Insights

Statutory Instrument 490/2021 introduces procedural changes to certain High Court applications in relation to seeking judgment in default. This SI amends the Rules of the Superior Courts by the substitution of Orders 13, 20, 21 and 27 and the amendment of Order 23, Rule 6 and Order 63, Rule 1. These changes come into effect on the 13th November 2021 and will apply to proceedings issued after that date (subject to limited exceptions in relation to appeal provisions).

Pathway Two of the Government’s Housing for All plan aims to cater for the most vulnerable in society, the homeless, the restricted options for older people, and those with disabilities. The Government also continue to be committed to the current National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy 2017-2021 and whatever continued actions that arise from this going forward.

The pathway to supporting home ownership and increasing affordability is the first of the four “pathways” set out in “Housing for All - A New Housing Plan for Ireland”. Putting home ownership back within reach of the “squeezed middle” is a core goal of the Housing for All plan.

Our Paul McCutcheon (Partner) and David Mullins of the firm's Real Estate department provide an overview of the Ireland's new Housing Plan and its impact on Ireland's housing system.

Jenny Martin, Senior Associate, of the firm’s Employment Law Department discusses the impact of the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021, which was signed into law in mid-July 2021.

The Law Society Conveyancing Committee recently issued a practice note taking the view that it is reasonable for solicitors to proceed with a purchase of a property without raising requisitions on a Non-Principal Private Residence (NPPR) charge outstanding in excess of 12 years.