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allowed to prevail as otherwise, it could happen that the
Society would lose control of the Profession at the behest
of public opinion. Mr. Daly said that all students entering
the profession are interviewed and are clearly advised on
the overcrowding of the Profession and the lack of jobs in
the market place.
Par. 13 — E.E.C. & International Affairs
Mr. T. C. G. O'Mahony referred to the number of
Directives and Regulations emanating from the E.E.C.
He said that he had tremendous difficulty in keeping
abreast of the situation which was very serious in that it
affected every Irish Citizen.
Mr. Ray Monahan said that Directives emanating
from the E.E.C. were being closely monitored. He
suggested that any solicitor having a specific query should
raise the matter with the Society's Librarian. The Library
was well equipped and any query would be researched
fully. He accepted that it is not possible to oversee all
legislation emanating from the E.E.C.
Par. 14 — Premises
Mr. Murphy queried the relationship between the Law
Club and the Society. Mr. Curran said that the Law Club
was a seperate entity whose accounts were being audited.
They would he circulated to the members in due course.
On the Four Courts, Mr. T. C. G. O'Mahony said that
there was lack of facilities for solicitors in the way of a
Writing Room. What had been available had been turned
into a Consultation Room for letting at a charge. He
expressed disappointment at the lack of parking facilities.
On Blackhall Placc, he queried the number of floors
which the Stardust Tribunal was occupying and asked as
to the charge being made for the use of the Society's
premises. The President said that the charge was a matter
for the Finance Committee which dealt with it within its
own discretion.
Mr. T. C. G. O'Mahony felt that as a member he was
being penalised through the non-availability of the
facilities. He suggested that the fields at the back of the
Society's premises, since they were not required might be
sold off to pay for the Society's indebtedness. Mr. Gerard
Doyle took the view that the question on the Stardust was
not adequately answered by stating that the matter was
dealt with by the Finance Committee.
The Director General, said that the Writing Room in
the Four Courts had been withdrawn in view of the
demand by members for Consultation Rooms. It might be
possible to provide a Writing Room facility in the Library
area in the Four Courts and this would be looked into.
However, in view of the demand for Consultation Rooms,
lie was not in a position to allocate a room specially as a
Writing Room.
Par. 15 — Company Law
Mr. Shields clarified the situation regarding opinion
letters.
Par. 16 — Conveyancing
Mr. Crivon queried whether an Undertaking given by a
solicitor can be statute barred. Mr. Shields gave it as his
opinion, that an Undertaking can be statute barred as a
matter of contract but that as a disciplinary matter, it is
enforceable. Mr. Crivon suggested that the Profession
should have a definite situation in the matter of time limits
for Undertakings and the Society's attitude thereto. It was
agreed to refer the matter to the Professional Purposes
Committee. This concluded the discussion on the Council
Report.
On the proposal of Mr. Sexton, seconded by Mr.
Curran. the Report was unanimously accepted.
7. Prize Bond Draw:
Mrs. Clare Conncllan supervised the draw and the
following bonds were drawn: —
4 Prizes of £1,000 each
6 Prizes oi £500 each
Bond 1197
Bond 1123
Bond 1579 (Thomas Mitchell) Bond 1692 (William Fallon)
Bond 1106
Bond 1209 (P. McEntee)
Bond 1423 (Colm Murphy)
Bond 2123 (Thomas A.
Morrow)
Bond 1576 (Thomas
Mitchell)
Bond 1540 (Charles
Kingston)
5 prizes of £250 each
5 prizes oi £100 each
Bond 1802
Bond 1219
Bond 1515
Bond 1510
Bond 1560(Patrick O'Reilly) Bond 1769 (Michael Cusack)
Bond 1367 (Donal Gallagher) Bond 1020 (John Casey)
Bond I 282 (Gerald Hickey)
Bond 1982
8. Council Business
The Council did not put forward any business for
discussion.
9. Date of Next Annual General Meeting
Friday, 12th November, 1982, at 11.30 a.m.
10. Other Business
Under this heading, Mr. T. C. G. O'Mahony queried
criteria used by the
Gazette
Committee to decide whether
letters should be published in the Society's
Gazette.
In
reply, Mr. M. V. O'Mahony, for the Editorial Board,
outlined the criteria which covered the size of letters, the
degree of interest therein and the relevance to the
Profession. As his letter was refused Mr. T. C. G.
O'Mahony wished to know what rights had he as a
member to get the refusal reviewed. The President said
that discretion lay with the Editorial Board. To a further
query from Mr. T. C. G. O'Mahony regarding the use of
the playing fields, the President explained that while equal
consideration was given to all charities who applied to use
this facility, particular consideration was given to a
neighbouring school for handicapped children.
At this point, the Senior Vice-President, Mr. Allen,
look the Chair and called on Mr. Gerry Doyle to propose
a vote of thanks to the President, Mrs. Moya Quinlan.
Mr. Doyle stated that the profession held the President in
highest esteem. He paid tribute to her on her very active
year of office which was now coming to an end. He
commented that the President had distinguished herself
not only at home but in many foreign countries. Mr.
McLoughlin seconding the motion said that whereas he
was resident in the same municipality as the President,
she was conspicuous by her absence from the area during
her year of office, an indication of how hard she worked
for the Law Society. The President replied to the vote of
thanks and stated that she was honoured to follow in the
steps of the many great Presidents of the past and
thanked the Profession for its support during her term of
office. She wished her successor well. The President's
comments were received with acclamation.
The Senior Vice-President declared the meeting
closed.
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