I’ve been out and about pretty much every day on my Vespa scooter since it was delivered. I have been mainly travelling the back roads around my home. I have never ridden a scooter or motorbike before, so I thought it sensible to spend some time getting used to riding a scooter. I am thoroughly… Continue reading The countryside comes alive from the seat of a Vespa
One good thing that came from the Covid health crisis
One good thing that arose from the Covid crisis a few years ago was the introduction, and acceptance, of Zoom meetings. I am not saying it is perfect, by any means. But the convenience it has brought about has been a huge benefit to many small businesses, especially mine. I do consultations by Zoom and… Continue reading One good thing that came from the Covid health crisis
Our first day in our new office
Today, 19th February 2024, is our first day in our new office. It is at Unit 6, Teach Buí, Main Street, Enfield, Co. Meath. We are waiting for our new Eircode and we need to sort out teething problems with the recently installed broadband connection. But I have been involved in enough moves into and… Continue reading Our first day in our new office
Rising costs are not the cause of small business failures
I have recently seen an attempt by various small business owners and representatives of certain industries to blame “rising costs” as the reason for small business failures. And the inevitable call for government-that is the State, the taxpayer, you and me-to do something and provide money or other reliefs for small business in certain sectors… Continue reading Rising costs are not the cause of small business failures
Daily blogging for over 2 years
I wrote a blog post on 22nd January 2022 entitled “I am going to blog daily for 12 months”. It was a test for myself to see how long I could do it. It was also an attempt to create what I believed to be a good habit, a worthwhile one which would benefit me… Continue reading Daily blogging for over 2 years
My Kindle book sales this month (so far)
My Kindle book sales this month, up to today (16th February 2024) are surprisingly good. To date I have sold 20 books across 9 titles. I first published two Kindle books in 2014: one about employment law and one about buying a house in Ireland. I have also sold 5 audiobooks on Audible.com. All my… Continue reading My Kindle book sales this month (so far)
The power of online video (again)
I have written about the power of online video many times in the past. I must write about it again today for two gentlemen drove from Donegal this week to see me in a consultation. When I asked them why did the come so far, were there no solicitors in Donegal they told me that… Continue reading The power of online video (again)
Women still getting a raw deal in the workplace
I have met three clients in the last 6 months who have led me to conclude that even in 2024 women are still getting a raw deal in the workplace. The first case involves a young woman who has been forced to leave her job as a result of the sexual harassment she has experienced… Continue reading Women still getting a raw deal in the workplace
My Vespa was delivered yesterday
I bought a Vespa scooter a few weeks ago when I was attending a Certificate course at the Law Society in Immigration Law. And it was delivered yesterday. I bought it in Scooter Island on the Quays, a short walk from the Law Society at Blackhall Place. It is a 50 cc 2009 model with… Continue reading My Vespa was delivered yesterday
The hidden infrastructure constraints to the Irish economy
Cliff Taylor’s opinion piece in the Irish Times over the weekend is interesting. He refers to two hidden infrastructure constraints which pose, and continue to pose, a problem for the growth of the Irish economy over the next few decades. These barriers to growth are the availability of power and water in sufficient quantities in the right… Continue reading The hidden infrastructure constraints to the Irish economy