If you are a national of a Member State of the European Union and are qualified to practise as a lawyer in your home Member State, you may be able to register as a foreign qualified solicitor under ...

McCann FitzGerald LLP is now an official participant of the UN Global Compact. This is a global initiative for businesses committed to aligning their operations and strategies with the UN’s Ten ...

A study commissioned by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has found that many disabled people face “barrier layered upon barrier” in trying to access their legal rights. Carried ...

The Central Bank has appointed Mary-Elizabeth McMunn as deputy governor in charge of financial regulation. She will take up her role, which involves membership of the Central Bank’s executive ...

Applications are now open for Law Society 2025 Practising Certificates (PC). The Law Society PC renewal process is now fully online with back-up by email, web chat and telephone. The deadline for ...

Dublin 2 firm Ken Kennedy Solicitors has merged with PJ Walsh to form a new business called Ken Kennedy Solicitors (incorporating PJ Walsh & Co). Celebrating the merger at the Stephen’s Green ...

The consumer-protection watchdog has said that it has launched proceedings against some nationwide retailers for breaking sales-pricing laws. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) ...

The live caseload had increased by 73% from October 2023 to November 2024 despite no increase in judges, he said. “Dealing with this demands creativity and a careful allocation of limited judicial ...

As the year comes to a close, we reflect on some of the highlights and progress against the objectives outlined in our 2024-2028 Strategy. From showcasing our expertise and influential voice in the ...

The latest Gazette includes coverage of the most recent annual in-house conference, which heard that there are ‘extraordinary’ opportunities in a thriving sector. Applications have opened for the 2025 ...

The Law Society takes seriously threats to the rule of law, including those targeted at all legal professionals. In recent months, we have been made aware of several incidents where solicitors, ...

The Law Society has responded to cyber threats with information for everyone working in legal offices, including secretarial and reception staff. Cyber Security Basics is designed to be shared in ...