The Gazette 1975

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PROCEEDINGS of the COUNCIL
'2th DECEMBER, 1974
The PresickMU, Mr. Prentice, presided,.also present
were Mrs. M. Quinlan, Messrs. W. B. Allen, W.
Beatty, B. St. J. Blake, J. Buckley, J. Carrigan. A. E.
Collins, L. Cullen, M. R. Curran, G. M. Doyle, J. L.
Dundon, C. Hogan, M. P. Houlihan, T. Jackson, J.
B- Jermvn, John Malier, E. J. Margetson, Gerald J.
Moloney, P. C. Moore, P. J. McEllin, W. D. McEvoy,
B. A. McGrathy, John ]. Nash, Patrick Noonan, Peter
E. O'Connell, Patrick F. O'Donnell, Dermot G.
O'Donovan, James W. O'Donovan, Rorv O'Connor,
T. V. O'Connor, William A. Osborne, David R. Pigot,
Thomas D. Shaw, R. McD. Taylor. The- Director
General, Mr. Ivers, was in attendance.
Guaranteed Cheques
The Council agreed that a letter should issue to
311 solicitors commenting on the use of guaranteed
cheques, and at the same time advising that the Bank
Draft should be made payable to the solicitor.
Socicty Inquiries
The Council agreed that greater pressure should
be exerted on solicitor to deal with Society inquiries
•niore promptly.
The President and Vice Presidents
Mr. W. A. Osborne was duly elected as incoming
President for 1974-75 and Messrs. P. C. Moore and
I- Dundon were duly elected as incoming Vice
Presidents.
Leaflets
It had been decided to release some of the leaflets
e l a t i ng to the profession at a Press Conference on
22nd November.
Seminar Papers
These could be released to non-participants at a
minimum charge of £2.00.
Solicitor's Liability to Counsel
A solicitor is not liable to pay Counsel a Brief fee
if a case is settled before the brief is furnished, but
be may be liable for a retainer fee.
Section 90 of the Housing Act 1966
A complaint was made that, despite agreement to
the contrary, a Transfer Order under Section 90 was
drawn up by Local Government Officials and not by
a solicitor. The Committee decided that the Society
Would prosecute any Town Clerk should evidence be
furnished to the Society by members.
i f t h JANUARY, 1975
The President, Mr. W. A. Osborne, presided and
a l so present were Mrs. M. Quinlan and Messrs. W.
B- Allen, W. Beatty, John F. Buckley, John Carrigan,
Anthony E. Collins, Laurence Cullen, Maurice R.
Curran. Gerard M. Doyle, Joseph L. Dundon,
phristopher Hogan, Michael P. Houlihan, Thomas
Jackson. John B. Jermyn, Francis J. Lanigan, John
Mahcr, Ernest J. Margetson, Patrick C. Moore. Peter
Murphy, Brendan A. McGrath, John J. Nash, Patrick
Noonan, Peter E. O'Connell, Patrick F. O'Donnell,
Rory O'Donnell, James W. O'Donovan. Rory
O'Connor, David R. Pigot, Brian W. Russell, Thomas
Shaw, R. Mc.D. Taylor. The Director General, Mr.
Ivers, was in attendance.
Estate Duty — Securities sold within a year of death
Section 45 of the English Finance Act 1973 provides
that such securities, if sold within a year of death will
be re-assessed for Estate Duty at their value on the
date of sale; and an appropriate refund of Estate Dutv
will be made. Despite the rccnt large falls in securities,
there is no corresponding provision in Irish Law. The
Society decided to support the member who wished to
have the law reformed and not be liable for full dutv.
Resignation of Mr. P. CalTerky
The resignation of Mr. P. Cafferky as Assistant
Secretary was accepted with regret. It was decided
that the post be advertised, and that interim arrange-
ments be made to retain Mr. Cafferky's services for as
long as possible.
Solicitors joining Dublin Chamber of Commerce
There is no objection to this.
27th FEBRUARY, 1975
The President, Mr. W. A. Osborne, presided and
also present were Mrs. M. Quinlan and and Mrs. F.
Foley, Messrs. Beatty, Blake, Buckley, Cullen, Curran,
Doyle, Dundon, Hickey, Hogan, Houlihan, Jermyn,
Lanigan, Maher, Monahan, Margetson, Moloney,
Moore, Murphy, McEvoy, McGrath, Nash, Noonan,
O'Connell, P. F. O'Donnell, J. W. O'Donovan, R.
O'Connor, D. R. Pigot, P. D. M. Prentice, B. W. Russell,
T. Shaw, and R. McD. Taylor. Mr. J. Ivers, Director
General, was in attendance.
Pension Scheme
It was hoped to have the requisite material ready
by 18th March.
Revenue Commissioners
Arising out of the Capital Gains Tax Bill, 1975, the
Wealth Tax Bill, 1975, and the Capital Acquisitions
Tax Bill, 1975, the Society agreed to formulate a
statement which might be published widely on the
whole question of Capital Taxation.
Assistant Secretary
As a result of interviews held, it was agreed to
recommend Miss Margaret Casey, solicitor, Dublin,
to replace Mr. Cafferky.
Accountant
It was agreed that the Society should employ an
additional Accountant in view of the increase in the
volume of work in this Department.