The Gazette 1993

GAZETTE

JAN/FEB 1993 '

but the reader may not necessarily agree with me. The book is also interspersed with some very good stories. I liked the story about the Limerick labourer who had a serious accident involving a ladder. His solicitor made a successful claim, and explained at great length and circumlocution the costs and outlays that had to be deducted. He handed the man the cheque and asked him if he had any questions, "just the one, sir," said the client, "was it you or me fell off the ladder?" Her book contains frequent referenes to literary works of a greater or lesser weight including Oliver TWist, Shakespeare and Agatha Christie. She makes the suggestion however, that Dickens' Bleak House should be required reading for all lawyers every three years - maybe she is right! Elma Lynch Index to Irish Law Reports Monthly 1976 - 1990 Compiled by Julitta Clancy. The Round Hall Press, 1992, 581 pp, hardback £120,000). This comprehensive index to all cases reported in the Irish Law Reports Monthly 1976 to 1990, will undoubtedly be welcomed by practitioners. The index is divided into five parts: the first part is a table listing alphabetically all cases reported in the Irish Law Reports Monthly comprising some 2,300 entries. The next section is a table of cases judically considered, i.e. applied, distinguished, followed etc., including all cases referred to in the judgments.

This is followed by a table of statutes etc. and a subject index comprising over 5,000 entries. The final part comprises a table of words and phrases judicially considered with a statutory reference where applicable. The index was published on 10 December last and up to 31 March, 1993 is available at a special price of £85.00 to those who subscribe to the Irish Law Reports Monthly. BC The General Council of the Bar of England and Wales, 696 pp, hardback £25.00 (stg). The Bar Directory, recently published by the General Council of the Bar of England and Wales is a comprehensive guide to barristers practising in England and Wales. Unlike other commercial directories, this is the official handbook of the profession and is compiled from the Bar Council's own records. It contains full details of all chambers and all individual barristers including: types of work, index of work categories, employed barristers in commerce and industry, and barristers practising overseas. Interestingly, the latter listing contains a few barristers who now practise in the Republic of Ireland. The introduction to the Directory by the General Council of the Bar notes that between 1901 and 1960 the Bar in England and Wales increased in The Bar Directory (1993 Edition)

size by 61*1* from 1,147 to 1,919. However, after 1970 the numbers in practice increased to the current figure of 7,192, a growth of 178% over 22 years. Clearly, the phenomenon of a burgeoning legal profession is not exclusive to Ireland. The introduction also notes that advocacy as they obtain rights of audience in the higher courts. The Bar Council is undertaking a review of its work practices to ensure it maintains its competitive edge in all areas." "the next few years will see competition from solicitors in Compensation Fund Policy Review Committee The Council of the Law Society has established a Committee to review the operation of the Compensation Fund, to examine possible alternatives to the existing arrangements and to make recommendations on policy for the future. The Committee invites submissions from all members of the profession, which should be forwarded to:- BC

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Mary Keane, Administrative Assistant (Legal),

The Law Society, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7.

Congratulations to our reporter, Tina Kenny, who has qualified as a Registered Professional Reporter with the National Court Reporters Association, U. S. A. To qualify Tina had to write at 225 words per minute and transcribe accurately. She is also the second person in Ireland to achieve this dis- tinction, the first being her colleague, Mary O'Sullivan.

Doyle Court Reporters Principal: Áine O'Farrell Court and Conference Verbatim Reporting Specialists in Overnight Transcription 2, Arran Quay, Dublin 7. Tel: 722833 or 2862097 (After Hours) Fax:724486 E^ceCUnu in porting since 1954

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