roche)
membership, 6 (July): 37
BUTLER, ÚNA (DIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES, CCPC)
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, work of, 7 (Aug/Sept): 36–39
BYRNE, AOIFE
'Modern Family': Children and Family Relationships Act 2015, 9 (Nov): 34–37
CALCUTTA RUN
2015 run, 1 (Jan/Feb): 17, 4 (May): 17, 5 (June): 1 (Pres.), 18–19
dinner in honour of committee, 9 (Nov): 15
charitable projects and fund-raising, 3 (April): 13
cycling groups, 3 (April): 13
nutritional tips, 2 (March): 18
CALIFORNIA (USA). see Berkeley tragedy
CANADIAN BAR ASSOCIATION
legal conference (Calgary), 7 (Aug/Sept): 1 (Pres.)
CAPACITY
decision-making
Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013. see disability law
CARE AFTER PRISON TEAM
Gazette interview with Stephen Doyle, 5 (June): 42–45 (M. Armstrong)
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
executive leadership management programme: Finuas Network, 10 (Dec): 8
CAREER SUPPORT
career consultations via Skype, 8 (Oct): 10
CARLOW DISTRICT COURT
retirement of Judge Eamon O'Brien, 1 (Jan/Feb): 16
CASSERLY, DAVID (SPORTS ARBITRATOR)
Gazette interview, 4 (May): 28–31 (L. Roche)
CENTRAL BANK
designated activity companies (DACs)
Companies Act 2014 update, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
CENTRE FOR HUMANITARIAN ACTION, UCD
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large-scale crisis and international assistance
'red tape would hamper reaction' (report), 2 (March): 8
CHAMPERTY AND MAINTENANCE
torts of, 7 (Aug/Sept): 34–35 (M. Ryan)
CHARGES, REGISTRATION OF. see registration of charges
CHARITIES
fund-raising events. see also Calcutta Run
Ernest J. Cantillon, 1 (Jan/Feb): 17
Leman Solicitors' cycle race, 9 (Nov): 14
Meath Bar Association, 6 (July): 4
Waterford Law Society, 1 (Jan/Feb): 17
projects
Ballyfermot play park (Matheson Foundation), 7 (Aug/Sept): 9
Haven volunteer week in Haiti (LK Shields), 5 (June): 17 (Í. O'Neill)
Malawi Access to Justice Programme (IRLI), 4 (May): 7, 9 (Nov): 17
Zambia Project (Arthur Cox), 10 (Dec): 14–15
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ARBITRATORS
CPD event, 6 (July): 4
CHILCOTT, DOMINICK (BRITISH AMBASSADOR)
Magna Carta 800 celebrations
address to Law Society, 4 (May): 17
dinner, 6 (July): 7
CHILD AND FAMILY AGENCY (TUSLA)
case histories, 10 (Dec): 22–23 (C. Coulter)
judicial criticism, 1 (Jan/Feb): 22–23 (C. Coulter)
CHILD CARE LAW REPORTING PROJECT, 1 (Jan/Feb): 22
report and recommendations, 10 (Dec): 22–23 (C. Coulter)
CHILD CARE PROCEEDINGS
Child Care Law Reporting Project: final report, 10 (Dec): 22–23 (C. Coulter)
District Court airs concerns, 1 (Jan/Feb): 22–23 (C. Coulter)
guardian ad litem service
role, independence and funding, 1 (Jan/Feb): 18–19 (C. Roberts)
CHILDREN. see also child care proceedings
Children and Family Relationships Act 2015, 9 (Nov): 34–37 (A. Byrne)
guardianship, custody and access, 10 (Dec): 42–44 (B. Dinneen)
CHINA-EU ACCESS TO JUSTICE PROGRAMME
legal aid project
visit to Law Society, 6 (July): 11
CIRCUIT COURT
appointments. see judicial appointments
CLIMATE CHANGE
EU Energy Union Package, 6 (July): 58–59 (D. Balding)
CLIO PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
practice management system for legal profession, 6 (July): 8
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CLOSE BROTHERS BUSINESS BAROMETER
SMEs prefer e-payments (survey), 9 (Nov): 5
COHABITANTS
Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, 10 (Dec): 26–
29 (J. Spain)
COMMENT. see articles; letters; viewpoint
COMMERCIAL MEDIATORS (CORK)
services offered to flood victims, 9 (Nov): 8
COMMITTEE FOR JUDICIAL STUDIES
judicial conferences 2015: dates, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5, 3 (April): 7, 9 (Nov): 5
COMMUNITY TRADEMARKS (CTMS)
fast-track applications procedure, 3 (April): 5
COMPANIES ACT 2014
Bloomsbury Professional seminar, 1 (Jan/Feb): 13
constitution of company: practice notes
adoption of new constitution, 5 (June): 48–50
adoption of new constitution by members, 5 (June): 50–51
conversion to a DAC, 5 (June): 52–53
private company limited by shares, 5 (June): 51–52
re-registration as DAC, 5 (June): 52–53
designated activity companies (DACs)
Central Bank update, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
re-registration, 5 (June): 52–53 (practice note)
directors' compliance statements, 4 (May): 42
directors' remuneration, disclosure of, 4 (May): 43
features of, 2 (March): 32–35 (P. Keane and N. Keenan)
overview of changes, 8 (Oct): 9
financial statements, 4 (May): 40–43 (S. Nolan)
KnowledgeBase online platform, 4 (May): 8, 5 (June): 8
Law Society education programme
Gazette interview with Paul Keane (Business Law Committee), 6 (July): 34–37 (L. Roche)
guide, 8 (Oct): 1 (Pres.), 9
Professional Training seminar (Cork), 6 (July): 11
mergers and divisions, 3 (April): 30–33 (L. Tiernan and D. O'Mahony)
passing of Act: triumph for Tom Courtney, 1 (Jan/Feb): 7 (P. Egan)
practical issues, 6 (July): 52
priority and registration of charges, 10 (Dec): 49 (practice note)
private company limited by shares (LTD)
constitution, 5 (June): 51–52 (practice note)
incorporation, 6 (July): 53 (practice note)
receivers, examiners and winding up, 5 (June): 39–41 (C. Lupton)
registration of charges, 5 (June): 38–41 (C. Lupton)
resolutions, 6 (July): 53 (practice note)
strike-off of companies, 5 (June): 41
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Summary Approval Procedure (SAP), 5 (June): 38–39 (C. Lupton), 9 (Nov): 47–48 (practice
note)
COMPANY LAW
consolidating legislation. see Companies Act 2014
piercing the corporate veil
disclosure in family law proceedings, 3 (April): 38–41 (A. Fitzgerald)
COMPENSATION FUND
submission of claim forms, 7 (Aug/Sept): 48 (practice note)
COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION
cartel immunity programme, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5
merger notifications in hotel sector, 4 (May): 7
work of, 7 (Aug/Sept): 36–39 (Ú. Butler)
COMPETITION LAW
cartel immunity: 'improved' programme, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5
EU energy regulation
'tempering Russia's political influence?', 5 (June): 58–61 (J. O'Connell)
infringements
calculating fines: Guardian Industries and Guardian Europe v Commission, 1 (Jan/Feb):
56–57 (M. Hickey)
jurisdiction of courts, 8 (Oct): 54–55
merger-review regime changes (2014 Act)
work of Commission, 7 (Aug/Sept): 36–39 (Ú. Butler)
COMPLAINT AND CLIENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE
master insurance policy proposal, 10 (Dec): 9
COMPLAINTS AGAINST SOLICITORS
High Court orders under Solicitors' Acts. see High Court
Tribunal determinations. see Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal
CONSTITUTION OF IRELAND 1937
admissibility of unconstitutionally obtained evidence. see Criminal evidence
age of presidential candidates’ referendum, 5 (June): 47
marriage referendum. see marriage equality referendum
right to life of unborn: PP v HSE (HC, 26 Dec 2014), 1 (Jan/Feb): 24–27 (M. Herron and K.
Power)
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FEDERATION
passive house standards: criticism of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown proposal, 9 (Nov): 19 (letter)
CONSTRUCTION LAW. see building and construction law
CONSUMER HEALTH
food standards
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, 6 (July): 16–17 (H. Dillon)
CONSUMER LAW
Commission. see Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
gas and electricity contracts
price adjustments and consumers' rights: CJEU judgment, 2 (March): 56
jurisdiction of courts: Brussels I bis, 3 (April): 54–57 (P. Beaton)
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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. see CPD
CONVEYANCING
agricultural land, dealings with, 1 (Jan/Feb): 49 (practice note)
domestic septic tanks: change of ownership, 3 (April): 49 (practice note)
e-Conveyancing Project, 1 (Jan/Feb): 8, 46, 2 (March): 50, 5 (June): 47, 6 (July): 22–23 (M.
Kelly)
housing loans
special condition and revaluation of security by lender, 7 (Aug/Sept): 49 (practice note)
Multi-Unit Developments Act: practice notes. see multi-unit developments
online buying of property
'buyer beware,' 8 (Oct): 36–39 (J. Thomas)
tips to avoid getting 'click sick,' 8 (Oct): 38
requisitions on title
'a call to revolt,' 7 (Aug/Sept): 17 (letter)
retaining a copy with title deeds, 9 (Nov): 48 (practice note)
revised edition, 5 (June): 1 (Pres.)
roads and services 'in charge': letters regarding, 7 (Aug/Sept): 48 (practice note)
stamp duty: record of clients' instructions, 10 (Dec): 49–50 (practice note)
water charges
what conveyancing solicitors need to know, 10 (Dec): 50 (practice note)
CONVEYANCING COMMITTEE
practice notes, 1 (Jan/Feb): 49, 2 (March): 53, 4 (May): 46, 6 (July): 55, 7 (Aug/Sept): 48–49,
9 (Nov): 48, 10 (Dec): 49–50. see also under conveyancing
Requisitions on Title: revised edition
committee's work commended, 5 (June): 1 (Pres.), 6 (July): 52
COPYRIGHT LAW
online infringement
determining jurisdiction: CJEU judgment, 2 (March): 56–57 (J. Kelly)
'selfie' monkey case USA, 8 (Oct): 12
CORK
bar associations. see bar associations
flooding
mediation services offered to victims, 9 (Nov): 8
Supreme Court sitting, 4 (May): 46
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Stanhope Street Primary and Secondary School Star Awards, 5 (June): 17
UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, 9 (Nov): 11
UN Secretary General's address to IBA conference, 9 (Nov): 11
COSTELLO, JOHN (CHAIRMAN OF PAROLE BOARD)
visit to Mountjoy Prison, 4 (May): 24–27 (M. Armstrong)
COSTS. see legal costs; taxation of costs
COULTER, CAROL
'District Court airs child care concerns,' 1 (Jan/Feb): 22–23
'Report underlines need for dedicated family court': Child Care Law Reporting Project, 10
13
(Dec): 22–23
COUNCIL OF THE LAW SOCIETY
e-voting proposal, 9 (Nov): 46
Report of the eVoting Task Force, 10 (Dec): 9
elections 2015, 7 (Aug/Sept): 47, 10 (Dec): 7
meetings. see Council reports
COUNCIL REPORTS
age of presidential candidates’ referendum, 5 (June): 47
AGM motions, 10 (Dec): 48
attendance at Council meetings while on maternity leave, 7 (Aug/Sept): 47
committees: Symbio report, 4 (May): 46, 7 (Aug/Sept):47
Companies Act 2014: practical issues, 6 (July): 52
Council elections
e-voting proposal, 9 (Nov): 46
election dates 2015, 7 (Aug/Sept): 47
courthouse closures, 1 (Jan/Feb): 46, 2 (March): 50
CPD
new Regulations, 7 (Aug/Sept): 47
regional cluster events, 4 (May): 46
e-Conveyancing Project, 1 (Jan/Feb): 46, 2 (March): 50, 5 (June): 47
Irish Takeover Panel: director nominations, 5 (June): 47
judicial appointments, 7 (Aug/Sept):47
Law Society of Northern Ireland representatives, 1 (Jan/Feb): 46
Legal Services Regulation Bill, 1 (Jan/Feb): 46, 2 (March): 50, 4 (May): 46, 5 (June): 47, 6
(July): 52, 10 (Dec): 48
marriage equality referendum, 5 (June): 47, 6 (July): 52
medical negligence litigation, 2 (March): 50, 4 (May): 46
minute's silence in memory of Maurice R. Curran, 5 (June): 47
Office of Government Procurement, 1 (Jan/Feb): 46, 5 (June): 47
Office of the Taxation of Costs, 2 (March): 50
PII
2015 regulations 2015: approval of draft changes, 9 (Nov): 46
common proposal form, 6 (July): 52
President and vice-Presidents: taking of office, 10 (Dec): 48
Regulation of Lobbying Bill, 1 (Jan/Feb): 46
regulations and fees, 1 (Jan/Feb): 46
Requisitions on Title: revised edition, 6 (July): 52
Revenue meeting, 9 (Nov): 46
Setanta Insurance collapse, 1 (Jan/Feb): 46, 2 (March): 50, 4 (May): 46, 5 (June): 47, 9 (Nov):
46, 10 (Dec): 48
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal: chairman nomination, 5 (June): 47
specialist accreditation, 6 (July): 52
Supreme Court sitting in Cork, 4 (May): 46
System 360 proposal, 9 (Nov): 46
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Younger Members Committee, 2 (March): 50
COURT OF APPEAL
appointments. see judicial appointments
Four Courts building opened by President Higgins, 10 (Dec): 9
Law Society DG defends court against unfair criticism, 1 (Jan/Feb): 8
COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (CJEU)
and EU accession to the ECHR, 2 (March): 22–23 (J. MacGuill)
judicial nomination: Eugene Regan SC, 6 (July): 5
recent judgments. see under European law
COURTHOUSE CLOSURES
Law Society concerns, 1 (Jan/Feb): 46, 2 (March): 50, 7 (Aug/Sept): 22–23 (M. McDermott)
COURTNEY, TOM (CLRG)
passing of Companies Act 2014: 'Courtney's triumph,' 1 (Jan/Feb): 7 (P. Egan)
COURTS. see also access to justice; courthouse closures; Four Courts; judicial appointments;
jurisdiction of courts; individual courts, High Court etc
family court proposal
CCLRP recommendations, 10 (Dec): 22–23 (C. Coulter)
Tipperary courts review
Courts Service agree to implement recommendations, 8 (Oct): 13
COURTS CENTENARY COMMEMORATION COMMITTEE
lecture series
'Easter Rising 1916: the trials,' 8 (Oct): 7
'Soldiers and Law in the Irish Revolution,' 2 (March): 7
COURTS SERVICE
judicial conferences (2015), 1 (Jan/Feb): 5
Tipperary courts review
agreement to implement recommendations, 8 (Oct): 13 (C. Ó Culáin)
CPD
annual cycle, 1 (Jan/Feb): 10
bar associations' events, 4 (May): 4, 7 (Aug/Sept): 4, 12, 8 (Oct): 4, 9 (Nov): 4, 9, 10 (Dec): 4
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators' event, 6 (July): 4
PPC2 elective Advanced Legal Practice Irish (ALPI), 2 (March): 13
regional cluster events, 4 (May): 46, 5 (June): 1 (Pres.), 7, 6 (July): 1 (Pres.), 10, 7
(Aug/Sept): 1 (Pres.), 13, 9 (Nov): 4, 10 (Dec): 13
Regulations 2014, 1 (Jan/Feb): 10
Regulations 2015, 7 (Aug/Sept): 47
CREDIT INSTITUTIONS
bank guarantee. see banking
CRIMINAL COURTS COMPLEX, DUBLIN
Law Society facilities, 10 (Dec): 7
CRIMINAL EVIDENCE
admissibility of unconstitutionally obtained evidence
Supreme Court decision in DPP v JC, 5 (June): 26–29 (J. McGeever), 6 (July): 14 (letter), 7
(Aug/Sept): 20–21 (C. Hamilton)
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
Revenue investigations and audits, 9 (Nov): 30–33 (S. Landers)
CRIMINAL LAW
consolidation project
'case to proceed is now unanswerable,' 6 (July): 38–41 (D. Robinson and D. Molloy)
miscarriages of justice: Irish Innocence Project, 9 (Nov): 38–41 (M. Armstrong)
online fraud. see cybercrime
reporting obligation: Criminal Justice Act 2011, s. 19, 8 (Oct): 49 (practice note)
revenge porn, 3 (April): 22–25 (S. Fitzpatrick)
right to information in criminal proceedings
EU Disclosure Directive, 4 (May): 36–39 (G. Fitzgerald and J. Dwyer)
CRIMINAL LAW COMMITTEE
'Find a garda station solicitor' search facility, 5 (June): 5 (E.–J. Williams)
CRIMINAL LEGAL AID PANEL
tax clearance certificate deadline, 8 (Oct): 7
CRONIN, SYLVIA (ARTICLE). see under O'Hanrahan, Tim
CROWDFUNDING
categories, 7 (Aug/Sept): 34
financing of legal actions, 7 (Aug/Sept): 32–35 (M. Ryan)
CYBERCRIME
fraud on solicitor client accounts
recent incident in Britain, 6 (July): 14 (letter)
responsibility for deficits arising, 5 (June): 53 (practice note)
online banking fraud
biometric technology, 8 (Oct): 40–43 (R. O'Toole)
security guidelines, 4 (May): 32–35 (R. O'Neill)
DAMAGES
breaches of data protection rights, 5 (June): 34–37 (D. Kelleher)
DATA PROTECTION
advertising, regulation of, 8 (Oct): 34
breaches of data protection rights
actions for damages, 5 (June): 34–37 (D. Kelleher)
certificate course in data protection, 9 (Nov): 11
EU Safe Harbour Agreement: transfer of personal data to US, 10 (Dec): 54
CJEU ruling in Schrems' case, 10 (Dec): 54–55 (M. Hyland)
water charges
landlords' disclosure of tenants' names, 7 (Aug/Sept): 24–27 (G. Fitzgerald), 9 (Nov): 18 (H.
Dixon – letter), 10 (Dec): 19 (G. Fitzgerald – letter)
DATA PROTECTION COMMISSION
letter on Irish Water article in Gazette, 9 (Nov): 18 (H. Dixon)
response of author, 10 (Dec): 19 (G. Fitzgerald)
DEATH NOTICES. see obituaries and death notices
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DECISION-MAKING CAPACITY
Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013. see disability law
DEEGAN, LOUGHLIN
'Let's work together': Workplace Relations Bill, 2014, 2 (March): 24–25 (viewpoint)
'Men at Work': Workplace Relations Act 2015, 10 (Dec): 38–41
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC EXPENDITURE AND REFORM
cuts in legal services
Law Society expresses 'grave concerns,' 1 (Jan/Feb): 11
DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANIES (DACS). see Companies Act 2014
DETENTION
garda station solicitor search facility, 5 (June): 5 (E.–J. Williams)
right to information: EU Disclosure Directive, 4 (May): 36–39 (G. Fitzgerald and J. Dwyer)
DIGITAL MARKET
A Digital Single Market Strategy for Europe, 9 (Nov): 54–57 (M. Hyland)
DILLON, HELEN
'Where's the Beef?: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, 6 (July): 16–17
(viewpoint)
DINNEEN, BETTY
'21st Century Ireland': Children and Family Relationships Act 2015, 10 (Dec): 42–44
DIRECTORS
compliance statements: companies Act 2014, 4 (May): 42
remuneration, disclosure of, 4 (May): 43
DISABILITY LAW
Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013, 4 (May): 19 (letter), 7 (Aug/Sept): 18–19
(P.T. Rickard–Clarke)
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 4 (May): 19 (letter)
DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL. see Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
data protection concerns
landlords' disclosure of tenants' names to Irish Water. see data protection
directors' remuneration: Companies Act 2014, 4 (May): 43
financial information
family law proceedings: SQ v TQ (HC), 3 (April): 38–41 (A. Fitzgerald)
landlords' disclosure of tenants' names to Irish Water, 7 (Aug/Sept): 24–27 (G. Fitzgerald)
right to information in criminal proceedings
EU Disclosure Directive, 4 (May): 36–39 (G. Fitzgerald and J. Dwyer)
DISPUTE RESOLUTION. see also alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
International Negotiation Competition, 2 (March): 11
Just Sport Ireland (JSI) Development Panel: appointment, 2 (March): 8
DISTRICT COURT
appointments. see judicial appointments
retirement of Judge Eamon O'Brien, 1 (Jan/Feb): 16
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
revenge porn, 3 (April): 24
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DOYLE, STEPHEN ('CARE AFTER PRISON')
Gazette interview, 5 (June): 42–45 (M. Armstrong)
DUBLIN
bar associations. see bar associations
commercial office space, 7 (Aug/Sept): 30
financial services industry: implications of 'Brexit.' see financial services
DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL
passive house standards requirement
CIF and NAMA criticisms, 9 (Nov): 19 (letter)
DUNDALK COURTHOUSE
wi-fi facilities installed, 1 (Jan/Feb): 4
DUNNE, MICHELLE. see under Walls, Muriel
DUTY OF CARE
Garda Síochána: Kelly v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána (HC), 5 (June): 30–33 (B.
Mannering)
DWYER, JAMES (ARTICLE). see under Fitzgerald, Gary
E-CIGARETTES
advertising: ASAI Code of Standards, 8 (Oct): 31
issues for employers, 8 (Oct): 28–31 (C. O'Flynn)
E-CONVEYANCING PROJECT, 1 (Jan/Feb): 46, 2 (March): 50, 5 (June): 47
Law Society teams up with Canadian firm Teranet, 6 (July): 22–23 (M. Kelly)
'revolution in conveyancing,' 1 (Jan/Feb): 8
E-PRIVACY REGULATIONS
application and scope, 8 (Oct): 34
EASEMENTS AND PROFITS À PRENDRE
registration, 6 (July): 55 (practice note)
EASTER RISING 1916
centenary commemoration lectures. see legal history
Gazette seeks 1916 centenary information, 8 (Oct): 7
EDUCATION. see legal education
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
specialist accreditation proposal
Practitioners' Accreditation Subcommittee, 5 (June): 24–25 (Y. Keating)
EGAN, PAUL
'Courtney's triumph at passing of biggest Act in history of State,' 1 (Jan/Feb): 7
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
E-Privacy Regulations, 8 (Oct): 34
ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS
customer authentication
Payment Services Directive, 8 (Oct): 40–43 (R. O'Toole)
SMEs move away from cheques (survey), 9 (Nov): 5
ELLIOT, JOHN. see Registrar of Solicitors
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EMPLOYMENT LAW
complaints process
Workplace Relations Act 2015, 10 (Dec): 38–41 (L. Deegan)
e-cigarettes
issues for employers, 8 (Oct): 28–31 (C. O'Flynn)
registered employment agreements
McGowan & Ors v Labour Court, 2 (March): 44–47 (C. Boland)
Workplace Relations Act, 2015
Bill, 2 (March): 24–25 (L. Deegan)
diploma course, 8 (Oct): 10
Society's cautious welcome, 9 (Nov): 7
ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY
Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013, 7 (Aug/Sept): 18–19 (P.T. Rickard–Clarke)
new software package (Tyrell Associates' EPA Generator), 3 (April): 8
ENERGY
EU energy policy
competition law enforcement: 'tempering Russia's political influence?', 5 (June): 58–61 (J.
O'Connell)
Energy Union Package, 6 (July): 58–59 (D. Balding)
ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS
Brussels I bis Regulation, 4 (May): 54–56 (P. Beaton)
cross-border probate cases
EU Regulation 550/2012, 8 (Oct): 55
EQUALITY. see marriage equality referendum; transgender equality
ESTATE PLANNING
transfer of farming business, 10 (Dec): 34–37 (G. Bowen)
EU AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Eurlegal briefings. see European law
Stage International (internship programme), 4 (May): 15 (N. O'Sullivan)
EUROPEAN BANKING AUTHORITY
Guidelines on Security of Internet Payments, 8 (Oct): 40
EUROPEAN CHARTER OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
impact on Irish case law: report, 8 (Oct): 7, 10 (Dec): 5
EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
'EU accession to the ECHR: back to the drawing board,' 2 (March): 22–23 (J. MacGuill)
EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 2003
impact on Irish case law: report, 8 (Oct): 7, 10 (Dec): 5
EUROPEAN LANGUAGE LABEL
award for Society's Legal Practice Irish Course, 1 (Jan/Feb): 13
EUROPEAN LAW
careers seminar, 9 (Nov): 5
competition law infringements
calculating fines: Guardian Industries and Guardian Europe v Commission, 1 (Jan/Feb):
56–57 (M. Hickey)
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jurisdiction of courts, 8 (Oct): 54–55
consumer law
gas and electricity contracts: rights of consumers (CJEU judgment), 2 (March): 56
copyright law
online infringement: determining jurisdiction, 2 (March): 56–57 (J. Kelly)
data protection
Safe Harbour Agreement - CJEU ruling in Schrems case, 10 (Dec): 54–55 (M. Hyland)
Data Protection Directive
breaches of data protection rights, 5 (June): 34–37 (D. Kelleher)
digital market: A Digital Single Market Strategy for Europe, 9 (Nov): 54–57 (M. Hyland)
Disclosure Directive
right to information in criminal proceedings, 4 (May): 36–39 (G. Fitzgerald and J. Dwyer)
energy policy
Energy Security Strategy, 5 (June): 59, 6 (July): 58
Energy Union Package, 6 (July): 58–59 (D. Balding)
'tempering Russia's political influence?', 5 (June): 58–61 (J. O'Connell)
Family Reunification Directive
national integration measures (Advocate General's opinion), 5 (June): 61
food labelling
FIC Regulation and recent changes, 6 (July): 46–49 (F. Lalor and M. Gallagher)
free movement of persons
Family Reunification Directive, 5 (June): 61
refugee crisis, 8 (October): 52–54 (E. Massa)
insolvency
revised European Insolvency Regulation, 8 (Oct): 54
insurance regulation
Solvency II Directive, 7 (Aug/Sept): 40–42 (T. O'Hanrahan and S. Cronin)
intellectual property law
legal protection of biotechnological inventions: 'human embryo,' 2 (March): 56
jurisdiction of courts and enforcement of judgments
Brussels I bis Regulation, 3 (April): 54–57 (P. Beaton), 4 (May): 54–56 (P. Beaton)
litigation
mutual recognition of protective measures, 2 (March): 56
Payment Services Directive (PSD2), 8 (Oct): 40–41 (R. O'Toole)
probate
cross-border probate cases: Regulation 550/2012, 8 (Oct): 55
recent developments, 2 (March): 56, 5 (June): 61, 8 (Oct): 54–55
trade marks
Lego case: Best-Lock (Europe) Ltd v OHIM and Lego Juris, 7 (Aug/Sept): 56–57 (J. Kelly)
EUROPEAN OMBUDSMAN. see O'Reilly, Emily
EUROPEAN UNION. see also European law
accession to ECHR: 'back to the drawing board,' 2 (March): 22–23 (J. MacGuill)
British departure ('Brexit')
implications for Ireland's financial services industry, 7 (Aug/Sept): 28–31 (M. Verdon and
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C. Brady)
refugee crisis: 'a challenge for Europe,' 8 (Oct): 52–54 (E. Massa)
transatlantic trade partnership with USA. see Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
EVIDENCE
admissibility of unconstitutionally obtained evidence. see criminal evidence
EXAMINERSHIPS
Companies Act 2014 provisions, 5 (June): 39–41 (C. Lupton)
EXCLUSIONARY RULE
admissibility of unconstitutionally obtained evidence. see criminal evidence
FACEBOOK. see social media
FAMILY LAW
Annual Family Law Conference, 2 (March): 18
Child Care Law Reporting Project recommendations, 10 (Dec): 22–23 (C. Coulter)
child care proceedings. see child care proceedings
Children and Family Relationships Act 2015, 9 (Nov): 34–37 (A. Byrne), 10 (Dec): 42–44 (B.
Dinneen)
cohabiting couples: operation of 2010 Act, 10 (Dec): 26–29 (J. Spain)
courts: need for dedicated family court, 10 (Dec): 22–23 (C. Coulter)
disclosure of financial information: SQ v TQ (HC, 2014), 3 (April): 38–41 (A. Fitzgerald)
marriage referendum. see marriage equality referendum
FARMING. see agriculture
FAY, ANTHONY
'The great outdoors': regulation of outdoor concerts, 2 (March): 40–43
FEES
practising certificates, 1 (Jan/Feb): 46
solicitors'. see legal charges; legal costs
FEMALE SOLICITORS. see women lawyers
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
disclosure of
family law proceedings: SQ v TQ (HC), 3 (April): 38–41 (A. Fitzgerald)
FINANCIAL SERVICES
British departure from EU ('Brexit')
implications for Ireland's financial services industry, 7 (Aug/Sept): 28–31 (M. Verdon and
C. Brady)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Companies Act 2014 provisions, 4 (May): 40–43 (S. Nolan)
FINANCING LEGAL ACTIONS
crowdfunding phenomenon, 7 (Aug/Sept): 32–35 (M. Ryan)
FINDERS INTERNATIONAL
Irish office opened, 7 (Aug/Sept): 8
FINUAS NETWORK. see Skillnet and Finuas Network
FIRST WORLD WAR. see World War One
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FITZGERALD, ANN
'Dance of the seven veils': disclosure in family law proceedings, 3 (April): 38–41
FITZGERALD, FRANCES (MINISTER FOR JUSTICE)
Gazette interview, part 2, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28 (M. McDermott)
Legal Services Regulation Bill
address at parchment ceremony, 5 (June): 14
discussions with Law Society, 2 (March): 50, 5 (June): 1 (Pres.), 7 (Aug/Sept): 1 (Pres.)
opening of Seanad committee stage debate, 10 (Dec): 10
FITZGERALD, GARY
'Water bomb': Irish Water and landlords of residential properties, 7 (Aug/Sept): 24–27
response to DPC letter, 10 (Dec): 19
FITZGERALD, GARY AND DWYER, JAMES
'Too much information': EU Disclosure Directive, 4 (May): 36–39
FITZPATRICK, STEPHEN
'Best served cold': revenge porn, 3 (April): 22–25
FOOD LAW
food labelling: FIC Regulation and recent changes, 6 (July): 46–49 (F. Lalor and M.
Gallagher)
food standards
and Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, 6 (July): 16–17 (H. Dillon)
FOREIGN TRADE. see Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
FOUR COURTS, DUBLIN
Court of Appeal building opened, 10 (Dec): 9
Courts Centenary Committee lectures, 2 (March): 7, 8 (Oct): 7
Law Society services, 10 (Dec): 7
consultation rooms, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5, 10 (Dec): 7
World War One memorial (Law Society)
omission of Jasper Brett, 9 (Nov): 26–29 (C. O'Mara)
FRAUD
cyber fraud. see cybercrime
FRAWLEY, LEONORA. see under Kirwan, Stephen
FREE MOVEMENT OF GOODS
digital single market (DSM), 9 (Nov): 54–57 (M. Hyland)
FREE MOVEMENT OF PERSONS
Family Reunification Directive
and national integration measures (Advocate General's opinion), 5 (June): 61
refugee crisis: 'a challenge for Europe,' 8 (Oct): 52–54 (E. Massa)
FRENCH LAW
Stage International (internship programme), 4 (May): 15 (N. O'Sullivan)
FUTURE OF LEGAL PROFESSION
Hibernian Law Journal lecture, 1 (Jan/Feb): 12
FUTURE OF THE LAW SOCIETY TASK FORCE, 9 (Nov): 1 (Pres.)
implementation of recommendations, 4 (May): 11, 12, 5 (June): 7, 24
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GALLAGHER, MAREE (ARTICLE). see under Lalor, Fiona
GARDA SÍOCHÁNA
accountability; Police Authority
Gazette interview with Minister for Justice, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
duty of care
Kelly v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána (HC), 5 (June): 30–33 (B. Mannering)
GARDA SÍOCHÁNA OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION (GSOC)
Gazette interview with Minister for Justice, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
GARDA STATION SOLICITORS
'Find a garda station solicitor' search facility, 5 (June): 5 (E.–J. Williams)
GAZETTE
1916 centenary information sought, 8 (Oct): 7
book reviewers sought, 9 (Nov): 8
interviews. see Gazette profiles
Irish Magazine Awards
'Cover of the year' and 'Editor of the Year,' 1 (Jan/Feb): 9
Gazette shortlisted for sixth year in a row, 10 (Dec): 4, 6
The Law Book competition, 9 (Nov): 8, 10 (Dec): 8
GAZETTE PROFILES
Abrahamson, Max, 3 (April): 26–29 (M. Armstrong)
Casserly, David (sports arbitrator), 4 (May): 28–31 (L. Roche)
Doyle, Stephen ('Care after Prison'), 5 (June): 42–45 (M. Armstrong)
Fitzgerald, Frances (Minister for Justice): part 2, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
Keane, Paul (Chair of Business Law Committee), 6 (July): 34–37 (L. Roche)
Murphy, Simon (President of Law Society), 10 (Dec): 30–33 (M. McDermott)
Rimmer, Elizabeth, CEO of LawCare, 1 (Jan/Feb): 40–43 (M. McDermott)
Stevenson, Bryan (US human rights lawyer), 2 (March): 36–39 (M. Armstrong)
GENDER RECOGNITION
Gender Recognition Act 2015: 'work on transgender equality not yet done,' 10 (Dec): 20–21
(S. Kirwan and L. Frawley)
GERMANY
Irish Supreme Court visit, 6 (July): 5
GOOD HAMMOND, JOYCE A.
'From the other side of the fence: negotiating long-term lettings,' 9 (Nov): 22–23 (viewpoint)
GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICE
role, independence and funding, 1 (Jan/Feb): 18–19 (C. Roberts)
GUARDIANSHIP OF CHILDREN
Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. see children
GUIDANCE AND ETHICS COMMITTEE
information on legal charges
section 68 requirement re-visited, 1 (Jan/Feb): 48–49 (practice note)
ten steps towards a successful merger, 6 (July): 55 (practice note)
ten tips for outstanding client care, 3 (April): 49 (practice note)
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ten tips to overcome problem colleagues, 2 (March): 53 (practice note)
'We Quote' project: transparency on solicitors' fees, 3 (April): 5
HAITI
Haven volunteer week, 5 (June): 17 (Í. O'Neill)
HAMILTON, CLAIRE
'Green guards, good faith and the exclusionary principle': DPP v JC, 7 (Aug/Sept): 20–21
(viewpoint)
HAYES, GARY
'Caught in a trap': Bank of Scotland plc v Gray and Doyle, 3 (April): 34–37
HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES
incapacity
continuing powers of attorney and advance healthcare directives, 7 (Aug/Sept): 18–19 (P.T.
Rickard–Clarke)
HERRON, MICHAELA AND POWER, KEVIN
'A Matter of Life and Death': PP v HSE (HC), 1 (Jan/Feb): 24–27
HIBERNIAN LAW JOURNAL
2015 edition, 7 (Aug/Sept): 11
annual lecture 'The future of the legal profession,' 1 (Jan/Feb): 12
Editor and Editorial Board, 7 (Aug/Sept): 11
HICKEY, MARCO
competition infringements: calculating fines, 1 (Jan/Feb): 56–57 (Eurlegal)
HIGH COURT
appointments. see judicial appointments
Solicitors' Acts orders
Cazabon, Elizabeth (Galway): striking off, 7 (Aug/Sept): 54
Feeney McTigue, Aine (Galway): suspension, 10 (Dec): 51
O'Gorman: J. Finbar: striking off, 3 (April): 52
Perrin, Heather (Dublin 3): striking off, 5 (June): 56, 57
Quinn, Michael (Galway): suspension, 10 (Dec): 51
Sweeney, James M. (Dublin 7): striking off, 3 (April): 52
Sweeney, Robert (Letterkenny): striking off, 10 (Dec): 51
HILLSBOROUGH CASTLE, CO. DOWN
Irish Legal History Society visit and presentation, 4 (May): 16
HOTEL SECTOR
new merger control rules, 4 (May): 7
HOUSE-BUILDING. see building and construction law
HOUSEHOLD CHARGE
NPPR anomaly 'ridiculous and grotesquely unjust,' 6 (July): 14 (letter)
HOUSING LOANS
special condition and revaluation of security by lender, 7 (Aug/Sept): 49 (practice note)
HUMAN EMBRYOS
biotechnological inventions: patentability
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CJEU judgment in Stem Cell Corporation case, 2 (March): 56
HUMAN RIGHTS
annual human rights conference
'Human rights and the media: balancing public and private interests,' 8 (Oct): 5–6, 10 (Dec):
24–25 (M. Lynch)
human rights report launched, 10 (Dec): 5
annual human rights lecture, 4 (May): 5, 6 (July): 6
address of European Ombudsman, 6 (July): 26–29 (H. Kehoe)
Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013, 7 (Aug/Sept): 18–19 (P.T. Rickard–Clarke)
call for enactment, 4 (May): 19 (letter)
Bar Council's human rights award, 5 (June): 9
ECHR Act and EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
impact on Irish case law - report, 8 (Oct): 7, 10 (Dec): 5
Magna Carta, significance of, 2 (March): 9
Malawi Access to Justice Programme (IRLI), 4 (May): 7
visit of human rights lawyer Dr Teng Biao, 3 (April): 14
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE
annual human rights conference, 10 (Dec): 24–25 (M. Lynch)
annual human rights essay prize, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5
annual human rights lecture, 4 (May): 5, 6 (July): 6, 26–29 (H. Kehoe)
marriage equality referendum: position paper, 5 (June): 1 (Pres.), 47
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
large-scale crisis planning
CHA report: 'red tape would hamper reaction to large-scale crisis here,' 2 (March): 8
HYLAND, MARK
'A digital single market for Europe,' 9 (Nov): 54–57 (Eurlegal)
'When is a safe harbour not a safe harbour?': Safe Harbour Agreement judgment, 10 (Dec):
54–55 (Eurlegal)
IMMIGRATION
direct provision centres
Gazette interview with Minister for Justice, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
naturalisation applications
justice minister's discretion: recent case law, 9 (Nov): 42–45 (J. Seymour)
IN-HOUSE AND PUBLIC SECTOR COMMITTEE
annual conference: identification and management of legal risk, 8 (Oct): 6
panel discussion: 'Connecting the in-house lawyer: how to build your network,' 5 (June): 5
survey on role of in-house counsel, 10 (Dec): 5
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Workplace Relations Act 2015. see employment law
INFORMATION, DISCLOSURE OF. see data protection; disclosure of information
INJURIES BOARD
applications
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drafting points, 10 (Dec): 8
fees: disallowance by Taxing Master, 2 (March): 20 (letter)
appointment of new CEO, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
Law Society Injuries Board User Group, 10 (Dec): 8
INNOCENCE PROJECT
work of the Irish branch, 9 (Nov): 38–41 (M. Armstrong)
INSOLVENCY
European Insolvency Regulation (revised), 8 (Oct): 54
receiverships, examinerships and winding up
Companies Act 2014, 5 (June): 39–41 (C. Lupton)
Setanta Insurance collapse. see Setanta Insurance
Solvency II Directive, 7 (Aug/Sept): 40–42 (T. O'Hanrahan and S. Cronin)
INSTITUTE OF LEGAL ACCOUNTANTS OF IRELAND (ILAI)
election of chairperson: Miriam Carroll, 4 (May): 5
INSURANCE INDUSTRY
Setanta Insurance collapse. see Setanta Insurance
Solvency II Directive, 7 (Aug/Sept): 40–42 (T. O'Hanrahan and S. Cronin)
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW. see also copyright law; trade marks
patents: biotechnological inventions
'human embryos' - International Stem Cell case (CJEU), 2 (March): 56
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW COMMITTEE
community trademarks: fast-track applications procedure, 3 (April): 5
INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION (IBA)
UN Secretary General's address to Vienna conference, 9 (Nov): 11
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES
British departure from EU ('Brexit')
implications for Ireland's financial services industry, 7 (Aug/Sept): 28–31 (M. Verdon and
C. Brady)
INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATION COMPETITION
volunteer judges, 2 (March): 11
INTERNET
apps and websites. see technology
buying property online: 'buyer beware,' 8 (Oct): 36–39 (J. Thomas)
digital single market
A Digital Single Market Strategy for Europe, 9 (Nov): 54–57 (M. Hyland)
Irish Stock Exchange online portal, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
KnowledgeBase: online guide to Companies Act 2014, 4 (May): 8
Law Society Library online catalogue, 6 (July): 8
online copyright infringement
determining jurisdiction, 2 (March): 56–57 (J. Keally)
online fraud and security. see banking; cybercrime
search facilities
'Find a garda station solicitor,' 5 (June): 5 (E.–J. Williams)
social media. see social media
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IRISH CENTRE FOR EUROPEAN LAW
careers in EU law: seminar, 9 (Nov): 5
IRISH LANGUAGE
CPD as Gaeilge: SLA event, 9 (Nov): 4
PPC2 Advanced Legal Practice Irish (ALPI), 2 (March): 13
European Language Label award, 1 (Jan/Feb): 13
IRISH LEGAL HISTORY SOCIETY
25th anniversary: visit to Hillsborough Castle, 4 (May): 16
IRISH MAGAZINE AWARDS. see awards and prizes
IRISH PRISON SERVICE
anti-smuggling telephone line, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
IRISH RED CROSS
large-scale crisis planning: CHA report
'red tape would hamper reaction here,' 2 (March): 8
IRISH RULE OF LAW INTERNATIONAL (IRLI)
Malawi Access to Justice Programme
annual fundraiser, 4 (May): 7
capacity-building workshop and monitoring visit, 9 (Nov): 17
Myanmar legal education project, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9
IRISH STOCK EXCHANGE (ISE)
ISINs online portal, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL
director nominations, 5 (June): 47
IRISH WATER. see water charges
IRISH WOMEN LAWYERS' ASSOCIATION (IWLA), 2 (March): 1 (Pres.)
'Woman Lawyer of the Year' award 2015, 10 (Dec): 17
IRLI. see Irish Rule of Law International
JUDGES, APPOINTMENT OF. see judicial appointments
JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS
Binchy, Donald (High Court), 4 (May): 5
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU): nomination, 6 (July): 5
Eagar, Robert (High Court), 4 (May): 5
Keane, Marie (District Court), 2 (March): 7, 5 (June): 4, 6 (July): 5
Kennedy, Isobel (High Court), 5 (June): 4
King, John (District Court), 2 (March): 7, 6 (July): 5
Law Society concerns, 7 (Aug/Sept): 22–23 (M. McDermott), 7 (Aug/Sept):47
McLoughlin, Denis (District Court), 6 (July): 5
Moran, Carroll (High Court), 8 (Oct): 14
O'Donnell, Tom (Circuit Court), 5 (June): 4
O'Kelly, Eugene (Circuit Court), 5 (June): 4, 6 (July): 5
Peart, Michael (Court of Appeal), 4 (May): 5
Sheehan, Garrett (Court of Appeal), 4 (May): 5
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solicitor appointees to senior courts
Law Society dinner, 4 (May): 5
Walsh, Miriam (District Court), 7 (Aug/Sept): 4
JUDICIAL CONFERENCES
dates (2015), 1 (Jan/Feb): 5, 3 (April): 7, 9 (Nov): 5
JUDICIAL VETTING
Kenyan Magistrates and Judges Vetting Board
fact-finding mission to Ireland, 4 (May): 14
JURISDICTION OF COURTS
Brussels I bis Regulation, 3 (April): 54–57 (P. Beaton)
cross-border probate cases
EU Regulation 550/2012, 8 (Oct): 55
online copyright infringement
determining jurisdiction (CJEU judgment), 2 (March): 56–57 (J. Kelly)
JUST SPORT IRELAND (JSI)
Development Panel appointment: Hilary Forde, 2 (March): 8
JUSTICE MEDIA AWARDS 2015
results, 6 (July): 24–25 (M. McDermott)
JUSTICE SYSTEM
funding concerns
President Murphy's inauguration address, 10 (Dec): 7
President O'Higgins' address to annual dinner, 7 (Aug/Sept): 22–23 (M. McDermott)
KANE, KATHERINE
Kenyan Magistrates and Judges Vetting Board
fact-finding mission to Ireland, 4 (May): 14
KEALLY, JEANNE
determining jurisdiction in online copyright infringement, 2 (March): 56–57 (Eurlegal)
KEANE, PAUL (BUSINESS LAW COMMITTEE)
Gazette interview, 6 (July): 34–37 (L. Roche)
KEANE, PAUL AND KEENAN, NEIL
'Mammoth task': Companies Act 2014, 2 (March): 32–35
KEATING, YVONNE
'Law Society to consider specialist accreditation,' 5 (June): 24–25
KEEGAN, LIAM
Law Society social media strategy a 'sound success,' 4 (May): 11
KEENAN, NEIL (ARTICLE). see under Keane, Paul
KEHOE, HELEN
annual human rights lecture: address of Emily O'Reilly, EU Ombudsman, 6 (July): 26–29
KELLEHER, DENIS
'Data day problems': Data Protection Directive, art. 23, 5 (June): 34–37
KELLY, JEANNE
'Lego: it's what you make of it': Best-Lock (Europe) Ltd v OHIM and Lego Juris, 7 (Aug/Sept):
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56–57 (Eurlegal)
KELLY, MICHAEL
'Milestone for Law Society eConveyancing Project,' 6 (July): 22–23
KELLY, TERRI
'Children of the revolution': System 360, 8 (Oct): 24–27 (analysis)
'Profession's perfect parity': female solicitors, 1 (Jan/Feb): 20–21 (analysis)
KENYAN MAGISTRATES AND JUDGES VETTING BOARD
fact-finding mission to Ireland
meeting with Law Society, 4 (May): 14
KING, EILEEN
'Marriage is not the measure of equality': marriage referendum, 4 (May): 20–21 (viewpoint)
KIRWAN, STEPHEN AND FRAWLEY, LEONORA
'Work on Transgender Equality Not Yet Done': Gender Recognition Act 2015, 10 (Dec): 20–
21 (viewpoint)
KNOWLEDGEBASE
online guide to Companies Act 2014, 4 (May): 8, 5 (June): 8
LALOR, FIONA AND GALLAGHER, MAREE
'Know your onions': food labelling, 6 (July): 46–49
LAND TRANSACTIONS. see conveyancing; leasing of land; registration of title
LANDERS, SETANTA
'An Inspector Calls': Revenue audits and investigations, 9 (Nov): 30–33
LANDLORDS
water charges: disclosure of tenants' names
data protection concerns, 7 (Aug/Sept): 24–27 (G. Fitzgerald – article), 9 (Nov): 18 (H.
Dixon – letter), 10 (Dec): 19 (G. Fitzgerald – letter)
LARKIN, FELIX
lecture: 'The asinine law: Irish legal cartoons, 1800-2015,' 10 (Dec): 4
LAW AND WOMEN (L & W)
mentoring programme for women in legal practice, 10 (Dec): 6
LAW FIRMS
A & L Goodbody: top firm for mergers and acquisitions, 1 (Jan/Feb): 12
appointments. see appointments
Arthur Cox
partners visit founder's grave, 10 (Dec): 14
Zambia project: 'legacy lives on,' 10 (Dec): 14–15
Berwick Solicitors: opening of new Galway offices, 4 (May): 4
Callan Tansey Solicitors: work/life balance event, 7 (Aug/Sept): 12
DWF expands into Dubai, 3 (April): 12
Ernest J Cantillon: suicide awareness fund-raiser, 1 (Jan/Feb): 17
Fox Rodney Search opens new Dublin office, 2 (March): 7
Holohan Law wins Insolvency Law Firm of the Year, 3 (April): 7
Leman Solicitors
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24-hour cycle race fund-raiser, 9 (Nov): 14
'affiliate lawyers' initiative, 6 (July): 5
limited liability. see limited liability partnerships (LLPs)
LK Shields: Haven volunteer week in Haiti, 5 (June): 17 (Í. O'Neill)
Mason Hayes & Curran
additional jobs created, 9 (Nov): 10
new merger control rules for hotel sector, 4 (May): 7
Matheson Foundation: Ballyfermot play park, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9
mergers
McNulty Boylan and Partners/Mullins Lynch Byrne (Cork), 9 (Nov): 13
O'Sullivan Whelan (Cork): move to new offices, 9 (Nov): 4
practising solicitor numbers 2014
increase in 20 largest firms, 4 (May): 10 (M. McDermott)
Ronan Daly Jermyn: new Dublin offices, 5 (June): 16
Smith & Williamson Irish Law Firm Survey
'confidence, employment, revenues and profit all up,' 10 (Dec): 12
William Fry invests in telecoms, 10 (Dec): 6
LAW SCHOOL
diploma and certificate programmes. see legal education
Diploma Centre shortlisted for three awards, 4 (May): 7
International Negotiation Competition, 7 (Aug/Sept): 10
iPads for trainee solicitors, 3 (April): 20–21 (M. McDermott)
open evening, 3 (April): 7
'Street Law' programme, 3 (April): 15
LAW SOCIETIES (UK AND IRELAND)
Edinburgh summit (2015), 7 (Aug/Sept): 10
LAW SOCIETY
annual conference 2015 (Lough Erne Resort), 1 (Jan/Feb):1 (Pres.), 5 (June): 1 (Pres.)
'The Rule of Law - Luxury or Necessity?', 5 (June): 20–23 (M. McDermott)
annual dinner: address of President Kevin O'Higgins, 7 (Aug/Sept): 22–23 (M. McDermott)
annual general meeting 2015, 10 (Dec): 9
annual report 2014/15, 9 (Nov): 5
Blackhall Place functions. see Blackhall Place; people and places
committees. see also practice notes; individual committees e.g. Business Law Committee
Symbio report, 4 (May): 46, 7 (Aug/Sept):47
corporate and social responsibility programme
Stanhope Street Primary and Secondary School Star Awards, 5 (June): 17
Council. see Council of the Law Society; Council reports
courses and diploma programmes. see Law School; legal education
dinners and functions: pictorial items. see people and places
Director General. see Murphy, Ken
future of. see Future of the Law Society Task Force
human rights conference and lecture. see human rights
Legal Services Regulation Bill, concerns over. see Legal Services Regulation Bill
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library. see Law Society Library
logo, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5
medical negligence litigation reform
Small Expert Group, 2 (March): 50, 4 (May): 9
member services. see member services
membership and education management: 'System 360,' 8 (Oct): 24–27 (T. Kelly)
President's message. see President of the Law Society
Professional Training Section. see CPD; Law Society Professional Training; Skillnet and
Finuas Network
retirement trust scheme. see retirement planning
service statement, 4 (May): 12
social media strategy, 4 (May): 11, 12
website: mobile version launched, 10 (Dec): 9
WWI memorial (Four Courts). see Four Courts, Dublin
LAW SOCIETY LIBRARY
new legislation. see legislation update
online catalogue, 6 (July): 8
LAW SOCIETY OF NORTHERN IRELAND
annual conference (Rome), 3 (April): 1 (Pres.)
representatives on Council of Law Society of Ireland, 1 (Jan/Feb): 46
LAW SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND
summit of leaders of solicitors' profession, 7 (Aug/Sept): 10
LAW SOCIETY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Companies Act 2014: Cork seminar, 6 (July): 11
'Technology in Litigation' collaborative seminar, 8 (Oct): 12
LAWCARE (HELPLINE)
advisory service, 5 (June): 8
Gazette interview with Elizabeth Rimmer (CEO), 1 (Jan/Feb): 40–43 (M. McDermott)
'LAWWITHOUTWALLS'
global gathering in Dublin, 2 (March): 11
LEASING OF LAND
long-term leasing
myths and misconceptions, 9 (Nov): 20–21 (A. Meehan)
negotiating terms, 9 (Nov): 22–23 (J.A. Good Hammond)
LEGAL ACCOUNTING
ILAI elects new chairperson: Miriam Carroll, 4 (May): 5
LEGAL ADVICE COLUMNS
'advertisements,' whether, 7 (Aug/Sept): 49 (practice note)
LEGAL AID. see also Criminal Legal Aid Panel
China-EU Access to Justice Programme
visit to Law Society, 6 (July): 11
LEGAL CARTOONS
lecture: 'The asinine law: Irish legal cartoons, 1800-2015' (Felix Larkin), 10 (Dec): 4
LEGAL CHARGES. see also legal costs
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requirement to give information: section 68 re-visited, 1 (Jan/Feb): 48–49 (practice note)
solicitors' fees: transparency
Law Society's 'We Quote' project, 3 (April): 5
LEGAL COSTS
financing legal actions: crowdfunding phenomenon, 7 (Aug/Sept): 32–35 (M. Ryan)
issues for solicitors' profession, 1 (Jan/Feb): 32–35 (C. Ó Culáin)
medical negligence litigation
MPS claims and Law Society response. see medical negligence litigation
Prime Time (RTE): 'Legal High' programme, 3 (April): 1 (Pres.), 11
State Claims Agency expenditure, 2008-2012, 1 (Jan/Feb): 35
taxation. see taxation of costs
LEGAL EDUCATION. see also CPD
Advanced Legal Practice LLM, 6 (July): 9, 8 (Oct): 10
certificate in data protection, 9 (Nov): 11
certificate in street law: presentation of certificates, 3 (April): 15
continuing professional development. see CPD
Diploma Centre shortlisted for three awards, 4 (May): 7
diploma programmes
aviation leasing and finance, 2 (March): 18
corporate law and governance, 2 (March): 18
diploma in law, 9 (Nov): 13
litigation management skills, 8 (Oct): 11
notarial law and practice, 7 (Aug/Sept): 15
open evening, 3 (April): 7
Workplace Relations Act 2015, 8 (Oct): 10
iPads for trainee solicitors, 3 (April): 20–21 (M. McDermott)
Irish language
PPC2 Advanced Legal Practice Irish (ALPI), 1 (Jan/Feb): 13, 2 (March): 13
Society's course awarded European Language Label, 1 (Jan/Feb): 13
'LawWithoutWalls' programme
global gathering in Dublin, 2 (March): 11
Myanmar project (IRLI), 7 (Aug/Sept): 9
social welfare law
Ballymun Community Law Centre course, 4 (May): 7
LEGAL FEES. see legal charges; legal costs; medical negligence
LEGAL HISTORY
Blackhall Place: heritage week tours, 8 (Oct): 12
centenary commemoration committee lectures
'Easter Rising 1916: the trials,' 8 (Oct): 7
'Soldiers and Law in the Irish Revolution,' 2 (March): 7
Hugh M Fitzpatrick/RDS lecture
'The asinine law: Irish legal cartoons, 1800-2015' (Felix Larkin), 9 (Nov): 5, 10 (Dec): 4
Magna Carta: 800th anniversary. see Magna Carta 800
World War One: 'The Tragic Story of Jasper Brett,' 9 (Nov): 26–29 (C. O'Mara)
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LEGAL MARKETING
Great Legal Marketing summit (Washington DC)
Clonakilty solicitor to address summit, 3 (April): 12
LEGAL PROCUREMENT
OGP review, 1 (Jan/Feb): 46
'grave concerns' over cuts, 1 (Jan/Feb): 11
Law Society feedback to OGP, 5 (June): 12
Law Society seminar, 5 (June): 12, 47
proposals for new regime, 3 (April): 8
LEGAL PROFESSION
future of
Hibernian Law Journal lecture, 1 (Jan/Feb): 12
LEGAL PROFESSIONAL PRIVILEGE
Canadian lawyers win privilege battle, 2 (March): 7
LEGAL PUBLISHING. see also book and journal launches; book reviews
DSBA Law Book of the Year Awards, 5 (June): 13, 6 (July): 4, 7 (Aug/Sept): 14
The Law Book - from Hammurabi to the International Criminal Court (M.H. Roffer), 9 (Nov):
8
competition winner, 10 (Dec): 8
LEGAL SERVICES
advertising. see advertising
costs and charges. see legal charges; legal costs
procurement review. see legal procurement
public sector expenditure 2011-2013, 5 (June): 12
regulation. see Legal Services Regulation Bill
specialist knowledge, advertising of. see specialist accreditation
LEGAL SERVICES REGULATION BILL
Government amendments, 9 (Nov): 10
'over the top reaction,' 10 (Dec): 11 (K. Murphy)
Law Society submissions and discussions, 1 (Jan/Feb):1 (Pres.), 1 (Jan/Feb): 46, 2 (March):
50, 4 (May): 46, 5 (June): 47, 6 (July): 52, 9 (Nov): 1 (Pres.), 10 (Dec): 48
discussions with Minister for Justice, 2 (March): 50, 5 (June): 1 (Pres.), 7 (Aug/Sept): 1
(Pres.)
limited liability partnerships (LLPS), 9 (Nov): 10, 10 (Dec): 11
Minister for Justice's address at parchment ceremony, 5 (June): 14
'one-stop shops' and Californian model, 3 (April): 17 (letter)
Seanad committee stage debate
address of Minister for Justice, 10 (Dec): 10
Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal, future of, 5 (June): 13
update, 5 (June): 14
LEGISLATION
Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013, 7 (Aug/Sept): 18–19 (P.T. Rickard–Clarke)
Children and Family Relationships Act 2015, 9 (Nov): 34–37 (A. Byrne), 10 (Dec): 42–44 (B.
Dinneen)
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Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, 10 (Dec): 26–
29 (J. Spain)
Companies Act: main provisions. see Companies Act 2014
Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014, 7 (Aug/Sept): 36–39 (Ú. Butler)
Environmental (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015, s. 47, 7 (Aug/Sept): 24–27 (G.
Fitzgerald)
Gender Recognition Act 2015, 10 (Dec): 20–21 (S. Kirwan and L. Frawley)
Regulation of Lobbying Act, 3 (April): 18–19 (C. Ó Culáin), 8 (Oct): 1 (Pres.), 20–23 (C. Ó
Culáin)
Solicitors' Accounts Regulations 2014, 2 (March): 52–53 (Registrar's practice note)
Workplace Relations Act 2015, 2 (March): 24–25 (L. Deegan), 9 (Nov): 7, 10 (Dec): 38–41
(L. Deegan)
LEGISLATION UPDATE (LAW SOCIETY LIBRARY)
2014-15 (11 November to 12 January), 1 (Jan/Feb): 51–52
2015, 2 (March): 54, 3 (April): 51, 4 (May): 49, 5 (June): 55, 6 (July): 56–57, 7 (Aug/Sept):
52–53, 9 (Nov): 49, 10 (Dec): 56
LETTERS
admissibility of unconstitutionally obtained evidence
DPP v JC judgment, 6 (July): 14 (C. O'Mara)
Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013
call for enactment, 4 (May): 19 (E. Flynn and others)
building regulations: 'CIF and NAMA are wrong on passive-house standards,' 9 (Nov): 19
(Philip Lee)
cyber fraud and solicitors' firms: recent incident in Britain, 6 (July): 14 (G. Clarke)
Data Protection Commission: response to Irish Water article in Aug/Sept Gazette, 9 (Nov): 18
(H. Dixon)
farm repossessions, banks and the law: ideas for a novel, 2 (March): 20 (C. Hurley)
limited liability is indeed a 'piquant circumstance,' 2 (March): 20 (J. Deale and DG's reply)
local property tax
salary deductions proving onerous for solicitors, 2 (March): 20 (F. Lucey)
marriage equality referendum, 6 (July): 52, 10 (Dec): 19 (P. O Maoláin)
NPPR: anomaly 'ridiculous and grotesquely unjust,' 6 (July): 14 (S. McDonnell)
'one-stop shops' and Legal Services Bill: Californian model, 3 (April): 17 (P. Tweed)
requisitions on title: 'a call to revolt,' 7 (Aug/Sept): 17 (B. Armstrong)
specialist accreditation, 7 (Aug/Sept): 17 (J. Elliot, Registrar)
taxing master's disallowance of Injuries Board application fees, 2 (March): 20 (R. E.
McDonnell)
LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS (LLPS), 2 (March): 20 (letter)
Legal Services Regulation Bill: amendment approved, 9 (Nov): 10, 10 (Dec): 11
LITIGATION. see also legal costs; medical negligence litigation; personal injuries litigation
actions against estates of deceased persons
Bank of Scotland plc v Gray and Doyle, 3 (April): 34–37 (G. Hayes)
financing of
champerty and maintenance, 7 (Aug/Sept): 34–35
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crowdfunding phenomenon, 7 (Aug/Sept): 32–35 (M. Ryan)
renewal of summons applications
burden of proof, 6 (July): 42–45 (D. Boughton)
'Technology in Litigation' collaborative seminar, 8 (Oct): 12
LITIGATION COMMITTEE
Injuries Board applications: drafting points, 10 (Dec): 8
Injuries Board User Group, 10 (Dec): 8
LOANS. see housing loans
LOBBYING
Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015, 1 (Jan/Feb): 46, 3 (April): 18–19 (C. Ó Culáin), 8 (Oct): 1
(Pres.), 20–23 (C. Ó Culáin)
implications for solicitors: Law Society seminar, 8 (Oct): 13
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
roads and services 'in charge'
letters regarding, 7 (Aug/Sept): 48 (practice note)
LOCAL AUTHORITY SOLICITORS' BAR ASSOCIATION (LASBA)
annual conference 2015 (Galway), 9 (Nov): 9
LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS. see Bar associations
LOCAL PROPERTY TAX (LPT). see also household charge
Law Society seeks feedback from practitioners, 3 (April): 5
salary deductions 'proving onerous for solicitors,' 2 (March): 20 (letter)
LUPTON, CONOR
'Leviathan': Companies Act 2014, 5 (June): 38–41
LYNCH, MICHELLE
'Balancing private rights and the public interest'
annual human rights conference, 10 (Dec): 24–25
MCDERMOTT, MARK (GAZETTE EDITOR)
'Children of the revolution': iPads for trainee solicitors, 3 (April): 20–21
interviews and profiles. see Gazette profiles
Justice Media Awards, 6 (July): 24–25
law firm practising solicitor numbers 2014, 4 (May): 10
Law Society annual conference (Lough Erne Resort)
'The Rule of Law - Luxury or Necessity?', 5 (June): 20–23
'President condemns bias in appointment of judges'
address of Kevin O'Higgins to Law Society annual dinner, 7 (Aug/Sept): 22–23
MCGEEVER, JENNY
'Love/Hate': admissibility of unconstitutionally obtained evidence, 5 (June): 26–29
MACGUILL, JAMES
'EU accession to the ECHR: back to the drawing board,' 2 (March): 22–23 (viewpoint)
'MAD MEN' (TV SHOW)
regulation of advertising in Ireland, 8 (Oct): 32–35 (P. Ambrose)
MAGNA CARTA 800
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ABA visit to Blackhall Place, 6 (July): 7
British Ambassador's address to Law Society, 4 (May): 17
British Ambassador's dinner, 6 (July): 7
significance and key clauses
Law Society DG's interview on Marian Finucane show, 2 (March): 9
MALAWI ACCESS TO JUSTICE PROGRAMME (IRLI)
annual fundraiser, 4 (May): 7
capacity-building workshop and monitoring visit, 9 (Nov): 17
MANNERING, BEN
'The Thin Blue Line': Kelly v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, 5 (June): 30–33
MARRIAGE EQUALITY REFERENDUM
Law Society position, 4 (May): 1 (Pres.), 5 (June): 47, 8 (Oct): 1 (Pres.)
letters from members, 6 (July): 52, 10 (Dec): 19
'Marriage is not the measure of equality,' 4 (May): 20–21 (E. King)
National Library web archiving project, 6 (July): 8
'The meaning of marriage: past, present and future,' 4 (May): 22–23 (M. Walls and M. Dunne)
MASSA, EVA
'The refugee crisis: a challenge for Europe,' 8 (Oct): 52–54 (Eurlegal)
MATHESON FOUNDATION
Ballyfermot play park project, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9
MEDIA. see also Gazette; social media
'balancing private rights and the public interest'
annual human rights conference, 8 (Oct): 5–6, 10 (Dec): 24–25 (M. Lynch)
Irish Magazine Awards, 1 (Jan/Feb): 9, 10 (Dec): 4, 6
Justice Media Awards, 6 (July): 24–25 (M. McDermott)
Marian Finucane show (RTE): Law Society DG on Magna Carta 800, 2 (March): 9
mergers
Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014, 7 (Aug/Sept): 38 (Ú. Butler)
Prime Time (RTE): 'Legal High' programme
Law Society challenges high-fees claims, 3 (April): 1, 11
MEDIATION
services offered to Cork flood victims, 9 (Nov): 8
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE LITIGATION
catastrophically injured plaintiffs
periodic payments orders: Civil Liability Amendment Bill 2015, 6 (July): 18–21 (M.
Boylan)
legal costs: MPS claims, 2 (March): 50, 3 (April): 1 (Pres.), 4 (May): 46
Law Society challenges MPS claims, 1 (Jan/Feb): 7, 4 (May): 9
Oireachtas Committee hearings, 1 (Jan/Feb): 7, 3 (April): 1 (Pres.)
Prime Time 'Legal High' programme, 3 (April): 1 (Pres.), 11
reform
Law Society's Small Expert Group, 2 (March): 50, 4 (May): 9
Working Group on Medical Negligence: Report (2010), 6 (July): 18
MEDICAL PROTECTION SOCIETY (MPS)
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medical negligence litigation costs. see medical negligence litigation
MEEHAN, AISLING
'Long-term leasing: myths and misconceptions?', 9 (Nov): 20–21 (viewpoint)
MEMBER SERVICES
'Buy Sell Merge' forum, 9 (Nov): 8
card payment options
preferential rates for members, 7 (Aug/Sept): 8
Career Support
career consultations via Skype, 8 (Oct): 10
enduring power of attorney documents
new software package, 3 (April): 8
eZine newsletter, 3 (April): 8
Four Courts team services, 10 (Dec): 7
group income protection scheme, 2 (March): 13
group life assurance scheme, 1 (Jan/Feb): 12
Law Society Library, 6 (July): 8
LawCare, 5 (June): 8
retirement trust scheme, 4 (May): 8
service statement, 4 (May): 12
specialist accreditation, consideration of. see specialist accreditation
MEMBERSHIP MANAGEMENT (LAW SOCIETY)
System 360, 8 (Oct): 20–23 (T. Kelly), 9 (Nov): 46
MENTAL HEALTH
capacity in decision-making
Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013, 7 (Aug/Sept): 18–19 (P.T. Rickard–Clarke)
MENTORING
L & W programme for women in legal practice, 10 (Dec): 6
MERGERS
A & L Goodbody named top Irish law firm, 1 (Jan/Feb): 12
Companies Act 2014 changes, 3 (April): 30–33 (L. Tiernan and D. O'Mahony)
rules for hotel sector, 4 (May): 7
work of Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, 7 (Aug/Sept): 36–39 (Ú.
Butler)
ten steps towards a successful merger, 6 (July): 55 (practice note)
MIGRATION
refugee crisis: 'a challenge for Europe,' 8 (Oct): 52–54 (Eurlegal)
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
benefits for legal profession, 8 (Oct): 44–46 (E. Quinn)
MINISTER FOR JUSTICE AND EQUALITY. see also Fitzgerald, Frances
naturalisation decisions: recent case law, 9 (Nov): 42–45 (J. Seymour)
MISCARRIAGES OF JUSTICE
Irish Innocence Project, 9 (Nov): 38–41 (M. Armstrong)
MOLLOY, DONOUGH (ARTICLE). see under Robinson, Dara
MOOT COURT COMPETITIONS
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Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition, 6 (July): 12
MOTOR INSURERS' BUREAU OF IRELAND (MIBI)
Setanta case: Law Society v MIBI. see Setanta Insurance
MOUNTJOY PRISON, DUBLIN
Gazette visit with Parole Board chairman, 4 (May): 24–27 (M. Armstrong)
MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENTS (MUDS)
practice notes (Conveyancing Committee)
new and updated precedents, 2 (March): 53
owners' management companies (OMCs): precedent constitution, 4 (May): 46
precedent pre-contract enquiries, 7 (Aug/Sept): 48
MURPHY, KEN (DG, LAW SOCIETY)
limited liability trading: response to letter, 2 (March): 20
Magna Carta 800 years: interview on Marian Finucane show, 2 (March): 9
'Over the top reaction' to Government's LSRB amendments, 10 (Dec): 11
Prime Time 'high-fees' claim challenged, 3 (April): 1, 11
MURPHY, SIMON (PRESIDENT OF LAW SOCIETY). see also President of the Law
Society (2015-16)
Gazette interview, 10 (Dec): 30–33 (M. McDermott)
MYANMAR
IRLI legal education project, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9
NAMA
passive house standards: Dun Laoghaire Rathdown proposal
NAMA's criticism 'wrong,' 9 (Nov): 19 (letter)
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF IRELAND
web archiving project: referenda and elections, 6 (July): 8
NATIONWIDE
news from local bar associations. see Bar associations
NATURALISATION APPLICATIONS. see immigration
NEGLIGENCE. see duty of care; medical negligence litigation
NEGOTIATION
International Negotiation Competition, 2 (March): 11, 7 (Aug/Sept): 10
NETWORK OF EUROPEAN LANGUAGE LABELLED INITIATIVES
award to Law Society's Legal Practice Irish Course, 1 (Jan/Feb): 13
NOBEL PRIZE AWARDS
Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet, 9 (Nov): 5
NOLAN, SEAN
'Making a Statement': Companies Act 2014, 4 (May): 40–43
NON-PRINCIPAL PRIVATE RESIDENCE CHARGE (NPPR)
NPPR anomaly 'ridiculous and grotesquely unjust,' 6 (July): 14 (letter)
NORTH WEST INNER CITY NETWORK
Stanhope Street Primary and Secondary School Star Awards, 5 (June): 17
NORWEGIAN BAR ASSOCIATION
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meetings with Law Society, 5 (June): 11
NPPR. see Non-Principal Private Residence Charge
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES
Crilly, Martin, 5 (June): 46
Curran, Maurice, 4 (May): 1 (Pres.), 7 (Aug/Sept): 45
Larney, Brendan, 3 (April): 46
Murphy, Patsy, 4 (May): 4
Nowlan, Ann, 7 (Aug/Sept): 44
Redmond, Mary, 4 (May): 1 (Pres.), 10 (Dec): 45
O'CONNELL, JUDY
'EU policy in the energy sector: tempering Russia's political influence?', 5 (June): 58–61
(Eurlegal)
Ó CULÁIN, CORMAC
'Opportunity costs': legal costs issues, 1 (Jan/Feb): 32–35
Regulation of Lobbying Act, 3 (April): 18–19 (viewpoint), 8 (Oct): 20–23 (viewpoint)
OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT (OGP)
legal services procurement review, 1 (Jan/Feb): 11, 46, 3 (April): 8, 5 (June): 12, 47. see also
legal procurement
OFFICE OF THE HARMONISATION OF THE INTERNAL MARKET (OHIM)
community trademarks (CTMs)
fast-track applications procedure, 3 (April): 5
OFFICE OF THE TAXATION OF COSTS, 2 (March): 50
O'FLYNN, CATHERINE
'Something in the air': e-cigarettes in the workplace, 8 (Oct): 28–31
O'HANRAHAN, TIM AND CRONIN, SYLVIA
'Risky Business': insurance regulation (Solvency II Directive), 7 (Aug/Sept): 40–42
O'HIGGINS, KEVIN. see President of the Law Society (2014-15)
OIREACHTAS. see also Legal Services Regulation Bill; legislation; legislation update
Committee on Health and Children
medical negligence litigation costs, 1 (Jan/Feb): 7, 3 (April): 1 (Pres.)
OLDER/VULNERABLE PERSONS
Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013. see disability law
support and advocacy: Sage conference, 7 (Aug/Sept): 19
O'MAHONY, DAVID (ARTICLE). see under Tiernan, Lorcan
O'MALLEY, KEVIN (US AMBASSADOR), 6 (July): 1 (Pres.)
appointment, 4 (May): 8
reception for ABA visit, 6 (July): 7
O'MARA, CIARAN
'The Tragic Story of Jasper Brett': Four Courts WWI memorial, 9 (Nov): 26–29
O'NEILL, ÍDE
Haven NGO: volunteer week in Haiti, 5 (June): 17
O'NEILL, RORY
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'Revenge of the Cybermen': cyber-fraud, 4 (May): 32–35
ONLINE BUYING OF PROPERTY. see conveyancing
ONLINE FRAUD. see cybercrime
ORDRE DES AVOCATS DE PARIS
Stage International (internship programme), 4 (May): 15 (N. O'Sullivan)
O'REILLY, EMILY (EU OMBUDSMAN)
address to annual human rights lecture, 4 (May): 5, 6 (July): 6, 26–29 (H. Kehoe)
O'SULLIVAN, NORMA
Stage International (internship programme), 4 (May): 15
O'TOOLE, RUTH
'What's the password?: online banking fraud and biometric technology, 8 (Oct): 40–43
OUTDOOR CONCERTS
regulation, 2 (March): 40–43 (A. Fay)
OWNERS' MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (OMCS)
precedent constitution, 4 (May): 46 (practice note)
PARCHMENT (DSBA MAGAZINE)
Irish Magazine Awards, 10 (Dec): 4
PARCHMENT CEREMONIES
address of British Ambassador, 4 (May): 17
address of Minister for Justice, 5 (June): 14
PAROLE BOARD
Gazette joins chairman in visit to Mountjoy Prison, 4 (May): 24–27 (M. Armstrong)
PAYMENT SERVICES DIRECTIVE
electronic payment transactions
customer authentication requirements, 8 (Oct): 40–43 (R. O'Toole)
PEOPLE AND PLACES
appointments. see appointments; judicial appointments
awards and prizes. see awards; Justice Media Awards
bar associations/local law societies
news and pictorial items. see bar associations
Blackhall Place dinners and functions
ABA visit, 6 (July): 1 (Pres.), 7
Calcutta Run committee, 9 (Nov): 15
'Evening with John Simpson,' 1 (Jan/Feb): 15
meeting with Bar of Ireland, 10 (Dec): 12
Norwegian Bar Association, 5 (June): 11
past presidents of Law Society, 6 (July): 1 (Pres.)
senior judicial appointees, 4 (May): 5
book launches. see book and journal launches
charity projects and fund-raisers. see charities
conferences and seminars
Annual Family Law Conference, 2 (March): 18
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deaths. see obituaries and death notices
diploma programmes
conferrings and pictorial items. see legal education
Kenyan Magistrates and Judges Vetting Board
meeting with Law Society, 4 (May): 14
lecture: 'Conscience, professionalism and the law,' 1 (Jan/Feb): 16
marriages
Orla Coyne and Richard Bennett, 4 (May): 4
parchment ceremonies, 4 (May): 17, 5 (June): 14
retirements. see retirements
Stetson International Environmental Moot Court champions, 6 (July): 12
visit of human rights lawyer Dr Teng Biao, 3 (April): 14
PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS
'selfie' monkey lawsuit in USA, 8 (Oct): 12
PERIODIC PAYMENTS ORDERS
Civil Liability Amendment Bill 2015, 6 (July): 18–21 (M. Boylan)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
treatment of
advertising law and regulation, 8 (Oct): 32–35 (P. Ambrose)
data protection regulation. see data protection
PERSONAL INJURIES BOARD. see Injuries Board
PERSONAL INJURIES LITIGATION. see also medical negligence
advertising by non-solicitors
'claims-harvesting' websites, 1 (Jan/Feb): 36–39 (E. Maguire)
PII. see professional indemnity insurance
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT LAW
outdoor concerts, regulation of, 2 (March): 40–43 (A. Fay)
POLICING. see Garda Síochána
POLICING AUTHORITY
Gazette interview with Minister for Justice, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28–31 (M. McDermott)
POWER, KEVIN (ARTICLE). see under Herron, Michaela
POWERS OF ATTORNEY
continuing powers of attorney and advance healthcare directives, 7 (Aug/Sept): 18–19 (P.T.
Rickard–Clarke)
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
renewal of summons applications
burden of proof, 6 (July): 42–45 (D. Boughton)
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Clio Practice Management Software, 6 (July): 8
cyber-fraud on increase, 4 (May): 32–35 (R. O'Neill)
PRACTICE NOTES
Companies Act 2014 (Business Law Committee), 5 (June): 48. see also Companies Act 2014
adopting a new constitution, 5 (June): 48–53
priority and registration of charges, 10 (Dec): 49
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private company limited by shares (LTD): incorporation, 6 (July): 53–54
resolutions, 6 (July): 53
Summary Approval Procedure (SAP), 9 (Nov): 47–48
Compensation Fund: submission of claim forms, 7 (Aug/Sept): 48 (Registrar)
Criminal Justice Act 2011, s. 19: reporting obligation, 8 (Oct): 49 (Business Law Committee)
cybercrime: responsibility for deficits arising, 5 (June): 53 (Regulation of Practice Committee)
dealings with agricultural land
subsidies and direct payment schemes, 1 (Jan/Feb): 49
domestic septic tanks: change of ownership, 3 (April): 49 (Conveyancing Committee)
housing loans
special condition and revaluation of security by lender, 7 (Aug/Sept): 49 (Conveyancing
Committee)
information on legal charges
section 68 requirement re-visited, 1 (Jan/Feb): 48–49 (Guidance and Ethics Committee)
legal advice columns, 7 (Aug/Sept): 49
multi-unit developments
new and updated precedents, 2 (March): 53 (Conveyancing Committee)
owners' management companies (OMCs): precedent constitution, 4 (May): 46
(Conveyancing Committee)
precedent pre-contract enquiries, 7 (Aug/Sept): 48 (Conveyancing Committee)
registration of title
easements and profits à prendre created by express grant, 6 (July): 55 (Conveyancing
Committee)
retaining a copy of requisitions and replies with title deeds, 9 (Nov): 48 (Conveyancing
Committee)
roads and services 'in charge'
letters regarding, 7 (Aug/Sept): 48 (Conveyancing Committee)
Solicitors' Accounts Regulations 2014 (Registrar), 2 (March): 52–53, 5 (June): 53
stamp duty: record of clients' instructions, 10 (Dec): 49–50 (Conveyancing Committee)
ten steps towards a successful merger, 6 (July): 55 (Guidance and Ethics Committee)
ten tips for outstanding client care, 3 (April): 49 (Guidance and Ethics Committee)
ten tips to overcome problem colleagues, 2 (March): 53 (Guidance and Ethics Committee)
water charges: what conveyancing solicitors need to know, 10 (Dec): 50 (Conveyancing
Committee)
PRACTISING CERTIFICATES
regulations and fees, 1 (Jan/Feb): 46
solicitor numbers
female solicitors in majority, 1 (Jan/Feb): 20–21 (T. Kelly)
increase of 9% in 20 largest firms, 4 (May): 10 (M. McDermott)
PRESIDENT OF IRELAND
age of presidential candidates’ referendum, 5 (June): 47
PRESIDENT OF THE LAW SOCIETY (2014-15, KEVIN O'HIGGINS)
ABA annual conference (Chicago), 7 (Aug/Sept): 1
ABA visit, 6 (July): 1
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address to Law Society annual dinner, 7 (Aug/Sept): 22–23 (M. McDermott)
annual conference 2015 (Lough Erne Resort), 1 (Jan/Feb):1, 5 (June): 1
Berkeley tragedy: sympathies to families, 6 (July): 1
Calcutta Run 2015, 5 (June): 1
Canadian Bar Association conference (Calgary), 7 (Aug/Sept): 1
Companies Act 2014: Business Law Committee commended, 5 (June): 1, 8 (Oct): 1
CPD cluster events, 5 (June): 1, 6 (July): 1
DSBA conference (Berlin), 7 (Aug/Sept): 1
flexible working culture, need for, 2 (March): 1
Legal Services Regulation Bill, 1 (Jan/Feb):1, 5 (June): 1, 7 (Aug/Sept): 1, 9 (Nov): 1
lunch for past presidents of Law Society, 6 (July): 1
marriage equality referendum, 4 (May): 1, 8 (Oct): 1
medical negligence litigation, 3 (April): 1
appearance before Oireachtas Committee, 1 (Jan/Feb): 7
outgoing message, 9 (Nov): 1
Requisitions on Title revision: Conveyancing Committee commended, 5 (June): 1
Setanta Insurance collapse: Law Society v MIBI, 6 (July): 1, 7 (Aug/Sept): 1, 8 (Oct): 1
visits to local bar associations, 3 (April): 1, 5 (June): 1, 6 (July): 1, 7 (Aug/Sept): 1, 8 (Oct): 4
women in legal practice: 'glass ceiling,' 2 (March): 1
PRESIDENT OF THE LAW SOCIETY (2015-16, SIMON MURPHY)
chairing of Cork CPD event, 10 (Dec): 4
election and taking of office, 10 (Dec): 48
Gazette profile and interview, 10 (Dec): 30–33 (M. McDermott)
inauguration address: 'justice funding must be election issue,' 10 (Dec): 7
PRIME TIME (RTE)
'Legal High' programme: Law Society challenges high-fees claims, 3 (April): 1, 11
PRISONERS
Care After Prison group
Gazette interview with Stephen Doyle, 5 (June): 42–45 (M. Armstrong)
Mountjoy Prison: Gazette visit. see Mountjoy Prison, Dublin
smuggling of prohibited articles
Irish Prison Service anti-smuggling telephone line, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7
PRIVACY. see also data protection; E-Privacy Regulations
private rights and public interest
annual human rights conference, 8 (Oct): 5–6, 10 (Dec): 24–25 (M. Lynch)
PRIVATE COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES (LTD). see Companies Act 2014
PROBATE, ADMINISTRATION AND TRUSTS COMMITTEE
dealings with agricultural land, 1 (Jan/Feb): 49 (practice note)
PROBATE AND WILLS
actions against estates of deceased persons
Bank of Scotland plc v Gray and Doyle, 3 (April): 34–37 (G. Hayes)
cross-border probate cases
EU Regulation 550/2012, 8 (Oct): 55
Spanish succession law, 2 (March): 28–31 (E. Sweetman)
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Stephenson Solicitors' seminar, 3 (April): 7
tracing missing beneficiaries etc
Finders International open Irish office, 7 (Aug/Sept): 8
transfer of farming business, 10 (Dec): 34–37 (G. Bowen)
PROCUREMENT
legal services. see legal procurement
PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE (PII)
2015 Regulations: Council approve draft changes, 9 (Nov): 46
common proposal form, 6 (July): 52
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING (LAW SOCIETY)
Companies Act 2014: Cork seminar, 6 (July): 11
PROFITS À PRENDRE. see easements and profits à prendre
PROPERTY TAX. see Local Property Tax (LPT)
PUBLIC INTEREST
and private rights: annual human rights conference, 8 (Oct): 5–6, 10 (Dec): 24–25 (M. Lynch)
PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Regulation of Lobbying Act. see lobbying
QUINN, ELAINE
'It's All in the Mind': mindfulness meditation, 8 (Oct): 44–46
REAS (REGISTERED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS). see employment law
RECEIVERSHIPS
Companies Act 2014 provisions, 5 (June): 39–41 (C. Lupton)
REFUGEE CRISIS
'a challenge for Europe,' 8 (Oct): 52–54 (E. Massa)
REGISTRAR OF SOLICITORS (JOHN ELLIOT)
practice notes
Compensation Fund: submission of claim forms, 7 (Aug/Sept): 48
cybercrime: responsibility for deficits arising, 5 (June): 53
Solicitors' Accounts Regulations 2014, 2 (March): 52–53, 5 (June): 53
Solicitors' Acts orders. see under High Court
specialist accreditation for solicitors, 7 (Aug/Sept): 17 (letter)
REGISTRATION OF CHARGES
priority and security rules: Companies Act 2014, 10 (Dec): 49 (practice note)
REGISTRATION OF TITLE
easements and profits à prendre, 6 (July): 55 (practice note)
REGULATION OF LEGAL PROFESSION
complaints and Tribunal determinations. see Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal
High Court orders under Solicitors' Acts. see under High Court
Registrar's practice notes. see Registrar of Solicitors
regulatory legal services in Law Society: new head, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5
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REGULATION OF LOBBYING ACT. see lobbying
REGULATION OF PRACTICE COMMITTEE
cybercrime: responsibility for deficits arising, 5 (June): 53 (practice note)
REPORTING OBLIGATIONS
Criminal Justice Act 2011, s. 19, 8 (Oct): 49 (practice note)
REQUISITIONS ON TITLE
retaining a copy with title deeds, 9 (Nov): 48 (practice note)
revised edition, 5 (June): 1 (Pres.), 6 (July): 52, 7 (Aug/Sept): 17 (letter)
RETIREMENT PLANNING
Law Society Retirement Trust Scheme, 4 (May): 8
RETIREMENTS
Deery, Judge Matt, 1 (Jan/Feb): 4
MacBride, Judge Sean, 5 (June): 15
MacLynn, Adrian, 7 (Aug/Sept): 4
Moran, Mr Justice Carroll, 5 (June): 4
O'Brien, Judge Eamon, 1 (Jan/Feb): 16, 6 (July): 5
withdrawal of resignation: Judge Flann Brennan, 6 (July): 4
REVENUE COMMISSIONERS
audits and investigations, 9 (Nov): 30–33 (S. Landers)
Law Society meeting with chairman, 9 (Nov): 46
RICKARD-CLARKE, PATRICIA T.
'Equal rights and adequate supports': Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013, 7
(Aug/Sept): 18–19 (viewpoint)
RIMMER, ELIZABETH, CEO OF LAWCARE
Gazette interview, 1 (Jan/Feb): 40–43 (M. McDermott)
RISK MANAGEMENT
role of in-house counsel: conference, 8 (Oct): 6
Solvency II Directive, 7 (Aug/Sept): 40–42 (T. O'Hanrahan and S. Cronin)
ROBERT WALTERS IRELAND
survey of professionals in Europe, 6 (July): 6
ROBERTS, COLM
'Here come the GALs': guardian ad litem service, 1 (Jan/Feb): 18–19 (viewpoint)
ROBINSON, DARA AND MOLLOY, DONOUGH
'Piece by piece': consolidation of the criminal law, 6 (July): 38–41
ROCHE, LORCAN
Gazette interviews. see Gazette profiles
'SPN Connect: a unified force for sole practitioners,' 2 (March): 26 (analysis)
RULE OF LAW
Law Society annual conference
'The Rule of Law - Luxury or Necessity?', 5 (June): 20–23 (M. McDermott)
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
and EU energy policy and competition law
'tempering Russia's political influence?', 5 (June): 58–61 (J. O'Connell)
RYAN, MALACHY
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'The Numbers Game': crowdfunding, 7 (Aug/Sept): 32–35
SAGE
quality standards for support and advocacy, 7 (Aug/Sept): 19
SAME-SEX COUPLES
marriage referendum, 4 (May): 20–21 (E. King)
SBA. see Solicitors' Benevolent Association
SERVICE STATEMENT (LAW SOCIETY), 4 (May): 12
SETANTA INSURANCE
collapse and insolvency, 1 (Jan/Feb): 46, 2 (March): 50, 4 (May): 46, 5 (June): 47, 9 (Nov):
46, 10 (Dec): 48
High Court case: Law Society v MIBI, 5 (June): 11, 6 (July): 1 (Pres.), 7 (Aug/Sept): 1
(Pres.), 8 (Oct): 1 (Pres.)
High Court confirms MIBI liability for claims, 8 (Oct): 18
judgment 'a route to justice for victims,' 8 (Oct): 18
SEYMOUR, JAMES
'Natural Selection': naturalisation application process, 9 (Nov): 42–45
SIMPSON, JOHN (JOURNALIST)
'Evening with John Simpson' at Blackhall Place, 1 (Jan/Feb): 15
SKIBBEREEN COURTHOUSE
visit of West Cork Bar Association, 8 (Oct): 4
SKILLNET AND FINUAS NETWORK (LAW SOCIETY)
CPD regional cluster events. see CPD
Finuas executive leadership management programme, 10 (Dec): 8
SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SMES)
electronic payments preferred (survey), 9 (Nov): 5
SMITH & WILLIAMSON
Irish Law Firm Survey 2015, 10 (Dec): 12
SMYTH, NOEL
'Suicide prevention literally a matter of life and death,' 9 (Nov): 24–25 (viewpoint)
SOCIAL MEDIA
Law Society strategy: one year on, 4 (May): 11 (L. Keegan), 12
Linkedin careers seminar, 5 (June): 8
revenge porn, 3 (April): 22–25 (S. Fitzpatrick)
SOCIAL WELFARE LAW
Ballymun Community Law Centre course, 4 (May): 7
SOLE PRACTITIONER NETWORK
SPN Connect (app), 2 (March): 26 (L. Roche)
SOLICITORS' ACCOUNTS REGULATIONS 2014
features of, 2 (March): 52–53 (Registrar's practice note)
importance of up-to-date books of account, 5 (June): 53 (Registrar's practice note)
SOLICITORS' ACTS ORDERS (REGISTRAR OF SOLICITORS). see under High Court
SOLICITORS' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION (SBA)
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AGM, 2 (March): 7
report: and accounts: 1 December 2013 to 30 November 2014, 3 (April): 50
SOLICITORS' DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL
appointments
chairman and new members, 5 (June): 13
Society nomination for chairman, 5 (June): 47
determinations
Appelbe, Fergus (Bandon), 1 (Jan/Feb): 53–54, 2 (March): 55
Butler, Michael J. (Tipperary town), 5 (June): 56–57
Carr, John Martin (Galway City), 3 (April): 52–53
Casey, Greg (John G.) (Bandon), 7 (Aug/Sept): 54
Cazabon, Elizabeth M. (Galway), 10 (Dec): 51
Condon, John F. (Dublin 8), 8 (Oct): 51
Corcoran, Gerard (Dunmanway), 9 (Nov): 53
Cronin, Michelle (Dublin 24), 7 (Aug/Sept): 54
Dowling, Michael (Tralee), 7 (Aug/Sept): 54–55
Duff (otherwise McConnell), Sheila (Kilcullen), 4 (May): 53
Gibbons, David F. (Newbridge), 2 (March): 55
Grogan, Brian (Lucan), 7 (Aug/Sept): 55
Hanrahan, Oliver (Ennis), 4 (May): 50–52
Hussey, John (Mainistir Fhear Maí, Co. Chorcaí), 9 (Nov): 53
Kean, Gerald (Dublin 2), 1 (Jan/Feb): 53
Kean, John P. (Tuam), 5 (June): 56
Keaney, Claire (Slane), 5 (June): 56
Kelly, Douglas A. (Swinford), 4 (May): 52
Kenny, Peter (Carlow), 10 (Dec): 51–52
Leahy, Brian (Longford), 7 (Aug/Sept): 54
Lynch, Christopher (Limerick), 8 (Oct): 51
McArdle, Francis (Dundalk), 9 (Nov): 53
McGrath, Elizabeth (Limerick), 3 (April): 52
McNamara, Brendan (Portlaoise), 10 (Dec): 52
Madden, Paul D. (Clones), 1 (Jan/Feb): 53, 9 (Nov): 51–53
Maher, James J. (Dublin 8), 4 (May): 53
Montgomery, David (Dun Laoghaire), 4 (May): 50
Murphy, William James (Navan), 6 (July): 57
Nolan, Oisín (Dublin 6), 7 (Aug/Sept): 55
O'Dwyer, Thomas (Dublin 12), 10 (Dec): 53
O'Gara, Kevin M. (Killarney), 9 (Nov): 50–51
O'Gorman, J. Finbarr (Gorey), 4 (May): 52
O'Gorman, Kevin (Lucan), 10 (Dec): 53
O'Kelly, Niall (Dublin 6W), 1 (Jan/Feb): 54, 5 (June): 56
O'Neill, Gregory F. (Greg) (Dublin 7), 9 (Nov): 51
O'Toole, John C. (Dublin 12), 10 (Dec): 52–53
Perrin, Heather (Dublin 3), 3 (April): 52, 5 (June): 57
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Proctor, John F. (Dublin 9), 1 (Jan/Feb): 53
Steen, Ambrose, 1 (Jan/Feb): 54–55
Sweeney, James M. (Dublin 7), 3 (April): 52
Walsh, Christopher (otherwise Brendan) (Dublin 15), 9 (Nov): 51
future of, 5 (June):13
SOLVENCY II DIRECTIVE. see insurance industry
SPAIN, JUSTIN
'Live with me': Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010,
10 (Dec): 26–29
SPANISH SUCCESSION LAW, 2 (March): 28–31 (E. Sweetman)
SPECIALIST ACCREDITATION
Law Society proposals, 5 (June): 24–25 (Y. Keating)
clarification by Registrar, 7 (Aug/Sept): 17 (letter)
Council discussion, 6 (July): 52
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
charity fund-raising. see also Calcutta Run; charities
Leman Solicitors' 24-hour cycle race, 7 (Aug/Sept): 15, 9 (Nov): 14
DSBA
6th annual tennis tournament, 5 (June): 4
Golf Society, 7 (Aug/Sept): 4
Energia 12-hour race (Belfast)
visually impaired athlete finishes second in women's event, 7 (Aug/Sept): 15
Solicitors' Aquathlon Championships: inaugural event, 8 (Oct): 17
Southern Law Association Golf Society, 7 (Aug/Sept): 4
Special Olympics World Games 2015, 7 (Aug/Sept): 13
SPORTS LAW ARBITRATION
Gazette interview with David Casserly, 4 (May): 28–31 (L. Roche)
STAGE INTERNATIONAL (INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME), 4 (May): 15 (N. O'Sullivan)
STAMP DUTY
record of clients' instructions, 10 (Dec): 49–50 (practice note)
STATE CLAIMS AGENCY
expenditure, 2008-2013
legal costs issues, 1 (Jan/Feb): 32–35 (C. Ó Culáin)
STETSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW (FLORIDA, USA)
International Environmental Moot Court Competition, 6 (July): 12
'Technology in Litigation' collaborative seminar, 8 (Oct): 12
STEVENSON, BRYAN (US HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER)
Gazette interview, 2 (March): 36–39 (M. Armstrong)
STRESS
benefits of mindfulness meditation, 8 (Oct): 44–46 (E. Quinn)
SUCCESSION LAW. see also probate and wills
Spanish law, 2 (March): 28–31 (E. Sweetman)
SUICIDE
Ernest J Cantillon Solicitors' fundraiser for Suicide Aware, 1 (Jan/Feb): 17
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Suicide Prevention Authority Bill, 9 (Nov): 24–25 (N. Smyth)
SUMMARY APPROVAL PROCEDURE (SAP)
Companies Act 2014, 5 (June): 38–39 (C. Lupton), 9 (Nov): 47–48 (practice note)
SUMMONS
renewal applications: burden of proof, 6 (July): 42–45 (D. Boughton)
SUPREME COURT
visit to Cork, 2 (March): 4
visit to Germany, 6 (July): 5
SUPREME COURT OF CANADA
financial transactions reporting legislation
Canadian lawyers win privilege battle, 2 (March): 7
SWEETMAN, EDMUND
'Entering the Bullpen': Spanish succession law, 2 (March): 28–31
SYMBIO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
report on Law Society committees, 4 (May): 46, 7 (Aug/Sept):47
SYSTEM 360
Law Society membership management system, 8 (Oct): 24–27 (T. Kelly), 9 (Nov): 46, 10
(Dec): 9
TAXATION
local property taxes, NPPR etc. see household charge; local property tax (LPT)
long-term leasing: myths and misconceptions, 9 (Nov): 20–21 (A. Meehan)
Revenue audits and investigations: scope and powers, 9 (Nov): 30–33 (S. Landers)
TAXATION COMMITTEE
dealings with agricultural land, 1 (Jan/Feb): 49 (practice note)
TAXATION OF COSTS
delays, concerns over
President O'Higgins' address to Law Society dinner, 7 (Aug/Sept): 22–23 (M. McDermott)
Injuries Board application fees: disallowance, 2 (March): 20 (letter)
TECHNOLOGY. see also Internet; social media
apps
Hootsuite, 3 (April): 9 (D. Walsh)
Lookout, 8 (Oct): 11 (D. Walsh)
Microsoft Outlook, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9 (D. Walsh)
Office Sway, 9 (Nov): 9 (D. Walsh)
OneDrive, 1 (Jan/Feb): 13, 4 (May): 9 (D. Walsh)
SPN Connect, 2 (March): 26 (L. Roche)
biometric technology
and online banking fraud, 8 (Oct): 40–43 (R. O'Toole)
Clio Practice Management Software, 6 (July): 8
digital single market (DSM), 9 (Nov): 54–57 (M. Hyland)
iPads for trainee solicitors, 3 (April): 20–21 (M. McDermott)
Law Society website: mobile version launched, 10 (Dec): 9
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MOOC (massive open online course), 3 (April): 9
NLI web archiving project, 6 (July): 8
online fraud. see cybercrime
revenge porn, 3 (April): 22–25 (S. Fitzpatrick)
'Technology in Litigation' collaborative seminar, 8 (Oct): 12
William Fry invests in integrated unified communications solution, 10 (Dec): 6
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (LAW SOCIETY)
seminar: cloud-based services and business use of social media, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5
TELECOMS REGULATION
digital single market (DSM), 9 (Nov): 54–57 (M. Hyland)
THOMAS, JOE
'Buyer Beware': buying of property online, 8 (Oct): 36–39
TIERNAN, LORCAN AND O'MAHONY, DAVID
'Shuffling the deck': Companies Act 2014, 3 (April): 30–33
TIPPERARY
courts review, 8 (Oct): 13 (C. Ó Culáin)
TORTS. see also medical negligence litigation
champerty and maintenance, 7 (Aug/Sept): 34–35 (M. Ryan)
TRADE. see Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
TRADE MARKS
community trademarks (CTMs)
fast-track applications procedure, 3 (April): 5
protected shapes
Lego case: Best-Lock (Europe) Ltd v OHIM and Lego Juris, 7 (Aug/Sept): 56–57 (J. Kelly)
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
comparable food standards and beef industry in Ireland, 6 (July): 16–17 (H. Dillon)
TRANSGENDER EQUALITY
Gender Recognition Act 2015: 'work on transgender equality not yet done,' 10 (Dec): 20–21
(S. Kirwan and L. Frawley)
TRANSGENDER EQUALITY NETWORK
Speaking from the Margins: Trans Mental Health and Wellbeing in Ireland, 10 (Dec): 20
TUNISIAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Nobel Prize for Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet, 9 (Nov): 5
TUSLA. see Child and Family Agency
TWITTER. see social media
UNION INTERNATIONALE DES AVOCATS (UIA)
Nobel Prize for Tunisian Bar Association welcomed, 9 (Nov): 5
UNITED NATIONS
Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, 9 (Nov): 11
UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES, 7 (Aug/Sept): 18
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. see also American Bar Association
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appointment of US Ambassador to Ireland: Kevin O'Malley, 4 (May): 8
copyright law
'selfie' monkey case: US District Court, San Francisco, 8 (Oct): 12
transatlantic trade partnership with EU. see Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
VAPING. see e-cigarettes
VERDON, MAEVE AND BRADY, CIARAN
'The End of the Affair': implications of Britain's departure from EU, 7 (Aug/Sept): 28–31
VIEWPOINT
admissibility of unconstitutionally obtained evidence: DPP v JC, 7 (Aug/Sept): 20–21 (C.
Hamilton)
Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013, 7 (Aug/Sept): 18–19 (P.T. Rickard–Clarke)
Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill: periodic payment orders, 6 (July): 18–19 (M. Boylan)
EU accession to the ECHR: 'back to the drawing board,' 2 (March): 22–23 (J. MacGuill)
Gender Recognition Act 2015: 'work on transgender equality not yet done,' 10 (Dec): 20–21
(S. Kirwan and L. Frawley)
guardian ad litem service, 1 (Jan/Feb): 18–19 (C. Roberts)
long-term leasing, 9 (Nov): 20–21 (A. Meehan), 22–23 (J.A. Good Hammond)
marriage equality referendum, 4 (May): 20–21 (E. King), 22–23 (M. Walls and M. Dunne)
Regulation of Lobbying Act, 3 (April): 18–19 (C. Ó Culáin), 8 (Oct): 20–23 (C. Ó Culáin)
'Report underlines need for dedicated family court': Child Care Law Reporting Project, 10
(Dec): 22–23 (C. Coulter)
suicide prevention: 'a matter of life and death,' 9 (Nov): 24–25 (N. Smyth)
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: comparable food standards, 6 (July): 16–17
(H. Dillon)
Workplace Relations Bill, 2014, 2 (March): 24–25 (L. Deegan)
WALLS, MURIEL AND DUNNE, MICHELLE
'The meaning of marriage: past, present and future,' 4 (May): 22–23 (viewpoint)
WALSH, DOROTHY
apps guide. see under technology
WATER CHARGES
landlords: disclosure of tenants' names
data protection concerns, 7 (Aug/Sept): 24–27 (G. Fitzgerald), 9 (Nov): 18 (letter, 10 (Dec):
19 (letter, G. Fitzgerald), H. Dixon)
what conveyancing solicitors need to know, 10 (Dec): 50 (practice note)
WATER SERVICES ACT
domestic septic tanks: change of ownership, 3 (April): 49 (practice note)
'WELLNESS FOR SUCCESS' PROGRAMME, 3 (April): 12
WHYTE, GERRY
Ballymun Community Law Centre course, 4 (May): 7
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WILLIAMS, EMMA-JANE
Law Society's 'Find a garda station solicitor' search facility, 5 (June): 5
WILLS. see probate and wills
WINDING UP
Companies Act 2014 provisions, 5 (June): 39–41 (C. Lupton)
WOMEN LAWYERS
'glass ceiling' and need for flexible working culture, 2 (March): 1 (Pres.)
L & W mentoring programme, 10 (Dec): 6
'profession's perfect parity,' 1 (Jan/Feb): 20–21 (T. Kelly)
'Woman Lawyer of the Year' award 2015, 10 (Dec): 17
WORK/LIFE BALANCE
address of Judge Rosemary Horgan to DSBA, 2 (March): 1 (Pres.)
Callan Tansey Solicitors' event, 7 (Aug/Sept): 12
need for flexible working culture, 2 (March): 1 (Pres.)
WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 2015. see employment law
WORKPLACE RELATIONS COMMISSION (WRC)
guide to adjudication officers' procedures, 10 (Dec): 38–40 (L. Deegan)
WORLD WAR ONE (1914-18)
Law Society memorial, Four Courts, 9 (Nov): 26
'The Tragic Story of Jasper Brett' (solicitor's apprentice), 9 (Nov): 26–29 (C. O'Mara)
YOUNGER MEMBERS COMMITTEE
committee members, 2 (March): 50, 5 (June): 5, 8 (Oct): 5
objectives, 2 (March): 50
survey of younger members, 8 (Oct): 5
ZAMBIA PROJECT (ARTHUR COX)
'legacy lives on,' 10 (Dec): 14–15