Terry Gorry – Page 23 – Solicitor, Small Business Consultant

Buying a new house-the end of the process

When you are in the fortunate position of buying a new house the process at the end is as follows. The builder’s solicitor will contact your solicitor and serve a formal notice of completion. At this stage your solicitor needs to ensure the necessary steps are taken to ensure all the necessary funds will be… Continue reading Buying a new house-the end of the process

Hatred will only get you so far

I came across a tweet this morning on “X” about an anti-migrant/fascist protest organised yesterday for the GPO in Dublin. The turnout was paltry-embarrassingly small. The tweeter opined that hatred will only get you so far. I hope so, I sincerely hope so. There is another group of individuals who have been in the news… Continue reading Hatred will only get you so far

I baked this Pain de Mie on Friday evening

I baked a Pain de Mie (French sandwich pan) on Friday evening. Shortly after I took it out of the oven, whilst it was still warm but sufficiently cooled to allow cutting, I cut the heel off and spread some real butter on it. Then I cut a generous slice of Manchego cheese and put… Continue reading I baked this Pain de Mie on Friday evening

At what age do we patronise old people online and not take them seriously?

At what age can an elderly person make a comment, or comments online and not be held to account in relation to the comment? Is there such an age? Or is it inherently ageist to ignore dumb comments by older people and not respond? I was recently in an exchange with an older person online… Continue reading At what age do we patronise old people online and not take them seriously?

The right to remote working is non-existent

The right to remote working is non-existent. The employee’s right is to ask the employer to be allowed work remotely. All the employer has to do is consider the request fairly and objectively and the employer’s duty is discharged. Amazon have ordered all of their employees back to the office and it will be interesting… Continue reading The right to remote working is non-existent

The next property crash

When I publish videos online-on sites like YouTube, Facebook, TikTok-there are always comments from a small group of individuals who talk about the “next crash”. As if the “next crash” was inevitable. They are referring, of course, to the big property crash we had in 2008 or thereabouts which saw the end of the Celtic… Continue reading The next property crash

The most difficult task for the small business owner

I have been self-employed since December 1986. That’s 38 years and counting. I have been involved in many industries, many start-ups, and have learned a lot along the way. Once you are halfway observant you are bound to pick up some stuff over the course of 38 years of all types of issues and problems.… Continue reading The most difficult task for the small business owner

Openly and proudly racist comments

I never thought, a few years ago, that I would be reading openly, proudly racist comments online in 2024. But that, my friends, is the unfortunate reality. All you must do to see for yourself is head over to Twitter. There you will find individuals who see nothing wrong with being racist and making it… Continue reading Openly and proudly racist comments

The quiet, silent majority will have their say when it counts

I published a video over the weekend, and I expected a bit of flak about it. Surprisingly it has been extremely well received and most commenters agree with the opinion I have shared in it. The video is about the necessity for the repossession and sale of property and why this is essential in a… Continue reading The quiet, silent majority will have their say when it counts