Category: Law

Lay litigant accountant wins maximum award for unfair dismissal at WRC

A decision from the Workplace Relations Commission which I read about this morning proves a point I have repeatedly made about WRC cases generally. And that is, given a choice between having the facts in my favour or an experienced, costly legal team I would always prefer the facts. A lay litigant can have a… Continue reading Lay litigant accountant wins maximum award for unfair dismissal at WRC

A power of attorney and Táilte Eireann (Land Registry) registration

A power of attorney must be in writing and must be executed as a deed. A certified copy is sufficient evidence of the power granted in the attorney. Táilte Eireann (formerly Land Registry) will require a statement from a legal practitioner that the power granted in the power of attorney was not revoked by the… Continue reading A power of attorney and Táilte Eireann (Land Registry) registration

Sexual harassment is alive and well in the workplace in 2025

I meet a wide variety of individuals on a daily basis, people telling me about their particular problems. The problems could range from family law, broken relationships, disputes with neighbours, fights over property, litigation with lenders, personal injury claims, and so on. One issue which I find triggering, and is probably because I have three… Continue reading Sexual harassment is alive and well in the workplace in 2025

The engagement on my Enoch Burke videos is phenomenal

I published a new video yesterday on my YouTube channel about the latest development in the Enoch Burke dispute with his former employer, Wilson’s Hospital School. The video is about the court order telling Bank of Ireland to transfer €40,000 from Burke’s bank account to the account of the Courts Service. Less than 24 hours… Continue reading The engagement on my Enoch Burke videos is phenomenal

Litigants are not entitled to the ‘right’ or a ‘just’ decision from a court

I made a video last week about a High Court decision of Mr Justice Twomey in which he excoriated unqualified legal advisors, who he described as ‘malevolent’. In the course of his decision, however, he made an interesting point about the lay litigant plaintiffs in the case, the Barringtons. The Barringtons, as part of their… Continue reading Litigants are not entitled to the ‘right’ or a ‘just’ decision from a court

Philip Dwyer convicted of trespass at IPAS centre in County Clare

Philip Dwyer, the self-styled ‘citizen journalist’ and anti-immigration activist, collected his second conviction within a matter of weeks yesterday. He was convicted a few weeks ago in Dublin of a public order offence arising from his activities at the Coolock former paint factor premises. He was convicted of trespass at Ennis District Court and fined… Continue reading Philip Dwyer convicted of trespass at IPAS centre in County Clare

Receiver appointed in Enoch Burke case

A receiver was appointed yesterday in the High Court to collect Enoch Burke’s future salary, on application by the Attorney General. A conditional garnishee order was also granted in respect of Burke’s bank account, into which the salary is paid. This appointment is the consequence of a litany of catastrophic decisions the Burkes have made… Continue reading Receiver appointed in Enoch Burke case

‘Malevolent’ unqualified legal advisors giving pseudo legal advice-High Court

A High Court decision delivered by Mr Justice Twomey in March 2025 about unqualified legal advisors, lay litigants, and McKenzie friends is worth reading. Twomey describes unqualified legal advisors as ‘malevolent’, says lay litigants would be far better off without any legal representation than having one of these unqualified legal advisors advising them, and reminds… Continue reading ‘Malevolent’ unqualified legal advisors giving pseudo legal advice-High Court