The Gazette 1995

GAZETTE

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1995

being discriminated against by the I Incorporated Law Society." They claimed that they could only become solicitors in the Republic when they | sat an examination which law students with the same degree qualifications from the Republic were not required to sit." The Irish Independent and Evening Press also reported the case. The Irish Independent on the 13 December 1994 printed an article headed "Solicitor for Attorney General post call". It reported that Michael D. Murphy of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association has called for the appointment of a solicitor as Solicitor for A.G. solicitors have office experience and office management experience and are in the daily practice of drafting complex contracts and agreements which may be scrutinised by the courts and also advising clients on matters of law. Mr. Murphy also said that "solicitors were also debarred from applying for posts in the drafting and advisory sections of the AG's On 2 December last the Solicitor's Apprentices Rugby Club hosted a touring side from Linklaters and Paines, Solicitors in London. A match was played at Belfield in which the home side came out on top with a 40 - 8 win. A lavish reception consisting of a three course meal and hosted bar was then attended in the Merrion Inn. The reception was provided by McCann FitzGerald, Solicitors and the club is extremely the next Attorney Gene?al. Mr. Murphy pointed out that many

office ." He called on the new Government to ensure that solicitors can be recruited in both of these areas. Michael T). Murphy was also interviewed on this issue on Today at Five , RTE 1.

i of Justice has been taken to task by the Bar Council of Ireland over proposals to close eighteen court venues countrywide as part of a major revamp of the circuit court system". . Representatives of the Law Society met with the Minister for Justice on 5 January 1995. In the Irish Times on 6 January in an article headed "Owen gives pledge on a courts commission", it said that the Minister "would be reviewing the provisions of the Courts and Court Officers Bill 1994 to ensure that the measures will adequately ; tackle the backlog of cases to be heard | in all courts." She said there would be a fundamental reform of the courts system from District to Supreme Court level. The article concluded: "The Minister made her remarks yesterday after meeting representatives of the Law Society who were concerned about certain provisions of the Courts and Court Officers Bill." Articles in the Irish Press and the Irish Independent also referred to the meeting.

Complaints and the Solicitors (Amendment) Act 1994

An article by Claire Grady was printed in the Irish Independent on 29 December 1994. The article referred to the fact that the Solicitors (Amendment) Act 1994 provides new grounds for complaint and that | because there are more grounds it is I likely there will be an increase in the Í number of complaints. The article carried a sensationalist headline: "Solicitors face surge in complaints." In the Irish Press , the Cork Examiner I and the Evening Echo (29 December 1994) articles criticising the proposed closure of a number of circuit courts were published. The Irish Press under a heading: "Row Brews over Courts closedown" stated: "The Department Proposed Closures of Circuit Courts

Catherine Dolan

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Rugby News Irish Solicitor's Apprentice R.F.C. v Linklaters & Paines R.F.C.

grateful for their generous contribution and assistance.

This was the first game in which the Í Irish team sported new team kit, now with a Law Society crest. The new jerseys were sponsored by the Law School and the club is most grateful for this.

The Irish Solicitors Apprentices Rugby Team who were the winners at the recent match against Linklaters & Paines, London. Back row l-r: Dan Binchy, Stephen Fitzpatrick, Pat Burke, Donogh McGowan, David McFadden, fames Candon, Brian O'Neill, Kieron McCarthy, Rory O'Callaghan, Rob Boland, Philip O'Donnell. Front row l-r: Denis Keane, Paul Neary, Peter Woodcock, John Matson, (Captain), Gareth Quigley.

John Matson, Team Captain

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