Author: Terry Gorry

Burkes removed from Court of Appeal by Gardai (again)

The presiding judge in the Court of Appeal directed the Gardai to remove Seán and Isaac Burke from the court yesterday on account of their interjections and interruptions to the judge. The hearing was to deal with an application by GSOC (Garda Ombudsman Commission) for audio recordings from the events in court which led to… Continue reading Burkes removed from Court of Appeal by Gardai (again)

“Top Boy”-highly recommended series about the drug scene in London

I’ve just finished watching a three-season series on Netflix about the drug scene in London, “Top Boy”. I would not be a big watcher of Netflix but I gave this one a chance because I had read something positive about it online. And I am glad I did for it was excellent and I would… Continue reading “Top Boy”-highly recommended series about the drug scene in London

Facebook is still tremendously relevant for small businesses

The engagement on Facebook, if you are posting the right stuff as a small business owner, is remarkable. It is still a powerhouse if you want to build an audience for your business. There is no comparison with Twitter, for example, which is a complete waste of time for most businesses. Yet certain digital and… Continue reading Facebook is still tremendously relevant for small businesses

Trump’s obvious contempt for the legal system should cause genuine fear

Donald Trump’s obvious contempt for the Judge, court and entire legal system is on open display in his New York civil fraud case. And if you are not sure or fail to see it you will see him coming out at intervals and telling the waiting journalists that the prosecution should never have been brought… Continue reading Trump’s obvious contempt for the legal system should cause genuine fear

Man writes off €3M debt with creditors getting .07% under PIA

There is a report in the newspapers this morning about a man whose personal insolvency arrangement has been approved by the High Court. The man is having €3M of debt written off on the sale of three properties and the payment of €8,000. He is to retain his family home with the mortgage being restructured… Continue reading Man writes off €3M debt with creditors getting .07% under PIA

I started the Law Society immigration law last week-2 lessons for the Law Society

I started the Law Society “Certificate in in Immigration Law and Practice” last week. You have a choice for most of the sessions: attend in person at the Law Society or join by Zoom. I chose to join by Zoom as it eradicated the hassle of driving in to Dublin after work, getting parking and… Continue reading I started the Law Society immigration law last week-2 lessons for the Law Society

Facebook trounces Twitter for business development and brand building

Facebook never ceases to amaze me as a place to promote my business and brand. The number of Facebook users who engage with what I post on the platform, including commenting on and sharing my posts, is remarkable. If you compare it to Twitter, for example, there is no comparison. Facebook wins hands down. Yet… Continue reading Facebook trounces Twitter for business development and brand building

2 common mistakes made by lay litigants in employment cases

I meet many individuals who have submitted employment related claims to the Workplace Relations Commission and intend representing themselves. Or they may want me to represent them, but they have come to me too late in the day or I do not have the time at short notice or it will not be cost effective… Continue reading 2 common mistakes made by lay litigants in employment cases