The law on bribery and corruption in Ireland *

Ireland, United Kingdom - February 21 2012
Corruption is defined in the Department of Justice’s White Paper on White Collar Crime as “the misuse of public entrusted power for private gain”.

Co-authors: Katie Byrne.

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Roadmap for regulation announced *

Ireland - December 23 2010
The Minister for Justice and Law Reform, Dermot Ahern, yesterday published his Department's paper on the Options for Regulating Gambling in Ireland.

Co-authors: Katie Byrne, Maire Conneely, John Cahir.

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Irish Finance Minister proposes the extension of betting duty to offshore bookmakers *

Ireland - December 9 2010
The Minister for Finance confirmed in Tuesday's budget the Irish Government's intention to impose a tax on all bookmakers taking bets from Irish customers.

Co-authors: Katie Byrne, Maire Conneely, John Cahir.

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New court rules promote use of mediation and conciliation *

Ireland - November 16 2010
New High Court Rules which promote the use of mediation and conciliation come into effect today, 16th November 2010.

Co-authors: Liam Kennedy, Siobhán Kirrane.

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Decision of Judge Peter Kelly, the newly appointed 'arbitration judge' *

Ireland - November 2 2010
In an unreported decision Healy and Anor v Whitepark Developments Limited and Anor, Judge Peter Kelly held that an arbitration clause was invalid where the arbitrator was appointed by a body (the Construction Industry Federation), of which the Defendant was a member.

Co-authors: Liam Kennedy, Siobhán Kirrane.

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