The Gazette 1985

GAZETTE

SEPTEMBER1985

Professional Remuneration: Replying to a question, Mr. Laurence Cullen reported that a fundamental revision of Schedule .Two costs was now before the National Prices Commission for approval. It was hoped that this would be forthcoming in the near future. In addition, in the context of new Superior Court Rules, Appendix W has been updated. A guideline on costs, which was intended for the pro- fession generally, was currently before the Council and had also been supplied to the Officers of Bar Associ- ations for their comments. This should be available in 1986. Law Clerks' JLC: Mr. G. M. Doyle, a member of the Employers' team on the Law Clerks' Joint Labour Committee, said there was need for future directions from the Council as to the representations which the employers' side should make in future negotiations. In his view, the Council would have to consider the question of pressing for the abolition of the JLC. Mr. Crivon pointed out that the body in question was a statutory one. In his view, there was a need to keep it in being as otherwise larger wage increases would be forced on the profession. Mr. P. O'Connor agreed. 1986 AGM: Date and Time: When the question of a suitable date and time for the next AGM was being discussed, it was pointed out that the 5.30 p.m. meeting attendance was 57. Several mem- bers favoured the continuance of the late afternoon meeting as an experiment for a further year or two. The matter was left to the discretion of the Council. SCRUTINEERS' REPORT: The report of the Scrutineers on the election of the Council for 1985/1986, having been circulated before the Meeting, was taken as read and adopted. (The elect- ion results were published in the November 1985 Gazette). Bond Scheme Draw: Ms Carmel Killeen announced the results of the draw as follows:-

for the Associations. As it was, members of the profes- sion made a significant contribution to the running of the Society through the annual voluntary subscription. In the current year, 48 cases were dealt with at the monthly meetings at a cost of over £7,000 per meeting. There were many cases of extreme hardship which required support and, in addition, grants had to be made for children's education. In the past, it was older members who required support, the pattern now appeared to be emerging that many young people in practice or their dependants found themselves in most difficult situations. He urged that every solicitor in practice make the annual contribution. In everyday practice in the preparation of wills, solicitors had an opportunity to provide for the payment of a legacy or a share of a residue to the Benevolent Association. Mr. Kieran thanked the chairman of the Finance Committee, Mr. Tom Shaw, the Director General and the Financial Director, Mr. P. J. Connolly, for their The President said that the AGM brought him almost to the end of his year of office. It was a year that had been fascinating, interesting and enjoyable. In the conduct of the Presidency he had to acknow- ledge that he had valuable support and co-operation from the Chairman of Committees, The Council, the Director General and the staff at Blackhall Place. He wished to have his appreciation of that help recorded in the Minutes of the Meeting. Mr. Anthony Osborne congratulated the President and expressed appreciation of the work he had done during his year of office. Members involved in the Society were well aware of the dedication and commit- ment of the President. This comment was necessary, he believed, because the general body of members might not always appreciate the commitment. The manner in which the President represented the Society abroad, his involvement on behalf of the Society with other organ- isations in the State and his meetings with the Bar Asso- ciations all redounded to the credit of Mr. Anthony Collins as President. In thanking the President for his year's work, he also wished to compliment his wife, Mrs. Mary Collins, for the support which she gave to him. Mr. Gerard Doyle said it was more than a pleasure for him to second the vote of thanks to Anthony Collins as President because he - like Mr. Osborne - had served on the Council with Mr. Collins's late father and appreci- ated very much all that father and son had given to the Society and the profession. The vote of thanks was carried with acclamation. The President declared the meeting closed. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 1986 The Council of the Society has decided that the 1986 AGM will be held in Blackhall Place, Dublin 7 on Thursday, 13th November, 1986. It decided to continue the experiment of holding the meeting at 6.30 p.m. to facilitate the attend- ance of members. Please note the date in your diary now. co-operation and help. Concluding Business:

4 x £1,000 Bond No. 2235 ( J a m es M u r p h y) Bond No. 1247 (Lionel Booth) 7 x £500 Bond No. 1943 (Brian J. Claffey and Patrick J. Daly) Bond No. 1498 (Arthur J. O'Leary) Bond No. 2103 (Ian R. Farrell) Bond No. 1590 (Michael J. Cody)

Bond No. 1649

Bond No. 2070 (Joseph Grace)

Bond No. 1269 (Arthur Moran) Bond No. 1374 ( J o hn B. Baily) Bond No. 1901 (Rory O'Donnell)

6 x £250 Bond No. 2125 ( A d r an J. R o c h f o r d) Bond No. 1080 John K. Coakley) Bond No. 1346 Bond No. 1348 (Michael O ' H a n r a h a n) Bond No. 1711 (Robert Cussen) Bond No. 1476 (Alphonsus & Brian Grogan) 4 x £100 Bond No. 1658 (Andrew F. Smyth) Bond No. 1470 (John M. O'Donnell) Bond No. 1261 (Michael Browne) Bond No. 1270 (James Binchy) Solicitors' Benevolent Association: In the absence of Mr. Eunan McCarron, who was ill, Mr. Leslie Kieran, Vice-Chairman of the Association, thanked the President for his efforts in stressing at Bar Association Meetings the need for an increased income

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