Working from home – new scheme proposed
- February 8, 2022
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New guidance for workplaces has been published to reflect the recent relaxation of most public health measures. The Transitional Protocol eases many requirements on businesses but says good practices should be maintained. The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and…
Ireland to give adopted people access to birth records
- January 28, 2022
- Jonathan Earl
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Under new legislation approved by the cabinet, adopted people will be given the automatic right to information regarding their background. The Birth Information and Tracing Bill, legislation that aims to enshrine in law a right for adopted people to access…
Legislation passed by Oireachtas criminalises the sharing of intimate images without consent
- January 20, 2022
- Jonathan Earl
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The Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017, which tackles a wide range of offences including online harassment and was first introduced by Labour Party TD Brendan Howlin in 2017 was passed in December of last year. This Bill criminalises…
On social media, all that glisters is not gold
- January 12, 2022
- Jonathan Earl
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The EU’s markets watchdog has warned investors about the risks of following investment recommendations made on social-media platforms. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued a statement last month in response to a rise in investment recommendations made on…
NFG partner Valerie Farrell is interviewed on WLR fm regarding Consumer rights and shopping vouchers
- December 10, 2021
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Valerie Farrell, Partner at Nolan Farrell & Goff LLP Solicitors returns to Deise Today to be interviewed by Damien Tiernan. She discusses Christmas Shopping and the rights for consumers and obligations for traders Her interview took place on Monday December…
Average Age of First Time Buyers increasing
- December 9, 2021
- Jonathan Earl
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Despite the mortgage market still recovering from the turmoil caused by Covid-19, it seems as though things are looking up. Data released by the BPFI has shed light on the ongoing developments in the mortgage market. More people are now drawing down…
Legislation cracks down on illegal dumping
- December 3, 2021
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An unauthorised waste collector has been prosecuted by Nolan Farrell and Goff solicitors, instructed by Waterford Council, for the illegal collection and subsequent dumping of waste from a cliff near Annestown, Co Waterford in 2019. The dumping, first reported in July…
Christmas Shopping – Rights for Consumers and Obligations for Traders
- November 22, 2021
- Jonathan Earl
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With just weeks to go until Christmas, it is important to know your obligations as retailers and rights as consumers when it comes to buying presents – both in store and online. With talk of stock shortages and shipping delays…
Local property tax deadline passes
- November 16, 2021
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Homeowners had until 5pm last Wednesday to submit the valuation on which their Local Property Tax (LPT) would be based. The tax applies to all residential properties in the country and homeowners are obliged to submit a return on the…
New law to give clarity on customer gratuities
- November 5, 2021
- Jonathan Earl
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The Government has approved the drafting of a law on tipping that would give new rights to workers. The bill would prevent employers from counting money received from tips as part of workers’ contractual rates of pay. Restaurants will have…