The Judicial Appointments Commission Bill has been referred to the Supreme Court by President Michael D Higgins. This is the first time this President has referred a bill to the Supreme Court to have the bill reviewed as to its constitutionality. If it is found to be repugnant to the Constitution the President cannot sign… Continue reading The Judicial Appointments Commission Bill referred to the Supreme Court for testing by President Higgins
Category: Law
Immigration law-a new departure?
I am considering a new departure in my solicitor’s practice here in Enfield: immigration law. If I do decide to branch into this new area of law it will probably be from January 2024. The irony is that what prompted this consideration is the focus on anti-immigrant protests and sentiment in 2023 which has been… Continue reading Immigration law-a new departure?
DJ Carey’s Joe Di Maggio moment
I felt a sense of sadness seeing DJ Carey in Blanchardstown District Court yesterday, charged with a number of fraud and deception charges. I am fully aware of the allegations against him and the serious nature of the offences. I am aware that these crimes are not victimless crimes. I am fully aware of all… Continue reading DJ Carey’s Joe Di Maggio moment
What you can learn from Donald Trump about criminal law
Trump, faced with four indictments and ninety-one counts of criminal charges, gave an interview last week on a programme called “Meet the Press”. Given the magnitude of Trump’s narcissism and the size of his ego he could not help himself in the interview. When asked was the insurrection on January 6th his idea or that… Continue reading What you can learn from Donald Trump about criminal law
The hatred and bitterness of the comments on my Enoch Burke jailing video
The hatred and bitterness in some of the comments on my latest video about the jailing of Enoch Burke is something to behold. These comments can be read on my Facebook page and my YouTube channel. The vast majority of these comments are by followers/supporters of Burke. The bitterness is only matched by an inability… Continue reading The hatred and bitterness of the comments on my Enoch Burke jailing video
A worrying ignorance of employment law
Some of the comments underneath my video on YouTube, Facebook, and Tik Tok about the jailing of Enoch Burke for breach of a court order demonstrate a worrying lack of understanding about employment law in Ireland. Judging from the views expressed I can see significant difficulties managing certain employees given their understanding of the law… Continue reading A worrying ignorance of employment law
Enoch Burke jailed again by the High Court for repeated breach of a court order
Enoch Burke has been jailed again by the High Court for repeated breach of a court order made in August 2022 ordering him to stay away from Wilson’s Hospital School. Two things jumped out at me from the High Court hearing held late yesterday evening: Take a look at the video below, based on the… Continue reading Enoch Burke jailed again by the High Court for repeated breach of a court order
The European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA)-an important piece of legislation?
Karlin Lillington, in the Irish Times today, is opining that the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) came into effect last week and is one of the most important pieces of legislation you “never heard of”. I have a strong interest in digital services, having built my business on the platforms provided by digital service… Continue reading The European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA)-an important piece of legislation?
The return of Enoch Burke
I read online with interest about the return of Enoch Burke to Wilson’s Hospital School for the new school year. The school terminated his employment earlier this year and there has been long running, and expensive, legal proceedings concerning the dispute between the parties. Burke has one remaining chance to be reinstated in his old… Continue reading The return of Enoch Burke
The “hate speech” Facebook post and the employer’s common mistake
I published a video yesterday about the WRC case in which an employee was awarded €10,500, part of which was for unfair dismissal. The circumstances giving rise to her dismissal surrounded a Facebook post she had allegedly made which her employer viewed as “hate speech”. It concerned refugees coming to Ireland and was, shall we… Continue reading The “hate speech” Facebook post and the employer’s common mistake