I won’t be exploited

I felt yesterday I was being taken advantage of by a supplier to my business. And I won’t have it. The amount of money involved is affordable for me and my business. And is relatively trifling in the overall context of my business, budget, fee income etc. But there is a point of principle here:… Continue reading I won’t be exploited

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

You would miss the All-Ireland club finals on Paddy’s Day

You would miss the All-Ireland club football and hurling finals on St. Patrick’s Day. I am not sure why they decided to have these championships finishing in December or thereabouts, but they were always a staple of my St. Patrick’s Day down through the decades. I miss them. The flatbed trailers, tractors, lorries, Boy scouts,… Continue reading You would miss the All-Ireland club finals on Paddy’s Day

How long will Trump be allowed to continue with the economic illiteracy?

The Wall Street Journal described Trump’s tariffs and ensuing trade wars with its neighbours, Mexico and Canada, as the ‘dumbest trade war’ they have ever seen. There is not a serious, reputable economist alive that thinks Trump’s trade war is a good idea. Yet nobody in the Republican party has the cojones to stand up… Continue reading How long will Trump be allowed to continue with the economic illiteracy?

The Burkes’ strategy-how it’s going so far

It is perplexing how the Burkes of Castlebar apparently think shouting and screeching at decision makers-in Ireland or the United States-could be an effective strategy. And if they believe it is an effective strategy, then the outcome they seek is not what you might expect. Because screeching and shouting over High Court judges, the Attorney… Continue reading The Burkes’ strategy-how it’s going so far