The Gazette 1975

PROCEEDINGS of the COUNCIL '2th DECEMBER, 1974

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. 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. Solicitors joining Dublin Chamber of Commerce There is no objection to this.

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 s o 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