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- Legal Services Regulatory Authority responsible for the regulation of the legal professions in Ireland
Government has yesterday appointed eight members to the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA), including six new appointments and two re-appointments.
The 11-member Authority is responsible for the regulation of the provision of legal services by legal practitioners. The 2015 Act sets out, at section 13(4), the six statutory objectives of the Authority:
- Protect and promote the public interest.
- Support the proper and effective administration of justice.
- Protect and promote the interests of consumers relating to the provision of legal services.
- Promote competition in the provision of legal services in the State.
- Encourage an independent, strong and effective legal profession.
- Promote and maintain adherence to the professional principles of legal practitioners as specified in the Act.
The Government appointed Mr. Tom Boland, who was nominated by the Higher Education Authority, to be the Authority’s new chairperson. He will replace the outgoing Chairperson Dr Don Thornhill, who has held the position since the establishment of the Authority in 2016.
The eight appointees/re-appointees are:
Bríd O’Donovan, nominated by the Citizens Information Board (CIB).
Paul O’Donovan, nominated by the Consumer’s Association of Ireland (CAI).
Tom Boland, nominated by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) – An tÚdarás um Ard-Oideachas.
Paul Mc Garry SC, nominated by the Honourable Society of King’s Inns.
Eilis Barry, nominated by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC).
Emily Sherlock, nominated by the Legal Aid Board (LAB).
Michele O’Boyle SC, nominated by the Law Society of Ireland.
Simon Murphy, nominated by the Law Society of Ireland.
Ms. Barry and Mr. Murphy are being re-appointed while all other appointments are first time appointments. Under section 10 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, appointments to the Authority will be for a term of 4 years, after which they will be eligible for re-appointment for an additional 4 years, provided that they do not hold office for more than eight years in all.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 22nd November 2024, of Mr Armands Zalitis, Wolfe Tone Place, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Aluksne, Latvia.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; children Santa, Daniel and Alise, mother Anita (Sibauma), sister Lelde (Kozilane), brother Aivis (Sibaums), uncles Janis and Gatis (Zalitis), extended relatives neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The remains of Mr Zalitis will repose in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles (E41 CP59) on Monday afternoon next, December 16th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
A Cremation Service will be held in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (V14 PV30) on Tuesday December 17th next at 12:00 noon.
The extended Zalitis family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 10th December 2024, of Mr Eddie Olden, Cabragh Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Blackrock, Co. Cork.
Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Margot, brothers John, Dan and Tom, sister Dina, sister-in-law Maura and brother-in-law Robert; Mr Olden passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at the Four Fern’s Nursing Home, Brighton Rd, Foxrock, Co. Dublin.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; daughters Susan, Nodlaig and Julie, sons-in-law Mark, Neil and Paul, grandchildren Helen, Amy, Kate, Jack, Alma and Orla, sisters-in-law Maura, Ann, Nodlaig and Ruth, brothers-in-law Michael and John, nephews, nieces, wonderful friends and neighbours.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Olden will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Friday afternoon, December 13th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Joseph and St Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles on Saturday morning, December 14th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Holycross Abbey graveyard, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Olden, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Olden family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 10th December 2024, of Mr Jody Mulcaire, Ballinree, Boherlahan, Cashel, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Iona Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his parents Joe and Dinah, sisters Marian and Suzanne, nephew Steven, niece Christina, mother-in-law Mary (Fahey) and brother-in-law Denis; Mr Mulcaire passed away unexpectedly, while in the care of staff at the ICU Ward, Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co.Tipperary.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; wife Jacinta, daughter Ciara, son Dean, brothers Michael and Billy, sisters Breda and Margaret, father-in-law Tommy Fahey, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Mulcaire will repose at Devitt’s Funeral Home, The Green Cashel, Co. Tipperary on Friday afternoon, December 13th, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Boherlahan, Cashel to further repose for Requiem Mass on Saturday morning, December 14th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Ardmayle graveyard, Ardmayle, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Mulcaire, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Mulcaire and Fahey families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 10th December 2024, of Mrs Eleanor Phelan (née Phelan), South Lodge, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her loving brother James, parents Eddie and Mary Joe; Mrs Phelan passed away peacefully at Waterford University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband Eamon, children Elaine, Kate and Ciarain, brothers Laurence and Timothy, sisters Elizabeth and Jacqueline, sisters-in-law Bridget, Breda and Margaret, brothers-in-law Sean and Pierce, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Phelan will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, No.6 Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles on Friday afternoon, December 13th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Mary, Grangemockler, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Saturday afternoon, December 14th, at 12:30pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs O’Sullivan, same can be viewed streamed live online, (Link to follow).
The extended O’Sullivan family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Note Please: House strictly private on Friday and Saturday. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
Leaba i measc na naomh dá h-anam uasal.
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