If you study economics in college one of the first things you learn, a foundational principle of economics, is about supply and demand. You learn that if supply is constrained or restricted or non-existent prices are likely to rise. And if the supply taps are turned on prices are likely to fall. There is a… Continue reading Are house prices ready for a correction?
The opinions of some individuals are unmovable
I have got better at accepting that no matter how many times you prove something, and no matter how many times you provide practical examples of what it is you are looking to prove, certain individuals will not be moved. They will not change their position, even in the fact of incontrovertible and overwhelming evidence.… Continue reading The opinions of some individuals are unmovable
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
We have not bought bread in our house for years
Ever since I discovered, and taught myself, to make Irish soda bread at first and then sourdough bread. Every Sunday morning, I have the pleasure of placing one or two sourdough loaves, which I have prepared on Saturday and left proving in the fridge overnight, in the oven in a Le Creuset saucepan. The great… Continue reading We have not bought bread in our house for years
Spreading misinformation is easy and free
The spread of misinformation and disinformation nowadays is creating significant problems in Ireland, and other countries. Years ago, no matter how hard you tried, your opportunity to spread lies, falsehoods, fake claims, propaganda was limited and costly. Now, if you are so minded, the opportunity is free and unlimited. The consequences which flow are manifesting… Continue reading Spreading misinformation is easy and free
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”
The Class of ’88 with Will Smith
I am listening to a good podcast at the moment called “The Class of ‘88”, narrated by Will Smith. It charts the start of rap/hip hop from 1988 and the personalities who created a new musical genre and industry. Will Smith himself started out as a rapper and his background, together with the guests he… Continue reading The Class of ’88 with Will Smith
Starting your own business-the priorities
I am often asked for a consultation with a would be entrepreneur. It will be someone who has an idea for a new business, or intend starting a company, or developing something, or who intends taking over an existing business. From the outset, however, their budget does not seem to be adequate. For they want… Continue reading Starting your own business-the priorities
Seth Godin’s bad advice
Seth Godin’s podcast, “Akimbo”, is one of the few podcasts I listen to weekly. I like his philosophies about a) picking yourself and b) changing the culture. But I don’t agree with his advice to a caller whose 8 year old child was not picked for the school play for the second year running. The… Continue reading Seth Godin’s bad advice