Terry From May, 2012 a new body, the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has been set up to regulate the provision of property services in Ireland. This new body covers auctioneers/estate agents, property management service providers, and letting agents. Anyone providing property services in Ireland requires a licence and is leaving themselves open to up to … Read more
The Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears 2010 is a critically important document for anyone in arrears with the mortgage on their primary residence. The primary residence, incidentally, does not have to be occupied if it is the only residential property owned by the borrower in the State. A March, 2012 High Court decision in … Read more
“Whatever you say, say nothing.” Historically solicitors would advise clients in custody that there was not much to be gained by making a statement, either under caution or otherwise, when being questioned by the Gardai. They would explain that the client could invoke the privilege against self-incrimination. However this position has changed somewhat in the … Read more
As there is no agreement in place between the United States and Ireland for the automatic recognition and enforcement of Judgments obtained from a court in the US in Ireland, it will be necessary to rely on common law rules. This can pose major difficulties for holders of judgments against debtors from outside Ireland. In … Read more
If you are seeking the restoration of your driving licence in Ireland, and wish to do so before the period of disqualification has been served, you will need to have been disqualified for more than two years. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER AT THE END OF THIS PAGE The rules re getting your licence back have changed … Read more