Companies Act, 2014
The Companies Act , 2014, which is the largest piece of legislation in the history of the State, comes into effect on the 1st June 2015 (with the exception of some sections of the Act which will come into effect at later dates to be announced). The Companies Act, 2014 updates, consolidates and simplifies our […]
Pierse Fitzgibbon Solicitors is delighted to have won the award for Innovation at the 2015 Law Awards
Pierse Fitzgibbon Solicitors is delighted to have won the national award for Innovation last week in Dublin. This is a great achievement for a regional law firm and demonstrates how geography should not be a barrier to success. The award has been received in recognition of the sophisticated technological solutions identified by the firm in […]
Irish Constitution—what is it?
On the 22nd May next we will be voting on two referenda to change the Irish Constitution. The purpose of my article isn’t to suggest what way to vote but just to give a bit of a background to our Constitution which is now 78 years old. This fundamental document establishes and describes the main […]
Why have a Will?
There are many advantages to making a Will, including: CHOICE: You choose the people who will carry out your wishes CERTAINTY: You leave your assets to the people you choose PROTECT: Protect your family and the people who depend on you AVOID TAX: Minimise or avoid any inheritance tax payable By making a Will you take control over an […]
Water Charges Bill—What to Expect!
Irish Water has confirmed that household owners can expect to receive their first bill, issued from Irish Water, between April and June 2015. The first bill that householders will receive will cover the period from 1st January to 31st March 2015. The particular type of bill each householder will receive is based on the information […]
Compensation Claims against Local Authorities—Irish Law still in the 18th Century!
It is hard to believe that in 2015, the Law which decides whether persons injured on a public roadway or footpath are entitled to compensation is still governed by an English decision of the year 1788! However, that fact was again reinforced in a recent decision of the High Court (McCabe v South Dublin County […]
The Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015—Proposed Changes to Ireland’s Family Law System
The Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015 was passed in the Seanad last Monday, 30th March, after heated debate and no less than 122 amendments. The Bill has been hailed by many as an overhaul of Ireland’s current family law system and deals with a plethora of family law matters. This article will explore just […]
Don’t get burned by new sunbed regulations!
Now that spring is upon us, people are bound to start thinking about the summer and getting that much sought after tan. Ireland’s unpredictable weather means that many will resort to fake tan and sunbeds to get that sun kissed glow. For all those in the sunbed industry, here is the information you need to […]
Bankruptcy—The Ultimate Solution to Debt Problems
In recent times there has been much publicity and discussion around bankruptcy and the suggestion that an individual should be discharged from bankruptcy after one year. By virtue of the Bankruptcy Act of 1988 and the Personal Insolvency Act 2012, many changes have been made to the law on bankruptcy. There is no doubt that […]
Damages and Compensation in a Court Case
A court may remedy a civil action in a number of different ways. However, the most common remedy sought by an injured party (Plaintiff) in a civil action is monetary compensation. Monetary compensation is also referred to as damages and this article will explore the various ways in which a court will assess damages and […]