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When it was announced on Thursday, 12th March that schools would close, it impacted us all as either a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle. Little did we know that within 24 hours the economy would start to grind to a halt. 24 hours later the shutters came down on the hospitality sector. In the subsequent […]
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As we all continue to navigate our way through these unprecedented times, with the personal and business impact changing by the hour, we at Fitzgerald Legal & Advisory LLP are here for you. This is a time for us all to continue to communicate and collaborate and provide the advice and the support you require. […]
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Despite challenges ahead, 40 years of access to legal aid has helped remove barriers to justice for all our citizens, writes Philip O’Leary. When then justice minister Gerry Collins appointed the first Legal Aid Board on December 21, 1979, he stressed the importance of the Scheme of Civil Legal Aid and Advice as an instrument […]
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Legal Aid Board chair Philip O’Leary has welcomed the publication of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality Report on reform of the family law system. The report makes 38 recommendations in total, including giving urgent priority to promised legislation for the establishment of a dedicated and integrated family court within existing court structures. The […]
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24 Oct '19
Irish family owned businesses have and will continue to be at the heart and life blood of driving economic activity and employment throughout Ireland, particularly in more regional and rural locations. Family businesses are also key to supporting the growth and development of foreign multinationals in both the manufacturing and services industries in Ireland. Always […]
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There has been a lot of talk in the media about examinership over the last week as Ireland’s first female Examiner was appointed by a Circuit Court Judge in Co. Meath. While it has been around now for almost 20 years, it has not been availed of as much as it should. There was a […]
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Our Managing Partner and Chairperson of the Legal Aid Board, Philip O’Leary pictured with Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan and Chief Executive of the Legal Aid Board, John McDaid. Friday marked the opening of the co-located Portlaoise Law Centre and Mediation Centre. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dRpp7zc.
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18 Jun '19
Team FitzGerald Legal & Advisory were delighted to take part in this year’s GT5K Cork. Philip O’Leary, David Swinburne, Rory Dunne & Daniel O’Leary pictured before and after, featuring Lizzie Lee.
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18 Jun '19
The number of solicitors working at the Legal Aid Board’s 30 offices countrywide stood at 150 in 2018, up 17% on 2013, when there were 128 legal officers. In answer to a Dáil question from Clare Daly TD, Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan gave the figures for solicitors working in Legal Aid Board centres in […]
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The Nursing Home Support Scheme also known as the Fair Deal scheme provides financial support to people who need long term nursing home care. The Scheme is operated by the HSE whereby a person can apply for financial support to help pay for the costs of care in a Nursing Home through the Fair Deal […]
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