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
Category: Law
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
Threats to solicitor practicing in immigration law are odious
It’s truly shocking that the Law Society of Ireland have had to issue a statement in support of a colleague of mine, Imran Khurshid. Mr Khurshid has been threatened with arson and violence because he does immigration law and represents immigrants. Keir Starmer has described such activity as “far right thuggery”. Mr Khurshid has reported… Continue reading Threats to solicitor practicing in immigration law are odious
The risks of buying property with a tenant on “terms unknown”
I have repeatedly advised about the perils of buying at a Bid X 1 auction, or other online property auction. I always advise about getting the legal pack checked out. And that often a receiver will sell a property with a sitting tenant on “terms unknown”. Buying a property with a tenant on “terms unknown”… Continue reading The risks of buying property with a tenant on “terms unknown”
Conor McGregor guilty of “appalling episode of dangerous driving”
The bad news for Conor McGregor was that the Judge hering his case for various road traffic offences determined that McGregor engaged in an appalling series of dangerous driving incidents. “An appalling episode of dangerous driving”, said the Judge in Blanchardstown District Court. The good news for McGregor is the Judge gave him a five… Continue reading Conor McGregor guilty of “appalling episode of dangerous driving”
Turning down work
A caller to the office this week was looking for the price of a one page lease. We told him we would not do such a thing. A lease needs to be as long as it needs to be to include the necessary terms and conditions between the parties. These terms and conditions may be… Continue reading Turning down work