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From 28 January 2010 any disqualification from driving in an EU state may also create a similar disqualification in Ireland. The Act provides for the foreign state to notify the Minister who in turn applies to Court to obtain an Irish Disqualification order.
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From 1 January 2009 Irish consumers will be able to make use of a specific procedure to pursue small claims (less than €2000) against suppliers or service providers from other EU countries, with the exception of Denmark.
The scheme is intended to simplify and reduce costs for cross-border small claims litigation in civil and commercial matters. Judgments delivered under the procedure are recognised and enforceable in Member States without the need for a declaration of enforceability. The European Small Claims procedure does not replace Ireland’s existing small claims procedures and is optional and offered as an alternative to Member States national laws. The Superior Court Rules Committee has made rules which deal with the operation of the European Order for Payment procedure within the Irish courts system.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 09:52
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Certain provisions of the Intoxicating Liquor Act, 2008 came into force on 20 July 2008. These provisions relate to public order provisions, the increases in fines for breaches to the licensing laws and most of the reforms to the licensing laws which include:
• New hours for off sales of alcohol ( sales will be permitted only between 10.30am and 10pm on weekdays and 12.30pm and 10pm)
• New public order provisions allowing Gardaí to seize alcohol from minors
• New grounds for objection to the granting of an off-licence
• New conditions attaching to the granting of a special exemption order
• Holders of theatre licences will be restricted to the normal licensing hours unless additional hours are sanctioned by a special exemption order.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 11:12
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The Personal Injuries Assessment Board announced in October 2007 that it is extending the circumstances in which vulnerable personal injury claimants may be allowed additional fees and expenses, including legal fees on the assessment of their claims. These additional costs may be justified for certain claims because of their exceptional circumstances which may inhibit their access to justice. These costs will be borne by the respondent (typically the insurance company).
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 10:19
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New regulations on the registration of organizations with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner came into force on 1 October, 2007. The regulations set out the categories of data controller and data processors who must register with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner. Changes have also been made to the fees applied for the processing of registration applications.
The following categories of data controller which were previously required to register will no longer have to do so:
• Not-for-profit organizations
• Elected representatives and candidates for electoral office
• Schools, colleges, universities and similar institutions
• Solicitors and barrister
• Certain organizations processing sensitive personal data on individuals
provided they do not also fall within one of the categories of those who are still required to register.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 10:18
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