Certain legal documents cannot just be signed, they must be sworn in front of a commissioner for oaths or a solicitor. The purpose is to ensure the document is being sworn independently and without outside influence.
The Term of Bankruptcy has been reduced from 3 Years to 1 Year. The Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2015 was signed into law on Christmas Day 2015.
Section 48 of the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 (“the Act”) commenced on 1st January 2016. This new legislation provides that a vendor must pay to Irish Water any water charge owing and provide his or her solicitor with a certificate of discharge from Irish Water confirming that any such charge has been paid, or a statement from Irish Water confirming that any such charge is not the liability of the owner.