The Erne Fishery case, also known as ‘The Kildoney Men’s Case’, was a court action by local fishermen in the Ballyshannon area for the right to fish in the Erne Estuary. The case instigated on or about the 15 February 1927 ended in victory for the fishermen on the 31 July 1933. Locals are this
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The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter T.D., yesterday announced the publication of the Courts Bill 2013. The Bill has two purposes, the first of which is to modify the in camera rule which prevents members of the public, including the news media, from being present in court when family law and
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter T.D., today announced the publication of the Courts Bill 2013.The Bill has two purposes, the first of which is to modify the in camera rule applicable to Family Law. The second purpose of the Bill is to increase the monetary jurisdiction limits of the
The following properties are exempt from the tax: A. New and unused properties purchased from a builder or developer between 1 January 2013 and 31 October 2016 are exempt until the end of 2016. B. Properties purchased by a first time buyer between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2013 are exempt until the end
Siblings are NOT treated as cohabitants under the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010. This Act is the first legal recognition for same sex couples in Ireland, extending ‘spousal’ benefits to gay and lesbian couples in areas of property, social welfare, succession, maintenance, pensions and tax. While it also offers additional rights and
‘GAY’ RIGHTS are FINALLY RECOGNISED, by the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 (“the Act”), enacted 1st January 2011. The most important practical advantage is the right to enter into a civil partnership, thus giving same sex civil partners ‘spousal’ inheritance rights. On registration of a civil partnership, same sex
It is important to know if your finances are heading in the right direction. If you’re going to reach your goals, or just trying to keep your head above water Budgeting is the key to financial success. Do a comprehensive budget, marking down truthfully your income and expenditure. Include all payments for debts, as this
NOISE constitutes a nuisance, when it is an unreasonable interference with a person’s right to such enjoyment of property, as would be expected by any ordinary person. Public nuisance is generally when three or more residents are affected and report the nuisance incidents. If your neighbours are interfering with your enjoyment of your property, you
Employment Legislation affects advertising of positions in that you cannot indicate discrimination. Employees are protected from discrimination in employment, regardless of their age, gender, marital status, family status, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or membership of the travelling community (Employment Equality Acts, 1998 and 2004). Thus, you cannot say the position will suit ‘newly-qualified’ or
Can you still go to jail for debts? One of the final steps in the Court debt collection process where a debtor fails to abide by the terms of an installment order (an order to pay a certain amount laid down by the court to satisfy a court judgment) is jail! A creditor can apply