Uncategorized Archives - Nolan Farrell & Goff https://nfg.ie/category/uncategorized/ Waterford Solicitors & Notaries Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:30:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://nfg.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/32x32favicon.png Uncategorized Archives - Nolan Farrell & Goff https://nfg.ie/category/uncategorized/ 32 32 Planning permissions down in early 2026 https://nfg.ie/planning-permissions-down-in-early-2026/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:30:52 +0000 https://nfg.ie/?p=2877 Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures show that the number of homes granted planning permission fell slightly in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. 8,092 represented a 1% decrease year on year for the...

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]]> Domestic violence legislation changes https://nfg.ie/domestic-violence-legislation-changes/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:49:00 +0000 https://nfg.ie/?p=2873 The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, has secured Government approval to publish legislation that will allow those convicted of domestic violence against a partner or former partner to be included on a public register. The Domestic Violence...

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]]> An online probate system is now live https://nfg.ie/an-online-probate-system-is-now-live/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:04:28 +0000 https://nfg.ie/?p=2870 From early June solicitors across the country will be able to apply for probate online on the Courts Portal. This follows a pilot project that the Courts Service has been running since late last year, involving a small number of...

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]]> Breaches of consumer protection act https://nfg.ie/breaches-of-consumer-protection-act/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:13:54 +0000 https://nfg.ie/?p=2822 A retail and gift store with branches across the southwest of Ireland, selling Irish clothing, homeware, gifts and jewellery primarily to international tourists recently  pleaded guilty at Killarney District Court to two counts of breaching consumer protection law. Following consumer...

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]]> Changes to guardianship https://nfg.ie/changes-to-guardianship/ Wed, 27 May 2026 08:22:39 +0000 https://nfg.ie/?p=2819 The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan has secured Cabinet approval to publish legislation that will remove, in certain circumstances, guardianship rights from individuals convicted of killing the other parent of their child. The Guardianship of Infants (Amendment)...

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]]> EU Pay Transparency Directive https://nfg.ie/eu-pay-transparency-directive/ Thu, 21 May 2026 08:40:09 +0000 https://nfg.ie/?p=2811 The EU Pay Transparency Directive comes into force on June 7th this summer, a looming deadline for Irish business owners. The directive requires employers to give greater visibility on how pay is set and pay decisions are reached. Ireland has...

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]]> Child friendly justice videos launched https://nfg.ie/child-friendly-justice-videos-launched/ Wed, 13 May 2026 07:54:41 +0000 https://nfg.ie/?p=2807 Minister Jim O’Callaghan has launched some multimedia resources, including videos, designed to explain family justice processes to children in an age-appropriate way. The series is aimed at children aged 8-12 years who are experiencing family change such as separation or...

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]]> Major changes to the Mental Health Bill https://nfg.ie/major-changes-to-the-mental-health-bill/ Tue, 05 May 2026 07:55:21 +0000 https://nfg.ie/?p=2803 Minister for Mental Health, Mary Butler TD, has secured the Mental Health Bill 2024 through both Houses of the Oireachtas. The legislation will now go to the President for her consideration. Minister Butler thanked Deputies and Senators for their support...

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]]> Defamation Act 2026 https://nfg.ie/defamation-act-2026/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:23:50 +0000 https://nfg.ie/?p=2789 Earlier this year Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan signed the Defamation (Amendment) Act (Commencement) Order 2026, which provided for the commencement of the majority of the provisions of the Act from March 1st. This includes provisions...

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]]> The Wall Project launches five year strategy https://nfg.ie/the-wall-project-launches-five-year-strategy/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:08:34 +0000 https://nfg.ie/?p=2785     Members of Nolan Farrell & Goff attending the launch of The Walls Project’s five-year strategy. The strategy is called, ‘Colour Outside the Lines’. What began as a simple idea, addressing vacant and underused spaces, through creativity and drive...

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