DAA failures cost driver his life A driver who fell off a loading bay at an Aer Lingus warehouse lay there for almost 30 minutes before he was found. John Murray from St Patrick’s Close, Skerries, Co Dublin, fell off a one-metre
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Patients affected by the missed cancers controversy in Wexford General Hospital should insist on an independent review of their screening, it has been claimed. Around 600 patients who had undergone a colonoscopy, some as part of the State’s national bowel screening programme,
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Wards of Court backlog leads to Fair Deal delays The welfare of people who cannot make decisions for themselves is being put into jeopardy by cutbacks delaying the granting of Ward of Court status, it has been claimed. A Ward of Court
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9 things to know about the role of the Club committee 1. The rules should clearly state that the Chairperson has a casting vote and that his/her decision is final on Points of Order. 2. The Chairperson’s function is to maintain
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7 things you need to know about your rights as a club member 1. Unless the rules empower the Committee to admit new members, new members can only be admitted by the agreement of all members of the Club. 2. New
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13 things to remember before setting up a club in Ireland 1. A Club or Association can form a Limited Liability Company by which the liability of its members can be limited to a specified amount, usually €1. A Limited Liability structure
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An injured party has three years within which to bring a claim. Incorrect. The law has been changed and a claim must be brought within two years of the event giving rise to the injury. A person is entitled to
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Only one witness is needed to witness a Will being signed. Incorrect – A Will must be signed by the Testator (the personal making the Will) in the presence of two witnesses. An Executor cannot receive a gift in a
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The owner of a building is always liable for an accident on their property. Incorrect. An owner is only liable if the injured party can prove that the owner was negligent. An injured party has three years within which to
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Court proceedings can be issued for Judicial Separation as soon as the parties separate. Incorrect. Court proceedings cannot be issued until at least 12 months has expired after the parties separate. Divorce Proceedings can be issued as soon
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