Summer 2016 dsba.ie
From the Editor
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elcome to the summer edition of the Parchment. The tradition of the DSBA has always been to focus on its members and their concerns. Collegiality is a cornerstone at the DSBA and from the many seminars and social events throughout the year, keeping in touch with colleagues and sharing experiences has been ever important. In this edition we put the spotlight on three colleagues: Noeline Blackwell, Gerard Rudden and Paul Tweed – sharing insights into their lives and practices. The magazine is jam packed with relevant articles to practice today. Marissa O’Keefe writes about the key changes to the landlord and tenant law in light of the reforms contained in the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act. Congratulations to the winners at the annual DSBA Book Awards which took place at a glittering ceremony attended by ambassador of the United Kingdom, Dominick John Chilcott who was guest of honour. He heaped praise on the nominees and
winners, describing their writing and thinking as immensely important contributions to the profession. The decision of the majority of British people to leave the European Union will have far reaching and significant implications, unknown to us at this time. The exit is unprecedented and there’s much uncertainty as we enter this new era. Many colleagues will be advising clients on the implications of the ‘Brexit’ as it will encompass the ‘knock on’ effect in areas such as banking and financial regulation, consumer law, taxation, competition law, insolvency, employment law, procurement law and data privacy. During the transitional period, solicitors will play an important role in this greatly evolving world. Have a great summer.
John Geary jvgeary@gmail.com
DSBA COUNCIL 2015/2016
EAMONN SHANNON DSBA President
AINE HYNES Vice President Chair - Mental Health and Capacity Committee
ROBERT RYAN Honorary Treasurer
ELAINE GIVEN Honorary Secretary
GREG RYAN Programmes Director Chair - Commercial Law Committee
DIEGO GALLAGHER Chair - IP and Technology Committee
TONY O’SULLIVAN Chair - Property Committee
JOE O’MALLEY Chairman of the Litigation Commitee
CAROL EAGER Chair of Commercial Law Commitee
SUSAN MARTIN Chair of Family Law Committee
VICKY PIGOT Chair - In-house Lawyers Committee
JOHN O’MALLEY
NIALL CAWLEY
LAURA HORAN Chair of Younger Members Committee
PAUL RYAN Chair of In House Committee
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