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GAZETTE

LAW SOCIETY OF IRELAND INDEX 2006

Index to Gazette, Volume 100 – 2006

Compiled by Julitta Clancy

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GAZETTE 2006 (VOLUME 100) - INDEX Compiled by Julitta Clancy References are to issue number (in bold) followed by page reference Omissions: Professional information; First Law briefing

----------------------------------------------------------------- ACCOUNTANTS, FORENSIC. see Forensics ACCOUNTS. see Solicitors' accounts ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP INITIATIVE, 7 (Aug/Sept) 17 (letter), 10 (December): 55 (council report) ACTS OF THE OIREACHTAS. see Legislation; Legislation update ADOPTIVE LEAVE

new leave provisions, 2 (March): 8

ADVERSE POSSESSION draft Land Conveyancing Bill 2005, 4 (May): 49 (committee report)

ADVOCACY advanced advocacy courses, 2 (March): 9, 4 (May): 10, 8 (October): 5

AER LINGUS Ryanair's proposed takeover, 9 (November): 24–7 (I. McGrath)

AIR TRAVEL 'open skies' pact: EU/US discussions, 2 (March): 58 passenger name records: EU legislation requiring transfer of data to US authorities, 3 (April): 60–1, 10

(December): 65 passengers' rights: cancellations and delays, 8 (October): 57; validity of EU legislation, 3 (April): 60 Ryanair'/Aer Lingus takeover proposal: competition law implications, 9 (November): 24–7 (I. McGrath)

ALL CHINESE LAWYERS' ASSOCIATION (ACLA), 8 (October): 5 AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5 AMICUS CURIAE

Doherty v South Dublin County Council and Others - SC decision, 10 (December): 11 (A. Clissmann)

ANNUAL LEAVE. see Employment law APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS

Broadcasting Complaints Commission, 1 (Jan/Feb): 7 Circuit Court Rules Committee, 9 (November): 50 Complaints and Client Relations Committee, 3 (April): 49 Courts Service family law reporter: Dr Carol Coulter, 9 (November): 9 International Bar Association: Client Protection Committee, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 IRFU president (Peter Boyle), 10 (December) 40 judges. see Judicial appointments law firms: A & L Goodbody, 8 (October) 45; Arthur Cox, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5; Augustus Cullen Law, 8 (October) 45;

Eugene F. Collins solicitors, 3 (April): 62; Mason Hayes & Curran, 2 (March): 6, 3 (April): 62 Law Society support services executive (Louise Campbell), 7 (Aug/Sept): 43, 9 (November): 15

ARBITRATION choosing an arbitrator (letter), 1 (Jan/Feb): 15

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Dublin to host 2008 ICCA congress, 8 (October): 11

ARCHIVAL DOCUMENTS solicitors' files: National Archives agreement re deposit of documents, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5

ARTHUR COX FOUNDATION new Law School prize, 8 (October) 8

ARTHUR COX SOLICITORS Gazette interview: Pádraig Ó Ríordáin (managing partner), 4 (May) 40–2 (M. McDermott) Irish law firm of the year award, 9 (November): 41

ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES (ARTS) Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction (CAHR), 4 (May): 22 'embryo custody' case (MR v TR & Others), 4 (May): 20–3 (H. Coveney); HC decision raises legal and ethical

difficulties, 10 (December): 18–21 (H. Coveney)

ASSOCIATION OF PENSION LAWYERS IN IRELAND essay competition, 10 (December): 7

ASSOCIATIONS AND SOCIETIES. see Bar associations; International Bar Association ASYLUM LAW. see Immigration law ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE

Irish Statute Book: electronic version errors, 7 (Aug/Sept) 18–21 (B. Hunt)

AUSTRALIA cyber-romances: effect on Australian marriages (Sydney Morning Herald), 6 (July): 8 reciprocal recognition of qualifications: New South Wales and Ireland, 7 (Aug/Sept): 44 (council report) Tasmanian electronic statute book, 7 (Aug/Sept) 21

AWARDS AND PRIZES. see Justice Media Awards; People and places BAR ASSOCIATIONS. see also Members' services

Nationwide news (Pat Igoe, issues 1-8; Kevin O'Higgins, issues 9-10), 1 (Jan/Feb): 4, 2 (March): 5, 3 (April): 5, 4 (May): 7, 5 (June): 7, 6 (July): 5, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7, 8 (October): 7, 9 (November): 7, 10 (December): 5

Carlow, 2 (March): 5 Cavan, 4 (May): 7, 6 (July): 5, 8 (October): 7, 9 (November): 7 Clare, 2 (March): 5 Cork, 2 (March): 5, 6 (July): 5, 10 (December): 5; Southern Law Association, 10 (December): 5; Southern Law

Association (SLA), 2 (March): 5, 6 (July): 5, 8 (October): 7, 9 (November): 7; West Cork Bar Association, 1 (Jan/Feb): 4

Donegal, 8 (October): 7, 9 (November): 7 Dublin (DSBA), 1 (Jan/Feb): 4, 2 (March): 5, 3 (April): 5, 4 (May): 7, 5 (June): 7, 6 (July): 5, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7, 8

(October): 7, 9 (November): 7; AGM, 10 (December): 5, 41; Award for Excellence, 10 (December): 41; banking seminar, 9 (November): 7; CPD online, 2 (March): 5, 4 (May): 7, 6 (July): 5

Galway, 4 (May): 7 Hibernian Law Journal debate, 1 (Jan/Feb): 4 Kilkenny, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7; Kilkenny Bar Association meeting, 7 (Aug/Sept): 40 (pictorial) Laois, 1 (Jan/Feb): 4; Laois Solicitors' Association meeting with President of Law Society, 7 (Aug/Sept): 41 Limerick, 3 (April): 5 local authorities: LASBA, 3 (April): 5; Solicitors in Local Government (SLG), 3 (April): 5 Louth, 4 (May): 7 Mayo, 9 (November): 7, 10 (December): 5; Mayo Bar Association dinner dance, 1 (Jan/Feb): 57

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Midland Bar Association: AGM, 10 (December): 5 Roscommon, 5 (June): 7 Sligo, 1 (Jan/Feb): 4, 3 (April): 5 Southern Law Association Golf Society: annual golf trip, 6 (July) 44 (pictorial) Tipperary, 5 (June): 7; reopening of Nenagh courthouse, 6 (July): 6–7; TSBA ball, 6 (July) 42 (pictorial) Waterford, 2 (March): 5, 41 (pictorial) Wexford: CPD courses, 3 (April): 5; Wexford Solicitors' Association, 5 (June): 43 (pictorial) Wicklow, 5 (June): 7, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7

BEARINGPOINT e-conveyancing report (LRC, 2006), 9 (November): 39–41

BLACKWELL, NOELINE 'International human rights instruments in Irish law,' 4 (May): 13

BLASPHEMY crime of blasphemy and blasphemous libel, 3 (April): 20–3 (M. Kealey)

BOARDS OF MANAGEMENT. see Schools BOOK AWARDS. see Justice Media Awards BOOK LAUNCHES

Environmental and Land Use Law(Y. Scannell), 3 (April): 43 Ground Rents - A Practitioner's Guide (G. Brennan), 8 (October) 45 (pictorial) Mission Improbable (C. Carroll), 8 (October) 45 (pictorial)

BOOK REVIEWS Case Digest 2004 (Thomson Round Hall), rev. by Eamonn Hall, 1 (Jan/Feb): 37 Casebook on the Irish Law of Torts (B. McMahon and W. Binchy), rev. by Daniel Scanlon, 6 (July) 49–50 Child Care Act, 2nd Edition (Paul Ward), rev. by Sinead Kearney, 3 (April): 48 Civil Liability Acts - 3rd edition (Anthony Kerr), rev. by Stuart Gilhooly, 8 (October): 49; letter, 9 (November):

23 (A. Kerr) Civil Procedure in the Superior Courts (2nd edition) (Hilary Delany and Declan McGrath), rev. by Eamonn Hall,

10 (December) 37 Consolidated Courts and Court Officers Acts, 1922-2005 (PJ Breen, ed.), rev. by Pamela Cassidy, 4 (May) 47 County Tipperary & Offaly (Birr Division) Sessional Bar Association - A Personal Memoir (John Carrigan), rev.

by Michael V. O'Mahony, 7 (Aug/Sept): 39 Environmental and Land Use Law (Yvonne Scannell), rev. by Conor Linehan, 6 (July) 50 Family Law Negotiations: an alternative approach (Kevin Liston), rev. by Phil Armstrong, 1 (Jan/Feb): 37–8, 3

(April): 45 Ground Rents: a Practitioner's Guide (G. Brennan), rev. by Deirdre Morris, 4 (May) 48 Irish Conveyancing Law (third edition) (JCW Wylie and Una Woods), rev. by Gabriel Brennan, 7 (Aug/Sept): 39 Irish Pensions Law and Practice (Kevin Finucane, Brian Buggy and Una Tighe), rev. by Maureen Dolan, 8

(October): 49 Judgment Digest (Bart D Daly, ed.), rev. by Eamonn Hall, 8 (October): 50 Juvenile Justice (Dermot Walsh), rev. by Pól Ó Morchú, 2 (March): 43 King's Inns Barristers, 1868-2004 (Kenneth Ferguson, ed.), rev. by Eamonn Hall, 3 (April): 47 The Law of Habeas Corpus in Ireland (K. Costello), rev. by Gemma Moran, 4 (May) 48 A Legal Guide for Clubs and Associations (D. McNamara), rev. by Thomas B. Courtney, 5 (June): 45 Litigation against Schools: implications for school management (D. Glendenning and W. Binchy, eds.), rev. by

Murray Smith, 5 (June): 46 A Memoir (Terry de Valera), rev. by Michael V. O'Mahony, 2 (March): 45 Murdoch's Dictionary of Irish Law, 4th Edition (Henry Murdoch), rev. by Margaret Byrne, 2 (March): 46 Older People in Modern Ireland: Essays on Law and Policy (Eoin O'Dell, ed.), rev. by John Costello, 10

(December) 39

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Planning Regulations, 2001–2005 (Stephen Dodd), rev. by Owen O'Sullivan, 3 (April): 47 Road Traffic Offences (2nd edition) (J.V. Woods), rev. by Patrick J. McGonagle), 5 (June): 45–6 75 Years of the UCC Law Society (Therese Lyne), rev. by Isabelle Sutton, 2 (March): 45 Stamp Duties for Business and Property (M. O'Connor and P.S. Cahill), rev. by Brian A. Bohan, 6 (July) 50–1 Trees, Forests and the Law in Ireland (D. McHugh and Dr G. Gallagher), rev. by Michael V. O'Mahony, 4 (May)

47 Wigs and Guns: Irish barristers in the Great War (Anthony P. Quinn), rev. by Eamonn Hall, 6 (July) 49

BRENNAN, GABRIEL 'Electric picnic': electronic conveyancing, 9 (November): 38–41

BRUSSELS CONVENTION. see also Brussels II bis cross-border patent infringements: domicile of co-defendants, 8 (October): 59

BRUSSELS II BIS child abduction, 5 (June): 56–7 children's rights in family proceedings, 5 (June): 57 forum non conveniens, 6 (July): 65 impact in Ireland (G. Shannon), 5 (June): 55–7, 6 (July): 60–5; DT v FL, 6 (July): 61–3; EM & Others v VC &

Others, 6 (July): 63; YNR v MN, Ireland and the Attorney General, 6 (July): 60–1 parental responsibility, 5 (June): 55, 6 (July): 65 service of proceedings, 6 (July): 63

BUCKLEY (GAYNOR), MARY (GAZETTE EDITOR, 1980S), 10 (December): 34 BULLYING AT SCHOOL

management of schools, 3 (April): 34–7 (E. Woodfull) recent case law, 2 (March): 18–23 (M. Smith)

BUSINESS LAW. see Company law; Competition law BUSINESS LAW COMMITTEE (LAW SOCIETY)

practice notes, 1 (Jan/Feb): 43, 3 (April): 50, 7 (Aug/Sept): 47, 8 (October): 51

CAMPBELL, LOUISE (SUPPORT SERVICES EXECUTIVE). see Members' services CANNY, MARTIN

'Justice denied?' - delays in litigation, 9 (November): 32–4

CAPITAL ACQUISITIONS TAX (CAT) CAT Form CA11 (certificate of discharge), 9 (November): 52 (practice note) recent developments, 1 (Jan/Feb): 26 Revenue audit process, 1 (Jan/Feb): 24–7 (C. McGrath)

CARRIGAN, JOHN (PRESIDENT OF LAW SOCIETY 1957/8) Gazette interview, 2 (March): 28–31 (M. McDermott)

CARROLL, COLIN L. Mission Improbable, 7 (Aug/Sept): 11

CARTHY, JOICE 'Expert assistance': disclosure of expert reports in personal injury actions, 7 (Aug/Sept): 30–3

CCTV privacy law and technological developments, 5 (June) 24–7 (D. Kelleher)

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CHARITIES

Calcutta Run. see Sports Friends of Mulanje Orphans (FOMO) appeal, 2 (March): 8

CHIEF JUSTICE practice directions, 2 (March): 49

CHILD ABDUCTION jurisdiction of courts: Brussels II bis, 5 (June): 56–7 (G. Shannon)

CHILDREN. see Child abduction; Children's rights; Family law; Young offenders CHILDREN'S RIGHTS

Blackhall Place conference, 7 (Aug/Sept): 8, 9 (November): 16–17 constitutional reform, 1 (Jan/Feb): 20–3 (G.Shannon), 9 (November): 20–1 (F. Finlay); referendum proposal, 3

(April): 9 family proceedings, in: Brussels II bis, 5 (June): 57 (G. Shannon) Oireachtas Committee recommendations, 1 (Jan/Feb): 20, 23; report The Family, 3 (April): 16–17 (G. Shannon) rights-based child law, 7 (Aug/Sept): 8; Rights-Based Child Law: The Case for Reform (Law Society report), 3

(April): 15, 16 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1 (Jan/Feb): 22

CIRCUIT COURT RULES COMMITTEE appointment of Joseph Deane, 9 (November): 50

CIVIL LAW (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL 2006, 4 (May): 5, 5 (June): 5, 47 (council report), 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 (council report), 44 (council report). see also Legal Services Ombudsman

CIVIL LEGAL AID. see Legal aid CIVIL LIABILITY

Civil Liability Acts - 3rd edition: response to book review in Gazette, 9 (November): 23 (A. Kerr)

CIVIL LITIGATION. see Litigation CLIENT CARE TASKFORCE (LAW SOCIETY), 8 (October) 9 CLIENT FOCUS SEMINARS, 5 (June): 5, 5 (June) 14–15 (M. McDermott), 5 (June): 47 (council report), 6

(July): 4, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9, 43 (council report), 8 (October) 9 CLISSMANN, ALMA

human rights watch articles. see Human rights 'l'Affaire Dreyfus - lessons for today': Annual Human Rights Lecture (Justice Michael Kirby), 7 (Aug/Sept) 14–

15 new legislation articles. see Legislation

CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS legal issues, 4 (May): 24–7 (D. McNamara); data protection, 4 (May): 26–7; liquor licensing, 4 (May): 26;

registered clubs, 4 (May): 26; suspensions and expulsions, 4 (May): 26; trustees, 4 (May): 25

COHABITATION Rights and Duties of Cohabitants (LRC report), 10 (December): 8

COLLINS, STEPHEN 'Heavy traffic': human trafficking, 8 (October): 36–9

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COMMERCIAL LAW

Law Society South African programme, 4 (May): 11

COMMISSION ON ASSISTED HUMAN REPRODUCTION (CAHR), 4 (May): 22 COMMISSIONERS FOR OATHS

applications for appointment by chief justice, 2 (March): 49 (practice direction)

COMMITTEES OF THE LAW SOCIETY end-of year dinner, 9 (November) 47 practice notes. see Practice notes reports, 4 (May): 49, 7 (Aug/Sept): 45, 9 (November): 51, 10 (December): 56

COMPANY LAW Companies Consolidation Bill 2006, 3 (April): 50 (practice note) freedom of establishment for companies, 8 (October): 58–9 insolvency: ECJ judgment in Eurofood IFSC Ltd, 10 (December): 66–7; validation order application under s. 218

(Joyce v Wellingford Construction), 10 (December): 30–3 (B. Maher) limited liability partnerships, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5 mergers. see Competition law restoration of company to the register, 7 (Aug/Sept) 22–5 (E. Grier); costs, 7 (Aug/Sept) 25; proofs required, 7

(Aug/Sept) 24 restrictions on company directors: I: La Moselle test and relevant case law, 4 (May) 36–9 (B. Conroy); II:

Company Law Enforcement Act 2001, s. 150, 5 (June) 36–8 (B. Controy) statutory declaration made abroad: new CRO practice, 7 (Aug/Sept): 47 (practice note)

COMPENSATION FUND payouts, 6 (July): 7

COMPETITION AUTHORITY freedom of choice of solicitor: Society's judicial review proceedings. see under Legal representation legal profession report, 9 (November): 8, 50 (council report); final report, 10 (December): 6

COMPETITION LAW abuse of dominance (article 82 of EC Treaty): EC discussion paper, 2 (March): 57 Competition (Amendment) Act 2006, 3 (April): 6–7 (A. Clissmann) competition rules, 2 (March): 32 enforcement: CFI case law, 3 (April): 60; mergers notification requirements, 8 (October): 27–9 (R. O'Loughlin);

private enforcement, 2 (March): 55, 3 (April): 30–3 (M. Gray); public enforcement, 2 (March): 32 legal fees: ECJ case law, 8 (October): 59–60 legal profession, report on. see under Competition Authority legal representation: freedom to choose: Law Society of Ireland v Competition Authority, 1 (Jan/Feb): 9 (A.

Clissmann) mergers and acquisitions: failure to notify Competition Authority, 6 (July) 26–9 (R. O'Loughlin), 8 (October) 51

(practice note); GE/Honeywell merger, 2 (March): 57, 8 (October): 58; 'gun-jumping' - US experience, 7 (Aug/Sept): 58–9 (D. Geary); Ryanair/Aer Lingus proposal, 9 (November): 24–7 (I. McGrath)

rules of court: Rules of the Superior Courts (Competition Proceedings) 2005 (SI No. 130 of 2005), 1 (Jan/Feb): 43 (practice note)

State aid: tax exemptions, 8 (October): 61

COMPLAINTS AGAINST SOLICITORS Disciplinary Tribunal. see Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal High Court orders, 10 (December): 62 Ombudsman proposal. see Legal Services Ombudsman

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Prime Time Investigates programme, 6 (July) 14–17, 6 (July) 14 (letter), 6 (July) 14 (letter), 6 (July) 15–17 (Law Society response), 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 (council report); Law Society response (K. Murphy), 6 (July) 15–17

COMPLAINTS AND CLIENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE

lay members: appointment of Vera Hogan, 3 (April): 49; report (31 August 2005), 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 (council report)

COMPUTER DATA

IT forensics and electronic discovery, 5 (June) 20–3 (A. Harbison)

COMPUTER LAW ASSOCIATION (CLA). see International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw) COMPUTER LITERACY

solicitors: TNS mrbi survey findings, 6 (July) 10–11

CONROY, BRIAN restrictions on company directors, 4 (May) 36–9, 5 (June) 36–8

CONSENT 'embryo custody' case (MR v TR & Others): HC decision, 10 (December): 18–21 (H. Coveney)

CONSTITUTION blasphemy, crime of, 3 (April): 20 children's rights: need for constitutional reform, 1 (Jan/Feb): 20–3 (G.Shannon), 9 (November): 20–1 (F. Finlay);

Oireachtas Committee recommendations, 1 (Jan/Feb): 20; Oireachtas Committee report The Family, 3 (April): 16–17 (G. Shannon); referendum proposal, 3 (April): 9

delay in civil and criminal proceedings: case law, 2 (March): 11 (A. Clissmann) fair procedures: Atanasov v Refugee Appeals Tribunal and others (SC, 26 July 2006), 7 (Aug/Sept): 13 (A.

Clissmann) family and marriage: pre-nuptial agreements, status of, 10 (December): 26–9 (G. Shannon) freedom of choice in legal representation: Law Society v Competition Authority, 1 (Jan/Feb): 9 (A. Clissmann) unborn, rights of: HC decision in 'embryo custody' case (MR v TR & Others), 10 (December): 18–21 (H.

Coveney) unconstitutional legislation: CC v Ireland - 'Time to think about the nuclear option?', 6 (July) 12–13 (B. Foley)

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD). see Legal education CONTRACT

choice of law: replacement for Rome Convention proposed, 8 (October): 58 public procurement rules. see Public procurement contracts

CONVEYANCING. see also E-conveyancing adverse possession: draft Land Conveyancing Bill 2005, 4 (May): 49 (committee report) apartment development by developer, retention of units in: stamp duty and precedent documentation, 5 (June): 48

(practice note) booklets of title on CD-ROM/DVD, 6 (July): 52 (practice note) completion of sales: non-personal closing, 6 (July): 53 (practice note) conflict of interest: purchasers' solicitor's fee paid/subsidised by builder, 9 (November): 53 (Guidance and Ethics

Committee) family law declarations: 'reviewable dispositions' (Tesco v McGrath), 4 (May): 51 (Conveyancing Committee) floor area compliance certificates (FACCs) on closing, 4 (May): 50 (practice note) interlinked contracts and stamp duty, 5 (June): 48 (practice note) Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill (2006), 9 (November): 40 land certificates and certificates of charge, phasing out of. see Registry of Deeds liens, registration of: s. 73 Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, agenda item 56/06, 10 (December): 56

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lodgment of title deeds with lending institutions: proper receipts, 4 (May): 49 (committee report) money-laundering: breaches of legislation land solicitors in jail, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9 registration of property. see Property Registration Authority; Registry of Deeds rent review memorandum: stamp duty treatment, 6 (July): 52 (practice note) RIAI online opinions on compliance, 3 (April): 50 (practice note) sale of residential properties: 'entire agreement' clauses in contracts, 4 (May): 50 (practice note)

CONVEYANCING COMMITTEE (LAW SOCIETY) practice notes, 2 (March): 48, 3 (April): 50, 4 (May): 50–1, 5 (June): 48, 6 (July): 36, 52–3, 7 (Aug/Sept): 46;

details. see under Conveyancing reports, 4 (May): 49, 10 (December): 56

CORK LAW SCHOOL, 4 (May): 5, 14–15, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 (council report), 9 (November): 5 formal opening, 10 (December): 12–13

COSTS government working group: Haran Report, 1 (Jan/Feb): 3, 10–11, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5, 9 (November): 5; Law

Society response, 1 (Jan/Feb): 11, 2 (March): 47, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43, 44, 9 (November): 50 Law Society working group, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5, 10 (December): 55 recoverable party-and-party costs in PIAB dealings, 10 (December): 17 (letter) 'wasted costs' case. see under Taxation of costs

COUNCIL OF THE LAW SOCIETY elections 2006, 10 (December): 8 new officer team (2006-07), 10 (December): 8, 55 reports of meetings. see Council reports Wexford town meeting, 5 (June): 43 (pictorial)

COUNCIL REPORTS Active Citizenship initiative, 10 (December): 55 Benburb St Property Company, 3 (April): 49 Blackhall Place property acquisition, 5 (June): 47, 7 (Aug/Sept): 44 Circuit Court Rules Committee, 9 (November) 50 Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006, 3 (April): 49, 5 (June): 47, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43, 44 Client Focus Seminars, 5 (June): 47, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 Competition Authority study of the legal profession, 5 (June): 47, 9 (November): 50 Complaints and Client Relations Committee, 3 (April): 49, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 Cork Law School, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 death threats against a solicitor, 10 (December): 55 e-Conveyancing, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43, 9 (November) 50 Finance Bill: tax treatment of work-in-progress, 3 (April): 49 freedom of choice of lawyer: challenge to Competition Authority decision, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 Independent Law Centres, 3 (April): 49, 5 (June): 47, 7 (Aug/Sept): 44 International Bar Association, 9 (November) 50; appointment, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 Irish language promotion: approval of AGM motion, 10 (December): 55 IT survey of the profession, 5 (June): 47 Law Society representatives on other bodies, 2 (March): 47, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43, 9 (November): 50, 10 (December):

55 legal costs: government working group review, 2 (March): 47, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43, 44, 9 (November): 50;

implementation group, 10 (December): 55 Legal Services Ombudsman, 2 (March): 47, 5 (June): 47, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 new council members, 10 (December): 55 Office of Public Guardian, 2 (March): 47 president and vice-presidents 2006-07, 10 (December): 55 Prime Time Investigates programme, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 professional practice courses 2006, 7 (Aug/Sept): 44

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rateyoursolicitor.com, 9 (November) 50, 10 (December): 55 reciprocal recognition with New South Wales, 7 (Aug/Sept): 44 Regulatory Review Task Force, 2 (March): 47 Solicitors' Accounts (Amendment) Regulations 2006, 2 (March): 47 support services: appointment of Louise Campbell, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 Third Money-Laundering Directive, 7 (Aug/Sept): 44 tributes and thanks, 10 (December): 55 wasted costs jurisdiction: judicial review of Master's decision, 3 (April): 49, 5 (June): 47, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43

COURTHOUSES Ennis, Co. Clare, 2 (March): 5 Nenagh, Co. Tipperary: courthouse reopening, 6 (July): 6–7 Wexford, 3 (April): 5

COURTS. see also Law reporting breaches of EU law: member State liability, 9 (November): 58 (J. Kinch) jurisdiction. see Jurisdiction and judgments Superior Court judgments: Pink Sheets index, 10 (December): 6

COURTS SERVICE appointments: family law reporter - Dr Carol Coulter, 9 (November): 9 duty registrars: Criminal Law Committee report, 7 (Aug/Sept): 45 rationalisation of local courts system: practical downsides, 2 (March): 5 time intervals in murder and rape cases: response to NCC report, 8 (October): 17

COVENEY, HILARY 'Child in Time': embryo custody case, 10 (December): 18–21 'Sweet child o'mine': assisted reproductive technologies, 4 (May): 20–3

COX, ARTHUR. see Arthur Cox Foundation CRIMINAL LAW. see also Murder; Road traffic offences; Sexual offences

blasphemy, crime of, 3 (April): 20–3 (M. Kealey) delay in proceedings: ECHR and constitutional case law, 2 (March): 11 (A. Clissmann) duty registrars, 7 (Aug/Sept): 45 Garda Station Legal Advice Scheme, 2 (March): 48 (practice note) human trafficking: Criminal Law (Trafficking in Persons) Bill 2006, 8 (October): 36–9 (S. Collins) insanity/mental disorder: Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, 4 (May): 8–10 (A. Clissmann) interpreters at Garda stations, 2 (March): 48 (practice note) jurisdiction of UK courts: murder committed abroad by British national (Offences Against the Person Act 1861,

s. 9), 1 (Jan/Feb): 32–4 (D. McHugh) legal aid. see Criminal legal aid scheme prosecution powers: Interpretation Act 2005, 2 (March): 32 sentencing: changes in committal system, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9; minimum terms for murders (Minister for Justice), 3

(April): 9 trial of offences: time intervals for rape and murder (NCC report), 8 (October): 16–17 victim impact statements, 2 (March): 14–15 (D. Robinson) war criminals: prosecution, 6 (July) 9 (J. Mehigan)

CRIMINAL LAW COMMITTEE (LAW SOCIETY) practice notes, 2 (March): 48, 7 (Aug/Sept): 46, 8 (October): 51 reports, 7 (Aug/Sept): 45

CRIMINAL LEGAL AID SCHEME solicitors' panel: tax clearance certificate requirements, 8 (October): 51 (practice note)

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CRIMINAL LIABILITY sexual offences: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2006, 6 (July) 18–21 (E. Kennedy)

CRIMINAL RECORDS 'wiping the slate clean': deletion of records of adult offenders, 8 (October): 29–31 (D. Robinson)

CROATIA Law Society annual conference 2006 (Dubrovnik), 5 (June) 32–5 (M. McDermott)

CUNNINGHAM, GERRY 'Major changes to mental health involuntary admissions,' 9 (November): 19

DATA PROTECTION air passenger name records: EU requirement for transfer of data to US authorities, 3 (April): 60–1, 10

(December): 65 clubs and associations, 4 (May): 26–7 (D. McNamara) privacy law and technological developments, 5 (June) 25–7 (D. Kelleher)

DEE, EOIN 'Tell me more': Freedom of Information Act 1997 appeals, 6 (July) 38–9

DEEDS. see Registry of Deeds DEFAMATION

blasphemous libel, 3 (April): 22 (M. Kealey)

DELAY IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ECHR and constitutional case law, 2 (March): 11 (A. Clissmann), 9 (November): 32–4 (M. Canny)

DEPARTMENT OF THE TAOISEACH Better Regulation Unit: Regulating Better initiative, 7 (Aug/Sept): 8

DETENTION insanity grounds: Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, 4 (May): 10

DIRECTORS, RESTRICTIONS ON. see Company law DISCIPLINE. see Complaints against solicitors; Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal DISCLOSURE

expert reports: personal injury actions, 7 (Aug/Sept): 30–3 (J. Carthy)

DISCOVERY IT forensics and electronic discovery, 5 (June) 20–3 (A. Harbison)

DISCRIMINATION Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), 4 (May): 13 indirect discrimination: post-qualification experience (PQE) and job adverts, 8 (October): 22–7 (M. Ní Longáin) transsexuals: pension entitlements, 8 (October): 58

DISPUTE RESOLUTION. see also Arbitration; Mediation collaborative family law, 2 (March): 24–7 (A. O'Neill)

DIVORCE applicable law and jurisdiction: Rome III, 6 (July): 63–5

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recognition of foreign divorces: Brussels II bis, 5 (June): 55 (G. Shannon), 6 (July): 60 (G. Shannon)

DNA DATABASE, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5 DOHERTY RYAN & ASSOCIATES, SOLICITORS

merger launch reception, 8 (October): 7

DOLAN, JIMMY signing acknowledgments, 8 (October): 43

DREYFUS AFFAIR (FRANCE, 1894-1906) lessons for today: human rights lecture (Justice Michael Kirby, Australian High Court), 5 (June) 10, 7 (Aug/Sept)

14–15 (A. Clissmann)

DRUGS TREATMENT COURT extension, 2 (March): 7

DUBLIN SOLICITORS BAR ASSOCIATION ECHR study, 8 (October): 9; ECHR Act 2003 - A Preliminary Assessment of Impact (Law Society and DSBA), 9

(November): 8–9 (D. O'Connell) news items (Nationwide). see Bar associations

E-COMMERCE ITechLaw European conference 2006 (Prague), 7 (Aug/Sept): 10

E-CONVEYANCING, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 (council report), 9 (November): 50 (council report) Ireland's e-conveyancing strategy, 9 (November): 38–41 (G. Brennan) Modelling report (LRC, 2006), 4 (May): 11, 9 (November): 39, 40–1 Property Registration Authority, 7 (Aug/Sept) 10

EDUCATION. see also Law School; Legal education; Schools litigation, 3 (April): 34–7 (E. Woodful)

EDUCATION COMMITTEE (LAW SOCIETY) dinner in honour of Eamonn Hall, 8 (October) 45 (pictorial)

EGAN, SUZANNE 'Extraordinary rendition: Ireland's international human rights obligations,' 9 (November): 13

ELECTRONIC CONVEYANCING. see E-conveyancing ELECTRONIC LITIGATION

IT forensics and electronic discovery, 5 (June) 20–3 (A. Harbison)

'EMBRYO CUSTODY' CASE (MR V TR & OTHERS). see Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) EMPLOYMENT AND EQUALITY LAW COMMITTEE

practice notes, 7 (Aug/Sept): 47

EMPLOYMENT LAW annual leave entitlements: ECJ judgment, 10 (December): 65–6 employers' references: obligations and case law, 3 (April): 24–6 (McInnes and Henry) employment malpractice claims: exploitation of foreign workers, 9 (November): 35–7 (R. Grogan) foreign workers. see Migrant workers law clerks employment order (2006), 5 (June): 8

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recruitment advertising: post-qualification experience and discrimination, 8 (October): 22–7 (M. Ní Longáin) transfer of undertaking regulations: new rights for purchaser, 7 (Aug/Sept): 47 (practice note) working time: on-call duty: ECJ case law, 3 (April): 61

EQUALITY AUTHORITY amicus curiae interventions: Doherty v South Dublin County Council and Others - SC decision, 10 (December):

11 (A. Clissmann) discrimination cases. see Discrimination maternity protection and adoptive leave: new provisions, 2 (March): 8

ESTABLISHMENT. see European law ETHICS

purchasers' solicitor's fee paid/subsidised by builder, 9 (November): 53 (Guidance and Ethics Committee)

EU AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 'International Series' of talks: 'Lending to governments: a lawyer's perspective' (inaugural talk, Lee Buchheit), 7

(Aug/Sept): 8

EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS articles and jurisprudence. see Human rights ECHR study (Law Society and DSBA), 8 (October): 9

EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS jurisprudence. see under Human rights

EUROPEAN LAW air travel: 'open skies' pact, discussions on, 2 (March): 58; passenger name records, 10 (December): 65;

passengers' rights, 3 (April): 60, 8 (October): 57; transfer of personal information on air passengers, 3 (April): 60–1

breaches, member state liability for. see State liability (below) child abduction. see Brussels II bis choice of law in contract: Rome Convention proposals, 8 (October): 58 competition. see Competition law data protection: ECJ case law, 3 (April): 60–1; transfer to US of passenger name records, 10 (December): 65 discrimination: social welfare rights: transsexuals, 8 (October): 58 employment: annual leave, 10 (December): 65–6; working time and on-call duty, 3 (April): 61 establishment/services: companies, 8 (October): 58–9; medical services entitlements, 8 (October): 60–1; tax

advice and assistance centres, 10 (December): 66 family law: Brussels II bis - impact in Ireland (G. Shannon), 5 (June): 55–7, 6 (July): 60–5; Brussels II bis -

impact in Ireland (G. Shannon). see Brussels II bis; impending developments, 6 (July): 63; maintenance, 6 (July): 65; Rome III, 6 (July): 63; service of proceedings, 6 (July): 63

free movement. see Free movement of goods; Free movement of persons habitual residence. see Brussels II bis human rights: freezing of funds in compliance with UN resolutions, 3 (April): 61 insolvency: ECJ judgment in Eurofood IFSC Ltd, 10 (December): 66–7 insurance: ECJ case law, 1 (Jan/Feb): 54 intellectual property: EC trademark: CFI judgment, 10 (December): 67 jurisdiction and judgments. see also Brussels II bis; agreements with non-member States, 8 (October): 57–8;

cross-border patent infringements, 8 (October): 59; setting aside a final and conclusive judgment, 10 (December): 67

legal fees and competition law, 8 (October): 59–60 medical services, entitlement to, 8 (October): 60–1 migrant workers: Irish law and policy, 4 (May): 60–3 (J. Handoll) money laundering: Third Money-Laundering Directive, 7 (Aug/Sept): 44 (council report) practice and procedure: direct transmission of documents, 3 (April): 60

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public procurement rules: reform: Public Sector Directive, 1 (Jan/Feb): 52–4 (C. Little) recent developments, 1 (Jan/Feb): 54–5, 2 (March): 58, 3 (April): 60–2, 8 (October): 57–61, 10 (December): 65–

7 Savings Directive, 1 (Jan/Feb): 43 (practice note), 2 (March): 48 (practice note) State aid, 8 (October): 61 state liability: actions of EC institutions, 8 (October): 60; Supreme Court infringements of EU law, 9

(November): 58–62 (J. Kinch) trade marks, 1 (Jan/Feb): 54–5

EUROPEAN LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR AWARD Arthur Cox, 2 (March): 6, 4 (May): 40

EVIDENCE. see Expert evidence; Forensics EXPERT EVIDENCE

disclosure of reports in personal injury actions, 7 (Aug/Sept): 30–3 (J. Carthy) forensic accountants. see Forensics immunity from suit: bringing disciplinary proceedings against expert witnesses, 8 (October): 32–5 (W. Kennedy)

EXTRAORDINARY RENDITION. see under Human rights FAIR PROCEDURES

Refugee Appeals Tribunal: Atanasov v Refugee Appeals Tribunal and others (SC, 26 July 2006), 7 (Aug/Sept): 13 (A. Clissmann)

FAMILY LAW. see also Child abduction; Children's rights; Divorce; Marriage

assisted reproductive technologies. see Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) collaborative family law, 2 (March): 24–7 (A. O'Neill) 'embryo custody' case. see Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) EU law. see also Brussels II bis; impending developments, 6 (July): 63; Rome III, 6 (July): 63–5; service of

proceedings, 6 (July): 63 in camera rule modification: Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28–31 (J. O'Brien) jurisdiction of courts and recognition of judgments: Brussels II bis. see Brussels II bis Oireachtas Committee report: The Family, 3 (April): 16–17 (G. Shannon) pre-nuptial agreements. see under Marriage property adjustment orders: unregistered rights - ACC Bank plc v Vincent Markham and Mary Casey, 6 (July)

22–5 (P. Mullins) transsexual marriages. see Transsexuals

FAMILY LAW DECLARATIONS. see Conveyancing FARMERS

Single Payment Scheme, 2 (March): 48 (practice note)

FINLAY, FERGUS 'Constitutional change needed to protect children's rights,' 9 (November): 20–1

FOLEY, BRIAN 'Time to think about the nuclear option?': vindicating constitutional rights - SC ruling in CC v Ireland, 6 (July)

12–13

FOREIGN DIVORCE jurisdiction of courts. see also Brussels II bis; Rome III, 6 (July): 63–5

FOREIGN WORKERS. see Migrant workers

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FORENSICS

forensic accountants: advantages of early involvement, 7 (Aug/Sept): 37 (J. EV Kenny); first Irish member of NIFA, 7 (Aug/Sept): 11

IT forensics and electronic discovery, 5 (June) 20–3 (A. Harbison)

FRANCE. see Dreyfus Affair FREE MOVEMENT OF GOODS

ECJ caselaw, 2 (March): 58, 3 (April): 61

FREE MOVEMENT OF PERSONS ECJ caselaw, 2 (March): 58 European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2006, 5 (June): 8–9 (A. Clissmann) German law and practice on aliens: ECJ judgment, 8 (October): 59 migrant workers: Irish law and policy and the EU, 4 (May): 60–3 (J. Handoll)

FREEDOM OF CHOICE OF SOLICITOR. see under Legal representation FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

blasphemy and blasphemous libel, 3 (April): 20–3 (M. Kealey) Stoll v Switzerland and Dammann v Switzerland, 5 (June) 13 (A. Clissmann)

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION appeals to High Court under FOI Act 1997, 6 (July) 38–9 (E. Dee)

GAELIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (GAA). see Sports GARDA SÍOCHÁNA. see also Garda Station Legal Advice Scheme

Professional Standards Unit: government approval, 2 (March): 8

GARDA STATION LEGAL ADVICE SCHEME, 2 (March): 48 (practice note), 7 (Aug/Sept): 46 (practice note) interpreters, payment for, 2 (March): 48 (practice note)

GAZETTE centenary celebrations, 1 (Jan/Feb): 16–19 (M. McDermott) historical reviews (M. McDermott): 1907 (first issue), 1 (Jan/Feb): 16–19; 1910-19, 2 (March): 36–8; 1920's, 3

(April): 38–40, 4 (May): 28–31; 1930's, 5 (June): 39–41; 1939-45, 6 (July): 30–3; 1950s, 7 (Aug/Sept): 34–5; 1960s, 8 (October): 40–1; 1970s, 9 (November): 42–4; 1980s, 10 (December): 34–5

interviews (M. McDermott): Carrigan, John (President of Law Society 1957/8), 2 (March): 28–31; Joyce, Philip (President of Law Society 2006/7), 10 (December): 22–5; Mudah, Waheed (asylum seeker), 3 (April): 27–9; Ó Ríordáin, Pádraig (Arthur Cox), 4 (May) 40–2

message from editor, 2 (March): 6 recruitment advertisements and PQE: Editorial Board decision, 8 (October): 22–7 (M. Ní Longáin)

GEARY, DAVID 'Jumping the gun in merger cases,' 7 (Aug/Sept): 58–9

GENDER RECOGNITION CERTIFICATES. see Transsexuals GENEVA CONVENTION

Guantanamo tribunals ruling (US Supreme Court), 6 (July): 7

GILHOOLY, STUART 'Dog eat dog': PIAB - joinder of defendants to existing action, 7 (Aug/Sept) 26–9

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'PIAB - the case for the defence,' 4 (May): 16–17

GRAY, MARGARET 'Can't sue, won't sue?': enforcement of competition law by private actions, 3 (April): 30–3 (M. Gray)

GRIER, ELAINE 'The art of restoration': restoring a company to the register, 7 (Aug/Sept) 22–5

GROGAN, RICHARD 'Division of labour': employment malpractice claims, 9 (November): 35–7

GUIDANCE AND ETHICS COMMITTEE (LAW SOCIETY) mediation service, 3 (April): 50 practice notes, 9 (November): 53

HANDOLL, JOHN 'Ireland, the EU and the treatment of migrant workers,' 4 (May): 60–3

HARAN REPORT. see Costs HARBISON, ANDY

'Concealed weapons': IT forensics and electronic discovery, 5 (June) 20–3

HARDING, MAEBH, AND MURPHY, MARK 'Man I feel like a woman': transsexual marriage rights, 5 (June) 28–31 (Student Law Reform Prize essay)

HEALTH. see Health charges; Medical services; Mental health HEALTH AND SAFETY LAWYERS' ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND

launch, 9 (November) 46

HEALTH CHARGES repayment of unlawful charges: Health (Repayment Scheme) Act 2006, 8 (October): 10–11 (A. Clissmann)

HEALTH INSURANCE members' services, 10 (December): 9

HENNESSY, JOHN (SOLICITOR) Law Society demands protection for Saulite solicitor, 10 (December): 7

HENRY, AOIFE. see McInnes, Peter, and Henry, Aoife HIBERNIAN LAW JOURNAL

human rights lecture, 10 (December): 7

HIGH COURT non-jury list improvements (letter: Mr Justice Joseph Finnegan), 1 (Jan/Feb): 12–13 solicitors' disciplinary actions: Kelly, Rosaleen, 10 (December): 62 'wasted costs' jurisdiction. see under Taxation of costs

HISTORICAL NOTES. see Gazette; Legal history HUMAN RIGHTS

abduction and the ECHR, 8 (October): 13 (A. Clissmann)

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amicus curiae interventions: Equality Authority: Doherty v South Dublin County Council and Others - SC decision, 10 (December): 11 (A. Clissmann)

children. see Children's rights constitutional rights. see under Constitution Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), 4 (May): 13 delay in civil and criminal proceedings: ECHR and constitutional case law, 2 (March): 11 (A. Clissmann) Dreyfus affair: 'Human Rights Lessons of l'Affaire Dreyfus' (Annual Human Rights Lecture - Justice Michael

Kirby), 5 (June) 10 ECHR Act 2003 - A Preliminary Assessment of Impact (Law Society and DSBA), 9 (November): 8–9 (D.

O'Connell) ECHR study (Law Society and DSBA), 8 (October): 9 European Court of Human Rights: recent jurisprudence, 8 (October): 13 (A. Clissmann) extraordinary rendition: Ireland's international human rights obligations, 9 (November): 13 (S. Egan) fair procedures and refugee appeals: Atanasov v Refugee Appeals Tribunal and others (SC, 26 July 2006), 7

(Aug/Sept): 13 (A. Clissmann) freedom of expression. see Freedom of expression freezing of funds of listed individuals and entities: EU compliance with UN resolutions, 3 (April): 61 Guantanamo tribunals ruling (US Supreme Court), 6 (July): 7 human trafficking, 8 (October): 36–9 (S. Collins) international human rights instruments in Irish law: practical application of the ECHR, 4 (May): 13 (N.

Blackwell) Law Society human rights conference: children's rights, 9 (November): 16–17 legal representation: freedom to choose: Law Society of Ireland v Competition Authority, 1 (Jan/Feb): 9 (A.

Clissmann) prison sanitation: respect for private life - Martin v Northern Ireland Prison Service [2006] NIQB 1, 3 (April): 11

(A. Clissmann) privacy: CCTV and technological developments, 5 (June) 24–7 (D. Kelleher) war criminals: prosecution, 6 (July) 9 (J. Mehigan)

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE (LAW SOCIETY) ECHR Act 2003 - A Preliminary Assessment of Impact (Law Society and DSBA), 9 (November): 8–9 (D.

O'Connell)

HUMAN TRAFFICKING Criminal Law (Trafficking in Persons) Bill 2006, 8 (October): 36–9 (S. Collins)

HUNT, BRIAN 'A matter of interpretation': Interpretation Act 2005, 2 (March): 32–5 'Electro-shock!': errors in electronic version of Irish Statute Book, 7 (Aug/Sept) 18–21

IGOE, PAT Nationwide news. see under Bar associations

IMMIGRATION LAW asylum: EC (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations 2006, 9 (November): 10–11 (A. Clissmann); fair procedures -

Atanasov v Refugee Appeals Tribunal and others (SC, 26 July 2006), 7 (Aug/Sept): 13 (A. Clissmann); Gazette interview with Waheed Mudah (asylum seeker), 3 (April): 27–9 (M. McDermott)

human trafficking, 8 (October): 36–9 (S. Collins) migrant workers. see Migrant workers reintegration project: International Organisation for Migration, 2 (March): 6

IN CAMERA RULE modification: Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28–31 (J. O'Brien)

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INDEPENDENT LAW CENTRES, 3 (April): 49 (council report), 5 (June): 47 (council report), 7 (Aug/Sept): 44 (council report)

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER

appeals to High Court under FOI Act 1997, 6 (July) 38–9 (E. Dee)

INSANITY. see also Mental health Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, 4 (May): 8–10 (A. Clissmann)

INSURANCE ECJ case law, 1 (Jan/Feb): 54 Revenue investigation into SPIPs: new declaration, 7 (Aug/Sept): 46 (practice note)

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. see Trade marks INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION (IBA), 9 (November): 50

annual meeting, 8 (October): 5 Client Protection Committee appointment, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 rule of law: worldwide campaign launched, 3 (April): 7

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION (ICCA) Dublin to host 2008 congress, 8 (October): 11

INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL FOR RWANDA President to be speak at Dublin human rights lecture, 10 (December): 7

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW. see under Human rights INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF LAW ASSOCIATION CHIEF EXECUTIVES (IILACE), 9

(November): 11 INTERNATIONAL TAX REVIEW

Matheson Ormsby Prentice named 'Irish tax firm of the year,' 6 (July): 7

INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY LAW ASSOCIATION (ITECHLAW) European conference 2006 (Prague), 7 (Aug/Sept): 10

INTERPRETATION OF LEGISLATION. see Statutory interpretation INTERPRETERS AT GARDA STATIONS

payment for, 2 (March): 48 (practice note)

IRISH LANGUAGE Ardchúrsa Gaeilge do lucht cleachtaithe dlí, 8 (October): 8 compulsory Irish and proficiency requirement for lawyers, 5 (June) 16–17 (H. Murdoch), 8 (October): 18–19

(letters) promotion of, 10 (December): 55 (council report)

IRISH RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION Dublin solicitor Peter Boyle takes office as president, 10 (December) 40

IRISH STATUTE BOOK electronic version errors, 7 (Aug/Sept) 18–21 (B. Hunt)

IRVINE, MICHAEL G. (PRESIDENT OF THE LAW SOCIETY) Gazette messages. see President of the Law Society (2005-06, Michael Irvine)

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JOYCE, PHILIP (PRESIDENT OF THE LAW SOCIETY). see President of the Law Society (2006-07, Philip Joyce)

JOYCE V WELLINGFORD CONSTRUCTION. see Company law JUDGMENT MORTGAGES

ACC Bank plc v Vincent Markham and Mary Casey, 6 (July) 22–5 (P. Mullins)

JUDGMENTS. see Brussels II bis; Jurisdiction and judgments JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS

Circuit Court president: Deery, Matthew F, 4 (May): 7

JURISDICTION AND JUDGMENTS. see also Brussels II bis agreements with non-member States: Lugano Convention successor, 8 (October): 57–8 cross-border patent infringements, 8 (October): 59 final judgment contrary to EU law: setting aside - jurisdiction of appellate court, 10 (December): 67

JUSTICE MEDIA AWARDS (LAW SOCIETY) 2005 awards, 1 (Jan/Feb): 6–7, 56 (pictorial); books, 1 (Jan/Feb): 7; newspapers, 1 (Jan/Feb): 6–7; overall

winner - Judging Judges (Prime Time Investigates), 1 (Jan/Feb): 6; radio and television, 1 (Jan/Feb): 7 2006 awards, 10 (December): 14–15; books, 10 (December): 15; newspapers, 10 (December): 6–7; overall

winner - Prime Time Special: Padraig Nally, 10 (December): 14; radio and television, 10 (December): 7

KEALEY, MICHAEL 'Publish and be damned': crime of blasphemy, 3 (April): 20–3

KELLEHER, DENIS 'Under surveillance': privacy and technological developments, 5 (June) 24–7

KENNEDY, EDEL 'The Hand that robs the cradle': criminal liability in sexual offences, 6 (July) 18–21

KENNEDY, WILLIAM 'Expert view': immunity from suit of a witness or expert, 8 (October): 32–5

KENNEDY V KILLEEN CORRUGATED PRODUCTS LTD appeal against 'wasted costs' order. see under Taxation of costs

KENNY, JOHN EV forensic accountants, 7 (Aug/Sept): 37

KEYS FARRELL, ELIZABETH 'IT's not rocket science,' 4 (May) 43

KINCH, JOHN 'Member state liability for infringements of Community law by a supreme court,' 9 (November): 58–62

KIRBY, JUSTICE MICHAEL (AUSTRALIAN HIGH COURT) 'l'Affaire Dreyfus' - lessons for today: Annual Human Rights lecture, 7 (Aug/Sept) 14–15 (A. Clissmann)

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LAND LAW. see also Conveyancing; E-conveyancing; Land Registry; Property Registration Authority; Registry of Deeds

Land Act 2005 (A. Clissmann), 1 (Jan/Feb): 6–7 law reform: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill (2006), 9 (November): 40; LRC report (2004), 9

(November): 39–40

LAND REGISTRY electronic access service (EAS): extension of hours of availability, 5 (June): 10 online service - landdirect.ie, 3 (April): 9 Property Registration Authority: membership, 7 (Aug/Sept): 10 Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, 6 (July) 34–7 (D. Linehan), 7 (Aug/Sept) 10 title: booklets of title on CD-ROM/DVD, 6 (July): 52 (practice note)

LAW CLERKS employment regulation order (2006), 5 (June): 8

LAW FIRMS appointments. see Appointments and promotions pictorial items. see People and places

LAW IN THE COMMUNITY INITIATIVE, 9 (November): 5 LAW REFORM

land and conveyancing law, 9 (November): 39–41 Rights-Based Child Law: The Case for Reform (Law Society), 3 (April): 15, 16

LAW REFORM COMMISSION eConveyancing: Modelling of the Irish Conveyancing System (2006), 4 (May): 11, 9 (November): 39, 40–1 Reform and Modernisation of Land Law and Conveyancing Law (2004), 9 (November): 39–40 Rights and Duties of Cohabitants, 10 (December): 8

LAW REPORTING family law cases: in camera rule modification, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28–31 (J. O'Brien)

LAW REPORTING COUNCIL Pink Sheets index to Superior Court judgments, 10 (December): 6

LAW SCHOOL Cork centre. see Cork Law School courses. see Legal education Homework Clubs programme - Dublin 7 schools, 5 (June): 9 Legal Work Experience Project for trainees, 9 (November) 49 new Arthur Cox Foundation prize, 8 (October): 8 parchment ceremonies 2006. see People and places retirement of Internal Examiner, Eamonn Hall, 8 (October) 45 (pictorial) student intake (2005): rise of 83% in three years, 1 (Jan/Feb): 8

LAW SOCIETY annual conference 2006 (Dubrovnik), 5 (June) 5, 5 (June) 32–5 (M. McDermott); dinner, 5 (June): 44 (pictorial) appointments: support services executive - Louise Campbell, 9 (November): 15 Benburb Street property acquisition, 3 (April): 12–13 Blackhall Place property acquisition, 5 (June): 47 (council report), 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 (council report) Client Care Taskforce, 8 (October) 9. see also Client Focus Seminars committees. see Committees of the Law Society; Practice notes; Individual committees e.g. Taxation Committee complaints-handling procedures. see Complaints against solicitors; Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal council. see Council of the Law Society; Council reports

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dinners and functions, 4 (May): 11. see also People and places education and courses. see Law School; Legal education legal costs review task force. see Costs legal e-zine (newsletter), 1 (Jan/Feb): 8 media awards. see Justice Media Awards member services. see Members' services pictorial items. see People and places presidents. see President of the Law Society (2005-06, Michael Irvine); President of the Law Society (2006-07,

Philip Joyce) retirement trust. see Retirement trust scheme Solicitors' Roll, 10 (December): 6 South African legal training programme, 4 (May): 11, 7 (Aug/Sept): 7 support services. see Members' services

LAW SOCIETY OF ENGLAND AND WALES staff changes, 1 (Jan/Feb): 7 trainee solicitors: minimum salary targets, 7 (Aug/Sept): 11 visit to Irish Law Society, 6 (July): 4

LAW SOCIETY OF NORTHERN IRELAND visit to Irish Law Society, 6 (July): 4

LAW SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND visit to Irish Law Society, 6 (July): 4

LAWYERS ASSOCIATED WORLDWIDE (LAW) regional conference, Dublin (May 2006), 5 (June) 11

LEAP (LEGAL EDUCATION FOR ALL PROJECT), 1 (Jan/Feb): 5 launch, 3 (April): 6

LEGAL ADVICE. see Garda Station Legal Advice Scheme; Legal aid; Legal representation LEGAL AID, 4 (May): 5. see also Criminal legal aid scheme

civil legal aid: revision of means test, 9 (November): 51 Legal Aid Board report 2005, 8 (October): 8

LEGAL COSTS. see Costs LEGAL EDUCATION. see also Law School

Advanced Advocacy courses, 2 (March): 9, 4 (May): 10 Ardchúrsa Gaeilge do lucht cleachtaithe dlí, 8 (October): 8 awards and prize-winning ceremonies. see People and places conferring ceremonies. see People and places Cork school. see Cork Law School CPD programmes: Cavan, 6 (July): 5; CPD Plus, 10 (December): 9; Dublin - online lectures, 2 (March): 5, 4

(May): 7, 6 (July): 5; Galway, 4 (May): 7; Wexford, 3 (April): 5 Diploma programme, 8 (October): 8, 21; conferrals. see People and places Legal Education for All Project (LEAP), 1 (Jan/Feb): 5; launch, 3 (April): 6 Master of Arts in Civil and Canon Law (UL), 5 (June): 10 parchment ceremonies 2006. see People and places pre-qualification training courses, 4 (May): 15 professional practice courses, 7 (Aug/Sept): 44 (council report); new winter course, 2 (March): 9 South African legal education programme, 4 (May): 5, 11, 6 (July): 4, 11, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5, 7, 41 (pictorial)

LEGAL FEES

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conveyancing: purchasers' solicitor's fee paid/subsidised by builder: ethical considerations, 9 (November): 53 (Guidance and Ethics Committee)

LEGAL HISTORY

Dreyfus affair (1894-1906): lessons for today (Justice Michael Kirby, Australian High Court), 7 (Aug/Sept) 14–15 (A. Clissmann)

Gazette centenary celebrations: articles and historical notes. see under Gazette hearth money tax (1662-1793), 4 (May): 30

LEGAL PROFESSION Competition Authority report, 9 (November): 8, 50 (council report), 10 (December): 6 Solicitors' Roll exceeds 10,000, 10 (December): 6

LEGAL REPRESENTATION freedom of choice of solicitor: Law Society of Ireland v Competition Authority, 1 (Jan/Feb): 3, 5, 9 (A.

Clissmann) PIAB applications: s. 68 of Solicitors (Amendment) Act 1994, 3 (April): 50 (practice note)

LEGAL SERVICES OMBUDSMAN, 1 (Jan/Feb): 3, 9 (November): 4 Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006, 4 (May): 5, 5 (June): 47 Law Society Council discussions, 2 (March): 47, 5 (June): 47 Minister's proposals, 1 (Jan/Feb): 11

LEGISLATION. see also Legislation update Adoptive Leave Acts 1995 and 2005: increases in leave provisions (SI 53), 2 (March): 8 (Equality Authority) Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28–31 (J. O'Brien) Competition (Amendment) Act 2006, 3 (April): 6–7 (A. Clissmann) Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, 4 (May): 8–10 (A. Clissmann) Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2006, 6 (July) 18–21 (E. Kennedy) EC (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations 2006 (SI No. 518), 9 (November): 10–11 (A. Clissmann) Employment Regulation Order (Law Clerks Joint Labour Committee) 2006, 5 (June): 8 European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2006 (SI No. 226 of 2006), 5 (June): 8–9 (A.

Clissmann) Health (Repayment Scheme) Act 2006, 8 (October): 10–11 (A. Clissmann) Interpretation Act 2005, 2 (March): 32–5 (B. Hunt) Irish Statute Book: electronic version errors, 7 (Aug/Sept) 18–21 (B. Hunt) Land Act 2005, 1 (Jan/Feb): 6–7 (A. Clissmann) Maternity Protection Acts 1994 and 2004: increases in leave provisions (SI 52), 2 (March): 8 (Equality

Authority) Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, 6 (July) 34–7 (D. Linehan) unconstitutional legislation: CC v Ireland - 'Time to think about the nuclear option?', 6 (July) 12–13 (B. Foley)

LEGISLATION UPDATE 2005, 1 (Jan/Feb): 44–6; list of acts, 2 (March): 50–1 2006, 3 (April): 51–3, 4 (May) 52–4, 5 (June): 49–50, 6 (July): 54–6, 7 (Aug/Sept) 49–53, 8 (October) 53–4, 9

(November): 54–5, 10 (December) 60–1

LENIHAN, BRIAN, TD (MINISTER FOR CHILDREN) children's rights: referendum proposal, 3 (April): 9

LETTERS active citizenship: public consultation process, 7 (Aug/Sept) 17 (Dr. M. Redmond) Boston's dynamo, 4 (May): 19 (L. Geraghty) choosing an arbitrator comes with a health warning, 1 (Jan/Feb): 15 (J.G. Murphy) Civil Liability Acts (third edition): response to review in Gazette, 9 (November): 23 (A. Kerr) completion of sales: interest charges, 7 (Aug/Sept) 17 (Q. Crivon)

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conversion of problem title on basis of solicitor's certificate, 7 (Aug/Sept) 17 (P. Treacy) First Active deeds/security tracking letters, 2 (March): 17 (D. Alexander) interpreting the interpreters, 10 (December): 17 (J. Kinch) involuntary admissions, 8 (October): 21 (M. Felton) Irish language requirement for lawyers, 8 (October): 18 (RA T. Blaser), 19 (D. MacCarthaigh) legal writing opportunity, 8 (October): 21 (H. Murdoch) omission penalties, 4 (May): 19 (F. Ó Dulaing) PIAB: Quinn Direct claims, 5 (June) 19 (R. A. Bourke); and recoverable party-and-party costs, 10 (December):

17 (S. Sadlier); rules, 4 (May): 19 (E. Honohan, 8 (October): 18 (E. W. Honohan, Master of the High Court)

PIAB Act, s. 6: applications to join co-defendants, 3 (April): 19 (P. V. Boland & Son) Prime Time programme, 6 (July) 14 (R. Rosenstock) Solicitors (Amendment) Act 1994: statutory limbo, 2 (March): 17 (J. Deale) 'Staggering condition of the non-jury list' (Mr Justice Joseph Finnegan), 1 (Jan/Feb): 12–13

LIBEL. see Defamation LICENSING ACTS

clubs and associations, 4 (May): 26 (D. McNamara)

LIENS, REGISTRATION OF. see Conveyancing LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5 LINEHAN, DENIS

'Good Deed': Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, 6 (July) 34–7

LIS PENDENS ACC Bank plc v Vincent Markham and Mary Casey, 6 (July) 22–5 (P. Mullins)

LITIGATION. see also Costs; Expert evidence; Forensics; Law reporting; Litigation Committee; Personal injuries civil procedure. see Practice and procedure delay. see Delay in legal proceedings education and schools litigation, 3 (April): 34–7 (E. Woodful) practice notes, 2 (March): 48

LITIGATION COMMITTEE (LAW SOCIETY) practice notes, 2 (March): 48 reports, 7 (Aug/Sept): 45

LITTLE, CORMAC 'Reform of EC procurement rules: the Public Sector Directive,' 1 (Jan/Feb): 52–4

LOCAL LAW SOCIETIES. see Bar associations MCDERMOTT, MARK (GAZETTE EDITOR)

client care seminars, 5 (June) 14–15 Gazette centenary and historical reviews. see under Gazette interviews. see under Gazette Law Society annual conference 2006 (Dubrovnik, Croatia), 5 (June) 32–5

MCDOWELL, MICHAEL, TD (MINISTER FOR JUSTICE) courts committal system changes, 7 (Aug/Sept) 9 Garda Professional Standards Unit approved, 2 (March): 8 Haran report on legal costs: address to TCD Historical Society, 1 (Jan/Feb): 10–11

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Legal Services Ombudsman proposals, 1 (Jan/Feb): 11 prenuptial agreements: expert advisory group announced, 9 (November): 16–17 Property Registration Authority membership announced, 7 (Aug/Sept) 10 reintegration project announced, 2 (March): 6 sentencing: minimum terms for murders, 3 (April): 9

MCGRATH, CATHERINE 'Auditory nerves': CAT returns and Revenue audit process, 1 (Jan/Feb): 24–7

MCGRATH, IMOGEN 'Air wars': Ryanair and Aer Lingus, 9 (November): 24–7

MCHUGH, DAMIAN 'Location, location, location': UK criminal law jurisdiction - Offences Against the Person Act 1861, s. 9, 1

(Jan/Feb): 32–4

MCINNES, PETER, AND HENRY, AOIFE 'Red card for referees': employment references, 3 (April): 24–6

MCNAMARA, DERMOT 'Club sand wedges': clubs and associations, 4 (May): 24–7

MAGILLIGAN PRISON (NORTHERN IRELAND) sanitation regime: Martin v Northern Ireland Prison Service [2006] NIQB 1, 3 (April): 11 (A. Clissmann)

MAHER, BRÓNAGH 'In whose interest?': dispositions by solvent companies, 10 (December): 30–3

MALAWI (AFRICA) Friends of Mulanje Orphans (FOMO) appeal, 2 (March): 8

MARRIAGE. see also Divorce cyber-romances: effect on Australian marriages (Sydney Morning Herald), 6 (July): 8 jurisdiction of courts: Brussels II bis, 5 (June): 55 (G. Shannon) pre-nuptial agreements: expert advisory group, 9 (November): 16–17; legal status and enforceability, 10

(December): 26–9 (G. Shannon) transsexual marriage rights: Irish case law and approaches in other jurisdictions, 5 (June) 28–31 (M. Harding and

M. Murphy)

MARTIN, MICHEÁL (MINISTER FOR ENTERPRISE) opening of Cork Law School, 10 (December): 12–13

MASON HAYES & CURRAN public affairs practice launched, 6 (July): 7

MASTER OF THE HIGH COURT 'wasted costs' jurisdiction. see Taxation of costs

MATERNITY PROTECTION new leave provisions, 2 (March): 8

MATHESON ORMSBY PRENTICE 'Irish tax firm of the year' award, 6 (July): 7

MEDIA. see also Justice Media Awards press freedom: Stoll v Switzerland and Dammann v Switzerland, 5 (June) 13 (A. Clissmann)

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Prime Time Investigates programme: complaints against solicitors, 6 (July) 14 (letter), 6 (July) 15–17 (Law Society response), 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 (council report)

solicitor rating website (rateyoursolicitor.com): Law Society response, 8 (October): 10–11, 9 (November) 50 (council report), 10 (December) 55 (council report)

MEDIATION

international mediation conference, Blackhall Place, 8 (October): 5, 9 proposed EU directive, 8 (October): 9

MEDICAL SERVICES EC entitlements, 8 (October): 60–1 health charges: repayment of unlawful charges, 8 (October): 10–11 (A. Clissmann)

MEDICAL WITNESSES bringing disciplinary proceedings against expert witnesses, 8 (October): 32–5 (W. Kennedy)

MEDICO-LEGAL SOCIETY Golden Jubilee conference, 6 (July): 6

MEHIGAN, JAMES 'Prosecuting war criminals,' 6 (July) 9

MEMBERS' SERVICES. see also Retirement trust scheme credit card, 10 (December): 9 financial advice, 10 (December): 9 group life assurance, 10 (December): 9 health insurance, 10 (December): 9 Members' Advantage Schemes, 10 (December): 9 (L.Campbell), 9 (L. Campbell) retirement trust scheme, 10 (December): 9 support services executive appointment, 6 (July): 4, 7 (Aug/Sept): 43, 9 (November): 15 support services task force report (2005), 2 (March): 12–13 (K. Murphy)

MENTAL HEALTH Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, 4 (May): 8–10 (A. Clissmann) incorrect diagnosis of mental illness: Bailey v Gallagher, 9 (November): 28–31 (B. Wade) involuntary admissions: major changes come into force, 9 (November): 19; Mental Health Act 2001, 8 (October):

21 (letter) Mental Health Act 2001, 7 (Aug/Sept): 8, 8 (October): 21 (letter); remaining parts to commence, 9 (November):

19 (G. Cunningham)

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS. see Competition law METADATA

IT forensics and electronic discovery, 5 (June) 20–3 (A. Harbison)

MIDLANDS PRISON committal prison for the courts, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9

MIGRANT WORKERS exploitation: employment malpractice claims, 9 (November): 35–7 (R. Grogan) Irish law and policy and the EU, 4 (May): 60–3 (J. Handoll)

MINISTER FOR CHILDREN. see Lenihan, Brian, TD MINISTER FOR JUSTICE, EQUALITY AND LAW REFORM. see McDowell, Michael, TD

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MONEY-LAUNDERING breaches of legislation land solicitors in jail, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9 Third Money-Laundering Directive, 7 (Aug/Sept): 44 (council report)

MOUNTJOY PRISON, DUBLIN changes in committal system, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9

MUDAH, WAHEED (ASYLUM SEEKER) Gazette interview, 3 (April): 27–9 (M. McDermott)

MULLINS, PATRICK 'To have and to hold': ACC Bank plc v Vincent Markham and Mary Casey, 6 (July) 22–5

MURDER diminished responsibility: Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, 4 (May): 9–10 sentencing, 3 (April): 9 time intervals for murder cases (NCC report), 8 (October): 16–17

MURDOCH, HENRY 'Is fearr Béarla cliste, ná Gaeilge bhriste?': compulsory Irish and proficiency requirement for lawyers, 5 (June)

16–17, 8 (October): 18–19 (letters in response)

MURDOCH'S DICTIONARY OF IRISH LAW, 8 (October): 21 (letter) MURPHY, KEN (DIRECTOR GENERAL, LAW SOCIETY)

Prime Time programme: response to letter, 6 (July) 15–17 Support Services Task Force report (2005), 2 (March): 12–13

NATIONAL ARCHIVES, DUBLIN deposit of solicitors' documents: agreement online, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5

NATIONAL CRIME COUNCIL time intervals for murder cases: report and recommendations, 8 (October): 16–17

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR TRIAL ADVOCACY advanced advocacy course for solicitors, 2 (March): 9

NATIONWIDE NEWS. see Bar associations NEGLIGENCE

school bullying actions, 2 (March): 18–23 (M. Smith)

NENAGH, CO. TIPPERARY courthouse reopening, 6 (July): 6–7

NETWORK OF INDEPENDENT FORENSIC ACCOUNTANTS (NIFA) first Irish member: Providence Forensic Accounting Experts Ltd, 7 (Aug/Sept): 11

NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA reciprocal recognition, 7 (Aug/Sept): 44 (council report)

NEWSPAPERS. see Justice Media Awards; Media NÍ LONGÁIN, MICHELLE

'The ABC of PQE': post-qualification experience and discrimination, 8 (October): 22–7

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NOTARIES PUBLIC

applications for appointment by chief justice, 2 (March): 49 (practice direction)

Ó RÍORDÁIN, PÁDRAIG (MANAGING PARTNER, ARTHUR COX) Gazette interview, 4 (May) 40–2 (M. McDermott)

OBITUARIES Carroll, Hon. Miss Justice Mella (1934-2006), 2 (March): 42 Casey, Emer (1978-2006), 7 (Aug/Sept): 42

O'BRIEN, JENNIFER 'Blind justice': in camera rule modification in family law cases, 1 (Jan/Feb): 28–31

O'CONNELL, DONNCHA ECHR Act 2003 - A Preliminary Assessment of Impact (Law Society and DSBA), 9 (November): 8–9 'In defence of the law and its legitimate business': address to Mayo Solicitors' Bar Association, 1 (Jan/Feb): 12–

13

O'DWYER, EVAN 'Points of order': penalty-point system for traffic offences, 4 (May): 32–5

OFFICE OF PUBLIC GUARDIAN Law Society support for, 2 (March): 47

OIREACHTAS COMMITTEE ON THE CONSTITUTION. see under Constitution O'LOUGHLIN, ROSEMARY

'All together now': mergers and competition law, 6 (July) 26–9

OMBUDSMAN. see Legal Services Ombudsman O'NEILL, ANNE

'Pulling together': collaborative family law, 2 (March): 24–7

ONTARIO (CANADA) e-conveyancing, 9 (November): 38–9

PARCHMENT CEREMONIES 2006. see People and places PARDONS

deletion of records of adult offenders, 8 (October): 29–31 (D. Robinson)

PAROLE BOARD annual report, 3 (April): 9

PENALTY POINTS. see Road traffic offences PENSIONS. see also Retirement trust scheme

discrimination: transsexuals, 8 (October): 58 Finance Act 2006 changes, 5 (June): 11 planning, 6 (July) 41 (D. Rouse)

PEOPLE AND PLACES. see also Appointments and promotions; Bar associations

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awards. see also Justice Media Awards; DSBA Award for Excellence, 10 (December): 41; European law firm of the year - Arthur Cox, 2 (March): 6, 4 (May): 40; FE1 prize-winners, 10 (December) 41; Griffith College Distinguished Fellowship Award - Gillian Bowler, 6 (July) 42; Holmes, Gordon: Honorary Doctorate, 1 (Jan/Feb): 57; Irish law firm of the year - Arthur Cox, 9 (November): 41; Irish tax firm of the year - Matheson Ormsby Prentice, 6 (July): 7; Law Reform Essay prize-winners, 10 (December) 41; MRCS Canon Maurice Handy Award 2006, 1 (Jan/Feb): 57

book launches. see Book launches conferrings: Diploma in Commercial Law, 10 (December) 41; Diploma in eCommerce, 1 (Jan/Feb): 57 Council meetings: Wexford, 5 (June): 43 CPD seminars, 1 (Jan/Feb): 57 diamond service: Moya Quinlan, 6 (July) 42 Four Courts consultation rooms: wireless internet access, 9 (November) 46 Gazette interviews. see under Gazette Health and Safety Lawyers' Association of Ireland: launch, 9 (November) 46 International Bridges to Justice meeting, 10 (December) 40 law firms. see also Appointments and promotions; Daniel Reilly & Co. (Trim) - centenary, 1 (Jan/Feb): 57;

Mason Hayes & Curran, 9 (November) 46; new offices: Felton McKnight solicitors, 6 (July) 44; McDowell Purcell Partnership, 2 (March): 41

Law Society dinners and functions, 6 (July) 42, 7 (Aug/Sept): 40, 41; annual conference (Dubrovnik), 5 (June): 44; annual dinner, 3 (April): 42–3; Attorney General Rory Brady, 7 (Aug/Sept): 41; committees' end-of-year dinner, 9 (November) 47; Eamonn Hall, 8 (October) 45; lunch for past Presidents, 9 (November): 4 (pictorial); Progressive Democrats parliamentary party, 7 (Aug/Sept): 40; Sir Anthony O'Reilly, 9 (November) 46

local law societies. see Bar associations obituaries. see Obituaries occupational stress seminar, 10 (December) 40 parchment ceremonies 2006, 10 (December): 44–50 Professional Marketing Forum: Mason Hayes & Curran, 9 (November) 46 retirements: Flanagan, Tom (Blackhall Place head porter), 1 (Jan/Feb): 57; Hall, Eamonn (Internal Examiner), 8

(October) 45 Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, 10 (December) 40 solicitors' summit in Dublin, 6 (July) 42 South African legal education conference, 7 (Aug/Sept): 41 sports: Calcutta Run, 6 (July) 45, 10 (December) 40; Focus charity triathlon, 7 (Aug/Sept): 41; Inaugural GAA

Gala night, 3 (April): 44; Men's Gaelic Football team, 3 (April): 44; Women's Gaelic Football team, 2 (March): 41, 3 (April): 44

PERSONAL INJURIES. see also Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB)

disclosure of expert reports, 7 (Aug/Sept): 30–3 (J. Carthy) solicitors' undertakings in PIAB cases, 7 (Aug/Sept): 45 swearing of verifying affidavits, 7 (Aug/Sept): 45

PERSONAL INJURIES ASSESSMENT BOARD (PIAB) case for the defence, 4 (May): 16–17 (S. Gilhooly) commencement date for proceedings (letters from Master of the High Court), 4 (May): 19, 8 (October): 18 joinder of defendants to existing action: PIAB Act 2003, 7 (Aug/Sept) 26–9 (S. Gilhooly) legal representation in applications: s. 68 of Solicitors (Amendment) Act 1994, 3 (April): 50 (practice note) medical reports: complaints by claimants/patients, 8 (October): 35 Quinn Direct claims, 5 (June) 19 (letter) recoverable party-and-party costs, 10 (December): 17 (letter) solicitors' undertakings, 7 (Aug/Sept): 45

PERSONALITY DISORDERS Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, 4 (May): 8–9

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

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judicial and extra-judicial documents: direct transmission, 3 (April): 60 Personal Injuries Assessment Board. see Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) setting aside: final and conclusive judgment contrary to EU law - res judicata, 10 (December): 67 'wasted costs' jurisdiction. see under Taxation of costs

PRACTICE DIRECTIONS commissioners for oaths: appointment by chief justice, 2 (March): 49 notaries public: appointment by chief justice, 2 (March): 49

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT barriers to successful practice: Support Services Task Force report (2005), 2 (March): 12–13 (K. Murphy) cash: managing the balance sheet, 10 (December): 36 (D. Rowe) forensic accountants, briefing of, 7 (Aug/Sept): 37 (J. EV Kenny) IT management, 4 (May) 43 (E. Keys Farrell) marketing your X factor, 9 (November): 45 (A. Regan) 'Minding your own business,' 2 (March): 39 (A. Regan) retirement investment structures, 6 (July) 41 (D. Rouse) signing acknowledgments, 8 (October): 43 (J. Dolan) 'Too busy to manage?', 3 (April): 41 (D. Rowe) top tips for a successful practice, 3 (April): 41 (D. Rowe)

PRACTICE NOTES accounting and tax treatment of work in progress: change in GAAP, 7 (Aug/Sept): 48 (Taxation Committee) booklets of title on CD-ROM/DVD, 6 (July): 52 (Conveyancing and Technology Committees) charges to clients - s. 68, Solicitors (Amendment) Act 1994: PIAB applications, 3 (April): 50 (Registrar) Companies Consolidation Bill 2006, 3 (April): 50 (Business Law Committee) completion of sales: non-personal closing, 6 (July): 53 (Conveyancing Committee) conveyancing: purchasers' solicitor's fee paid/subsidised by builder, 9 (November): 53 (Guidance and Ethics

Committee) criminal legal aid scheme panel: tax clearance certificates requirements, 8 (October): 51 (Criminal Law

Committee) EU Savings Directive, 1 (Jan/Feb): 43 (Taxation Committee), 2 (March): 48 (Taxation Committee) fixed-fee advertising, 6 (July): 53 floor area compliance certificates (FACCs) on closing, 4 (May): 50 (Conveyancing Committee) Garda Station Legal Advice Scheme, 2 (March): 48 (Criminal Law Committee), 7 (Aug/Sept): 46 (Criminal Law

Committee) mediation service of Law Society, 3 (April): 50 (Guidance and Ethics Committee) mergers: failure to notify Competition Authority, 8 (October) 51 (Business Law Committee) non-jury list: special callover, 2 (March): 48 (Litigation Committee) practising certificates 2007, 10 (December): 57 (Registrar) Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006: phasing out of land certificates and certificates of charge, 6 (July) 36

(Conveyancing Committee), 7 (Aug/Sept) 46 (correction) Revenue life assurance products investigation: new declaration, 7 (Aug/Sept): 46 (Taxation Committee) reviewable dispositions: family law declaration requirement (Tesco v McGrath), 4 (May): 51 (Conveyancing

Committee) RIAI online opinions on compliance, 3 (April): 50 (Conveyancing Committee) Rules of the Superior Courts (Competition Proceedings) 2005, 1 (Jan/Feb): 43 (Business Law Committee) sale of residential properties: 'entire agreement' clauses in contracts, 4 (May): 50 (practice note); stamp duty

reliefs, 4 (May): 50 (Conveyancing Committee) Single Payment Scheme for Farmers, 2 (March): 48 (Conveyancing Committee) stamp duty: interlinked contracts and, 5 (June): 48 (Conveyancing Committee); reliefs, 2 (March): 48 (Taxation

Committee); rent review memorandum, treatment of, 6 (July): 52 (Conveyancing Committee); retention of units in apartment development by developer, 5 (June): 48 (Conveyancing Committee)

statutory declaration made abroad: new CRO practice, 7 (Aug/Sept): 47 (Business Law Committee) taxation: Capital Acquisitions Tax Form CAII, 9 (November): 52 (Probate, Administration and Trusts

Committee)

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transfer of undertaking regulations: changes, 7 (Aug/Sept): 47 (Employment and Equality Law Committee)

PRACTISING CERTIFICATES 2007, 10 (December): 57 (practice note) PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS. see Marriage PRESIDENT OF THE LAW SOCIETY (2005-06, MICHAEL IRVINE)

active citizenship, 8 (October): 5 advanced advocacy course, 8 (October): 5 annual conference (Dubrovnik), 5 (June): 5 annual human rights lecture, 6 (July): 4 Calcutta Run, 5 (June) 5 Chinese Lawyers' Association visit, 8 (October): 5 Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006, 4 (May): 5, 5 (June): 5 civil legal aid, 4 (May): 5 Client Focus seminars, 5 (June): 5, 6 (July): 4 Cork Law School, 4 (May): 5, 9 (November): 5 end-of-term tributes and thanks, 10 (December): 55 freedom of choice of solicitor, 1 (Jan/Feb): 3 international mediation conference, 8 (October): 5 Law in the Community initiative, 9 (November): 5 law Societies of England and Wales, NI and Scotland, visit of, 6 (July): 4 legal costs and Haran Report, 1 (Jan/Feb): 3, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5, 9 (November): 5 Legal Services Ombudsman, 1 (Jan/Feb): 3, 4 (May): 5, 9 (November): 4 limited liability partnerships, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5 parchment ceremonies, 8 (October): 5 'rate your solicitor' website, 8 (October): 5 rule of law, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5 South African project, 4 (May): 5, 6 (July): 4, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5 staff appointments, 6 (July): 4 work-in-progress, tax treatment of, 4 (May): 5, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5

PRESIDENT OF THE LAW SOCIETY (2006-07, PHILIP JOYCE), 10 (December): 8, 55 Gazette interview, 10 (December): 22–5 (M. McDermott)

PRESS FREEDOM. see Media PRIME TIME (RTÉ)

awards. see Justice Media Awards investigative programme: complaints against solicitors. see Media

PRISONS changes in courts committal system, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9 sanitation: respect for private life - Martin v Northern Ireland Prison Service [2006] NIQB 1, 3 (April): 11 (A.

Clissmann)

PRIVACY LAW CCTV and technological developments, 5 (June) 24–7 (D. Kelleher)

PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW choice of law in contract: Rome Convention replacement proposed, 8 (October): 58 jurisdiction and judgments. see Brussels II bis; Jurisdiction and judgments

PROBATE, ADMINISTRATION AND TRUSTS COMMITTEE practice notes, 9 (November): 52

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PROBATE AND WILLS inheritance tax: CAT Form CA11 (certificate of discharge), 9 (November): 52 Wills, Probate & Estates (Law Society manual), 9 (November): 52

PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT. see Complaints against solicitors; Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE COURSES. see Legal education PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS (LAW SOCIETY). see Law Society PROPERTY ADJUSTMENT ORDERS

unregistered rights - priority: ACC Bank plc v Vincent Markham and Mary Casey, 6 (July) 22–5 (P. Mullins)

PROPERTY REGISTRATION AUTHORITY, 9 (November): 41 membership, 7 (Aug/Sept): 10 Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, 6 (July) 34–7 (D. Linehan)

PROVIDENCE FORENSIC ACCOUNTING EXPERTS LTD first Irish member of NIFA, 7 (Aug/Sept): 11

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS Public Sector Directive, 1 (Jan/Feb): 52–4 (C. Little)

PUBLIC SECTOR DIRECTIVE, 1 (Jan/Feb): 52–4 (C. Little) RADIO AND TELEVISION AWARDS. see Justice Media Awards RAPE. see Sexual offences RATEYOURSOLICITOR.COM WEBSITE. see Media RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION

New South Wales, Australia, 7 (Aug/Sept): 44 (council report)

RECOGNITION OF JUDGMENTS. see Brussels II bis; Jurisdiction and judgments REFUGEE APPEALS TRIBUNAL

fair procedures: Atanasov v Refugee Appeals Tribunal and others (SC, 26 July 2006), 7 (Aug/Sept): 13 (A. Clissmann)

REFUGEES. see Human trafficking; Immigration law REGAN, ADRIENNE

practice management articles. see under Practice management

REGISTRAR OF SOLICITORS practice notes, 3 (April): 50 practising certificates 2007, 10 (December): 57 (practice note)

REGISTRY OF DEEDS Property Registration Authority. see Property Registration Authority Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, 6 (July) 34–7 (D. Linehan), 7 (Aug/Sept) 10, 9 (November): 41;

phasing out of land certificates and certificates of charge, 6 (July) 36 (practice note), 7 (Aug/Sept) 46 (correction)

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REGULATORY APPEALS Regulating Better initiative (government white paper), 7 (Aug/Sept): 8

REHABILITATION deleting criminal records of adult offenders, 8 (October): 29–31 (D. Robinson)

RELIGION blasphemy and blasphemous libel, 3 (April): 20–3 (M. Kealey)

RES JUDICATA final and conclusive judgment contrary to EU law: jurisdiction of appellate court to set aside, 10 (December): 67

RESIDENCE, RIGHT OF European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2006, 5 (June): 8–9 (A. Clissmann)

RESTRICTIONS ON DIRECTORS. see Company law RETIREMENT PLANNING, 6 (July) 41 (D. Rouse) RETIREMENT TRUST SCHEME (LAW SOCIETY), 2 (March): 6, 6 (July): 6, 7 (Aug/Sept): 8, 8 (October): 8,

10 (December): 6, 9 description of the scheme, 8 (October): 15 investment strategy review, 8 (October): 14–15 pensions legislation changes (Finance Act 2006), 5 (June) 11 tax relief information, 8 (October): 15

REVENUE. see Taxation RIAI

online opinions on compliance, 3 (April): 50 (practice note)

ROAD TRAFFIC OFFENCES penalty-point system extension, 4 (May): 32–5 (E. O'Dwyer) speed cameras: Public Accounts Committee highlights flaws, 6 (July): 6

ROBINSON, DARA 'Hearing the voice of the silent victim': victim impact statements, 2 (March): 14–15 'Wiping the slate clean': deleting criminal records of adult offenders, 8 (October): 29–31

ROME CONVENTION choice of law in contract: replacement proposed, 8 (October): 58

ROUSE, DAVID retirement investment structures, 6 (July) 41

ROWE, DAVID practice management articles. see under Practice management

RTÉ. see Justice Media Awards; Media RUGBY CLUB DU PALAIS, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9 RULE OF LAW

worldwide campaign to promote rule of law, 3 (April): 7, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5

RULES OF THE SUPERIOR COURTS

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competition proceedings: new rules (2005), 1 (Jan/Feb): 43 (practice note) 'wasted costs' jurisdiction (Order 99, rule 7): appeal against Master's order. see under Taxation of costs

RYANAIR proposed takeover of Aer Lingus, 9 (November): 24–7 (I. McGrath)

SALE OF LAND TRANSACTIONS. see Conveyancing SAME-SEX COUPLES

LRC report: Rights and Duties of Cohabitants, 10 (December): 8

SAULITE, BABA murder condemned by Law Society: protections demanded for solicitor, 10 (December): 7

SCHOOLS bullying actions: recent case law, 2 (March): 18–23 (M. Smith) litigation: management procedures and practice, 3 (April): 34–7 (E. Woodful)

SEX DISCRIMINATION. see Discrimination SEXUAL OFFENCES

criminal liability: CC v Ireland - SC decision, 6 (July) 12–13 (B. Foley), 6 (July) 18; Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2006, 6 (July) 18–21 (E. Kennedy)

statutory rape: cases adjourned, 6 (July): 6; SC ruling in CC v Ireland, 6 (July) 12–13 (B. Foley) time intervals for rape trials (NCC report), 8 (October): 16–17

SEXUALITY transsexual marriage rights. see under Marriage

SHANNON, GEOFFREY 'Breaking up is hard to do': recognition of pre-nuptial agreements, 10 (December): 26–9 'Brussels II bis: its impact on Ireland,' 5 (June): 56–7, 6 (July): 60–5 'Falling short of our obligations': Oireachtas Committee report The Family, 3 (April): 16–17 'Seen but not heard': children's rights and constitutional reform, 1 (Jan/Feb): 20–3

SMITH, MURRAY 'Schools out': school bullying cases, 2 (March): 18–23

SOCIETY OF YOUNG SOLICITORS (SYS) conferences, 1 (Jan/Feb): 5

SOLICITORS' ACCOUNTS signing acknowledgments, 8 (October): 43 (J. Dolan) Solicitors' Accounts (Amendment) Regulations 2006: Law Society motion, 2 (March): 47 work in progress: change in GAAP (UITF Abstract 40), 7 (Aug/Sept): 48 (practice note)

SOLICITORS (AMENDMENT) ACT 1994 'contentious business' under s. 68: PIAB applications and, 3 (April): 50 (practice note)

SOLICITORS' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION report and accounts 2005, 3 (April): 56

SOLICITORS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL, 1 (Jan/Feb): 47–8, 3 (April): 54–5, 4 (May) 55, 5 (June): 51, 7 (Aug/Sept): 55–7, 10 (December): 62

annual report: 'communication is key,' 6 (July): 8

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Bourke, Sean, 1 (Jan/Feb): 47 Buggy, Michael JP, 7 (Aug/Sept): 56 Casey, John G., 1 (Jan/Feb): 47 Egan, Canice M., 3 (April): 55 Farrell, Edward, 3 (April): 55 Finnan, Keith, 4 (May): 55, 7 (Aug/Sept): 56 Flood, Thomas, 4 (May): 55 Griffin, Joseph, 4 (May): 55 Howard, David C., 7 (Aug/Sept): 56 McCarthy, Nora, 3 (April): 54 McConnell, Sheila, 3 (April): 54 McCourt, Declan, 3 (April): 54–5 McGlynn, Sean, 10 (December): 62 McManus, Brendan, 1 (Jan/Feb): 47 Maher, Stephen, 1 (Jan/Feb): 47 Murphy, Colm, 7 (Aug/Sept): 55 O'Connor, Gerard, 4 (May): 55 O'Donoghue, Thomas, 7 (Aug/Sept): 55–6 O'Reilly, Sean T., 1 (Jan/Feb):48 Scully, Paul Dermot, 7 (Aug/Sept): 56–7 Sheerin, Niall C., 3 (April): 54 Stewart, Derek, 1 (Jan/Feb): 47–8 Walsh, Christopher B., 5 (June): 51 Whelan, John P., 7 (Aug/Sept): 55

SOLICITORS' UNDERTAKINGS PIAB cases, 7 (Aug/Sept): 45

SOUTH AFRICA Law Society legal training programme, 4 (May): 5, 11, 6 (July): 4, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5, 7, 41 (pictorial)

SOUTHERN LAW ASSOCIATION news items (Nationwide). see Bar associations President of association (Sinéad Behan) admitted to the Bar, 9 (November): 10

SPORTS Calcutta Run, 5 (June) 5, 6 (July) 45 (pictorial), 10 (December) 40 (pictorial) elephant polo championship (Nepal): Irish winners, 7 (Aug/Sept): 11 GAA: Inaugural GAA Gala Night, 3 (April): 44; Law Society teams, 3 (April): 44 (pictorial), 10 (December): 43 golf: Southern Law Association Golf Society, 6 (July) 44 (pictorial) legal issues for sports clubs, 4 (May): 24–7 (D. McNamara) rugby: IRFU president Peter Boyle, 10 (December) 40; Law Society World Cup, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9 sumo wrestling: launch of Mission Improbable (C. Carroll), 8 (October) 45 (pictorial) triathlon: Focus charity triathlon, 7 (Aug/Sept): 41; Matheson Ormsby Prentice team, 10 (December): 43

STAMP DUTY interlinked contracts and, 5 (June): 48 (practice note) reliefs, 2 (March): 48 (practice note), 4 (May): 50 (practice note) rent review memorandum, treatment of, 6 (July): 52 (Conveyancing Committee) retention of units in apartment development by developer, 5 (June): 48 (practice note)

STATE AID tax exemptions: CFI judgment, 8 (October): 61

STATE LIABILITY EC institutions, actions of, 8 (October): 60

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supreme court infringement of EU law, 9 (November): 58–62 (J. Kinch)

STATUTORY INTERPRETATION Interpretation Act 2005, 2 (March): 32–5 (B. Hunt)

STATUTORY RAPE. see Sexual offences STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Blackhall men's gaelic team, 10 (December): 43 Legal Work Experience Project for trainees, 9 (November) 49 Matheson Ormsby Prentice triathlon team, 10 (December): 43 Outdoor Pursuits Society weekend for trainees, 9 (November) 49

SUPERIOR COURT JUDGMENTS Pink Sheets index, 10 (December): 6

SUPPORT SERVICES (LAW SOCIETY). see Members' services SWITZERLAND

freedom of expression: Stoll v Switzerland and Dammann v Switzerland, 5 (June) 13 (A. Clissmann)

TASMANIA (AUSTRALIA) electronic statute book, 7 (Aug/Sept) 21

TAXATION. see also Capital acquisitions tax (CAT); Stamp duty interest payments: EU Savings Directive, 1 (Jan/Feb): 43 (practice note) life assurance products investigation: new declaration, 7 (Aug/Sept): 46 (practice note) practice notes, 2 (March): 48, 49 Single Payment Scheme for Farmers, 2 (March): 49 (practice note) tax clearance certificates: criminal legal aid panel: 8 (October): 51 (practice note) work-in-progress, 4 (May): 5, 7 (Aug/Sept): 5; change in GAAP (UITF Abstract 40), 7 (Aug/Sept): 48 (practice

note)

TAXATION COMMITTEE (LAW SOCIETY) practice notes, 1 (Jan/Feb): 43, 2 (March): 48, 7 (Aug/Sept): 46, 48

TAXATION OF COSTS 'wasted costs' jurisdiction: Law Society in appeal against Master's order(Kennedy v Killeen Corrugated Products

Ltd), 2 (March): 7, 3 (April): 49 (council report), 5 (June): 9, 47 (council report), 7 (Aug/Sept): 43 (council report); judgment, 10 (December): 6

TECHNOLOGY

booklets of title on CD-ROM/DVD, 6 (July): 52 (practice note) electronic conveyancing. see E-conveyancing IT forensics and electronic discovery, 5 (June) 20–3 (A. Harbison) IT management, 4 (May) 43 (E. Keys Farrell) IT survey of the profession, 5 (June): 47 (council report) ITechLaw European conference 2006 (Prague), 7 (Aug/Sept): 10 Land Registry online service developments, 3 (April): 9 privacy law and technological developments, 5 (June) 24–7 (D. Kelleher) solicitor rating website (rateyoursolicitor.com). see Media tech trends, 1 (Jan/Feb): 35, 6 (July) 46–7, 8 (October): 46–7

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (LAW SOCIETY) IT survey of the profession, 5 (June): 47

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practice notes, 6 (July): 52 TNS mrbi survey, 6 (July) 10–11

TNS MRBI SURVEY computer literacy in solicitors' profession, 6 (July) 10–11

TORTURE. see also Human rights prosecution of war criminals, 6 (July) 9 (J. Mehigan)

TRADE MARKS EC trademark: CFI case law, 10 (December): 67 ECJ case law, 1 (Jan/Feb): 54–5

TRAFFICKING. see Human trafficking TRAINEE SOLICITORS. see also Legal education

England and Wales: minimum salary targets, 7 (Aug/Sept): 11 Legal Work Experience Project, 9 (November) 49

TRANSFER OF UNDERTAKING. see Employment law TRANSSEXUALS

discrimination: pension rights, 8 (October): 58 gender recognition certificates, 8 (October): 58 marriage rights: Irish case law and approaches in other jurisdictions, 5 (June) 28–31 (M. Harding and M.

Murphy)

TRIAL ADVOCACY. see Advocacy TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN

Minister McDowell's address to Historical Society, 1 (Jan/Feb): 10–11

TRUST AND ESTATE PLANNING 'STEP' foundation course, 2 (March): 6

UN RESOLUTIONS freezing of funds of listed individuals and entities: EU compliance, 3 (April): 61

UNBORN, RIGHTS OF HC decision in 'embryo custody' case (MR v TR & Others), 10 (December): 18–21 (H. Coveney)

UNION INTERNATIONAL DES AVOCATS (UIA) mediation conference, 8 (October): 5 seminar, 4 (May): 11

UNITED KINGDOM criminal law jurisdiction: murder committed abroad by British national (Offences Against the Person Act 1861, s.

9), 1 (Jan/Feb): 32–4 (D. McHugh)

UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT Guantanamo tribunals ruling, 6 (July): 7

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK Cork Law School link, 4 (May): 15

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UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK Master of Arts in Civil and Canon Law, 5 (June): 10

VALIDATION ORDER APPLICATIONS winding up petitions. see under Company law

VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENTS 'Hearing the voice of the silent victim,' 2 (March): 14–15 (D. Robinson)

VIEWPOINT children's rights: Oireachtas Committee report The Family, 3 (April): 16–17 (G. Shannon) constitutional change needed to protect children's rights, 9 (November): 20–1 (F. Finlay) 'In defence of the law and its legitimate business' (D. O'Connell), 1 (Jan/Feb): 12–13 PIAB - the case for the defence, 4 (May): 16–17 (S. Gilhooly) unconstitutional legislation: 'time to think about the nuclear option?' (CC v Ireland), 6 (July) 12–13 (B. Foley) victim impact statements, 2 (March): 14–15 (D. Robinson)

WADE, BYRON 'The Shrink, the chippy, his wife and her doctor': incorrect diagnosis of mental illness, 9 (November): 28–31

WAR CRIMES prosecution of war criminals, 6 (July) 9 (J. Mehigan)

'WASTED COSTS' ORDERS. see Taxation of costs WHEATFIELD PRISON

committal prison for the courts, 7 (Aug/Sept): 9

WINDING UP. see Company law WITNESSES

immunity from suit: disciplinary proceedings against expert witnesses, 8 (October): 32–5 (W. Kennedy)

WOODFUL, EMER 'Schools of thought': education litigation, 3 (April): 34–7

WORLD FORUM OF MEDIATION CENTRES international mediation conference, Blackhall Place, 8 (October): 9

YOUNG OFFENDERS rehabilitation: deleting criminal records, 8 (October): 29