The Gazette 1995

VOL. 89 NO. 9

DECEMBER 1995

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The Emp l oyment Register 3 47 Geraldine Hynes explains how the Law Society's Employment Register can help those seeking employment and those seeking employees. News 3 48 et seq Solicitors Take to the Hills p.348; Irish Solicitors Bar Association London Annual Ball 1995 p.349; Low Letter Boxes a Health Hazard p.355; National Quality Award for Solicitor p.358; A Report on the Activities of FLAC for 1995 p.359; Video review: Telephone Courtesy and Customer Service p.363. People and Places 350 Practice No t es 3 52 New Circuit Court Rules; VAT Commentary. Occupiers' Liability Ac t 1995 3 53 Professor Bryan McMahon writes on the legal implications of the Occupiers' Liability Act, 1995. Immi g r a t i on and Citizenship Law - Need f or Reform? 3 56 Peter Finlay, BL, examines the current status of the law on immigration and citizenship. Irish Stamp Duty Law; Judicial Review: A Thematic Approach; The Law of Termination of Employment; The Theft Acts; The Law of Contract. 3 65 Notices concerning lost land certificates, wills, employment notices and miscellaneous advertisements. Professional I n f orma t i on Book Rev i ews 3 60

V i ewpo i nt 3 37 A comment on the amendment to the Courts & Court Officers Bill, 1995, which provides that a solicitor will be eligible for appointment as judge of the High Court or Supreme Court having served as a Circuit Court judge for four years. Professional I ndemn i ty Insurance Regulations 3 38 Regulations which implement Section 26 of the Solicitors (Amendment) Act, 1994.

President's Message

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The President of the Law Society, Andrew F. Smyth comments on the work of the Review Working Group, the Courts & Court Officers Bill and other current issues.

Legislation Upda te

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Recent Acts and Statutory Instruments are listed.

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Dr. Eamonn Hall writes on judicial review.

Disciplinary Commi t t ee Annual Report 1994 / 95 Details of the applications made to the Disciplinary Committee of the High Court between I September 1994 and 31 August 1995. Irish Institute of Legal Executives: A Reply 3 45 Pamela O'Loughlin, Chairperson of the I.I.L.Ex. replies to the Lawbrief article published in the November 1995 issue. 3 43

Acting Editor: Mary Kinsella

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Editorial Board: John F. Buckley John Costello Dr. Eamonn G. Hall Elma Lynch Ken Murphy Michael V. O'Mahony

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Front cover: The new President of the Law Society, Andrew F. Smyth.

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