A commenter on my YouTube channel left a comment in which he set out what he believed would be a sensible solution to bring the Enoch Burke/Wilson’s Hospital School dispute to an end. He said the school should reinstate the former employee in his teaching post. It is hard to believe that anyone with even… Continue reading Reinstating Enoch Burke
Category: Law
But he’s telling lies, can we sue for defamation?
I meet employers and employees on a regular basis to advice on employment law. The context is usually the man/woman in front of me in the consultation has received a letter from the Workplace Relations Commission advising him/her of a complaint from a former employee. When they read through the complaint, they invariably tell me… Continue reading But he’s telling lies, can we sue for defamation?
Preparing for a WRC case-the biggest problem as a sole practitioner
As a sole practitioner one of the biggest problems I face when preparing for a WRC hearing is distraction. That is, the many distractions in the office including other files, letters, emails, property transactions, wills, personal injury claims which demand some or all of my attention. Being able to give an upcoming WRC hearing your… Continue reading Preparing for a WRC case-the biggest problem as a sole practitioner
Evidence and one of the skills of the legal professional
One of the things I encounter regularly when preparing for a WRC hearing is my client sending me irrelevant, unhelpful information which they believe is evidence. Often, if I was to introduce this so-called evidence it would damage my client’s case. The distinguishing feature between a good legal professional when it comes to the presentation… Continue reading Evidence and one of the skills of the legal professional
Clarity and closure-not to be undervalued
Much of the value of what I do when I meet people in consultations is give them clarity and closure. This week I have had three consultations in which I had to advise the client that they had no case or a case that was so weak that it was not worth pursuing. Occasionally, the… Continue reading Clarity and closure-not to be undervalued
Opinion and commentary versus reporting the facts and decision
When I am publishing videos online, on my YouTube channel and elsewhere, I have generally maintained a neutral stance and have simply reported what happened. I seldom give my own opinion on a case for reasons set out in this video. Lately, I have noticed more and more people looking for me to express my… Continue reading Opinion and commentary versus reporting the facts and decision
The paucity of Enoch Burke’s argument
I saw a video yesterday on X in which Enoch Burke explained to the interviewer that when a person goes to court they should be given their rights. And because this did not happen in his case the courts got it wrong and the dispute with Wilson’s Hospital school continues. The paucity of this argument… Continue reading The paucity of Enoch Burke’s argument
The powerlessness of residential landlords
I have had a shocking experience in the last 18 months or so with a residential tenant of mine. I had to bring him to the RTB (Residential Tenancies Board) twice and won the case on both occasions. But I still felt utterly powerless because I was still unable to get my property back with… Continue reading The powerlessness of residential landlords
Who killed Joe Deasy?
Joe Deasy, a 21 year old man who had returned to Mayo on his holidays as he did every year, was found dead on the side of the road on 12th August 2017. He had strong family connections to Mayo and was an ardent follower of Mayo GAA. He also returned to Mayo every year… Continue reading Who killed Joe Deasy?
The speed of prison terms for anti-immigrant criminality in the UK
One of the things that struck me about the recent anti-immigration riots in the United Kingdom has been the speed with which those involved in crimes have been arrested, brought before a court, and sentenced to terms of imprisonment. And they are now sitting in jail cells. It has had a remarkably chilling effect on… Continue reading The speed of prison terms for anti-immigrant criminality in the UK