Presidential Election 2025

Show me the rule that required Connolly to take the bank repossession business.

Take your time😂

https://www.lawlibrary.ie/statement-from-the-council-of-the-bar-of-ireland-the-fundamental-importance-of-an-independent-referral-bar/

It is the duty of barristers to be independent and free from any influence, especially such as may arise from their personal interests or external pressure, in the discharge of their professional duties as barristers.

I'd imagine you are not alone

Up until the smearing started last weekend I maintained that either candidate would make an exceptional president. After seeing the this behaviour going on by HH and FG over the weekend that opinion has very much changed.

Opening twitter/X this morning there's a very clear and orchestrated mission to spread misinformation with the intent to bring Connolly down.

I'm so sickened by this childish carry on that I'll be giving Heather Humphries my 3rd preference on Friday

 I'm glad the rabble of independents who were chasing the last few stray votes weren't able to stand either.

+1

Well, a 3rd preference is not going to do anything; it cannot get to her?

But you're right, it's not really needed, as a 1st only, or a 1st and 2nd, is all that is really needed in a 3 "foxhunt" race!!.😊

(But I guess it's better safe than sorry and just leave her blank, to be sure to be sure)

I am fairly sure from again TV and another series call Silk that the while there was a cab rank rule that the barrister could say they didn't want to pick up a criminal case and to pass it to someone else in the rank. Obviously TV drama/comedy is not a great reference point, and I assume that Irish practice is slight different to that of the English practice.

It would be interesting to know if a there have been times that a particular Barrister was requested by the client or that a Barrister asked that they would only take on a case should there be no one else in the rank available to take the case.

Again reference to Taxi I am fairly sure they all went to Danny DeVito to ask not to take certain customers, or he'd give out bad jobs to the people he didn't like.

TV is very educational at the end of the day :)

Google AI overview

Yes, a barrister in Ireland can ask not to be assigned to a case, particularly in situations involving a conflict of interest, where they lack the necessary expertise, where the fee is inadequate, or when they are already overcommitted. While the "cab-rank rule" generally requires barristers to accept instructions within their field, this rule has exceptions, such as those involving conflict of interest, other professional commitments, or "other special circumstances".   Reasons a barrister can refuse a case

Conflict of interest: A barrister must refuse instructions if their ability to act independently and impartially is compromised, such as if they have a personal relationship with the opposing party. 

Lack of expertise: A barrister must be satisfied they have the required knowledge and competence to handle the case. They are not obliged to accept instructions if they are not properly qualified. 

Inadequate fee: If the fee is not considered "proper" or the barrister has not had a reasonable opportunity to consider the fee in light of the work required, they may refuse the brief. They must promptly inform the solicitor if they do so. 

Overcommitment: A barrister cannot accept more work than they can give adequate attention to within a reasonable time. 

Other special circumstances: There are other situations that may justify refusing a case, which can include personal circumstances that make it difficult to perform the required services. 

How the refusal works

A barrister must inform the instructing solicitor of any conflict of interest or other circumstances that would prevent them from acting. 

In cases involving a client in custody, a barrister cannot withdraw from the case without first obtaining permission from the court. 

Refusal cannot be based on discriminatory grounds, such as race, color, or gender. 

No, the rulebook specifies what the duties of barristers are - there is no duty described that is analogous to the cab rank rule as it might have applied to Connolly. See for yourself:

https://www.lawlibrary.ie/about/governance/code-of-conduct/

It’s been over as a contest for at least 2 weeks. I don’t understand the continuing back and forth tbh.

Also, I do think the Connolly even if being able to refuse a client would have had to at some point have represented someone she didn't agree with, so as I say your really unwilling to pick up the mud that you are trying to throw.

Now if you could prove she specialized in these cases, then you might have a point.

https://www.lawlibrary.ie/about/governance/code-of-conduct/

It's in here

Show me - which rule?