Double Nomination at the Irish Law Awards
Michael J Staines & Company are delighted with our nominations for Criminal Law Firm of the Year and Dublin Solicitor of the Year at the prestigious Irish Law Awards 2018.
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NEWS & UPDATES
Is Ireland perceived to be more corrupt than many of its neighbours and EU-counterparts?
Geraldine Wycherley, Solicitor considers the recent index released by Transparency International which ranked Ireland 19th out of 183 states.
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How acceptable is delay in prosecuting young people?
Niamh Kelly, Solicitor, considers a recent judgment of the High Courts and notes that where blameworthy prosecutorial delay occurs, action should be taken to prohibit such a prosecution.
read more >Courts Closure
Due to Met Éireann Status Red weather warnings, court sittings scheduled for Wednesday 28th February, Thursday 1st March and Friday 3rd March 2018 in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Wicklow and Meath have been cancelled.
read more >Car owners who permit learner drivers to drive their car unaccompanied may face criminal prosecution
The Minister for Transport is seeking to hold car owners who give their vehicle to an unaccompanied learner driver criminally responsible for their actions, writes Geraldine Wycherley, Solicitor.
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