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Message to Members from the President of the Law Society, James McCourt
23/05/2013
Towards the end of 2012, the Society’s Finance Committee requested that Towers Watson conduct an objective remuneration review of senior management pay in the Law Society.
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Volunteers needed for Citizens Information Service
20/05/2013
Can you spare 2 hours, 1 night per month, to assist the Citizens Information Service in Balbriggan?
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Minister Shatter's speech at the annual conference
14/05/2013
An eBulletin has been sent to the profession containing a link to the full text of Minister Shatter's speech at the Society's annual conference, on Saturday, 11th May last.
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Free iPad Clinics & Discounts
25/04/2013
Free iPad Clinics & discounts are available to past and existing students of Law Society Diploma courses.
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FAQ - Reporting Accountant's Reports
22/04/2013
For information on filing Reporting Accountant's Reports and other related details, you can download Frequently Asked Questions in the members' area under Regulation and Updates.
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Morning Ireland Interview
17/04/2013
The Director General, Ken Murphy, did an interview with Aine Lawlor on the Morning Ireland programme on Wednesday, 17th April, 2013 regarding the tension between the Government and the judiciary.
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Law Society expresses dismay at tensions between Government and the judiciary
16/04/2013
The Law Society views with dismay both the existence and the recent public expressions of deep tensions between the Government and the judiciary.
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Demand for public inquiry - Pat Finucane
20/12/2012
The Law Society of Ireland has written to the British Prime Minister, Mr David Cameron MP, demanding a public inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane, solicitor.
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Deadline for Registration of Prescriptive Easements (including Rights of Way)
13/11/2012
Applicants for registration have until 30th November 2021 to register (instead of 30th November 2012 as had been the case prior to the 2011 amending legislation)
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Info Note re Danske Bank
07/11/2012
Change of trading name from ‘National Irish Bank’ to ‘Danske Bank’ as of 12 November 2012.
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Law Society elects new President
06/11/2012
The Law Society has elected its new President, James McCourt, who has called for a "Yes" vote in the forthcoming Children's Referendum
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Human Rights Essay Prize 2012
24/07/2012
The winner of the Annual Human Rights Essay Prize 2012 is Aisling Dillon, LLM student (Child and Family Law) University College Cork.
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Conveyancing Conflicts Task Force Report
13/07/2012
The Conveyancing Conflicts Task Force Report is now available to download.
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'Missing Will' Notice
12/07/2012
In the July 2012 issue of the Law Society Gazette, the following 'Missing Will' notice was inadvertently omitted.
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Free Planning Information Service
23/04/2012
In April 2012, the website www.myplan.ie was launched, providing free access to zoning in approximately 400 development and local area plans across the country.
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Radio Interviews re Solicitor Fees
13/02/2012
Ken Murphy, Director General, was interviewed by RTE Radio One and Today FM on 9th February, 2012 regarding solicitor fees.
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Update on Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011
06/02/2012
An eBulletin was sent to the profession on 3rd February, 2012 by the President Donald Binchy, with an update on the Legal Services Regulation Bill, 2011.
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eBulletin of 8th December
08/12/2011
An eBulletin was sent to members on 8th December regarding a conference on Threat to the independence of the legal profession.
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Gilhooly scoops 'Best Journalist' award at the IMAs
02/12/2011
Dublin solicitor, Stuart Gilhooly, has scooped the top prize for journalists at the Irish Magazines Awards 2011.
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New Law Society President
11/11/2011
Donald Binchy has been elected President of the Law Society of Ireland for 2011/12, with effect from Friday, 11th November 2011.
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Disciplinary Tribunal Annual Report
06/10/2011
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Annual Report 2010 is now available to download.
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Proposed Legal Services Bill
28/09/2011
An eBulletin was sent to the profession on 26th September, 2011 on the Proposed Legal Services Bill.
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Director of Public Prosecutions
20/09/2011
Applications are invited for the position of Director of Public Prosecutions.
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Work Placements Needed - Can You Help?
16/09/2011
Can you give a qualified solicitor worthwhile, valuable and relevant workplace experience?
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Updated PPC 1 2011 Timetable Information
12/09/2011
View the latest PPC 1 2011 timetable information.
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Volunteer Positions Abroad
20/07/2011
Volunteer positions for lawyers are available in the West Bank and Nepal.
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Radio Interview with Donald Binchy
20/06/2011
Donald Binchy, Senior Vice-President, was interviewed on RTE Radio 1 to discuss legal charges and self-regulation.
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SMDF Ballot Result
15/06/2011
Members vote 'yes' on SMDF ballot.
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Justice Media Awards Winners
02/06/2011
The Law Society of Ireland has announced the winners of its annual Justice Media Awards 2011.
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Appointments Regulator finds against AG's Office in Law Society Complaint
31/03/2011
Solicitors permitted to apply for Advisory Counsel Grade III posts in the AG's Office.
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Newstalk Interview about 'Legal Industry'
04/03/2011
View the transcript of a Newstalk programme on the 'legal industry' broadcast on 27th February, 2011.
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2011 CPD Scheme
09/02/2011
The 2011 CPD Scheme booklet and record card are now available to download.
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