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On 28 January 2019 it was announced that the new State lender for small and medium sized developers known as Home Building Finance Ireland (“HBFI”) has opened for business with an initial €750 million which is expected to fund the delivery of up to 7,500 new homes over the next five years. The scheme aims [...]
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On the 19 November 2018 the Chief Justice Mr Frank Clarke issued a new Practice Direction regarding the use of cameras and electronic devices in Court. The aim of the Practice Direction is to provide clarity for all parties involved or attending before the Courts as to the prohibitions which apply to the use of a [...]
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03 Nov '17
The Mediation Act 2017 was enacted on 2 October 2017 and it is anticipated that it will come in to force in the coming weeks. The main objective of the Act is to promote mediation as a viable, effective and efficient alternative to court proceedings. The benefits of successful mediation are reduced legal costs, quicker [...]
