I ran a poll yesterday on my YouTube channel asking people if they wanted my opinion on particular issues or topics or cases about which I make videos. Or did they just want the facts. This morning, 86% have indicated that they want the facts and my opinion or my opinion. That is a pretty… Continue reading My YouTube poll on facts only versus opinion/commentary
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
YouTube membership-in two minds
I have a regular internal debate about creating a YouTube membership scheme. This would allow me to obtain support for my YouTube channel from my subscribers and anyone else who cares to support the channel. To be frank, I don’t need the money. But there is a particular video I have made which will be… Continue reading YouTube membership-in two minds
Enoch Burke cuts a pathetic figure
Enoch Burke cuts a pathetic figure standing in the rain outside his former workplace at the start of the school year. He was dismissed from Wilson’s Hospital School and has not taught there for 2 years or more. Why he is standing outside it from Thursday of this week is beyond me. On Friday, it… Continue reading Enoch Burke cuts a pathetic figure
The task of writing a daily blog post
The task I have set myself, which has become a daily routine for years now, of writing a blog post on this blog every day can be a pain in the butt. But when I am faced, at 5.30 am, with a blank Word document and a blinking cursor I am forced to think about… Continue reading The task of writing a daily blog post
Working from home isn’t for everyone
When the question of working from home, or remote working as it is described nowadays, has cropped my initial response has always been that I would prefer to go to the office. This week, due to Covid, I have been working from home. And my original view has been confirmed. I am looking forward to… Continue reading Working from home isn’t for everyone
This one decision before my annual leave was crucial
One of the big problems with small professional practices like mine is when we return from our annual leave. Everything revolves around the one person in a sole practitioner office, and the same would apply to professionals in different industries who operate as solo entrepreneurs. The big problem when you come back is the amount… Continue reading This one decision before my annual leave was crucial
This platform is growing quietly and working hard for me and my business
Up to recently the average number of plays per episode of my podcast, the Irish Law and Small Business Podcast, on Spotify alone was 81 plays per episode. When you consider that I have published 466 episodes to date the figure of 81 plays per episode is pretty good. But now the average number of… Continue reading This platform is growing quietly and working hard for me and my business