The Gazette 1967/71

"WHICH?" ON COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES The October Which? enquired into compen sation for injuries and found that nearly one per son in four was satisfied with the way in which the case was handled. One in five had either changed or thought of changing their solicitor. Cases settled out of court took on an average two years and those cases which went to court took on average over three years. Only four in every ten people were satisfied with the way in which the cases were handled. The three main reasons for dissatisfaction were lack of effort, of understanding and of communication. It would appear therefore that the aspect of this blemish on solicitor/client relationship is the failure to communicate with the client—one in five said they were not kept informed at all. The enquiry related solely to claims in England, but it would be interesting to know whether the conditions are any better here. MAYO SOLICITORS BAR ASSOCIATION At the annual meeting of the above association at Castlebar on 6 October 1970 the following officers were elected for the coming year. President, Douglas Kelly, Swinford; Vice- President, Patrick J. McEllin, Claremorris; Secre tary, John T. D. O'Dwyer, Ballyhaunis; Treasurer, Miss Bea Hynes, Castlebar. Committee, Thomas A. Dillon-Leetch, Ballyhaunis; Michael Browne, Westport; Joseph Gilmartin, Castlebar; John McHale, Ballina; Patrick U. Murphy, Ballinrobe. THE REGISTRY REGISTRATION OF TITLE ACT, 1964 ISSUE OF NEW LAND CERTIFICATE An application has been received for the issue of a land certificate in substitution for the original land certificate issued in respect of the lands specified in the schedule which original certificate is stated to have been lost or inadvertently destroyed. A new certificate will be issued unless notification is received in the Registry within twenty eight days from the date of publication of this notice that the original certificate is in existence and in the custody of some person other than the registered owner. Any such notification should state the grounds on which the certificate is being held. Dated this 30th day of November 1970. D. L. McALLISTER, Registrar of Titles. 123

precluding newcomers. Rather we believe in allow ing as many to participate as possible and feel that by doing so, the society will accordingly produce a greater number of experienced speakers rather than a few who are exceptionally skilled. Further, there is a tradition in the society that heckling is kept at a minimum and that a maiden speaker in particular be given a sympathetic hearing. Many are especially encouraged by this and in the first term of this session, twenty-two maiden speeches were delivered, far more than most societies will permit. It should also be mentioned that the society awards more medals for debate than any other society we know of. Gold medals are presented for oratory, legal debate and impromptu speaking. Silver medals are presented for Irish debate and for the best first year speeches and are also given to the runner-up in each of the other three cate gories. We strongly recommend that non-members should avail themselves of the coming term to familiarise themselves with the society and to take the initial steps in learning to debate. SOLICITORS' GOLFING SOCIETY On Saturday, 19 September 1970, at Headfort Golf Club, Kells, Go. Meath, the Society competed against a team of lawyers from Edinburgh. The match consisted of five fourballs and the result was as follows (Irish names first) : P. Noonan (captain) (14) and D. Lynch (6) beat Peter Crasweller (13) and William Muir (15) by 2 and 1. A. P. Curneen (9) and Barry Doyle (10) beat I. M. Ferguson (captain) (11) and Claude Forsyth (24) by 2 and 1. G. Charlton (9) and W. L. Carroll (17) beat James Lyons (12) and lan Kirkwood (18) by 2 up. E. J. Margetson (12) and G. Walsh (12) halved with Fred O'Brien (14) and Harley Lumsdum (20). J. McGowan (7) and H. N. Robinson (14) beat Henry Braine (12) and David Brittain (18) by 5 and 3. Result: Ireland 4£, Scotland £. Michael S. Roche (Auditor) Golm P. Mannin (Treasurer) Rosemary Waldron (General Committee) Membership Committee, S.A.D.S.I.