Terry The Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 has been signed into law and brings some significant changes to the law in Ireland. The main changes concern the Occupier’s Liability Act 1995 and the venues in which you can pursue data protection breaches. Occupier’s Liability Act 1995 Section 3 of the Occupier’s Liability act … Read more
The Vacant Property Refurbishment grant allows you to refurbish vacant and derelict residential properties. You can live in the property or rent it out. The grant is €50,000 to renovate a vacant property, and €70,000 if it is a derelict property. You apply for the grant to the relevant local authority and there should be … Read more
Are you burdened with debts that you fear you will never be able to pay? Do you worry about your family home and making mortgage payments? The Personal Insolvency Act 2012 was brought into Irish law to help individuals like you. This act provides solutions, one of which is a PIA (Personal Insolvency Arrangement). Personal … Read more
Are you thinking about buying a site and building a house? A site with plans? Have you ever considered the intellectual property rights, such as copyright, which may attach to the plans? This is an issue that is easy to overlook. I have acted for many clients, mainly young couples, who have bought a site … Read more
The Court of Appeal issued an important and interesting judgment on 12th December 2022 dealing with the issue of execution of a judgment obtained against debtors. Background The background to the case in Ulster Bank Ireland Limited and Promontoria (Oyster) DAC and Timothy Quirke and Joan Quirke was that the Quirkes had borrowed money from … Read more